LOCAL SHRIMP
The South Carolina Shrimpers Association filed an amended, federal lawsuit in Charleston today… naming more than two dozen restaurants it says deceives customers by falsely advertising freshly caught Lowcountry shrimp.
The association says 25 restaurants have violated both federal law and the state’s unfair trade practices act by claiming the shrimp on their menus is local when in fact, it’s imported.
An attorney for the shrimpers association says they will begin notifying the restaurants in the coming days… insisting they stop falsely advertising.
DROWING VICTIMS
Drowning incidents have been happening across the state this week, with one drowning occurring in a pond and two others at the beach.
Tuesday, Dorchester County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a missing three-year-old child. The child was discovered in a neighborhood pond and transported by EMS to a local hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased.
In Beaufort County, two separate drowning incidents involving visitors from Georgia, occurred at Coligny Beach and Hunting Island State Park, both victims were men in their 60s.
Officials remind beach goers to abide by the following water safety tips:
· Do not enter the water if you cannot swim
· supervise children at all times
· never swim alone
· ask about conditions before entering the ocean
· watch out for drop-off and changing water depths.
CONSIDERING VETERANS
While fireworks are a staple for Independence Day celebrations, they can negatively impact military veterans by triggering anxiety and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
This July 4th weekend, veterans and mental health professionals are encouraging people to be mindful when setting off fireworks. Experts say the loud noises and bright flashes of fireworks can trigger a veterans’ panic response.
OUTDOOR FOOD SAFETY TIPS
Clemson University expert Kimberly Baker offers practical advice to help prevent guests from incurring foodborne illness. She said the most common mistakes people make is keeping food in the temperature danger zone too long
Baker says as temperatures rise, cold foods should be left out no longer than an hour... hot foods only a couple of hours at most.
ANDRE BAUERS RUNNING FOR CONGRESS
The former South Carolina Lieutenant Governor has launched a bid to take on US Senator Lindsey Graham in the Republican primary next year.
Bauer is the latest Republican seeking to oust the incumbent from office, saying Graham isn't conservative enough to represent South Carolina.
In his announcement, Bauer called himself the true conservative fighter in the race, who will unapologetically stand with President Donald Trump. Bauer's launch video features repeated clips of the president.
SC IS GROWING
South Carolina is growing, but not all in the same way. Data looking at 2024 show how some counties that have lost residents in the past 15 years are starting to get them back.
