Tropical Storm Elsa has entered the Gulf of Mexico after landfall in Cuba yesterday and is expected to affect Florida through Wednesday. The storm is expected to weaken into a depression as it sweeps up from Florida into the Carolinas and southeast Virginia late Wednesday and into Thursday. More: The Weather Channel, The Post and Courier, Florence Morning News, The Orangeburg Times & Democrat
In other headlines:
State nears record of safely abandoned newborns. Under Daniel’s Law, mothers in South Carolina can safely abandon unharmed newborns at a hospital, police, fire or EMS station, or a place of worship as long as staff is present. So far, five babies have been safely abandoned this year. The record is six in 2009. More: WBTW
S.C. judges remain on bench despite allegations. South Carolina has long shielded its slow-moving system for policing judges — a system that allows judges accused of serious breaches to remain on the bench. For example, a judge in Orangeburg County continues to preside in municipal court despite allegations she siphoned thousands of dollars from a sale of family property. More: The Orangeburg Times & Democrat
Commission OKs raises for five state agency heads. The Agency Head Salary Commission has approved a 48% raise for the executive director of Office of Regulatory Staff, 27% raise for the executive director of the Department of Administration, 25% raise for the director of the Department of Corrections, 22% raise for the executive director of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, and 19% raise for the Secretary of Transportation. More: AP News, The State
Pompeo to headline GOP dinner in South Carolina. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will deliver the keynote address at the South Carolina Republican Party’s signature fundraiser, the Silver Elephant Dinner, on July 30. The event is a favorite stop among Republicans eyeing presidential runs. Pompeo served the Trump administration and, while 2024 presidential prospects have been floated, has downplayed a potential run. More: The Washington Post
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