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$5.6M project to restore Florence park aims to boost stormwater storage
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (78+ words) FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A popular Florence park is set for a major transformation aimed at reducing flooding and improving drainage across the area. Officials say a $5.6 million project will restore a natural floodplain throughout Timrod Park, allowing the park to…...
SC downgrades drought status in 21 counties after recent rainfall
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (461+ words) SOUTH CAROLINA (WPDE) — South Carolina has downgraded drought classifications in 21 counties following several weeks of rainfall, although 18 counties remain under severe drought conditions. The South Carolina Drought Response Committee met Aug. 6 to review statewide drought conditions and determine drought severity…...
Recent rains have helped improve drought status, But Carolinas still far behind
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (214+ words) This week's Drought Monitor update has even more improvement across North Carolina and parts of South Carolina. Even with this improvement, extreme (Level 4 out of 5) drought persists across the Grand Strand and severe (Level 3 out of 5) drought persists for the…...
July heat grips Carolinas as monthslong drought with little rain continues
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (330+ words) MORE: Strong longshore current expected to impact Georgetown, New Hanover beaches We’re in the thick of Summer with several weeks still to go in the hottest season of the year. Since June, we’ve not only been warm but generally warmer…...