Holidays

Still rebuilding from Hurricane Matthew, here’s how the Lowcountry did Halloween

Shared by Jennifer Krieger: Hilton Head Plantation
Shared by Jennifer Krieger: Hilton Head Plantation

It was only weeks ago that Hurricane Matthew tore its way up the coastline, leaving behind a total of $8 billion in damages and becoming the costliest hurricane since Sandy in 2012.

In Beaufort County, the effects can still be seen by downed trees and the businesses that remain closed.

But all that didn’t stop locals - from kids to parents to pets - from taking in Halloween fun Monday. In some cases, Hurricane Matthew only added to the Halloween season (see below).

Here’s just a sample of the photos readers shared with us. Want to share your own? Do so on our Facebook page here.

This story was originally published November 1, 2016 at 9:03 AM with the headline "Still rebuilding from Hurricane Matthew, here’s how the Lowcountry did Halloween."

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