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Charleston spent millions to buy out flooded townhomes. Now more housing might go up nearby.
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1276+ words) In March 2026, the City of Charleston opened Bridge Pointe Ecological Park on the site of the city’s largest FEMA buyout. There are a number of engineered wetlands in the park that soak up stormwater in the flood-challenged Church Creek Basin....
Peace in Prosperity: Finding tranquility, affordability on Lake Murray’s ‘hidden’ shore
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (599+ words) Built in 2024, the four-bedroom home at 52 Melrose Place on the Prosperity shore of Lake Murray is listed for $1.25 million. PROSPERITY — The rear screened porch features brick walls and a wood ceiling and opens to a sun-drenched patio alongside stairs that…...
Broken AC, indoor recess and ice baths. Extreme heat bears down on SC schools.
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (1308+ words) Michael Strickler uses a hose to take a water break during Oceanside’s football practice Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Mount Pleasant. Amid record-breaking heat across the state, schools delayed practices, cancelled recess and hustled to keep AC units running. CHARLESTON — Hydrate, put…...
Take climate change seriously, different situations, great leaders | Letters
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (463+ words) Due to a major heat dome spreading across South Carolina, extreme heat warnings have been issued for the Lowcountry. Where are the climate change deniers now? We are in the midst of one of the worst heat waves we have…...
Santee Cooper implements drought plan as lake levels fall
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (227+ words) MONCKS CORNER — Santee Cooper has implemented the first stage of its Drought Contingency Plan as ongoing rainfall shortages across South Carolina have caused water levels in lakes Marion and Moultrie to fall below the utility’s normal operating range. The state-owned…...
SC environmental groups pushing Myrtle Beach-area data center moratoriums
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (562+ words) DC Blox operates a data center and international subsea cable landing station in Myrtle Beach. Richard Caines/Staff CONWAY — It's a scene that most recently played out at packed meetings in several rural South Carolina counties. In early May, Colleton…...
El Niño is expected to bring wetter-than-normal weather to SC this winter
2+ week, 1+ day ago (390+ words) Winter may not be a total wonderland this year, but the El Niño climate pattern is expected to bring above-average precipitation to South Carolina from late 2026 into early 2027, potentially improving drought conditions. Courtney Maskell, lead meteorologist at National Weather Service…...
What is Charleston's Lowline — and why does its landscaping matter?
2+ week, 3+ day ago (622+ words) Charleston's Lowline will transform a former rail corridor into a park that captures stormwater, filters pollutants and shows how green infrastructure can reduce flooding. The Lowcountry’s Lowline is underway. This is more of a linear park to be located on…...
Charleston set record for number of nighttime high temps in July
3+ week, 1+ day ago (526+ words) While daytime temperatures were scorching during the month of July, the records were set overnight. Charleston saw a number of record warm nights over the last month. The month of July has offered no shortage of climate change-driven weather catastrophes....
BOMMER'S BEES: Bees find alternate nectar sources during the dearth
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (446+ words) A honeybee flies towards a cherry tree blossom in Markendorf, Germany. The summer dearth is upon us. What is a dearth? It is a time in the summer when pollen and nectar are almost nonexistent. What can the beekeeper do…...