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July rainfall above average at Russell; below average at Hartwell and Thurmond
Observed rainfall totals for July ranked above-average at the Russell sub-basin and below average at the Hartwell and Thurmond sub-basins. The Russell sub-basin received 106 percent of normal rainfall for the month recording 4.7 inches. The average July rainfall at Russell is 4.3 inches. The Thurmond sub-basin received 74 percent of normal rainfall for the … Continue reading
SC Boat Requirements
All Boats In South Carolina, vessels may not be operated in excess of idle speed within 50 feet of an anchored vessel, wharf, pier, dock, or a person in the water. Vessels may not operate in excess of idle speed within 100 yards of the Atlantic coastline (Sec. 50-21-870). Equipment Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) All … Continue reading
3 things that could save your life at the lake
As the Independence Day weekend rapidly approaches, the temperatures are soaring and the lakes are full. Everyone is seeking ways to cool off, and many are dying to get back on the lake—but for some the dying part is literal. There have been four recreation fatalities on the Corps of Engineers’ Savannah River lakes this … Continue reading