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UGA preps for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census Aug. 23-24
ATHENS -- As summer draws to a close, nature enthusiasts, gardeners and residents across the Southeast are gearing up for an exciting citizen science project: the 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Scheduled for Aug. 23-24, this annual event invites participants from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida to join forces in counting pollinators, collecting valuable data that helps researchers, farmers and policymakers understand pollinator populations and their impact on agriculture. Initiated by Becky Griffin, school and community garden coordinator for University of Georgia Cooperative...
Lowcountry animal shelters looking for fosters, adoptions ahead of storm
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Animal shelters in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties are preparing for the incoming rains of Tropical Storm Debby by asking people to foster or adopt animals. Sunday afternoon, Dorchester Paws celebrated emptying all their kennels to foster homes. Dorchester Paws often experiences flooding, and thanked fosters...
Tornado watch issued as Debby’s outer bands reach South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A tornado watch was issued Monday afternoon for portions of the South Carolina coast as Tropical Storm Debby’s outer bands move into the area. The tornado watch is active for Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester counties until 1:00 a.m. Tropical Storm Debby’s outer rainbands began entering the Charleston area; however, the […]
Tropical storm warning issued for part of NC coast ahead of Debby
As Debby makes her way up the east coast after making landfall in Florida Monday morning, the National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a tropical storm warning for part of the North Carolina coast.
South Carolina coastal property owners can take ‘proactive’ efforts to minimize storm damage, officials say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) — Property owners in the state’s eight coastal counties can begin taking preventative steps to minimize potential impacts from Tropical Storm Debby — including sand scraping and minor renourishment. That’s after a blanket emergency order issued Tuesday by the state Department of Environmental Services that remains in place for 30 days, but […]
‘So excited’: South Carolina woman wins $260,591 jackpot while visiting North Carolina
(WGHP) — Tawney Horn, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, plays the Wheel of Bonuses digital instant game, and won a $260,591 jackpot in North Carolina, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “That’s my favorite game,” Horn said. “It’s the only one I really play.” She played a $10 ticket on July 20 while […]
Midlands parks to close due to upcoming severe weather
MIDLANDS, S.C. (WACH) — Midlands cities are announcing the closure of parks due to the upcoming severe weather with Hurricane Debby heading in South Carolina's direction. Columbia Parks and Recreation announced that outdoor pools at Greenview Park and Maxcy Gregg Park will close on Monday and remain closed through Thursday, August 7, due to inclement weather.
Excellence! WIS wins big at the STAR Awards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - On Saturday, the best of South Carolina news media joined in one place for the annual STAR awards. WIS had an impressive showing, winning three STAR awards and two Awards of Merit. Previously, both the STAR Award and Award of Merit recipients received crystal trophies and...
Miss South Carolina Plus crowned new Miss Plus America 2024
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Miss Plus America announced it has crowned a new Miss Plus America winner on Saturday night. The organization revealed the winner, in a Facebook, as Miss South Carolina Plus Diamond Bolling. Boling is a graduate of Spelman College and executive director/found of HealHer Foundation. The...
Accused of running over beachgoer, S.C. patrol officer retires
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – A beach patrol officer in South Carolina accused of running over and killing a woman on the beach has retired. The Horry County Public Safety Committee agenda for Tuesday shows there is a resolution to declare Lance Cpl. Julian “Duke” Brown’s service weapon as surplus property and to make it available to him after his retirement.
Summer Olympic Games update for South Carolina Gamecocks in Paris
The South Carolina Gamecocks are well-represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. USC is one of just a handful of universities in the country that have double-digit athletes competing at this year's Olympics, and those athletes are representing multiple countries. A'ja Wilson is doing what A'ja Wilson does as she...
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