News from the South - South Carolina News Feed
Gusty Winds Today
SUMMARY: Strong winds have replaced heavy rainfall in the area, with a wind advisory in effect until 7 PM. Asheville, Cullowhee, and Franklin face high wind warnings, with gusts possibly exceeding 60 mph. Peak gusts reached 52 mph in GSP and 43 mph in Asheville. Central and eastern Carolinas are under tornado watches, with more thunderstorms expected. Cooler temperatures are moving in due to a cold front, leading to possible flurries in higher elevations tonight. Tomorrow forecasts sunshine but continued breezy conditions. Highs will drop into the 50s this afternoon, rising to 66 degrees before returning to the 70s over the weekend.

Wind advisory until Wednesday @ 7pm
Subscribe to WYFF on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1mUvbJX
Get more Greenville news: http://www.wyff4.com
Like us: http://www.facebook.com/WYFF4
Follow us: http://twitter.com/wyffnews4
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffnews4/
News from the South - South Carolina News Feed
Gov. Josh Stein declares April ‘Sexual Assault Awareness Month,’ tours family justice center
SUMMARY: North Carolina Governor Josh Stein declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and visited the Family Justice Center to announce a new cold case unit to investigate sexual assault crimes. He praised the efforts to address the rape kit backlog, which was cleared last year, testing about 12,000 kits and leading to over 250 arrests. Survivors like Valerie Patterson shared their experiences, highlighting the significance of these efforts. Governor Stein also emphasized the need for specialized cold case investigators to help solve these crimes and urged funding for the unit through the General Assembly.

Gov. Josh Stein declares April ‘Sexual Assault Awareness Month,’ tours family justice center
Subscribe to WYFF on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1mUvbJX
Get more Greenville news: http://www.wyff4.com
Like us: http://www.facebook.com/WYFF4
Follow us: http://twitter.com/wyffnews4
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffnews4/
News from the South - South Carolina News Feed
Pet of the week: Meet these 4 puppies!
SUMMARY: This week’s featured pets are adorable Chihuahua mix puppies named G, Jones, Clay, and Rea. They are up for adoption and can go home today. The shelter is currently undergoing a groundbreaking for a new facility, and they are seeking donations to support the construction and ongoing care of the animals. Monetary contributions as well as supplies like cleaning products and food are greatly needed. The shelter encourages fostering and adoption to help out as well. With their sweet faces, these puppies are sure to brighten someone’s day while helping the shelter with its mission.

Not one, not two, but four puppies joined us on Good Morning Carolinas today!
Garth, Jones, Clay and Retta are chihuahua mixes.
Britney Hauser from Kind Keeper Animal Rescue said the shelter had a groundbreaking ceremony last month.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3YrZKhh
Stay up to date with our social media:
WPDE on Facebook: / wpdeabc15
WPDE on Twitter: / wpdeabc15
Subscribe to WPDE on YouTube: / @wpdeabc15
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3WAEB3N
Have a news tip? Send it directly to us:
Email us: abc15news@wpde.com
Call the Newsroom: 843.487.3001
WPDE is a SC based station and an ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. WWMB is a SC based station and a CW Television affiliate owned and operated by Howard Stirk Holdings and receives certain services from an affiliation of Sinclair Broadcast Group.
#WPDE #ABC15News #ABC15 #WPDE15 #MyrtleBeach
News from the South - South Carolina News Feed
Bill to build gas power plant amid energy supply concerns approved by SC Senate
SUMMARY: The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill to build a gas power plant to address energy supply shortages. The state’s population has grown rapidly, with a 90,600 increase in 2023, making it the fastest-growing state. Georgetown County Senator Steven Goldfinch emphasized the need for more energy to support growth, as projects in areas like Ory County are delayed due to energy shortages. After intense debates, the bill passed 38-3. Goldfinch hopes new plants will alleviate energy shortages and eliminate peak hour rates. He anticipates another power plant within the next three to five years.

A bill aimed to address future energy needs in the Palmetto state was recently passed in the South Carolina Senate.
The bill allows Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy to enter into an agreement together to build a gas power plant.
It’s important because state officials say we need more energy as the area grows, the bill aims to produce more power supply as demand in the state skyrockets.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3YpKIIT
Stay up to date with our social media:
WPDE on Facebook: / wpdeabc15
WPDE on Twitter: / wpdeabc15
Subscribe to WPDE on YouTube: / @wpdeabc15
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3WAEB3N
Have a news tip? Send it directly to us:
Email us: abc15news@wpde.com
Call the Newsroom: 843.487.3001
WPDE is a SC based station and an ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. WWMB is a SC based station and a CW Television affiliate owned and operated by Howard Stirk Holdings and receives certain services from an affiliation of Sinclair Broadcast Group.
#WPDE #ABC15News #ABC15 #WPDE15 #MyrtleBeach
-
The Center Square6 days ago
CA fails audit of federal programs, 66% of COVID unemployment benefits in question | California
-
News from the South - Arkansas News Feed7 days ago
Arkansas prison board approves contractor search for Franklin County prison
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed7 days ago
Alabama House passes public school cell phone ban
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed5 days ago
‘Hands Off!’ Protest Held in Huntsville Saturday | April 5, 2025 | News 19 @ 9 P.M.
-
News from the South - Oklahoma News Feed7 days ago
Retired Cops Sound Alarm on Pension Board Shift
-
News from the South - North Carolina News Feed6 days ago
State appeals court finds merit in protests of nation’s last unsettled election | North Carolina
-
News from the South - Florida News Feed6 days ago
Florida student accused of punching deputy in the face
-
News from the South - Missouri News Feed7 days ago
Kansas City-area man deported after visiting grandfather’s grave in Mexico