In the wake of Tropical Storm Idalia, South Carolina residents are now shifting focus to Labor Day weekend travel plans.
The Federal Aviation Administration predicts that the long-weekend holiday will be the third busiest of the year so far, behind only Juneteenth, which included Father’s Day, and the Presidents Day break. According to AAA, travel is up 4% domestically and 44% internationally, based on their bookings of flights, hotels, rental cars and cruises.
Those hitting the road can expect higher prices at the pump, with a national average of $3.83 per gallon, and South Carolina ranking in the top 10 in the country for the highest gas prices. The average price in the Palmetto state is $3.50 per gallon, according to AAA.
If you’re staying in town for the weekend to enjoy the cooler weather at the beach, make sure to clear the way for crews as they continue to clear debris and restore sand to our beaches and dunes.
In CP news today:
CP OPINION: Moore for S.C. Senate District 42
“Moore’s top three priorities — more affordable housing, more jobs for the low-income to middle-income district and better funding for education — mimic what many people who live in the district surely see as challenges.”
CP CARTOONS:
CP NEWS: Three Charleston-area creeks still high in bacteria. One year after the Charleston City Paper’s award-winning story on extremely high levels of bacteria in three Charleston creeks, nothing has changed. The area creeks are still high in enterococcus (fecal) bacteria, showing little to no improvements.
CP NEWS: Charleston dolphins named special species in new research. The Lowcountry’s small population of estuary dolphins, long thought to be common bottlenose dolphins, are actually their own species, according to researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science and the University of Miami.
CP NEWS: Charleston community speaks out about fatalities at the crosstown. Another study is being done to find safer ways to walk across the Septima P. Clark Parkway where eight pedestrians have been struck and killed since 2012. The final report will include recommendations, cost estimates and a time frame for improvements.
CP NEWS: New social group fosters sober socializing. Two James Island residents recently launched Fish Out of Water, a new social group that meets monthly at various spots throughout the city, fostering alcohol-free spaces where everyone feels like they belong. Instead of crowding around a bar to socialize, participants engage in group discussions and alternative experiences, such as a sauna and cold plunge event that’s planned for next month.
CP NEWS: PechaKucha 43 is a show and tell reimagined. The 43rd rendition of PechaKucha in Charleston will be held at 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Charleston Music Hall, with eight presenters who share their professions and preoccupations on stage.
HOPS: What are the rules at breweries? Learn some general ground rules when attending breweries, including kid and dog control, flights and general considerations.
In other news:
Idalia’s flood levels will be monthly high tide norm, researchers predict. 25 years from now, the monthly king tide alone will cause the same level of flooding that occurred during Tropical Storm Idalia, sea-level rise projections show. The 9.23-foot tide was the fifth-highest on record for the city.
Flooding expected for Lowcountry rivers, experts say. Several Lowcountry rivers are expected to reach flood stage over the next few days, and local authorities are warning residents of the potential impacts in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.
Plant-based cooking company hosts dinners, classes in Charleston. Daniel Island-based Nordic Cooking offers multiple cooking classes that shows people how to cook the Scandinavian way, relying on fresh ingredients sourced close to home.
Boutique hotel coming to Mount Pleasant’s Old Village neighborhood. Basic Projects, the design and hospitality firm behind the Post House, is expanding its presence in Mount Pleasant’s historic Old Village neighborhood with a new boutique inn and a restaurant serving Mediterranean dishes.
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