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South Carolina Weather Alert: Damaging Winds and Storms Predicted Until 9 PM
Columbia, SC – South Carolina residents should prepare for scattered strong to severe storms this afternoon into early evening, with damaging winds being the primary threat. The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a marginal risk warning, indicating the potential for isolated damaging winds and small hail. The storms are expected to move across the Midlands and CSRA regions from 3 PM to 9 PM today.
Population growth threatens native plant species, like Venus flytrap
(The Center Square) – North Carolina’s population growth may be good for the state’s economy, but at the same time could spell trouble for endangered plant species such as the carnivorous Venus flytrap, according Julie Moore, chairwoman of the North Carolina Plant Conservation board. Some areas of coastal North Carolina and South Carolina are among the fastest-growing counties in the country, Moore told The Center Square. “That’s where most of...
Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation," July 28, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 28, 2024.ROBERT COSTA: We now go to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. Good morning, Senator Graham. Let's start with foreign policy. SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM: Good morning. ROBERT COSTA: It's a serious time over in Israel. Are you confident, Senator, that US and Lebanese efforts to cool tensions between Israel and Hezbollah will be successful?SEN. GRAHAM: No, because I think Iran is behind all of this. And until we put Iran on notice that we're going to...
Strong Storms Possible in the Southeast
The Southeast is no stranger to stormy weather this time of year, but thanks to an active pattern in the northern tier of the country, we now have the chance of seeing some stronger storms over the next few days. On Tuesday, the FAA issued a Ground Stop in Nashville,...
GBI confirms teen's death after block party shooting in Hawkinsville
HAWKINSVILLE, Ga. (WGXA) — The Eastman teenager who was injured during a block party shooting incident in Hawkinsville has died. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said Tuesday that 17-year-old Levarius Ke’Shay Madrad Ates died from his injuries on Monday. According to a release from the GBI, it...
Abandoned Olympics stadium looks a shadow of its former self with disintegrating stands and overgrown grounds
AN OLYMPIC stadium has been left looking like a shadow of its former self after being abandoned and left to the elements. The Alonzo Herndon Stadium in Atlanta, GA, USA is described as having “humble” beginnings. Formerly owned by Clark Atlanta University, the 15,000 capacity ground was built in 1948 and named after of Atlanta’s […]
Authorities announce arrests following shooting, police standoff in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. Two men are facing charges following a shooting and police standoff in Savannah. On Monday, the Savannah Police Department announced Antwan Fields, 21, and Raymond Washington, 24, had been charged in connection with a shooting Sunday on Love Street. According to...
Gun violence shocked a Savannah neighborhood. Blame, conversations followed
Update: After publication of the story, Chatham County Coroner David Campbell responded to The Current’s requests for information. Campbell provided the identity of the teenager killed in a shooting. The story was updated on July 25 at 4:30 p.m. to reflect that. It took a 16-year-old’s death in Jackson...
One dead following stabbing incident at Oyotunji African Village in Sheldon
BEAUFORT COUNTY, Sc. (WTOC) - One man is dead following a stabbing at the Oyotunji African Village, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office says they first received a report of a stabbing in the Village on Bryant Lane in Sheldon around 2:45 p.m. on Monday. There, they say they found a 47-year-old man, who was taken to the hospital by Beaufort County EMS. The man, who has not been identified, died of his injuries.