Hurricane

Why do people stay behind as Hurricane Matthew approaches? Some answers may surprise you

Despite pleas from state and local officials, many folks are opting to stay in the Lowcountry as the deadly Hurricane Matthew makes its way up the East Coast.

We asked our Facebook fans what is keeping them at home. The answers varied.

Are you sticking around for Matthew? Tell us why at the bottom of the article.

This story was originally published October 7, 2016 at 9:18 AM with the headline "Why do people stay behind as Hurricane Matthew approaches? Some answers may surprise you."

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