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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  South Carolina is drought free for the first time since 2010, according to the South Carolina Drought Response Committee.

Saturday, July 28, 2012  This summer's drought and sweltering heat have been hard on corn crops, and researchers at Clemson University are looking at alternative foods for the country's cattle. While a smaller supply of corn from the Midwest is proving to be a boom for South Carolina farmers.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Recent rains and moisture from Tropical Storm Beryl have helped to ease the drought in South Carolina.

Monday, May 28, 2012  A drought is again hitting South Carolina and many areas of the Southeast.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Another county in South Carolina is now designated as being in a severe drought.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  All of South Carolina remains in a moderate drought despite heavy rains in some areas over the past 9 days.

Friday, September 09, 2011  All of South Carolina is experiencing a moderate drought. At the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, rainfall totals are more than four inches behind the annual average.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  It's hard to believe that something re-emerging in the Pacific Ocean could have a big impact on South Carolina's future drought status, but forecasters say that's exactly what's happening.

Sunday, June 05, 2011  The committee that monitors drought conditions in South Carolina warns that drier than normal conditions have spread across the entire state.