Live News of South Carolina August 09, 2024

Cornel West Submits Signatures For Wisconsin Ballot Access

Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has successfully submitted signatures to qualify for the ballot in Wisconsin, a crucial battleground state for the upcoming presidential election in November. West's campaignRead More

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States Sue Biden Administration Over Health Insurance For Dreamers

Fifteen states have filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration over a rule that would allow approximately 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll in the federal Affordable CareRead More

Debby's Remnants Bring Heavy Rains, Tornado Threat Across States

The remnants of Debby, a tropical depression, have been causing havoc as they move north and northeast from the Carolinas. The storm has been unleashing heavy rains, flash flooding, and the threat of tornadoes in its...Read More

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Tropical Depression Debby Threatens Northeast With Torrential Rain

After causing at least six deaths in the Southeast, Debby weakened to a tropical depression on Thursday. Despite the downgrade, the storm continued to pose a threat as it moved northward, spreading heavy rain and tornado...Read More

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Qualifies For Texas Ballot

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially qualified for the ballot in Texas, as confirmed by the Texas Secretary of State’s office on Thursday. In a significant display of support, the KennedRead More

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Debby Has 60 Mph Winds Near South Carolina Coast.

Tropical Storm Debby is currently nearing the South Carolina coastline with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph as it heads towards an expected landfall early Thursday morning. The storm, located approximately 25 miles east-Read More

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National Weather Service Confirms Four Tornadoes In South Carolina From Tropical Storm Debby.

As Tropical Storm Debby continues to impact the South Carolina coast, the National Weather Service in Charleston has confirmed the occurrence of four tornadoes in the region. These tornadoes have caused significant damageRead More

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Heat Wave Warning In Southeast After Tropical Storm Debby

As parts of the Southeast begin to recover from the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, a new concern arises in the form of potentially dangerous heat. While the region is no longer experiencing direct effects from...Read More

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Storm Inching North At 3 Mph With Tropical Storm-force Winds East Of Center.

Tropical Storm Debby is currently moving at a slow pace towards a landfall in South Carolina, expected to occur on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. The storm is characterized by maximum sustained winds of 60 mph,...Read More

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Dangerous Heat Wave Expected In Southeastern US

As the Southeast begins to recover from the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, a new concern arises in the form of potentially dangerous heat. While some areas are no longer feeling the direct effects of Debby's...Read More

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Tropical Storm Debby Approaching South Carolina With 60Mph Winds

Tropical Storm Debby is currently moving at a slow pace towards a landfall in South Carolina, expected to occur on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. The storm is packing maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and...Read More

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Cypress Lake Dam In Georgia At Risk Of Imminent Failure

A dam located approximately 50 miles northwest of Savannah, Georgia, is currently facing a critical situation as a result of the intense rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Debby. The National Weather Service in Charleston,Read More

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FEMA Deploys Teams To Southeast For Tropical Storm Debby

Over 700 FEMA staff and federal partners have been deployed across the Southeast to assist with challenges brought on by Tropical Storm Debby, as announced in a recent news release. The slow-moving storm poses significantRead More

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Debby Brings Record Rainfall To Southeastern States

Recent observations from the National Weather Service reveal that rainfall totals from Tropical Storm Debby have surpassed a foot in three states - Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. The period from 8 am Saturday, AugusRead More

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Tropical Storm Debby Strengthens, Expected To Hit South Carolina

Currently, Tropical Storm Debby is gaining strength due to warm water temperatures just off the Atlantic Coast. The National Hurricane Center reports that Debby now has sustained winds of 60 mph, marking a 15 mph increaseRead More

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President Biden Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration For North Carolina

President Joe Biden has authorized an emergency disaster declaration for North Carolina as Tropical Storm Debby continues to impact parts of the state. This declaration will enable federal funding assistance to support staRead More

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Southeast Rivers Facing Major Flooding After Debby's Deluge

The recent onslaught of heavy rainfall brought by Debby has led to a critical situation in the Southeast, with numerous waterways reaching their capacity and causing major concerns for flooding. River gauges spanning fromRead More

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Qualifies For Vermont Presidential Ballot

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has successfully secured a spot on Vermont's presidential ballot for the upcoming election in November. This achievement was confirmed by the state's director of eleRead More

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Charleston Lifts Curfew As Tropical Storm Debby Moves Away

Tropical Storm Debby, currently churning in the Atlantic, is expected to make a turn back toward the U.S. coastline. In response to improving conditions, the city of Charleston, South Carolina, has decided to lift its curfRead More

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Tropical Storm Debby Strengthens, Approaching Landfall In Carolinas

The center of Tropical Storm Debby is currently positioned over the Atlantic, approximately 65 miles south-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, as reported by the National Hurricane Center. With sustained winds now reaRead More

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