A combination of strong onshore flow and a strong jet extending from south southwest to the north northeast into the CSRA/Midlands produced high winds that took down trees and powerlines, damaged boats and docks on lakes, and did property damage.  Post analysis showed a gravity wave was probably the result of the meteorological conditions that sustained the high winds for several hours.

High Wind in NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 15:45:00 to 24-OCT-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff and Broadcast media outlets reported trees and powerlines down in the Newberry and Prosperity areas of the county.

High Wind in RICHLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 15:45:00 to 24-OCT-08 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media outlets reported trees and powerlines down in several areas of the county.  Some homes sustained minor damage.

High Wind in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 15:45:00 to 24-OCT-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported trees and powerlines down in several areas of the county.

High Wind in SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 16:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

SKYWARN spotter reported several trees and powerlines down in the western half of the county.

High Wind in BARNWELL, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 15:30:00 to 24-OCT-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported trees and powerlines down in the western 2/3 of the county.

High Wind in CALHOUN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 15:45:00 to 24-OCT-08 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported trees and powerlines down in several areas of the county.

High Wind in EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 15:30:00 to 24-OCT-08 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media outlets reported trees and powerlines down in several areas of the county.

High Wind in KERSHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 16:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported trees and powerlines down in several areas of the county.

High Wind in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 15:45:00 to 24-OCT-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager and Broadcast media outlets reported trees and powerlines down in several areas of the county.  Trees fell on homes in Chapin and several docks and boats were damaged or destroyed.

High Wind in ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 15:30:00 to 24-OCT-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported trees and powerlines down in the western half of the county.

High Wind in AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 15:30:00 to 24-OCT-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media outlets reported trees and powerlines down in several areas of the county.

High Wind in BAMBERG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 15:30:00 to 24-OCT-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

DOT reported several trees down in the northwest part of the county along with a couple of powerlines.

High Wind in FAIRFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 16:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media outlets reported trees and powerlines down in several areas of the county.  A couple of homes had trees on them in the Winnsboro area.  A storm survey found a barn and outbuilding at 7711 Newberry Road, about 6 miles west of Winnsboro, had roof damage.  The barn may also have sustained structural damage from the persistent wind event as it appeared to be tilted a couple of inches from center.

High Wind in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 24-OCT-08 16:30:00 to 24-OCT-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lancaster Co. suffered severe wind damage in a number of fire districts on Friday evening, October 24, 2008.  High winds started around 16:30 and continued with increasing ferocity past 19:00.  The following roads were blocked by trees or trees in combination with power lines:  Potter Rd; Hough Rd. to Bear Creek; Doc Garris Rd; Sentry Rd; Baskins Hill Rd; Rocky River Rd (Hwy 522); New Hope Rd; Kickturn Lane; Cedar Creek Rd (Hwy 97); Great Falls Hwy (Hwy 200); Robert H Kirk Rd; Country Club Drive; Barbarosa Rd; Liberty St. in Heath Springs.  Hwy 200 was blocked by downed trees and power lines near the county line with Chester county for over 4 hours.  One substantial structure (6000 sq. ft. incl. 600 sq. ft. heated area) collapsed during the storm.  The two story building was valued at approximately $300,000.00 and is totally destroyed.  The location is 5029 Miller Catoe Court.  Miller Catoe Court intersects with Hoke Rd on the Southwestern end of Lancaster  County ( N 34.58242; W 080.81042).  I have attached pictures of the destroyed structure as well as the damaged County communications tower located on the Pleasant Hill water tank (4516 Kershaw Camden Hwy) on Hwy 521 South in the Pleasant Hill community.  The tower is still operational but must be repaired.