holiday weekend
Coverage of holiday weekend in the Nexus archive.
- July 2: Another afternoon of thunderstorms producing frequent lightning and gusty winds
Scattered thunderstorms with frequent lightning, gusty winds, and minor flooding threats are expected from noon to 7 p.m. High temperatures in the low 90s with a heat index up to 105° precede the storms. The weather pattern will repeat tomorrow and the holiday weekend, with afternoon thunderstorms and hopes for dry conditions by fireworks.
- Boaters urged to exercise caution on Lake Wylie during holiday weekend
Boaters are urged to exercise caution on Lake Wylie during the holiday weekend due to low water levels exposing rocks and creating hazardous conditions. Law enforcement agencies will increase patrols to manage crowds and ensure safety, as warned by officials from South Carolina’s Department of Natural Resources.
- Americans are feeling inflation's pinch into the holiday weekend. Here's where prices are rising the most
Americans are experiencing rising prices for travel, recreation, and food during the holiday weekend, straining household budgets as summer begins. The inflationary pressure is particularly pronounced in these sectors, impacting consumer spending.