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Pitt gripped in drought bullseye: Historically dry conditions raise concern
A dearth of April showers and less than half an inch of total recorded precipitation in June has made Pitt County a poster child for ongoing statewide drought conditions, an expert said. Rainfall totals in Pitt County from January-June are almost 7.82 inches below the norm, according to data provided by Corey Davis, assistant state climatologist for the North Carolina State Climate Office. He said that North Carolina had a mostly wet winter but that precipitation was largely front-loaded in December and early January. ...
Couple brings safari filled with exotic animals to Boiling Springs
The small herd of wildebeests stick to the shady trees at the edge of the pasture while a pair of ostriches, a long-horned cow and an American bison all vie for attention - and snacks - from the group of kids on the wagon pulled by a tractor. Meg and...
South Carolina nonprofit assist people displaced in the Caribbean by Hurricane Beryl
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A South Carolina-based Christian engineering nonprofit, Water Mission, is responding to the destruction that Hurricane Beryl left in the Caribbean. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Morning Headlines) Hurricane Beryl is the earliest recorded category five storm to ever form in the Atlantic Ocean and has caused...
SC Democratic congressional candidate Michael B. Moore joins call for President Biden to withdraw
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Michael B. Moore, Democratic candidate for South Carolina’s First Congressional District, used the Independence Day holiday to call on Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race and “carve a path forward for Democrats to keep the White House in 2024.” President Biden has faced skepticism from some in his party […]
Local semiconductor plant on ice?
CHARLOTTE — An under-the-radar manufacturing startup had expected to move its headquarters to Rock Hill raised $30 million toward the end of last year. That’s on top of $74 million it secured in 2022. The Albany, New York-based company, Pallidus Inc., which makes silicon carbide wafers for semiconductors,...
Gov. Henry McMaster vetoes plan that would have benefited SC coastal property owners building sea walls
Aside from laying out which line items he was striking, the governor also touted some of the changes in the final budget, including raises for teachers and law enforcement, $200 million in funding for bridge replacements and repairs, and cutting the state's personal income tax rate from 6.4% to 6.2%.
Historic Columbia executive director Robin Waites awarded Order of the Palmetto
Governor Henry McMaster has bestowed the prestigious Order of the Palmetto upon Robin Waites, executive director of Historic Columbia, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of South Carolina’s cultural heritage. The award, the state’s highest civilian honor, celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the state and its citizens.
Veterinarian warns: Poor dental care can harm your pet's heart, liver, and kidneys
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dental care is important for our pets to prevent various health issues like humans. Dr. Tiffany Menke, a veterinary dentist at CVETS in Columbia, said dental care is important for pets' overall well-being, from smelly breath to more serious conditions. "Just like in humans, we know...
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