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Local News
Cleanup efforts continue in Bishopville following 250-gallon PCB chemical spill
Environment
Get ready for the Joro spider invasion: What you need to know about these giant creepers
The spider's web can get up to 10 feet wide and they can grow to be as large as your hand.
Local News
South Congaree residents raise environmental concerns about local auto parts business
According to the business owner Joshua Cohen, Columbia Auto Parts is temporarily closed to focus on addressing the violations.
Environment
Elgin landscaping company has a staff of goats
Need help with your lawn? Goats are working landscaping jobs around the Midlands with Green Goat Land Management.
Weather
Can trees predict rain?
Have you ever noticed the leaves on trees behaving oddly before a heavy rain? It turns out, they might be trying to tell us something.
Local News
Students protest contamination in Forest Acres creek
On Thursday, students at the Cutler Jewish Day School marched through Forest Acres, raising awareness about creek water contamination from human waste.
Weather
Very dry weather can fuel potential wildfires. Here's how to protect your home
The weather has been dry in the Midlands lately, creating potentially hazardous fire conditions.
Local News
Pee Dee dam breach raises concerns around dam safety
South Carolina is home to over 10,000 dams, including 34 federally regulated dams and more than 2,317 state-regulated dams.
Animals
Seal rescue, rehabilitation center blames mild winter for increase in seal rescues
Marine Mammals of Maine said, by May, they had released as many rehabilitated seals as they did all of 2023.
Nation World
EPA sets stricter limits on emissions from coal-fired power plants
The rules are a key part of Biden’s pledge to eliminate carbon pollution from the electricity sector by 2035 and economy-wide by 2050.
Nation World
Earth Day: How a senator's idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet
It's not recognized as a federal holiday, but volunteer groups often organize environmental cleanups on April 22.
Environment
How you can help preserve local bee populations in your own backyard
Hundreds of bee species play a crucial role in sustaining life, and South Carolina experts are sharing ways to help protect them.
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