From the archive: the brief published on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Dangerous afternoon heat, storms after 2 PM
High of 96 with heat index 110, low of 80. SW 8-14 mph holds steady, air thick and heavy by midday. Slight storm chance builds after 2 PM, then lingers into tonight.
In town today: Charleston Farmers Market at Marion Square, 8 AM–2 PM. Local produce, food trucks, and crafts spread across Marion Square under the oaks.