Speedy Tropical Storm Hanna charges for Carolinas Sep 6, 2008
A hurricane watch was in effect from near South Santee River, S.C., about 45 miles north of Charleston, to the Outer Banks of North Carolina near the Virginia line. As many as 7 inches of rain were expected in the Carolinas, as well as central Virginia, Maryland and southeastern Pennsylvania. (Anchorage Daily News)
New Tropical Depression Forms Off US East Coast Jul 21, 2008
A tropical storm warning was issued for the coast from the South Santee River in South Carolina to Currituck Beach Light in North Carolina. If the depression does strengthen into a tropical storm, with winds of at last 39 mph (64 kph), it would be called Cristobal. (Planet Ark, United States)
Tropical storm rumbles off Carolinas Jul 20, 2008
Although the center of the storm was forecast to remain off the coast through the weekend, tropical storm warnings were in effect from the South Santee River in South Carolina to the North Carolina-Virginia state line, including Pamlico Sound. Flood advisories were posted for coastal counties and Wilmington, N.C., received 2. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Cristobal Forms 100 Miles Off U.S. Coast Jul 20, 2008
Tropical Storm Warnings were posted from South Santee River, S.C. to the North Carolina/Virginia border. Cristobal was already lashing the South Carolina coast with heavy rain and gusty winds late Saturday. (KWTX.com, TX)
System off Southeast could become depression Jul 19, 2008
The hurricane center issued a tropical storm warning from South Santee River, S.C., to the North Carolina/Virginia border, including Pamlico Sound ... A tropical storm watch was issued from north of Edisto Beach, S.C., to South Santee River, and from north of Cape Hatteras to Oregon Inlet, meaning tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 36 hours. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Tropical system off Southeast coast strengthens Jul 19, 2008
The hurricane center issued a tropical storm warning from South Santee River, S.C., to the North Carolina-Virginia border, including Pamlico Sound ... A tropical storm watch was issued from north of Edisto Beach to South Santee River. (The Daily Reflector)
Marina owners say dropping lake level not affecting them yet Jun 21, 2008
Additionally, the utility s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license requires a minimum discharge of water from Santee Cooper s Spillway unit into the Santee River. Local marinas, for the most part, have not yet noticed much impact as a result of the lowering of Lake Marion. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Restaurants cook up treats, models show off bridal attire at Taste of Santee May 20, 2008
The Santee River Jazz Band provided the musical entertainment, performing nostalgic songs which kept the audience singing along. A highlight of The Taste of Santee, the Bride and Formal Fashion Show presented by Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation, drew a big crowd. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Enjoy good times at Maize Days May 8, 2008
Plenty of seating will be available in the shade, and musical entertainment will be provided by the Santee River Jazz band. A highlight of Sunday afternoon will be the Bridal and Formal Fashion Show, featuring local models, which will be presented by Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation at 2 p.m. The organization, located at the Santee Outlet Mall, sells designer bridal gowns to the public at a discount to benefit breast cancer patients. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Santee River drowning victim was Orangeburg County animal control officer Mar 3, 2008
EADYTOWN -- An Orangeburg County animal control officer, fishing with a fellow county employee, drowned Saturday, after his boat capsized in the Santee River. The body of 45-year-old Anthony Simmons was found a little after noon Saturday, Berkeley County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Salisbury reported. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Ferguson - Visiting a town that has been underwater for over 50 years Feb 16, 2008
When Hernando DeSoto explored the Santee River in the early 1600s, he found about 800 Congaree Indians living in its flood plain ... By 1905 Francis Beidler of Chicago owned much of the Santee River swamp and flood plain ... In 1910 he formed the Santee River Cypress Lumber Co. and incorporated the 15,000 acres around what we now call Ferguson as the base of this operation. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
2,000-acre Orangeburg County farm becomes trust's biggest easement Feb 11, 2008
The banner year for land protection has also been good for a new conservation focus area in the Midlands, the Congaree-Wateree-Upper Santee River Basin, or Cowasee. First created in 2005 by a partnership of private landowners, conservation organizations and public agencies, including the Congaree Land Trust, The Conservation Fund, Ducks Unlimited, Friends of Congaree Swamp, Richland County Conservation Commission, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the Natural Resource... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Whether spooky or funny, ghost tales make good entertainment Oct 28, 2007
Coming out on the other side with a complaining murmur, it goes on its way in a fairly broad stream until it flows into the Santee River. It was a soft, spring day many years ago. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Santee Cooper says it's working to keep up lake levels despite drought Sep 14, 2007
Santee Cooper is also obligated to discharge water from our Spillway unit into the Santee River. These discharges are minimal in normal operations, but they currently exceed the lake inflows, which worsens the situation. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Santee Cooper must earn our trust Aug 9, 2007
The Santee River basin is the second largest basin on the east coast ... Ninety miles of the Santee River have been severely impacted by the dams. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bald eagle, shortnose sturgeon among threatened, endangered species in T&D Region Aug 5, 2007
One partially landlocked population is known in Lake Marion on the Santee River. Sturgeon, they come here to breed, Holling said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Museum plans childrens summer day camps Jun 7, 2007
The three-day program will introduce children to the history and culture of Native Americans who once lived along the Santee River and in present-day Orangeburg County. Participants will also learn about contemporary Native American groups who practice traditional activities such as crafts, costuming and dance ceremonies. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
