MORNING HEADLINES  |  Meteorologists continue to monitor Tropical Storm Erin, located about 1,000 miles from the U.S. coast in the Atlantic, as it continues to gain strength.

Erin is expected to reach major hurricane intensity this weekend as it tracks north of the Caribbean islands. The storm’s northward path will take Erin toward progressively warmer waters, which, in tandem with low wind shear, should allow the storm to become a hurricane. By next week, Erin could potentially reach Category 4 strength, according to the National Hurricane Center. 

The probability of a landfall from Erin along the U.S. East Coast is low at this time. But experts say residents should continue to monitor this system for possible changes. Erin will generate high surf and dangerous rip currents along the U.S. East Coast next week, no matter where it tracks.

Most models show that the system will stay north of the eastern Caribbean Sea. Rain bands will likely sweep the smaller island chains, bringing gusty winds and devastating storm surge. There is also a risk for rip currents all throughout the weekend across the eastern Caribbean. 

Erin is expected to pass between North Carolina and Bermuda. Exactly where this happens remains uncertain, but Erin is expected to eventually turn northeastward to the north of Bermuda.

In Friday’s issue of the Charleston City Paper

CP OPINION: State should probe Cogswell Co.’s parking payday. “That essentially was the Wizard of Oz-style messaging out of Charleston City Hall yet again last week in response to an Aug. 8 Post and Courier report that the Medical University of South Carolina has inked a two-year, $2.6 million parking contract with a subsidiary of — wait for it — The Cogswell Company LLC.”

CP NEWS: Fundraiser planned for Charleston YMCA baseball garden. Members of the 1955 Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars Little League baseball team on Saturday will launch a plan to raise $500,000 to build a meditation and memorial garden on Charleston’s West side.

CP NEWS: Charleston’s Colonial Lake revitalization keeps blooming. The Charleston Parks Conservancy, the nonprofit steward of 26 of the Holy City’s parks, gardens and trails, says it is making strides in the revitalization of the three-acre gardens at Colonial Lake on the peninsula.

CP NEWS: Folly Beach cuts ribbon on museum with surfing exhibit, more. Folly Beach leaders on Aug. 9 opened the city’s first public museum, a small, single-exhibit room tucked into the welcome center on Center Street

CP COVER STORY: Park keeps family tradition alive at Charleston’s Shiki. Watching Shiki Chef James Park make nigiri — sushi rice topped with sliced raw fish — is like watching a great maestro conduct an orchestra.

CP FOOD: 10 local cookies will make Charleston life sweeter. What’s the best cookie in Charleston? We asked and you answered. From sublime versions of the classic chocolate chip to more unusual combinations, the Holy City is not lacking when it comes to cookie options.

CP ARTS: Charleston’s Corrigan Gallery toasts 20 years with group show. Way before Charleston’s collective allure caught the iPhones of influencers, the city wholly captured the imagination of artists.

CP MUSIC: Cowboy Mouth to join Hazelnut Hang Aug. 17 at IOP. New Orleans rockers Cowboy Mouth, still anchored after 40 years by wildman drummer Fred LeBlanc, will play The Windjammer on Aug. 17.

In other headlines

Daniel Island legislator enters race for S.C.’s 1st Congressional District. State Rep. Mark Smith, 55, officially launched his bid to represent South Carolina’s coastal 1st Congressional District.

Netflix hit show ‘Outer Banks’ casting Charleston extras for black tie party. Charleston extras are wanted for an upcoming black tie party that Netflix series “Outer Banks” will be filming next week on Wadmalaw Island.

S.C. utility agrees to cooler water dumped in river after push to protect endangered fish. Santee Cooper can’t dump scalding water into a Georgetown river as part of a legal settlement with Lowcountry conservation groups.

North Charleston leaders consider draft of 5-year review for comprehensive plan. North Charleston leaders are reviewing a five-year update to a comprehensive plan that is set to outline the area’s future growth.

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