SC Environmental Policy

Severe Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in North and South CarolinaSevere Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in North and South Carolina

Severe Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in North and South Carolina

News Summary North Carolina and South Carolina are battling severe wildfires that have forced mass evacuations and emergency responses. In…

2 days ago
Mandatory Evacuations Issued Due to South Carolina FiresMandatory Evacuations Issued Due to South Carolina Fires

Mandatory Evacuations Issued Due to South Carolina Fires

News Summary Residents in Greenville and Pickens counties are facing mandatory evacuations due to the Persimmons Ridge and Table Rock…

3 days ago
Progress in Containing Wildfire Near Myrtle BeachProgress in Containing Wildfire Near Myrtle Beach

Progress in Containing Wildfire Near Myrtle Beach

News Summary Crews are making significant strides in containing a wildfire in the Carolina Forest area near Myrtle Beach, South…

4 days ago
State of Emergency Declared in South Carolina Due to WildfiresState of Emergency Declared in South Carolina Due to Wildfires

State of Emergency Declared in South Carolina Due to Wildfires

News Summary Wildfires have become a major crisis in South Carolina, prompting Governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of…

5 days ago
Myrtle Beach Residents Return Home as Wildfire Threat LowersMyrtle Beach Residents Return Home as Wildfire Threat Lowers

Myrtle Beach Residents Return Home as Wildfire Threat Lowers

News Summary Residents of Myrtle Beach, SC, are relieved as firefighters make significant progress on a wildfire in Carolina Forest.…

6 days ago
Evacuations Underway as Wildfires Spread in Greenville and Pickens CountiesEvacuations Underway as Wildfires Spread in Greenville and Pickens Counties

Evacuations Underway as Wildfires Spread in Greenville and Pickens Counties

News Summary Wildfires are currently raging in Greenville and Pickens counties, leading to mandatory evacuations. The Persimmons Ridge and Table…

6 days ago
Columbia, South Carolina Celebrates Earth Month with Sustainability InitiativesColumbia, South Carolina Celebrates Earth Month with Sustainability Initiatives

Columbia, South Carolina Celebrates Earth Month with Sustainability Initiatives

News Summary In April, Columbia, South Carolina, is championing sustainability as Duke Energy pledges $375,000 for environmental efforts. The funding…

1 week ago
Carolina Forest Battles Expanding WildfireCarolina Forest Battles Expanding Wildfire

Carolina Forest Battles Expanding Wildfire

News Summary A wildfire in Carolina Forest has spread over 2,059 acres, although it is currently 90% contained. Eight wildfires…

1 week ago
Duke Energy Awards $375,000 for Sustainability in South CarolinaDuke Energy Awards $375,000 for Sustainability in South Carolina

Duke Energy Awards $375,000 for Sustainability in South Carolina

News Summary Duke Energy is providing $375,000 in grants to various organizations in South Carolina aimed at promoting sustainability initiatives.…

1 week ago
Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and EvacuationsCarolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and Evacuations

Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and Evacuations

News Summary Wildfires have engulfed South Carolina, leading to a state of emergency and mandatory evacuations in affected areas. Firefighters…

2 weeks ago