At least 8 people are dead and flood rescues are ongoing after Tropical Storm Chantal dropped 12 inches of rain across parts of North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall Sunday morning in South Carolina. In addition to soaking parts of the North Carolina coast, bands of heavy rain are expected to impact as far inland as central NC. The area can expect rounds of heavy rain on Sunday morning and again in the afternoon.