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Colleton officials urge ‘no wake zones’ in Edisto River
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – Colleton County Sherriff’s Office, Colleton Fire-Safety and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are advising against recreational boating in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby. Particularly, in the Edisto River, boaters are discouraged from operating in a manner that generates “Wakes” (waves generated by a boat as it navigates through […]
Debby drenched the southeast: Climate change is making storms like this even wetter
Tropical Storm Debby, a plodding, waterlogged system that has already saturated four southeastern states, bears many characteristics of a warming planet, climate scientists say. It’s reminiscent of other catastrophic tropical cyclones that have battered the United States over the past eight years. On Wednesday afternoon, the storm was drifting at 5 mph near the South […]
Dorchester County announces closures due to flooding; DD2 workday is delayed
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester School District Two delayed its workday until noon on Friday because of heavy rain and flooding. “We will reassess later this morning to determine the feasibility of our scheduled Elementary Meet the Teacher event and all extracurricular activities this afternoon/evening,” the district said. Currently, a shelter is being operated […]
Shelters open in Dorchester and Berkeley counties amid flash flooding
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Shelters are open in Dorchester and Berkeley counties amid flash flooding associated with heavy rain and lingering impacts from Tropical Storm Debby. St. George Middle School in Dorchester County and Berkeley Middle School are both accepting people in need of shelter. People should bring bedding and comfort items, extra clothes, […]
Severe flooding blocking portion of major Lowcountry interstate, other roads
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - Several counties across the Lowcountry were hit with torrential rainfall and placed under flash flood warnings Friday morning, our sister station in Charleston WCSC reports. Water rescues and evacuations took place throughout Friday morning in Dorchester and Berkeley counties following a strong band of storms in...
Flooding closes lanes on I-26 near Ridgeville
UPDATE 8:24 PM: “Per SCDOT, I-26 east from Highway 27 (Exit 187) to the Volvo exit is now open for travel.” UPDATE 4:38 PM: SCDOT said one eastbound lane is open on I-26 near Ridgeville. Crews are making repairs to the interstate near mile marker 189 as water recedes. Both westbound lanes are open for […]
North Carolina Weather Alert: High Rip Current Risk and Continued Flood Watch Today
Wilmington, NC – Coastal regions of Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina are under an extended Flood Watch today due to potential heavy rainfall. The saturated grounds, a result of the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, have led to increased flood risks in these areas. Residents and visitors are urged to stay informed as conditions may rapidly change.
NHC completes acquisition of White Oak Senior Living’s 15-property portfolio
National HealthCare Corp. has completed its acquisition of Spartanburg, SC-based White Oak Senior Living’s 15-property portfolio of continuing care retirement communities and nursing homes in North Carolina and South Carolina, the Murfreesboro, TN-based company announced Tuesday. NHC entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the $221.4 million transaction...
Upstate Women Construction Forum Celebrates Five Years of Lifting Up Women in the Industry
The Women Construction Forum (WCF), a group of female construction professionals based in the Upstate region of South Carolina, recently marked its fifth anniversary with an after-work celebration at Bridgeway Brewing, one of the first tenants to open at the new multi-use development Bridgeway Station in Mauldin, located off I-385 South in Greenville. This event was made possible by a generous donation from Marsh Bell Construction, a general contractor serving South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. In fact, Marsh Bell is celebrating its 40th anniversary this calendar year.
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