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South Carolina Drought Deepens | Greenville News
South Carolina’s drought is worsening, with ten counties now in moderate drought and one—Edgefield—in severe drought, while the rest of the state is already under severe conditions. Officials fear extreme drought may hit this summer due to relentless heat and scarce rainfall. The state has seen below-average rain for eight of the last ten months, with sporadic storms leaving some areas parched. Farmers are struggling with poor hay yields and are using winter feed for livestock, while 18–20 private wells in Hampton County went dry last week. Fifteen water systems have enacted mandatory…
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