According to the National Hurricane Center, the greatest potential for loss of life during a hurricane is from a storm surge. A storm surge consists of water pushed towards a shoreline by the force of winds circulating around the storm.More >>
Friday, June 4 2010 10:53 AM EDT2010-06-04 15:53:28 GMT
Experts say the best way to protect your home from costly hurricane damage is to protect the areas in which wind can enter. A great time to hurricane your proof your home is when you are making other improvements or adding an addition.More >>
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Tuesday, May 25 2010 11:40 PM EDT2010-05-26 04:40:47 GMT
TROPICAL STORM WATCHAn announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.TROPICAL STORM WARNINGAn announcementMore >>
The ingredients for a hurricane include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and relatively light winds aloft. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combineMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:34:19 GMT
The dog who was rushed to the Charleston Animal Society after having the number 300 branded into both sides of its torso is set to be adopted on Friday.More >>
The dog who was rushed to the Charleston Animal Society after having the number 300 branded into both sides of its torso is set to be adopted on Friday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:35 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:35:32 GMT
Investigators say they have arrested two out-of-state bounty hunters after the duo took a wanted man and his 7-year-old son into custody at a home in Orangeburg County without notifying area law enforcement.More >>
Investigators say they have arrested two out-of-state bounty hunters after the duo took a wanted man and his 7-year-old son into custody at a home in Orangeburg County without notifying area law enforcement.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:48 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:48:09 GMT
A permanent alcohol ban on one of the Lowcountry's busiest beaches has Folly Beach residents and business owners conflicted. The Folly Beach City Council passed the ban after a series of alcohol relatedMore >>
A permanent alcohol ban on one of the Lowcountry's busiest beaches has Folly Beach residents and business owners conflicted.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:35:01 GMT
A vandal was caught at the Carolina Yacht Club Tuesday after his getaway boat started sinking and he was forced swim back to the dock, where he was arrested, police say.More >>
A vandal was caught at the Carolina Yacht Club Tuesday after his getaway boat started sinking and he was forced swim back to the dock, where he was arrested, police say.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:55:54 GMT
Charleston police say two people have been hospitalized after a SCE&G truck fell from the Interstate 26 overpass near the Ravenel Bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Charleston police spokesman Charles FrancisMore >>
The driver of a Sumter Utilities truck that fell from the Interstate 26 overpass near the Arthur Ravenel Bridge on May 15 has been cited after it was determined a lift on the vehicle was not secured. More >>
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division agents say they have arrested a Pawleys Island man who funneled more than $35,000 from a safety organization into his own pocket.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:02:33 GMT
Post-exposure treatments are being administered to an Horry County man after he was bitten by a fox that tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday.More >>
Post-exposure treatments are being administered to an Horry County man after he was bitten by a fox that tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:53:35 GMT
South Carolina Department of Revenue investigators arrested a Summerville man Thursday accused of withholding income tax he took from employees.More >>
South Carolina Department of Revenue investigators arrested a Summerville man Thursday accused of withholding income tax he took from employees.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:34:19 GMT
The dog who was rushed to the Charleston Animal Society after having the number 300 branded into both sides of its torso is set to be adopted on Friday.More >>
The dog who was rushed to the Charleston Animal Society after having the number 300 branded into both sides of its torso is set to be adopted on Friday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:06 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:06:02 GMT
Sen. Robert Ford's attorney argues ethics allegations against the Charleston Democrat should be thrown out because he didn't realize he was under investigation.More >>
Sen. Robert Ford's attorney argues ethics allegations against the Charleston Democrat should be thrown out because he didn't realize he was under investigation.More >>
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