South-Carolina
Warm and spring-like air returns to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – A combination of drier air behind yesterday’s cold front and gusty winds has brought a return of elevated fire danger to South Carolina.
First Alert Headlines
- Warm and breezy at times this afternoon!
- Elevated fire danger has returned to South Carolina.
- Staying dry and warm through the rest of the work week.
First Alert Summary
Good morning! Yesterday’s cold front has moved offshore, with high pressure sliding in behind it. With high pressure in control, we’ve got a nice day ahead! Under sunny skies, high temperatures will reach the upper-70s.
Another weak cold front is marching towards the Midlands for the middle of this week. Today, since we’re ahead of the approaching boundary, wind gusts will pick up, which means elevated fire danger returns to the region. Please avoid any burning or lighting open flames while spending time outdoors.
Late tonight and into Wednesday, our weak cold front passes through. Our atmosphere is moisture-starved, which means we’re staying dry. However, this front will be effective in dropping our high temperature Wednesday and Thursday.
Through the rest of the work week, we’re staying dry! By the upcoming weekend, we’ll be tracking another disturbance headed for South Carolina. With it, we’ll have our next round of rain.
First Alert Forecast
Today: Skies full of sunshine. Breezy, with highs in the upper-70s.
Tonight: Mostly clear skies. Lows drop to around 50 degrees.
Wednesday: Lots of sunshine. Highs in the mid-70s.
Thursday: Sunshine continues. Highs in the low-70s.
Friday: Partly cloudy skies. Highs in the upper-70s.
Saturday: Peeks of sunshine through cloudy skies. Highs around 80 degrees.
Sunday: Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms. Chance of rain 40%. Highs near 80 degrees.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A loud boom was heard and felt across the Midlands around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Viewers reported hearing and feeling the boom from as far as North Augusta to Darlington County.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a M 0.0 sonic boom occurred 3.7 miles northeast of the St. Andrews area.
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WACH FOX has reached out to authorities and will have more information when it becomes available.
South-Carolina
South Carolina Research Authority announces funding opportunity for rural healthcare tech startups
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Research Authority announced a funding opportunity available to tech startups focused on improving rural health access on Wednesday.
The Tech Catalyst Fund is one of five initiatives within the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The program is brought to life by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
SCRA was chosen to administer the Tech Catalyst Fund by SCDHHS due to its expertise in fostering innovation, supporting startups, and driving economic development through investments.
“We look forward to partnering with SCRA to promote consumer-facing, technology-driven solutions to drive development and innovation across rural South Carolina,” said SCDHHS Director Eunice Medina.
Non-dilutive funding will be provided to awarded tech startups that address the unmet needs in rural South Carolina, specifically focused on prevention and management of chronic diseases, while increasing quality, affordability, and access to care.
“The Tech Catalyst Fund will drive the development and deployment of medical innovations, bringing meaningful change to those who need it most,” said Bill Kirkland, SCRA President and CEO.
Prospective startups will have until June 25 to apply for this funding opportunity, after which a series of evaluations will take place. More information about eligibility can be found here.
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