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Here's what South Carolinians, naturalists miss most about Rudy Mancke

Weather

The tiny fall bug with a big bite

Minute Pirate Bugs are coming out in full force for October. Here's where these bugs come from and what, if anything, you can do to avoid them.
Nation World

Nibi the 'diva' beaver to stay at rescue center, Massachusetts governor decides

The state issued a permit to Newhouse Wildlife Rescue for Nibi to remain at the rehabilitation facility and serve as an educational animal.
National

3 houses have collapsed into the sea within a week in Rodanthe, North Carolina. Here's why it's happening.

Tuesday's collapse is the third since Friday. On that day, two other unoccupied homes on Kohler Court fell into the sea.
Environment

SCDNR acquires over 10,000 acres in Hampton and Jasper counties for preservation, public recreation for $50M

Newly created Coosawatchie Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area opened to the public September 1
Local News

Here's why folks are upset about Comanchee Trail in West Columbia

"It was standing room only. The whole neighborhood came out in support of not bringing this forward," said resident, Diane Conner.
Local News

Midlands receives $8.7 million grant to cut climate pollution

The grant is part of a nationwide effort, with the Central Midlands Council of Governments being one of only 25 applicants selected out of 300.
Local News

Hundreds of volunteers tackle Lake Murray cleanup, but litter still threatens the beauty of the Midlands

Over 200 volunteers braved the rain to clean Lake Murray, highlighting the ongoing need for community action against litter in the Midlands.
Nation World

The Mississippi River is running low again. It’s a problem for farmers moving beans and grain

The area south of St. Louis has been hit especially hard, mirroring low-water concerns that began around this same time of year in both 2022 and 2023.
Local News

Hidden dangers in South Carolina's rivers around Labor Day

Local rivers can pose risks due to high bacteria levels as warm weather continues through Labor Day.
Environment

Houston's recycling reality: Where does the plastic really go?

A Houston woman uses an Apple tracker to follow her recycling, uncovering that much of it ends up at an unapproved waste site.
Environment

Mass chicken dumping discovered in Edisto River raises biohazard concerns in South Carolina

The Edisto Riverkeeper said he's never seen such a large amount of animal waste in the river before and reminds residents that this activity is illegal.