Brutal heat again smacks Carolina’s coast

MORNING HEADLINES | South Carolina’s bleak week of heat continues in the days ahead as the coast will be under another extreme heat warning from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. The feels-like heat index temperatures are again expected in the triple digits, forecasters.

Officials say a heat warning impacts Berkeley, Charleston, coastal Colleton, Georgetown and Williamsburg counties. Residents can expect “dangerously hot conditions” with heat index values up to 113 degrees in some places.

“Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events,” according to one weather forecast.

According to the National Weather Service, residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun and stay inside in air-conditioned spaces. Make sure pets have plenty of water, too.

If you have to go outside, you are advised to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and to limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of

the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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In today’s issue of the City Paper

CP NEWS: Affordability is key issue in S.C. governor’s race. This news analysis highlights how the two major party gubernatorial candidates are approaching a big issue — the higher costs of living in South Carolina.

CP OPINION: If S.C. GOP wants private, closed primaries, it should pay. “As the rest of us were busy planning our Fourth of July celebrations, the South Carolina Republican Party last month decided to honor America’s 250-year commitment to democratic self-rule in its own special way: By trying to take away your right to vote in the primary of your choice.”

CP COVER STORY: Palmira’s Garate to be part of national food show on barbecue. Hector Garate, the man behind West Ashley’s popular Palmira Barbecue, has taken the barbecue world by storm since opening his restaurant in February 2024. Now he’s headed to the small screen as part of a Food Network pitmasters’ competition.

Luther’s Market in Charleston brings global comfort food. Luther’s Market + Noodles is a cool new food shop in Charleston.

CP MUSIC: Fruit Bats to play in Charleston area July 17. The acclaimed indie band will headline at Isle of Palm’s Windjammer next week.

Source: Charleston City Paper

CP ARTS: Charleston’s Gaillard Center goes ‘boundless’ in new initiative. The arts center is reaching beyond its boundaries to bring arts and education to people across Charleston.

Also in today’s headlines

Part of slain girl’s remains recovered in lake 100 miles from her home. Authorities in Aiken County have recovered some of the remains of a 4-year-old girl whose body was dissolved in chemicals and poured in a lake, according to the local sheriff who was emotional during a Thursday press conference. The remains were found 100 miles from her home. Her parents are in jail on charges related to the girl’s death.

Clemson trustees pick Ayers as new president. The University of Georgia’s Benjamin Ayers will become Clemson’s new president on Aug. 1 after an earlier choice decided not to head to the university.

285 units planned for Charleston’s Sam Rittenberg Blvd. A developer has bought property at Ashley Landing to build 285 housing units.

Crime declines this year in North Charleston. Officials say crime has gone down in several major areas in North Charleston during the first half of the year.

Judge rules 2020 murder suspect not competent in CofC-related shooting. A judge has ruled that the man charged with killing the husband of the College of Charleston’s provost is not competent to stand trial.

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