This is not a windstorm; heavy rains are expected in parts of the coast, with a high risk of rip currents as the disturbance approaches. How much rain? And where?

The @nhc_atlantic has increased the chance of tropical development to 70 percent, considered high, over the next two days. The next name on the list is Chantal. Heavy rains are expected for the Pee Dee & a high rip current risk through Saturday evening. Stay off the water.

.@State_Troopers_ are taking votes through July 11 for their 2025 Best Looking Cruiser Contest. The top 13 states will be featured in next year’s wall calendar, with proceeds supporting scholarships for dependents of member troopers.

'Sometimes, what we think are very common practices in our community can be a negative experience for other members of our society.' An army veteran and professor at @UofSC shares 3 tips for vets to help with potentially negative responses to fireworks.

RT @SCETV: Happy July 4th, South Carolina! How are you celebrating Independence Day? .Share your plans and photos with us! #FourthOfJuly ht….

The @SCShrimpers Association says genetic testing by SeaD Consulting recently found that 25 Lowcountry restaurants have been serving shrimp from the Pacific Ocean, not the Atlantic, indicating the shrimp is most likely imported.

Mostly quiet weather to end the week and hot to celebrate the 4th of July, but we closely monitor the chance for tropical development near South Carolina. Read your forecast here:

Kraft Heinz Food Company of Newberry, South Carolina is recalling their fully cooked turkey bacon that was produced from April 24 to June 11 due to potential listeria contamination. #recall.

Here are your South Carolina #MorningHeadlines from Thelisha Eaddy. 🦐 SC Shrimpers Association sues two dozen+ restaurants .🪖 Fireworks can trigger PTSD symptoms in military veterans.🥪 Clemson food safety tips: don’t leave food in the “danger zone” too long this July 4th

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RT @theSCDPS: In an effort to detect and stop reckless and aggressive drivers this holiday weekend, the @schighwaypatrol, @STP_CRO, and the….

RT @MedUnivSC: Health Focus, our series with @SCPublicRadio, was named one of the 50 Best Health Podcasts of 2025 and a Top 10 SC Public Ra….

All American Farm, a minority and veteran-owned farm in Camden, S.C., transforms the lives of neglected horses while offering therapeutic and educational programs for youth and select groups. #Veterans #Horses #AnimalRescue

Here´s the outlook for July 4th across South Carolina. A scattered shower is possible between Columbia and Florence, but overall, the weather is quiet. We continue to monitor the potential for a tropical system to develop near our coast late this weekend into early next week.

Although Sen. Lindsey Graham has secured Donald Trump's endorsement, President Trump called André Bauer 'a friend of mine, somebody that could I think run for almost any office and win' at his 2024 campaign launch in South Carolina.

On Tuesday, the House Ethics Committee voted unanimously to retain outside attorneys after it deemed it had enough information to warrant an investigation into allegations of conduct unbecoming of a member and misuse of office.

Here are your South Carolina #MorningHeadlines from Thelisha Eaddy. 🗳️ Former Lt. Gov. André Bauer announces plans to run against Sen. Lindsey Graham.⚖️ South Carolina House Ethics Committee launches a formal inquiry into a complaint against a current member

"The 2026 Campaign Trail Cometh" — on this week’s #SCLedePod, we catch you up on big headlines from across the state. Suspended Rep. RJ May makes news again, and the 2026 governor’s race heats up as both Wilson and Kimbrell officially enter the race. 🎧

New South Carolina laws include boosting teacher and state employee salaries, allocating $200 million to repair aging bridges, and modernizing lottery sales by allowing debit card transactions.

The City of Myrtle Beach has revised its juvenile curfew ordinance for those aged 17 and younger. Between July 2 and July 7, the curfew will be from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., with the possibility of the change becoming permanent. Full announcement by the city ➡️