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Hugo Drives Thousands To Shelters In Charleston Area
Hurricane Hugo sent thousands to 121 shelters across South Carolina as evacuations began. Rep. Arthur Ravenel rode out the storm at his Mount Pleasant home and described staying to diary the event. Officials reported heavy damage in Charleston with buildings leveled and roofs caved in while many residents boarded up and sought safety inland.
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Charleston
Arthur Ravenel
R-S.c
Mount Pleasant
Jean
Arthur
South Carolina
South Coastal
the Lowcountry
Carroll Campbell
Hugo
Jeanette Hardee
Socastee
Myrtle Beach
Elizabeth Tam
Charleston County Police
Conway High School
Elaine Skelton
Audubon Shop