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Jackson nears midpoint in Tuckaseigee debris cleanup
The Sylva Herald and Ruralite - North Carolina
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As crews continue to remove logs and woody debris from the Tuckaseigee River and its tributaries, Jackson County officials say they are making steady progress in the FEMA-funded cleanup effort aimed at reducing future flood risks. However,...
Weather impact: Hot and humid with a small chance of rain today and Friday
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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July 3, 2025
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....
NJ weather: Daily rounds of heavy rain and strong thunderstorms
New Jersey 101.5
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July 7, 2025
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
Pagosa Daily Post - Colorado
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July 7, 2025
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...
Scattered South Carolina storms expected Saturday through Monday
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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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...
Thunderstorms & cooler weather for Montreal to start the week
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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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...
This Summer’s Shark Bite Hot Spot is a Popular South Carolina Vacation Destination
AOL
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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...
Hampton Lumber, which has mills in Randle and Morton, to build new sawmill in South Carolina
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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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...
Congaree Land Trust protects more 100k acres in S.C., including in Lexington County
Lexington County Chronicle - South Carolina
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After 33 years, Congaree Land Trust (CLT) has permanently protected more than 100,000 acres of land across central South Carolina, including land in Lexington County, at the Northeast corner of the county. The milestone was reached with the recent...
Open the Floodgates: SCOTUS Says South Carolina Can Defund Planned Parenthood. Will Other States Follow?
Democracy Now!
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This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. In a six-to-three ruling, the Supreme Court’s backed efforts by South Carolina to...
Keep cool and help fight climate change
Evanston RoundTable - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
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...
Weather impact: Scattered showers and storms expected today
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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July 2, 2025
Severe weather is not anticipated, but storms may produce heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible in flood-prone areas this afternoon and this evening. COLUMBIA, S.C. — A weak cold front is pushing into the area today, bringing an increase in rain...
First Alert Weather: Tracking daily storms as Chantal fades, tropics quiet
WJAX - Florida
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July 6, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Here’s what the First Alert Weather Team said you can expect for the First Alert Weather forecast: The sea breeze has moved inland this afternoon, and there have been a few storms The heaviest rain has been in St. Johns County...
Mysterious fireball reported over South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee in the US
The Straits Times
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June 27, 2025
From Georgia to South Carolina and Tennessee, a mysterious flaming object could be seen streaking the sky early on June 26 afternoon, leaving a trail of exhaust in its wake, and then dramatically plunking towards the ground. Scientists,...
A South Carolina river has some of the worst 'forever chemical' contamination in the nation
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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SUMTER — The swampy and alligator-filled Sumter Pocotaligo River near this small city has the highest levels of “forever chemicals” of watersheds studied in 19 states, a new report revealed. Working with local waterkeepers the national Waterkeeper...
VIDEO: Fireball streaks across sky in South Carolina
KNWA - Arkansas
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June 26, 2025
(WJBF) – Residents in parts of South Carolina and Georgia reported seeing a fireball streak across the sky in broad daylight on Thursday. Nexstar’s WJBF received numerous calls and messages regarding the odd sighting. The fireball can be seen in...
First Alert Weather: Seasonable summer heat, more storm chances this week
WBRC 6 News - Alabama
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July 6, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Next 24 Hours: Monday will start off with morning lows near 70 degrees under plenty of warm sunshine. The sky will turn partly cloudy during the afternoon and light southwesterly winds could help to spark a few isolated...
South Carolina Moves to Ban NIL Deals for High School Athletes Amid Growing Legal Debate
Sports Illustrated - New York
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June 22, 2025
South Carolina High School League Bans NIL Compensation In response to legislative pressure, the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) amended its bylaws this week to explicitly prohibit student-athletes from earning compensation for their...
Hundreds in South Carolina witness ball of fire plummeting to earth, officials confirm
Greenville News - South Carolina
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A large fireball was seen across the southeastern U.S. on Thursday around noon. The American Meteor Society received over 100 reports of the fireball event. The fireball was visible in multiple states including South Carolina, Florida, Georgia,...
Fireball in the sky? Here's what locals in Atlanta, Georgia and South Carolina saw and where it disappeared
Hindustan Times
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June 26, 2025
Several locals across Georgia, including Atlanta, and South Carolina, reported seeing a fireball in the sky on Thursday. Its last sighting, as per reports, was in Lexington. Locals in South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee saw a fireball in the...