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Few weather worries despite scattered storms
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - You can expect to see at least some rain during the next several days thanks to the development of the usual scattered afternoon storms. While a few of the storms will produce some gusty wind, severe weather is...

NJ weather: Daily rounds of heavy rain, strong thunderstorms
Coming off a simply spectacular 4th of July holiday weekend, changes are ahead in New Jersey's weather forecast. The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal will drive moisture up the coast Monday. That will lead to a rise in humidity and increasing...

John A. Tures: For God’s Sake, Don’t Shut Down The Life Saving Weather Satellites
As I write this, there’s a desperate search for dozens of girls, missing from a flood where the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes. More than 80 people drowned at the time I sent this column. Yet critical data about this freakish weather...

South Carolina lightning strike: 18 hospitalized, including 10 children, after Lake Murray incident
On Tuesday, twenty individuals were injured in a lightning strike at a lake in South Carolina, per Fire officials. Dominion Beach Park is set to reopen following the lightning incident, with officials urging visitors to heed weather alerts.(Pexel)...

South Carolina man sent to prison after 7-week-old baby suffers multiple broken bones
South Carolina man sent to prison after 7-week-old baby suffers multiple broken bones Doctors discovered the child suffered bruising to the face, as well as broken bones in the shoulder, leg, rib, and femur. THE RECOVERY TIMELINE REMAINS...

South Carolina woman accused of utilizing online sex ads to traffic minor
South Carolina woman accused of utilizing online sex ads to traffic minor SLED charged the 32-year-old woman with five counts of trafficking in persons - victim under 18 years of age. THE RECOVERY TIMELINE REMAINS UNCERTAIN, AND HALIBURTON COULD...
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This Underrated Coastal Region in South Carolina Has Pristine Beaches and Tasty Local Seafood—and It’s Still Quiet and Affordable
Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay at The George Hotel, an exciting new addition to Georgetown’s hospitality scene. Pack your sunscreen, towels, and a picnic lunch for a beach day on Pawleys Island or at Litchfield Beach. Pick up some fresh shrimp at Seven...
This Underrated Coastal Region in South Carolina Has Pristine Beaches and Tasty Local Seafood—but It’s Still Uncrowded and Affordable
UWMadison/Getty Images A gazebo over Pawleys Island during dusk. Stay at The George Hotel, an exciting new addition to Georgetown’s hospitality scene. Pack your sunscreen, towels, and a picnic lunch for a beach day on Pawleys Island or at...

South Carolina restructures behavioral health services under new department
Governor Henry McMaster has signed a bill establishing the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) in South Carolina. This move marks the largest restructuring of state government in over three decades. The new...

NJ weather: Daily rounds of heavy rain and strong thunderstorms
Coming off a simply spectacular 4th of July holiday weekend, changes are ahead in New Jersey's weather forecast. The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal will drive moisture up the coast Monday. That will lead to a rise in humidity and increasing...
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: For God’s Sake, Don’t Shut Down the Weather Satellites
As I write this, there’s a desperate search for dozens of girls, missing from a flood where the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes. More than 80 people drowned at the time I sent this column. Yet critical data about this freakish weather...

South Carolina man, woman arrested after 12 dogs found in 'extremely poor and dangerous conditions'
South Carolina man, woman arrested after 12 dogs found in 'extremely poor and dangerous conditions' Deputies said the animals had no access to fresh, drinkable water and were being housed in inadequate and unsafe shelters. THE RECOVERY TIMELINE...

Thunderstorms & cooler weather for Montreal to start the week
It was a tragic weather weekend in parts of Texas as significant flash flooding claimed dozens of lives. The event shows just how quickly weather can turn violent, severe or even deadly. Despite the fact that weather warnings or watches often turn...

Amelia Island ranked 2nd 'Best Island in the U.S.' Here's why
Amelia Island, Florida, ranked No. 2 on Travel + Leisure's "Best Islands in the Continental U.S." list. The island is known for its beaches, history, vibrant cultural scene, and hospitality. Five Florida islands made the top 15, more than any...

Weather impact: Hot and humid with a small chance of rain today and Friday
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area off the coast of the Southeast. They give it a 50% chance of further development. COLUMBIA, S.C. — A weak frontal boundary is moving east through the area today, ushering in slightly drier air....

South Carolina braces for record heat as temperatures soar past 100
South Carolina faces intensified heat with temperatures soaring to 102°F and a heat index of 108°F as a Heat Advisory is issued for Tuesday. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The News19 Weather Team continues the Weather Impact Alert for Tuesday and Wednesday. The...

Scattered South Carolina storms expected Saturday through Monday
Weekend weather brings hot, humid conditions with scattered afternoon storms, possibly disrupting evening plans. COLUMBIA, S.C. — It’s the kind of weekend weather we’ve come to expect in the heart of summer: hot, humid, and a bit unpredictable...
This Summer’s Shark Bite Hot Spot is a Popular South Carolina Vacation Destination
Largest Great White Sharks© joebelanger from Getty Images Pro and Hrecheniuk Oleksii/ via Canva.comWhen shark bites make the news, it is typically Florida that is in the headlines. This is because of the shark attacks that occur in the United...

Keep cool and help fight climate change
Sign up for our free newsletters to have Evanston news delivered directly to your inbox! Climate action is facing strong headwinds at the federal level, but we’re not out of options here at home. Evanston resident Kelly Fidei, who volunteers with...

Hampton Lumber, which has mills in Randle and Morton, to build new sawmill in South Carolina
By The Chronicle staff Hampton Lumber, which has mills in Randle and Morton, announced in a recent news release its plans to build a new sawmill in Allendale County, South Carolina. The new mill will specialize in producing Southern yellow pine...