The South Carolina Drought Response Committee has decided to maintain the severe drought status for all 46 counties in the state.
According to the South Carolina Drought Response Act, there are four levels of drought: incipient, moderate, severe, and extreme.
“You may see other indicators on the news, and there are other drought indicators there that the Drought Response Committee reviews and considers when making their declarations,” said Hope Mizzell, state climatologist with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)…