South Carolina’s Drought Deepens | Columbia News

South Carolina’s historic drought, stretching from last fall to this summer, is the driest 131-year period on record — and it’s still not over. Despite some summer rain, heat only made things worse, requiring a full inch of rain weekly just to keep up with evaporation. Farmers are reeling: one skipped planting 300 acres of soybeans, struggling to afford equipment and stay afloat. While nine counties saw slight relief, three slipped into even deeper drought. Officials say only a wet winter can truly fix things — for now, dry conditions persist, squeezing every corner of the state’s agricultural backbone. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dbc80265a4a52635