According to the National Hurricane Center, the greatest potential for loss of life during a hurricane is from a storm surge. A storm surge consists of water pushed towards a shoreline by the force of winds circulating around the storm.More >>
Friday, June 4 2010 10:53 AM EDT2010-06-04 15:53:28 GMT
Experts say the best way to protect your home from costly hurricane damage is to protect the areas in which wind can enter. A great time to hurricane your proof your home is when you are making other improvements or adding an addition.More >>
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Tuesday, May 25 2010 11:40 PM EDT2010-05-26 04:40:47 GMT
TROPICAL STORM WATCHAn announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.TROPICAL STORM WARNINGAn announcementMore >>
The ingredients for a hurricane include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and relatively light winds aloft. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combineMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:09:14 GMT
A month and a half after Wesley Spires was brutally beaten with a baseball bat on the Augusta Riverwalk, his mother and cousin are smiling ear to ear because he's home again. "We're just all glad to haveMore >>
A month and a half after Wesley Spires was brutally beaten with a baseball bat on the Augusta Riverwalk, his mother and cousin are smiling ear to ear because he's home again.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:40:00 GMT
Many are still in shock after the Richmond County School Board revealed an almost $23 million shortfall forcing cuts to nearly 75 teachers; a reality that hits close to home to those who are at risk. "AtMore >>
Many are still in shock after the Richmond County School Board revealed an almost $23 million shortfall forcing cuts to nearly 75 teachers; a reality that hits close to home to those who are at risk.More >>
Hundreds of college applications are pouring in to a new college in Augusta. East Georgia State College is a two-year institution part of the University System of Georgia. Their main campus is in Swainsboro,More >>
Hundreds of college applications are pouring in to a new college in Augusta. East Georgia State College is a two-year institution part of the University System of Georgia. Their main campus is in Swainsboro, but starting the fall, their Augusta branch will open on Georgia Regents University's campus.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:03:44 GMT
It's the perfect weekend to do a backstroke in the lake at Clarks Hill Park. That's because this year the water levels are at an all-time high."We're just enjoying our time out at the lake; celebratingMore >>
It's the perfect weekend to do a backstroke in the lake at Clarks Hill Park. That's because this year the water levels are at an all-time high.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:46:24 GMT
A records researcher who was checking to see who is responsible to pay for repairing a damaged road in Martinez was arrested after documents went missing. Vanessa Waldron is charged with stealing publicMore >>
A records researcher who was checking to see who is responsible to pay for repairing a damaged road in Martinez was arrested after documents went missing.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:25:19 GMT
A desegregation case filed against the Richmond County School Board of Education nearly 49 years ago is still pending a ruling. District Court Judge Dudley Bowen held a hearing in federal court MondayMore >>
A desegregation case filed against the Richmond County School Board of Education nearly 49 years ago is still pending a ruling. District Court Judge Dudley Bowen held a hearing in federal court Monday to determine if this case is still relevant.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-06-16 21:49:20 GMT
Radio system testing at Fort Gordon is affecting many homeowners specifically, their garage doors. Automatic garage doors operating in the 380 to 399.9 megahertz range may no longer operate properly, whichMore >>
Radio system testing at Fort Gordon is affecting many homeowners specifically, their garage doors. Automatic garage doors operating in the 380 to 399.9 megahertz range may no longer operate properly, which could force some to pay out of pocket to get it fixed. More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-06-16 14:46:53 GMT
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash that happened on I-20 westbound around 2:30 on Saturday. Officers said Lashonda Wood of Columbia was driving a 2006 Dodge with seven passengersMore >>
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash that happened on I-20 westbound around 2:30 on Saturday.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-06-16 00:32:26 GMT
Richmond County Board of Education has passed a preliminary budget for the upcoming school year, which includes 135 job cuts. 75 of these are teachers. They are trying to make up for a $23 millionMore >>
Richmond County passed a peliminary budget that could cut 135 jobs, including 75 teachers, to make up for a $23 million shortfall.More >>
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