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South Carolina Emerges from Drought with Abundant Rainfall

6/26/2025

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South Carolina has emerged victorious from drought conditions, thanks to a remarkable 10-15 inches of rainfall over the past two months. Nine counties have returned to normal, with groundwater and streamflow levels stabilizing. Agriculture holds steady, and the Drought Response Committee plans to meet again in late July or early August to assess the situation further.

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Story summary

South Carolina has emerged victorious from drought conditions, thanks to a remarkable 10-15 inches of rainfall over the past two months. Nine counties have returned to normal, with groundwater and streamflow levels stabilizing. Agriculture holds steady, and the Drought Response Committee plans to meet again in late July or early August to assess the situation further.