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Emergency services respond to I-95 accident near Hardeeville
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WSAV)—At least one person was safely removed from a car after it apparently hydroplaned on I-95 North outside of Hardeeville on Tuesday. In the video, fire rescue can be seen arriving on scene to assist the car turned on its side. With the increase in rainfall and water on the roads, proceed with […]
National Weather Service confirms 2 tornadoes, investigating 4 other areas
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes connected to Tropical Storm Debby Tuesday evening and are looking at other areas of interest in the Lowcountry. The first tornado happened in Moncks Corner, damaging a restaurant and a retail store and leaving a path of destruction. The...
Tropical Storm Debby unleashes fury on Edisto Island with tornado touchdown
EDISTO BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) — For residents on Edisto Island, the worst of Tropical Storm Debby whipped through with a fierce howl. Pete Carter who lives on the island said, “We heard a rumble, transformers started popping, trees started going down and it only lasted a few seconds, but it must have come right through here.”
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 Georgia in...
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Completes First Phase of Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
Ibbon-Cutting Celebration Marks Completion of Phase One of Resort’s Multi-Million-Dollar Transformation; All 340 Guestrooms Now Fully Refreshed, with Stylish Upgrades. HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC. – (August 7, 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.
Parts of Hwy 174 closed to Edisto Beach, Adams Run due to Tropical Storm Debby damage
ADAMS RUN, SC (WCIV) — Road and powerline damage caused by Tropical Storm Debby's floodwaters and wind have forced Charleston County authorities to close portions of S.C. Hwy. 174 on Tuesday. Shortly before 2 p.m., the Charleston County Sheriff's Office closed the Hwy. 174 causeway onto Edisto Beach as...
Debby drenches Hardeeville, blocking residents from entering, leaving apartment complex
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. — Tropical Storm Debby has flooded portions of Hardeeville. On Tuesday morning, the Palisades Apartment Complex off I-95 was blocked by high water, preventing drivers from entering or leaving the property. Neighbors were seen having to push cars through the high water. Nearby is a neighborhood pond...
Debby pours more than a foot of rain on coastal Georgia, South Carolina
ATLANTA (Reuters) -Tropical Storm Debby inundated coastal Georgia and South Carolina with a deluge of rain that could flood Charleston, Savannah and other cities on Tuesday, a day after it slammed into Florida's Gulf Coast as a hurricane. At least six people have died in Florida and Georgia in the...
Debby Live Updates: Tornado hits Edisto Beach, flood watches in Midlands, Charleston curfew
Tropical Storm Debby is moving up the Southeast and has already begun to impact the Midlands. Columbia could see up to 10 inches of rain between Tuesday and Thursday, as the storm slowly crawls north. Here is the latest news:. 10:30 a.m. Charleston extends curfew, Columbia prepares for storm. The...
Forster a finalist for Hardeeville City Manager
Chris Forster, the current Bluffton Deputy Town Manager, was recently announced as one of four finalists for the position of Hardeeville City Manager. The other three candidates include Matt Davis, current Hardeeville Deputy City Manager; Josh Gruber, current Hilton Head Deputy Manager, and Christopher Hobby, who is the former Bainbridge, Ga. City Manager.
Burton Fire District responds to Debby damage
BURTON, Sc. (WTOC) - According to Burton Fire District, they have responded to 17 emergencies throughout the course of Tropical Storm Debby. 10 of the emergencies were storm related involving trees and downed wires. They say one tree caused minor damages to a home but no displacement. They did not...
National Weather Service confirms 2 tornados associated with Debby touched down
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – National Weather Service forecasters confirmed two tornadoes touched down overnight in association with Tropical Storm Debby. The first tornado occurred on Edisto Beach, and the second happened in Moncks Corner from late Monday into early Tuesday. Forecasters are working to determine the final path and EF rating of both. Specialists are […]
City of Beaufort to resume normal operations on Thursday
BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 7, 2024) – The City of Beaufort will open for normal business operations at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, following two days of closure during Tropical Storm Debby. The Public Works Department continues to work throughout the City, cutting up and removing downed trees and...
Beaufort County opens storm shelters
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Beaufort County has opened two storm shelters as Tropical Storm Debby pelts the Lowcountry with heavy rain. The two shelters are located at Battery Creek High School located at 1 Blue Dolphin Drive in Burton and Bluffton Middle School located at 30 New Mustang Drive in Bluffton.
National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes in Lowcountry during storm
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday two tornadoes touched down in the Lowcountry late Monday evening possibly into early Tuesday morning in association with Tropical Storm Debby. NWS said a tornado touched down in Moncks Corner, and the other was on Edisto Beach. They...
Alligator seen ‘swimming in puddles’ during Tropical Storm Debby on Hilton Head Island
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV)—An alligator was recorded seemingly having some fun, not in the sun, but in the puddles and rain on Hilton Head Island on Monday. It’s a given that Tropical Storm Debby hasn’t just affected the people of the Southeast, but the wildlife, too. This “7-footer” alligator is probably having a better […]
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