Patrick Byrne
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1 week ago |
wrhi.com | Patrick Byrne
As summer heats up and residents flock to South Carolina’s picturesque Lowcountry beaches, a growing concern is casting a shadow over the plates of eager seafood lovers: is the “local shrimp” on the menu truly from South Carolina waters, or is it imported from overseas? Recent developments have brought this issue to the forefront, with allegations that many Lowcountry restaurants are misrepresenting the origin of their shrimp.
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2 weeks ago |
wrhi.com | Patrick Byrne
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $9.7 million in grant funding aimed at bolstering water quality monitoring at coastal and Great Lakes beaches nationwide. South Carolina is set to receive a significant portion of this allocation, with $294,000 specifically designated for its coastal monitoring efforts. This funding will empower states, Tribes, and territories to regularly test beach water for elevated levels of illness-causing bacteria.
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2 weeks ago |
wrhi.com | Patrick Byrne
South Carolina residents are advised to be aware of the Asian Needle Ant, an invasive species whose sightings are reportedly increasing across at least 17 states, including Georgia and South Carolina. This ant, present in the U.S. since the 1930s, is now recognized as a “medical pest” due to its potent sting.
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2 weeks ago |
wrhi.com | Patrick Byrne
The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1st and will run through November 30th, marking the period when South Carolina typically faces its highest risk of tropical weather impacts. Forecasters with NOAA predict an above-normal season, emphasizing the critical need for residents across the state, to finalize their hurricane preparedness plans.
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2 weeks ago |
wrhi.com | Patrick Byrne
Law enforcement and health officials are urging parents to be aware of a dangerous and often misunderstood trend among adolescents known as “dusting.” This practice involves inhaling common household products, such as aerosol air dusters, paint, glue, or cleaning supplies, to achieve a brief, intoxicating high. While seemingly innocuous due to the accessibility of these items, the consequences of “dusting” can be immediate, severe, and even fatal.
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