SC could lose 1 million acres of wetlands as floods rise and federal protections vanish
As flood threats rise, wetlands across South Carolina could play an important role in fending off high water before it soaks ...
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North, South Carolina fires ablaze as severe weather threatens states: See wildfire maps
Firefighters are working to put out over 175 wildfires across North and South Carolina, as threats of severe storms and tornadoes loom over the states. Wildfires erupted in the area over the ...
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As EPA deregulates, nearly 1.8M acres of SC wetlands could lose federal protection, report says
In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court upended federal protections for America's wetlands. The 5-4 decision in Sackett v. EPA redefined a protected wetland under the Clean Water Act, stripping ...
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Charleston, SC Neighborhoods
Laid out on a grid pattern, Charleston is an easy city to get one's bearings. The Southern end of the city is constricted by the Charleston Harbor while King Street runs the length of the city ...
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Wildfires prompt evacuations and an emergency declaration in the Carolinas
ASSOCIATED PRESS — Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene ...
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SC could lose 1 million acres of wetlands as floods rise and federal protections vanish
As flood threats rise, wetlands across South Carolina could play an important role in fending off high water before it soaks homes, businesses, roads and other property that people depend on.
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Charleston Co. enacts $25 per week, per student incentive for perfect attendance
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A new incentive program will pay Charleston County families weekly for perfect attendance as absenteeism continues to crux student performance. The pilot, which allows ...
Hurricane Helene killed 248 people, National Hurricane Center report finds
A week away from the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene, the National Hurricane Center has released its report on the ...
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COLUMBIA — South Carolina lawmakers want to strengthen the state’s Heritage Act, which establishes protections for ...
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SC man handcuffed to car, kidnapped by couple, forced to drive to DMV over car sale, police say
WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES. YOUR TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. THAT’S RIGHT. SEVERAL WILDFIRES ARE BURNING ACROSS THE CAROLINAS. WE BEGIN WITH OUR ...
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Wildfires devastate western North Carolina, fueled by debris from flooding
Wildfires in the Carolinas have been burning since last week. In western North Carolina, firefighters are still struggling to contain them. A few homes have been destroyed, and several ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning in 2 States As Tornado Threat Looms
Joe Edwards is a Live News Reporter based in Newsweek's London Bureau. He covers topics related to weather, climate, and extreme weather events. Joe joined Newsweek in April 2024 after graduating ...