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Parts of Carolinas at enhanced risk for severe weather on Wednesday: What that means

Parts of Carolinas at enhanced risk for severe weather on Wednesday: What that means

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Severe storms were possible across the Carolinas on Wednesday as the region grappled with a heat wave. Parts of central and southern North Carolina and parts of South Carolina were at an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) for...

DOE grants Duke Energy emergency powers to exceed pollution limits at power plants during heat wave

DOE grants Duke Energy emergency powers to exceed pollution limits at power plants during heat wave

CHARLOTTE — Tuesday, the Department of Energy approved an order allowing Duke Energy emergency powers to meet high energy demand in North and South Carolina during this week’s heat wave. The order allows the utility to operate its power generating...

'Margarita burns': The summer danger you may have never heard about

'Margarita burns': The summer danger you may have never heard about

FOX Weather Meteorologists Bob Van Dillen and Marissa Torres explore the debate in the Isle of Palms, South Carolina. FOX Weather Beach House is sponsored by Tommy Bahama. Summer means margaritas while lounging in the sun by the beach or pool....

Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Stifling heat wave begins to abate; 'ring of fire' to bring more storms

Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Stifling heat wave begins to abate; 'ring of fire' to bring more storms

FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Craig Herrera. Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX...

Where Wisconsin's Camp Randall ranks among EA Sports' toughest stadium environments

Where Wisconsin's Camp Randall ranks among EA Sports' toughest stadium environments

The release of EA Sports College Football 26 is rapidly approaching, meaning both player ratings and other statistical attributes are being announced. On that list are the game's toughest home stadium environments. For Badgers fans looking forward...

Lightning injures dozens within days: What to know on Alabama weather

Lightning injures dozens within days: What to know on Alabama weather

After a number of lightning injuries within just five days, lightning safety specialist John Jensenius is pleading with people to bear one simple message in mind. Head to a safe place at the first signs of a developing or approaching storm, said...

2025 State Rankings: Texas Clinches Best Business Climate, Virginia Leads In Customized Training

2025 State Rankings: Texas Clinches Best Business Climate, Virginia Leads In Customized Training

RED BANK, NJ — June 24, 2025 — Business Facilities, a leading source of news and insights for site selection decision-makers, has revealed top states in a select number of categories for the publication’s 2025 Annual Rankings Report. Focused on...

Abandoned boats posing safety, environmental risk removed from Charleston waterways

Abandoned boats posing safety, environmental risk removed from Charleston waterways

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - A collaboration between state agencies, Charleston County, the City of Charleston Harbor Patrol and a local nonprofit successfully removed two abandoned boats from Charleston waterways that leaders say were two of many...

Madelyn Cline Reveals the Last-Minute Changes to ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’

Madelyn Cline Reveals the Last-Minute Changes to ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’

[This story contains major spoilers for 2025’s I Know What You Did Last Summer.] It’s been an especially busy summer for Madelyn Cline. She’s not only in the middle of filming the final season of her hit Netflix series, Outer Banks, but she’s also...

Upstate city among 10 most popular to relocate to in 2025: See others

Upstate city among 10 most popular to relocate to in 2025: See others

South Carolina remains the most popular state to move to in 2025, holding its top spot from 2024. Three South Carolina cities—Myrtle Beach, Greenville, and Charleston—rank among the top 10 most popular moving destinations. The Palmetto State is...

SCDOT to conduct temporary closure, detour of Black Tom Road

SCDOT to conduct temporary closure, detour of Black Tom Road

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed and detoured part of Black Tom Road in Berkeley County for road work until August. This closure is dependent on the weather. Any updates to the closure will be displayed on the message...

Exclusive: Ro Khanna on Democrats' Path to Victory in Pro-Trump Districts

Exclusive: Ro Khanna on Democrats' Path to Victory in Pro-Trump Districts

Ahead of his visit to Republican stronghold South Carolina, U.S. Representative Ro Khanna spoke with Newsweek on the battle plan for Democrats to compete in pro-Trump districts in next year's midterms. Khanna, a California Democrat, is heading to...

Hot weather continues with highs near 100 through Wednesday

Hot weather continues with highs near 100 through Wednesday

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Tuesday and Wednesday are forecast to be the hottest days yet this year. A Heat Advisory will be in effect 1-8 pm Tuesday for the entire Midlands. Highs will be in the upper 90s and low 100s while the peak heat index should...

The U.S. Built Wealth Off Enslaved Women and Girls: Michele Goodwin on the History of Reproductive Injustice

The U.S. Built Wealth Off Enslaved Women and Girls: Michele Goodwin on the History of Reproductive Injustice

Amanda Zurawski, Dr. Ingrid Skop, Prof. Michele Goodwin, Dr. Monique Wubbenhorst and Dr. Nisha Verma are sworn in to the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “The Assault on Reproductive Rights in a Post-Dobbs America,” on April 26, 2023....

Flash Floods and Dangerous Heat Threaten Central and Southeastern US

Flash Floods and Dangerous Heat Threaten Central and Southeastern US

July has brought extreme heat and sudden, deadly downpours across large parts of the United States, with more severe weather expected in the Central Plains, Midwest, and Southeast in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service...

Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Beaufort County

Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Beaufort County

Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was found near West Cedar Road and...

Nationwide grant program available for small businesses

Nationwide grant program available for small businesses

Locally owned small businesses who could use financial assistance to help cover improvement projects to bolster economic vitality have the opportunity to apply for a nationwide grant program. Main Street El Dorado and the Downtown Business...

Perseid Meteor Shower: SC’s Guide to Witnessing August’s Celestial Show

Perseid Meteor Shower: SC’s Guide to Witnessing August’s Celestial Show

One of the most anticipated celestial events of the year, the Perseid meteor shower, is once again shooting across our skies. This annual display offers a chance for South Carolinians to witness “shooting stars” streak across the night, though...

Goodwill opens Clean Tech Accelerator training lab in Greenville

Goodwill opens Clean Tech Accelerator training lab in Greenville

Job seekers in Greenville now have a new avenue to pursue high-paying careers in the clean energy sector thanks to Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina’s Clean Tech Accelerator training lab. The training hub is part of a national...

SCDOT to conduct temporary continuous right lane closure on I-20 Eastbound over Wateree River

SCDOT to conduct temporary continuous right lane closure on I-20 Eastbound over Wateree River

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina Department of Transportation says there will be a continuous right lane closure on I-20 Eastbound over the Wateree River in Kershaw County. The right lane closure will be between mile markers 95 and 97...

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