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Folly Beach prepares residents for hurricane season

FOLLY BEACH, SC (WCSC)- Folly Beach residents already have questions about what to expect this Hurricane season.

"I have rental properties. I just wanted to be able to inform my tenants what credentials they need be it a drivers license, a lease or a pass from city hall that would allow them back should we have a hurricane," said Susan Messervy and resident and property owner on Folly Beach.

Messervy said she survived Hurricane Hugo and knows to prepare for the worst. She said last year property owners did receive a pass prior to the start of the season but, not her renters and she wants that to change.

"I'm hoping that each renter would be able to go to city hall and get some sort of pass," said Messervy.

Right now city officials don't expect that policy or any other hurricane evacuation procedures to change.

Mayor Tim Goodwin said this year's hurricane procedures are the same as last year.

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130+ pounds of unwanted prescription drugs collected

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC)- The Charleston County Sheriff's Office collected over 130 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs during a take-back effort in late April.

During the collection on April 28, deputies collected 131.9 pounds of the drugs.

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, 276 tons were collected nationally.

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Showers likely to start the week

Showers likely to start the week

LOWCOUNTRY (WCSC) - Showers and storms are likely to pop up on Monday, says Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson:

Morning clouds have broken up enough to let some sunshine through across much of the coast. Temperatures were already in the low 70s and with a south breeze and some sun, we should have no problem hitting the lower 80s by this afternoon. Showers and storms are in the forecast today and could really pop up at any time. We expect the best coverage across the region later this afternoon into the evening as the sun heats us up. Rain chances are around 60% into the overnight hours. Keep an umbrella handy...just in case!

Chad Watson
Live 5 Meteorologist

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Cyclist killed in wreck was felony DUI suspect from 'Skinful' death

JAMES ISLAND, SC (WCSC)- Authorities say the cyclist killed in a wreck on Folly Road on Thursday is the same man charged with felony DUI after the auto-pedestrian fatal accident near the "Skinful Halloween Party" last October.

The Charleston County Coroner's Office identified the cyclist as 31-year-old Matthew Reid Fisher.  Major Jim Brady with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office said Fisher was charged with felony DUI last year after deputies say he struck and killed 25-year-old Beau Froehlich near the corner of Folly and South Grimball roads on Oct. 23.  The accident happened around 3 a.m.

On Thursday Around 4:56 p.m., the Charleston County Sheriff's Office responded to an accident at 2323 Folly Road involving two vehicles and Fisher.  That location is just down Folly Road from the "Skinful" incident.

Charleston Animal Society offering free adoptions

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- The Charleston Animal Society needs your help to save dozens of animals.

The shelter on Remount Road in North Charleston has reached capacity and has more than 50 animals waiting in the back for space on the adoption floor.

On Friday and throughout the weekend, you can adopt adult cats and dogs for free.  You can even foster a pet for a few weeks to help save it if you can't offer a permanent home.

All adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and current vaccinations.

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Sustainable seafood dinner comes to Blu on Folly

Sustainable seafood dinner comes to Blu on Folly

FOLLY BEACH (WCSC) - Local, fresh, and sustainable seafood will be on the dinner plate at Blu Restaurant and Bar at the Tidas Hotel next Thursday.

Blu, located right on the Atlantic, is hosting the next South Carolina Aquarium Sustainable Seafood Dinner on May 17. Executive Chef Jon Cropf will be serving a five-course meal made with all local ingredients.

The dinner, which begins at 6:30 p.m., will begin with a cocktail reception featuring American Harvest organic spirit.

Tickets for the dinner are $50 each, and ten percent of the proceeds will go to support the South Carolina Aquarium's Sustainable Seafood Initiative.

The five-course meal will include: