MORNING HEADLINES | A half-foot of rain in May in parts of South Carolina put a big dent in some extremely dry conditions, but a third of the state is still very dry, officials say. More rain is still needed for the state to recover.
“According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, all of South Carolina remains classified as at least ‘abnormally dry,, while roughly one-third of the state continues to experience conditions categorized as an ‘extreme drought,’” according to a story today by S.C. Public Radio.
In the eastern part of the state near Aiken, conditions have been among the wettest for May, but rain is below average on the opposite side of the state near Myrtle Beach.
According to an updated federal drought monitoring map, about a third of the state along the coast, including Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, remains in extreme drought. The rest of the state continues to experience a severe drought.
The National Weather Service predicts South Carolina will have above average amounts of rainfall in June.
Starting today, the Lowcountry could see heavy showers through late Saturday, the NWS predicted: “Localized rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches could be possible, especially from the Savannah Metro northeast towards Charleston Metro depending on where the front sets up. It`s important to note that the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted the region under a Marginal Risk (Level 1/4) for excessive rainfall on Saturday.”
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CP OPINION: Lowcountry endorsements for Lacore, Clyburn, Smith, Washington plus more. “Even though the state Republican leadership’s plan to dominate South Carolina’s congressional delegation through an unprecedented mid-decade redrawing of district lines failed (hooray!), the effort might have, in one sense, won.”
CP NEWS: Unique Lowcountry coiled basket collection ready to travel. East Cooper sweetgrass basketmaker Nakia Wigfall has joined with artisans in West Africa, the Bahamas and Georgia to create the first-ever coiled basket collection that blends basketmaking styles from around the African diaspora.
CP FESTIVALS: Guide to second half of Piccolo Spoleto. Take a look at this new guide for all of the great Piccolo Spoleto events in Charleston through June 7.
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CP FOOD: Rue de Jean celebrates 25th year. The Charleston French restaurant is celebrating its 25 years of service.
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