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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sunny start to the new workweek
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Today will be mostly sunny, with highs staying near normal. Some Canadian wildfire smoke is making its way south, leaving us with fairly hazy sky conditions. A chance for an isolated shower is possible this afternoon, but most look to stay dry. We will have mainly clear skies tonight, with lows dipping into the 60s. High pressure will control our weather for much of the upcoming week. This will bring sunny, warm weather through Wednesday. High temperatures will be in the 80s through midweek before the Pee Dee sees a chance for low-90s. Humidity will increase toward the end of the week as high pressure weakens. This will bring a chance for scattered late-day thunderstorms. A cold front could move into the Carolinas by Sunday, bringing a better chance for thunderstorm activity. The Carolina Country Music Fest begins later this week. The chance for scattered showers is increasing, although there will be some periods of dry time. Plan for some rain in case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Climate
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Partly sunny, then evening stray showers
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– Happy first day of June! Temperatures are chilly this morning in the upper-50s and lower-60s. We gradually warm into the lower and mid-80s by the afternoon. We will see a mix of sun and clouds, making for partly sunny skies for the first half of Sunday. A small chance for a stray shower or two is possible later this afternoon and evening. Some NC counties and parts of the Pee Dee are in a level 1 of 5, Marginal Risk for severe weather. The biggest threats being strong wind gusts. Not everyone will see this chance, most look to stay mainly dry. We'll see a decrease in cloud coverage as we head into the overnight hours. Tonight lows will stay near normal and dip into the mid and upper-60s. The start of your new work week will be dry, with lots of sunshine. A chance for showers and storms arrives by the end of the week. Temperatures will start near normal, then quickly warm to above average with many in the Pee Dee forecasted to see lower-90s by the weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Climate
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Pee Dee first responders receive Duke Energy severe weather grants
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence County first responders are among several Pee Dee agencies receiving grants from Duke Energy to help with severe weather emergency preparedness. Florence County and the city of Florence Fire Department received grants totaling $20,000 and $14,000, respectively. Duke Energy is awarding $500,000 to 38 nonprofit groups and government agencies across South Carolina through its Helping Emergency Response Organizations grant program, also known as HERO. Florence County officials will use the money to pay for a utility task vehicle, or UTV, and road barricades that will help officials prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, Duke Energy said in a news release. The city fire department will use the money to install a vehicle repeater system for communications equipment to keep lines of communication open when power outages anddamaged infrastructure disable traditional radio systems. 'Reliable communication is the backbone of effective emergency response, and during recent severe weather events, we've experienced firsthand how dangerous gaps in communication can be — for both our firefighters and the citizens we serve,' Florence Fire Chief Shannon Tanner said. 'This funding will allow us to implement a much-needed vehicle repeater system, enhancing our ability to coordinate resources, protect lives and maintain operational control when conditions are at their worst. We're grateful for Duke Energy's continued partnership and commitment to helping communities like Florence build resilience where it matters most.' Marion County is also receiving a $20,000 grant that will help fund emergency management software used to plan for and monitor evacuation activities during emergencies and track structures within a flood zone. 'The past offers us valuable insights into the outcomes of previous disasters; insights we can study, record and learn from,' said Justin Turner, the county's emergency management director. 'This knowledge empowers us to make informed, critical decisions for our communities. By learning from history and planning ahead, we equip ourselves to face the uncertainty of tomorrow's storms.' Others receiving grants include: City of Hartsville, $17,500 to help pay for a utility task vehicle, or ATV, and road barricades that will enhance the city's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. Dillon County Emergency Services, $20,000 to buy a standby generator for use when severe weather events create multiday power outages. City of Lake City, $6,000 to buy additional handheld multiband radios so firefighters can communicate more effectively. Georgetown County, $12,000 to pay for additional radio equipment to allow the emergency operations center to communicate with state and other partner agencies when other communication systems are inoperable after a severe weather event. 'The one thing our company and communities learned in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene is you can never be too prepared for severe weather events,' said Tim Pearson, Duke Energy's South Carolina president. 'Now more than ever, we are committed to providing our fellow first responders the tools and training they need to handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way.' * * * Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
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Congressman James Clyburn holds town hall in Lake City
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — Congressman James Clyburn hosted a town hall in Lake City on Tuesday, and nearly 200 people from multiple counties came out to hear what he had to say, and made sure they were heard as well. Clyburn voiced his concerns about what he called 'The Trump Administration's lack of concern for issues like health disparities in rural areas,' the economy, and civil rights. 'We have differences, which we will always have, it doesn't mean we cannot resolve those differences and figure out how to get along with each other,' Clyburn said. Retired Physician Dr. Albert Mims voiced his concerns about the people that need health care in rural areas. 'The thing that concerns me so much with this budget is the absolute disregard for those among us that need the most help,' Mims explained. Mauretta Wilson, the Democratic chair for Williamsburg County, said these town halls are what the party needs to let the public know they are still working for everyone. 'I think, right now, we have to step out and have these conversations, and Congressman Clyburn has taken that stance in having this town hall series, so I applaud him for that effort,' Wilson said. Clyburn said he heard the concerns of the community and saw different economic and social backgrounds come together to express their thoughts. 'I saw, sitting in the audience, some pretty low income folks, and I also saw in that audience one of the richest women in this country,' Clyburn said. 'To see that all in the same room, this is what this meeting is all about.' This town hall was one of several Clyburn is hosting across the sixth congressional district. The next one is set for Thursday in North Charleston. * * * Eric Cooper is a multimedia journalist at News13. He joined the team in September 2024 and covers stories in the Pee Dee. He is a native of Cades in Williamsburg County and a proud graduate of Kingstree Senior High School and Benedict College. You can read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Not as rainy
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Temperatures are comfortable this morning in the upper-50s and low-60s inland and mid and upper-60s at the coast. It will be another cloudy start to the morning with showers ending around 7 a.m. Pop-up showers will continue throughout the day, but it will not be as rainy as yesterday. Temperatures will be noticeably warmer as well, with the Pee Dee in the mid-80s and low-80s at the coast. The first part of Thursday will begin dry with showers more frequent during the evening and overnight hours. Temperatures will be in the mid- and upper-80s. On Friday, a cold front will be moving through in the afternoon and evening, bringing stormy weather with it. The humidity is expected to decrease over the weekend, and it will finally be sunny and dry on Saturday and Sunday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
