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wjcl. com > article > tracking-wildfire-smoke-and-rain-chances-for-southeast-georgia-lowcountry > 71101699

Smoky skies and a breakdown of rain chances for drought stricken Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry

3+ hour, 31+ min ago  (277+ words) Drought conditions continue worsen across Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry. 2026 is off to the driest start on record in Savannah! The year to date rainfall deficit is near 9 inches with the deficit since September 1 nearing 16 inches! Not only is it…...

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wjcl. com > article > georgia-south-carolina-wildfire-air-quality > 71098850

Is the air quality safe? How to check as wildfires impact Georgia, South Carolina

9+ hour, 15+ min ago  (272+ words) On Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services issued an air quality alert for dozens of counties due to ongoing wildfires in south Georgia. State health officials are urging people with respiratory conditions to limit time outdoors or move…...

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wjcl. com > article > south-carolina-air-quality-alert-wildfires > 71098671

South Carolina issues air quality alert due to ongoing wildfires in Georgia

9+ hour, 39+ min ago  (267+ words) The smoke is expected to spread farther and become more noticeable on Thursday. South Carolina environmental officials have issued an air quality alert for fine particulate pollution across a large stretch of the state through Thursday as smoke from wildfires…...

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wjcl. com > article > taylor-huff-richmond-county-georgia-missing > 71094757

Deputies in Georgia searching for missing 13-year-old girl

15+ hour, 48+ min ago  (96+ words) Taylor Huff was last seen on Tuesday around 5: 30 p. m. Above video: Your Wednesday headlines Deputies in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenage girl. Taylor Huff, 13, was last seen on Tuesday around 5: 30 p. m. on Deans Bridge Road in Richmond County. Taylor…...

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wjcl. com > article > south-carolina-police-chief-shooting-blue-alert > 71088544

Woman in custody after shooting that injured South Carolina police chief

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (232+ words) Lacey Nicole Cushman, 37, was taken into custody following a statewide alert. A South Carolina police chief was hurt after an overnight chase involving a woman who allegedly fired into his vehicle. Authorities with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said…...

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wjcl. com > article > alexis-lynn-childers-carrollton-georgia-missing > 71082893

Have you seen her? Deputies in Georgia searching for teen girl not seen in days

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (171+ words) Investigators said she could be in the company of someone known only as James. Authorities in Georgia are asking for the public's help in finding a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing after she was last seen Friday. Alexis Lynn…...

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wjcl. com > article > dry-weather-continues-for-southeast-georgia-and-the-lowcountry-this-week > 71078221

Dry weather continues for Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry this week

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (731+ words) WJCL The current drought state across Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry ranges from extreme - exceptional which continues to provoke an elevated fire risk across the region Additionally a cold front passed through the Southeast on Sunday and very dry air…...

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wjcl. com > article > kohl-clements-north-charleston-attempted-murder > 71073926

South Carolina teen accused of attempted murder for shooting into house

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (161+ words) An 18-year-old South Carolina man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that targeted an occupied home earlier this week, police said. The shooting happened about 10: 30 p. m. Tuesday in the Wescott community on the 5000 block of Morrow Lane, according to…...

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wjcl. com > article > sled-dogfighting-conway-south-carolina > 71073603

More than 30 dogs rescued from South Carolina home; suspects in custody

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (241+ words) Some of the dogs had scarring that investigators said was consistent with dogfighting. South Carolina law enforcement officials say dozens of dogs were rescued and two residents were charged following a dogfighting investigation. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said…...

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wjcl. com > article > union-county-south-carolina-plane-crash > 71070990

4 family members killed in South Carolina plane crash

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (187+ words) Four members of a family were killed when a plane crashed near a South Carolina airport, authorities said. Union County coroner officials identified the victims as pilot James Moffatt, 60; Leasa Moffatt, 61; Andrew Moffatt, 30; and William Moffatt, 28. All four were from…...