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Summer is here: South Carolina braces for hottest temperatures of the season so far
“Certainly every summer we see heat waves like this, although typically we see them later in the summer during July and August,” he said. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity creates a “double whammy effect,” he said. Once the...
How should faith communities respond to abuse? A South Carolina coalition weighs in
Note: This story mentions domestic violence and sexual abuse. In the film Spotlight, the character of Mitch Garabedian, as played by Stanley Tucci, takes the greater Boston community to task over its role in turning a blind eye to a longstanding...

As flash floods rage, the tropical Atlantic stays mellow
The devastating flash floods of early July across central Texas — including the July 4 disaster along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County that took at least 116 lives — secured this month’s place as a terrible one in the annals of U.S. flash...
Rainy weather floods coastal areas of Tampa Bay ahead of July 4 celebrations
Some areas along the coast of Tampa Bay experienced flooding overnight Thursday and into the July 4 holiday Friday. With up to several inches of rain expected over the weekend in some areas of Pinellas and Pasco counties, local residents shared...

Scottie Scheffler shoots 64 to set a daunting target at the British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Scottie Scheffler had no idea what was coming his way Friday in the British Open. He warmed up in a short-sleeved shirt. The umbrella was out when he walked off the first green. For the thousands at Royal Portrush...

WEATHER WARN DAY: Unseasonable Severe Threat Tonight
A potentially significant severe weather event is expected to unfold this evening into the early overnight hours across portions of central Georgia. The main mechanism of initiation today is a combination of all of this heat, which means a lot of...
Why I’ll Never Pick Out Another Peach Without This Georgia Farmer’s “Tennis Ball” Rule Again (It’s a Game-Changer)
Credit: PNPImages/ShutterstockThis article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Before I’d moved to Atlanta, my experiences with peaches were...

Weather Aware Wednesday: Heat index to 110 degrees and strong storms this afternoon possible
Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Watch from WED 3:17 PM EDT until THU 12:00 AM EDT Bulletin: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 459 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH...

July 4th Travel: Flood Warning Issued as Weather Threatens Thousands
As July 4th approaches, much of the South is bracing for a soggy holiday weekend. A lingering cold front is expected to bring repeated rounds of rain and thunderstorms, particularly across Florida, southeastern Georgia, and the Carolinas....

Weather alert: Severe storms expected Wednesday afternoon as heat wave continues
Heat advisory through Wednesday. Summer storm chances return. A storm system could bring heavy winds and a torrent of rain to parts of North Georgia on Wednesday afternoon. This severe weather is on top of the Heat Advisory Warning blanketing most...

Sunny skies and warm weather expected for Fourth of July weekend in WNC, Upstate
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Independence Day 2025 is shaping up to be dry and warm across Western North Carolina and the Upstate. If you plan to spend time outdoors, expect high temperatures in the mid to upper 80s in Asheville. No matter which lake...

LIVE weather radar: Storms across Houston Thursday
HOUSTON - Unsettled weather and higher levels of moisture that have been affecting central and west Texas over the last few days is drifting in our direction, so we've bumped the rain chances up for today. Hot with late-day storms It's steamy...

"This is so bad," "Garbage" - Fans mock snow weather games in CFB 26 ahead of highly-anticipated release
College football fans aren't impressed with the latest trailer for EA Sports CFB 26 ahead of its release. EA Sports CFB 26 is set to be released on July 10 and will be the second installment since the return of the fan-favorite game last season....

Dry, hot weather likely for the 4th of July
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — A slow-moving cold front will continue to spark scattered showers and storms around the Midlands this afternoon and evening. Severe weather is unlikely, but the usual heavy downpours and lightning will remain threats. Drier...

Tracking tropical development and July travel in North Carolina, fireworks weather at the beach
Did you know we have already had two named tropical systems for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season? Tropical Storm Andrea and Tropical Storm Barry formed at the end of June and Chantal may form in the next week.Southeast U.S. CoastLater this week,...

Alabama’s July 2025 Weather Forecast Unveiled
The year seems to be racing by, and we have made it to July. As we step into the heart of the summer, it’s time to take a closer look at what Alabamians can expect when it comes to this month’s weather patterns. 'Tis the season for typical...

Coast Guard Sector Charleston welcomes new commander, honors outgoing Capt. DelRosso
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — There’s new leadership for the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston. A changing of the guard ceremony Friday morning honored outgoing commander Capt. Frank DelRosso, handing the reins over to incoming commander Capt. Shawn...

Severe Weather Throws Wrinkle in 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Vote
Severe weather including "torrential rainfall" and thunderstorms in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast has snarled travel Tuesday, prompting flight delays and cancellations for House lawmakers racing back to D.C. to vote on the massive and...

Edgefield mural highlights pollution crisis that impacts Savannah River
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Savannah River was honored with a mural in Edgefield on Tuesday to raise awareness about the amount of pollution that goes into the river. The Savannah River stretches 400 miles and supports everything from...

Gov. Stein deliberates bill to eliminate North Carolina's 2030 climate target
A bill on Gov. Josh Stein’s desk would eliminate Duke Energy’s 2030 carbon pollution reduction goal. Supporters of Senate Bill 266, or “The Power Bill Reduction Act,” in the General Assembly say it would lower electricity rates, but environmental...