South Carolina Drought Deepens Amid Winter Hope | Columbia News

South Carolina’s worst drought in 131 years is still gripping the state, with dry conditions stretching back to last fall and heat making recovery harder. Farmers are reeling—some couldn’t plant hundreds of acres, others struggle to keep crops alive despite irrigation. While nine counties saw slight improvement, three slid deeper into drought. Experts say a full rebound needs a seriously wet winter, with at least an inch of rain weekly just to keep up with evaporation. The outlook? Weather’s the only hope left. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wltx.com/article/weather/south-carolinas-driest-year-in-131-years/101-389fe0ff-d8d7-4ca6-abed-1da1b3165d94 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f17e0c445e69273 Report issues to [email protected].