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The Francis Marion National Forest wildfire that has burned since July 18 is now 10 percent contained, with officials hopeful that forecast rain will help extinguish the blaze. Funeral services for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham are planned for Washington, D.C., and Columbia following his sudden death from a torn aorta. Mount Pleasant police recovered three stolen vehicles and arrested three people after a two-week pattern of car break-ins affected 25 vehicles in upscale subdivisions.
We're going to catch you up on these and other top stories from The Post and Courier for Tuesday, July 21.
Francis Marion wildfire now 10 percent contained. Officials hope forecast rain will help.
The wildfire raging in the Francis Marion National Forest near Shulerville has grown to approximately 900 acres as of mid-morning July 21. Firefighters are now more confident it will stay within excavated break-paths. Around 90 firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service and local jurisdictions are battling the blaze, which is expected to continue producing smoke as vegetation smolders. Wind gusts up to 25 mph are forecast for the area, which could spread smoke and stoke flames.
Funeral services for Lindsey Graham planned at National Cathedral in DC, First Baptist in Columbia
Two funeral services honoring U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham will take place following his death from a torn aorta on July 11. The first service on July 28 will include a private ceremony at the U.S. Capitol with a livestreamed program, followed by an invitation-only funeral at Washington National Cathedral at 2 p.m. with remarks from President Donald Trump. A public funeral procession and service will be held July 29 in Columbia, starting at the Statehouse and proceeding to First Baptist Church.
Mount Pleasant cops recover 3 stolen cars after 25 vehicle break-ins at golf and local subdivisions
Mount Pleasant police recovered three stolen vehicles, and the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office arrested two adults and one juvenile following a two-week pattern of vehicle break-ins that affected 25 unlocked cars in the Charleston National Subdivision and Hamlin Plantation. Two vehicles were recovered in Awendaw on July 16, a stolen firearm was recovered, and a third vehicle was found on July 20 in woods off Hamlin Road. Police reminded residents to lock their vehicles in the evening, noting all 25 burglarized vehicles had been left unlocked.
A Charleston Realtor will show off local homes on next episode of ‘House Hunters’
Charleston real estate agent Bradley Roberts of Keller Williams was selected to appear on HGTV's "House Hunters" episode airing July 24, where he will guide homebuyers through the local market and showcase Charleston-area properties. Roberts said the Charleston market offers historic charm, beautiful beaches, vibrant downtown neighborhoods and golf communities.
Boone Hall Plantation's future shifts to nonprofit stewardship. Here’s what it means.
Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens is being donated to the Boone Hall Foundation established by the McRae family to permanently protect the 600-acre property from development while keeping it open to the public. The property's existing permanent conservation easement with the Lowcountry Land Trust, established in 2019, remains intact and prevents future development. The McRae family established the foundation in 2018 as part of their long-term vision, with daily operations remaining unchanged and the site continuing to operate as a working farm and heritage tourism destination.
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