South Carolina Sea Turtles Help Preserve Ocean and Beach Ecosystem Health
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. — South Carolina’s coastal waters are home to several species of sea turtles that not only enrich the marine environment but…
South Carolina Faces Intense Weekend Heat With Index Nearing 107°F
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A prolonged stretch of intense heat will grip South Carolina starting Friday and continuing through Monday, with heat index values forecasted to…
Pilot Makes Emergency Landing on South Carolina Golf Course After Mechanical Failure
SUNSET, S.C. — A small private plane made an emergency landing Thursday morning on the first fairway of Old Edwards Reserve at Lake Keowee, after…
Flood Watch Issued for Louisiana, Gulf Coast as Tropical Disturbance Threatens Torrential Rainfall
SOUTHERN U.S. — A tropical disturbance churning in the Gulf of Mexico has triggered flood watches across multiple Gulf Coast states, with forecasters warning of…
Stranded Boaters Rescued After Clinging to Overturned Vessel Near Edisto Beach
EDISTO BEACH, S.C. — Three individuals were rescued Wednesday morning after spending the night clinging to an overturned boat near Otter Island, located off South…
Climate Change Threatens U.S. Insurance Industry, Sparks Fears of Looming Economic Shock
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — As climate disasters intensify across the U.S., experts warn that the insurance industry may be the first domino to fall in…
Can Vacuuming Carbon From the Sky Actually Save Our Climate? Here’s What Experts Say
SOUTH CAROLINA — With atmospheric carbon dioxide at dangerously high levels, scientists and entrepreneurs are racing to develop bold new solutions. One of the most…
Flash Flood Warning Hits South Carolina: Residents Urged to Avoid Roads Amid Heavy Storms
SOUTH CAROLINA — Intense thunderstorms prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) Columbia SC to issue a flash flood warning late Monday afternoon, covering several counties…
Survey Reveals Which French Fries People in the Carolinas Love Most
CAROLINAS — French fries may seem like a simple side dish, but a recent nationwide survey suggests people have strong opinions about which type reigns…
Mobile Health Clinics Roll Out in South Carolina to Serve Remote Communities
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has officially deployed three mobile health clinics across the state, aiming to deliver free…