Flooding feared as Carolinas face tropical rain surge
Emergency officials warn another round of heavy rain could flood coastal areas from Charleston to the Outer Banks after 10.33 inches fell in Wilmington on Monday. Ground is saturated. creeks remain swollen and watches extend into Wednesday, with 3 to 10 inches possible near the coast and Wilmington.
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Charleston Prepares for Rain Storm With Drain Clears
Crews spent a dry sunny Tuesday cleaning storm drains and planning to handle 3 to 5 inches of rain forecast for Wednesday into Thursday. Emergency planners say the police department and crews are ready, though track uncertainty could shift rainfall intensity.
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Meeting on South Carolina college costs yields little progress
Gov. Mark Sanford, lawmakers and college officials failed to reach agreement in a 22 hour session intended to spark tuition reform. Sanford pressed for clarity on college revenue and spending while officials argued the figures from Sanford and the Commerce Department were flawed. He said the Budget and Control Board would decide whether to suspend college construction.
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