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Chantal has weakened and is officially a Tropical Depression, with winds reduced to about 40 mph
For the Midlands, the impacts are expected to be mild, with a chance of gusty winds and some light to moderate rain. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Depression Chantal has moved into North Carolina after bringing gusty winds and rain to the coast, but...

Chantal makes landfall along South Carolina coast early Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - While the bulk of the impactful weather from Tropical Storm Chantal will stay east of the Midlands, we will be tracking the chance of tropical downpours and breezy winds heading into Sunday. wis(wis)First Alert Headlines:...

Tropical Storm Chantal is 65 miles east of Charleston, South Carolina
NHC 11p At 1100 PM EDT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Chantal was located near latitude 32.7 North, longitude 78.8 West. Chantal is moving toward the north near 8 mph (13 km/h). A motion toward the north-northwest is expected to begin...

WXII's Chris Petersen shares updates from South Carolina as Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall
WXII's Chris Petersen shares updates from South Carolina as Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall THAT’S WHERE WE FIND OUR CHRIS PETERSON, CONTINUING OUR COVERAGE WITH AN UPDATE ON CONDITIONS AS THE STORM MADE LANDFALL THERE. HE’S NEAR SURFSIDE...

SCEMD confirms its tracking Tropical Storm Chantal approaches South Carolina coast
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Tropical Storm Chantal, previously known as Tropical Depression 3, is being actively monitored by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, a press release from the agency confirmed Saturday. Officials with the...

Watching over you: South Carolina's surviving lighthouses are iconic — and fragile
"They took (the lens) out of the lighthouse and stored it in the Arsenal before the Civil War happened," Miller said. "That's where it was stolen from. It disappeared overnight." Local lighthouse authority Ted Panayotoff wears the uniform of the...

Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall along the Carolina coastline, now a depression
TROPICS AS WE'RE GETTING STARTED WITH GULF COAST NEWS TODAY. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I'M JOSHUA COLE AND I'M KENNEDY MASON. WE HAVE ALL YOUR TOP STORIES THIS MORNING. BUT FIRST, LET'S CHECK IN WITH RAFAEL TAPPAN AIR FOR YOUR GULF COAST FORECAST. >>...

Netflix's 'Tiger King' star Doc Antle sentenced for wildlife trafficking, money laundering
Photo via Horry County Sheriff's Office MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, the owner of Myrtle Beach Safari and a figure featured in a widely watched Netflix documentary, was sentenced Tuesday to 12 months in federal prison for his role in...

Tropical Storm Chantal expected to make landfall overnight near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Watch for heavy rain across the Carolina coastlines this weekend, impacting portions of the Charlotte area Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Chantal formed Saturday at 8 a.m., per the National Hurricane Center. It's currently located about...

Topical Depression off South Carolina coast strengthens to Tropical Storm Chantal
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The tropical depression near the South Carolina coast was upgraded to Tropical Storm Chantal Saturday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. A Tropical Storm Watch, first issued Friday evening, has...

Tropical Storm Chantal gathers more strength off South Carolina coast, impacts to be seen across Southeast
SOUTH CAROLINA - Tropical Storm Chantal has gathered a little more strength as it drifts toward the South Carolina coast Saturday, promising a stormy end to the holiday weekend. Chantal now has peak winds of 45 mph so far and is currently about...

Storm Chantal adds uncertainty to South Carolina travel
Tropical Storm Chantal brings rain risks to South Carolina as Fourth of July travelers watch forecasts closely. SOUTH CAROLINA, USA — Tropical Storm Chantal is gaining strength and setting its sights on the Carolina coast in the midst of the...

South Carolina Aviation Association announces 2025 scholarship recipients
South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has announced the recipients of its 2025 SCAA Scholarships Program, awarded to promising students pursuing careers in aviation. The Scholarships Program is supported through generous donations and...

South Carolina mother arrested after 7-month-old baby drowns in bathtub
South Carolina mother arrested after 7-month-old baby drowns in bathtub SLED alleges the mother delayed calling 911 after finding the child unresponsive in the tub. OUT OF NOWHERE YOU HEAR BACK TO BACK SHOTS RINGING, SO I DROP TO THE FLOOR,...

Tropical Storm Chantal leaves South Carolina on high alert as map lays out impact path
Tropical Storm Chantal has formed off the southeast coast of the U.S., and heavy rainfall is predicted to hit parts of the Carolinas this Saturday. The National Hurricane Center in Miami has issued tropical storm warnings for sections of both...
Tropical Storm Chantal picks up speed as it heads for South Carolina coast
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Chantal formed Saturday as it slowly moved in the Atlantic toward the Carolinas, according to the National Weather Service. What had been Tropical Depression Three that formed off the coast of Florida on Friday grew...

Tropical Storm Chantal expected to make landfall overnight in coastal South Carolina
Watch for heavy rain across the Carolina coastlines this weekend, impacting portions of the Charlotte area Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Chantal formed Saturday at 8 a.m., per the National Hurricane Center. It's currently located about...

Dems' Climate Pivot Likely Just Smoke And Mirrors
Democrats are beginning to dial back some of their signature environmental policies in response to their mounting economic costs, but some policy analysts argue the changes are far more symbolic than substantive. In recent months, Democratic...

Charleston's Forest Acres project wins state award for environmental excellence
WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston's Forest Acres Phase Two Drainage Improvement Project has been honored as South Carolina Project of the Year in the Environment category by the American Public Works Association. This accolade celebrates the...

Sewage Sludge and Wastewater Treatment Plants Identified as Key Sources of PFAS Pollution
New research suggests that sewage sludge and wastewater treatment plants are major sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution. Waterkeeper Alliance, in partnership with local Waterkeeper groups and the Hispanic Access...