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Edisto Island tornado rips roof off, thrown 50 yards
EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Moncks Corner and Edisto Island from Tropical Storm Debby, causing irreplaceable damage to those who call these areas home. Officials said the first tornado happened on Edisto Island and was on the ground for around...
Fill the Tank School Supply Drive
Members and volunteers of the Burton Fire District help sort hundreds of bags of school supplies donated by shoppers at the Walmart Supercenter on Robert Smalls Parkway on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, during their Fill the Tank School Supply Drive. Asa Aarons/The Island News.
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Completes First Phase of Renovation
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC. – (August 6, 2024) – Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island recently completed phase one of a comprehensive resort renovation program, unveiling its 340 redesigned guestrooms during a July 9th “Find the Light”-themed ribbon-cutting celebration. Inspired by the island’s natural beauty, guestrooms now feature several stylish upgrades and enhancements, serving as a serene backdrop for a breathtaking island escape.
Lowcountry Lowdown
By the time you read this, it should be raining. At least, that’s what the national weather service forecasters are saying as this column is being written on Sunday. Tropical Storm Debby, (it’s still a tropical storm at this point) is expected to bring as much as 18 to 24 inches of rain to this part of the Lowcountry, which is certainly nothing to sneeze about. Gov. Henry McMaster, not one to dilly-dally when an emergency is at hand, has already declared a State Of Emergency which means the state will be standing in line for any federal dollars out there for storm repairs.
Letters to the Editor
Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance has taken a lot of flack for his “childless cat ladies” comment. Then, in an incredibly awkward attempt at damage control, Vance argued that Democrats are “anti-family.” A simple examination of the facts shows just how completely absurd Vance’s statement is. A few examples …
USCBe Informed: News & Happenings
Dr. Caroline Sawyer Receives Akers Award from South Carolina Humanities. South Carolina Humanities is pleased to announce USCB's Dr. Caroline Sawyer as a 2024 recipient of the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and the Akers Prize. The Akers Prize, formerly the Fresh Voices in the Humanities Award, recognizes innovative...
Tropical Storm Debby soaks US Southeast
ATLANTA (Reuters) -Tropical Storm Debby inundated coastal Georgia and South Carolina with a deluge of rain on Tuesday that could bring “catastrophic flooding” to Charleston, Savannah and other cities in the southeastern United States, the National Hurricane Center said. At least six people have died in Florida and...
National Weather Service confirms tornado touched down on Lady’s Island
LADY’S ISLAND, S.C. (WTOC) - The National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down on Lady’s Island Monday night. The NWS says it was an EF0 tornado that touched down as Tropical Storm Debby pushed through the area. No further information has been released at this time.
Bluffton assisting residents due to Tropical Storm Debby flooding
The Town of Bluffton has seen about 13 inches of rain as of Wednesday afternoon and more was expected within the next 24 hours. "The grounds are already saturated, and the community still needs to take precautions," a representative for the town said Wednesday. Town leaders and staff have been...
Back to the gridiron grind
Heavy rain brought by Debby put things on ice for a few days, but high school football season has arrived in the Lowcountry. Teams from around the region converged Thursday, Aug. 1, at FWDG Furniture in Beaufort for the annual WHHI-TV High School Football Media Day, one day before S.C. High School League programs were permitted to begin preseason practice.
Companies Investing $9.8M To Expand In South Carolina
Lowcountry Oyster Company is expanding its operations with the construction of a $6.4 million seafood processing and cross-dock facility in Green Pond, South Carolina. The Colleton County facility is projected to create 30 new jobs. With a state-of-the-art chilled water wet storage system and climate-controlled processing and holding areas, including...
Hilton Head Island mayor on Tropical Storm Debby
Hilton Head Island Mayor Alan Perry is encouraging residents to stay home after Tropical Storm Debby dumped more than 10 inches of rain in the region and as risks of floods continue. Perry joins CBS News with more information for residents and tourists in the South Carolina area.
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