Officials: State has seen 200-600% more rain than normal over past two weeks – By Gabe Vavallaro – South Carolina was declared drought-free statewide Tuesday for the rist time in two years after heavy rainfall has resulted in “improved conditions,” according to a news release from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

The drought status of 13 counties was updated to “normal” at a conference call meeting of the S.C. Drought Respones Committee…..

SC drought-free for first time in 2 years

SC Drought free for first time in 2 years

Two years ago, Clemson’s Larry Abernathy Waterfront Park was almost bone dry.