Water Safety: South Carolina DPH is urging extra caution as summer pool and lake time ramps up, citing 85 unintentional drowning deaths in 2024 and reminding families to use a “Water Watcher,” add barriers around home pools, and keep kids from swimming unattended. Public Health: Aiken County customers were hit with a boil-water advisory after a water system interruption, with officials saying there’s no confirmed contamination but urging a full minute of boiling before drinking or cooking. Flooding Impacts: Severe flooding in Irmo’s Stonegate neighborhood displaced families and destroyed belongings after water rushed in within minutes, highlighting how fast heavy rain can turn dangerous. Wildlife Safety: Georgia’s DNR is reminding people to be “GatorWise” as warmer weather boosts alligator activity, with guidance to keep distance and never feed them. Coastal Fishing Policy: A major shift is expanding South Atlantic recreational red snapper season from a short federal window to a longer July 1–Aug. 31 state-led pilot, changing how anglers report catches. Local Environment Governance: Horry County approved a record $1.019B budget that also halts a landfill expansion tied to clearing wetlands near Steritt Swamp. Community Sustainability: Richland County’s Ag + Art Tour will include The GROW Farm, a sustainably focused education and food-growing hub for youth and adults. Weather Watch: The Carolinas face a muggy stretch with scattered storms and a localized flash-flood risk, especially in South Carolina.