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What are those big, derelict towers standing over rural South Carolina?
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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July 7, 2025
GASTON — As millions move to growing South Carolina cities from other parts of the country, new arrivals driving along the state’s rural highways may occasionally notice a derelict tower standing along the roadside. These towers, some standing...
Heat and storms continue: Upstate highs near 90° with scattered afternoon storms
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
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July 11, 2025
Here is a look at the Upstate, South Carolina, and Western North Carolina forecast for the rest of the week, including storm chances. Friday: Isolated to scattered afternoon/evening storms. A low risk of severe storms and flash flooding lingers....
South Carolina emergency management officials tracking Tropical Storm Chantal
WBTV - North Carolina
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July 5, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - The South Carolina Emergency Management Division said it’s actively monitoring Tropical Storm Chantal, which is located south-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina. Chantal will begin impacting the state Saturday,...
Study finds sewer sludge tied to PFAS pollution in the Cape Fear River
Star News - North Carolina
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A Waterkeeper Alliance study found "forever chemicals" present in 98% of U.S. surface waters, with wastewater treatment plants being a significant source. While industrial dischargers are a primary source, wastewater treatment plants lack...
Far-right group threatens to take weather radars offline
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma City news station's weather radar was attacked after a far-right extremist group said it intends to "take as many NexRads offline as possible." KFOR in OKC reported the Southern Poverty Law Center has been monitoring...
Climate Change Helped Fuel Heavy Rains that Led to Devastating Hill Country Flood
Texas Observer
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July 8, 2025
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared at Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. Heavy rains...
Climate change helped fuel heavy rains that led to devastating Texas flood
San Antonio Current - Texas
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July 8, 2025
click to enlarge Wikimedia Commons / World Central Kitchen Property damage and economic loss from the Texas Hill Country flood is expected to top $18 billion. This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news...
South Carolina summers are primetime for mosquitos. Are you a magnet for the bloodsucking pests?
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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July 5, 2025
South Carolina summers are hot, humid and wet: prime conditions for pesky mosquitoes on the hunt for their next target. During a summer walk in the evening near the water, one person in a group might return with dozens of mosquito bites, while the...
PFAS pollution in Pocotaligo River raises concerns
Manning Live - South Carolina
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy A new national study has revealed that the Pocotaligo River, which winds through Sumter and Clarendon counties, is the most contaminated waterway in the United States when it comes to PFAS, toxic “forever chemicals,” that...
Chantal made landfall in South Carolina; severe risk for Tuesday.
South Carolina Public Radio
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July 7, 2025
Chantal made landfall around 5 a.m. ET, over the eastern part of South Carolina, near Litchfield Beach, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and a minimal central pressure of 1002 mb. This is the first tropical system to make landfall in the US...
Tropical Storm Chantal soaks South Carolina with heavy rain and dangerous floods
Mint
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July 6, 2025
Tropical Storm Chantal crashed into South Carolina early Sunday, hitting near Litchfield Beach around 4 a.m. with strong winds of 50 mph. The storm is now moving north, soaking both South and North Carolina with heavy rains that could flood...
Tropical Storm Chantal weakens to tropical depression after making landfall in South Carolina
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Tropical Storm Chantal, which has now weakened to a tropical depression, made landfall early Sunday morning around 4 a.m. EDT in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough surf to the region,...
Chantal continues to weaken; rain spreads into the Piedmont
WFMY News 2 - North Carolina
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Scattered gusty rain showers and rip currents will be an issue at the coast. For the Triad, tropical downpours are possible today and overnight. GREENSBORO, N.C. — Where's Chantal now? Chantal has been downgraded to a tropical depression with...
Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall Sunday morning along the South Carolina coast
WLOS - North Carolina
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Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall early Sunday morning along the South Carolina coastline. The storm came ashore with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. The National Hurricane Center estimates Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach, South...
Tropical Storm Chantal weakens to a depression as it moves into Carolinas
USA Today - Virginia
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Tropical Storm Chantal weakened into a depression after sweeping inland across South Carolina into eastern North Carolina on Sunday, July 6, though the system still brought a threat of flash flooding and dangerous rip currents. Chantal, the third...
Tropical Depression Chantal brings heavy rain, flash flooding to North Carolina
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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July 7, 2025
Tropical Depression Chantal dumped substantial rain over eastern Triad communities on Sunday, causing significant flooding, especially in Alamance County. The Haw River is nearing its all-time record high crest. River levels will crest early and...
Attitudes, actions don’t keep up with climate change
The Mining Journal - Michigan
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WASHINGTON — After deadly flooding in central Texas in 1987, some thought they’d proven they could handle Mother Nature’s best punch. Then came this month’s horrific flash floods, when unfathomable amounts of rain fell in only hours and more than...
Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall this morning near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
WCNC - North Carolina
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July 6, 2025
A weather alert day has been issued for counties east of Charlotte as pockets of heavy rain could lead to localized flooding CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall Sunday at 5 a.m., per the National Hurricane Center. It's currently...
How to report a power outage in South Carolina
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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Tropical Storm Chantal could lead to some power outages in South Carolina. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Storm Chantal will be affecting South Carolina's weather most of the weekend, particularly from Saturday night through most of Sunday. While the...
Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall along South Carolina coast
13 WMAZ - Georgia
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July 6, 2025
Tropical Storm Chantal is the third named storm of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. MACON, Ga. — The National Hurricane Center has been monitoring an area of potential tropical development off the Atlantic coast of the southeast United States....