Road & Transit Updates: Clemson’s College Avenue improvement project is entering its final phase, with closures expanding late July into early August (including the Hwy. 93 intersection), and work expected to wrap before classes start Aug. 19. Local Governance: Greenville County Council approved a 1% penny sales tax referendum for the November ballot to fund transportation projects, with cities weighing whether to pursue their own referendums. Coastal Safety Watch: Sullivan’s Island’s Ben Sawyer Bridge has reported four malfunctions in about a month, raising concerns about emergency response delays and adding traffic reroutes. Travel Health Alert: U.S. measles cases in 2026 have surged past 2,295, surpassing all of 2025, as summer travel and lower vaccination coverage raise outbreak risk. Storm & Flood Risk: Carolinas weather services warn of excessive rainfall and possible severe storms Thursday, with localized flooding and dangerous driving conditions possible. Aviation Security: TSA’s Gold+ private screening program is expanding to Tampa and Charleston airports, drawing opposition from the TSA workers union. Beach & Visitor Tips: A national etiquette survey ranked Kiawah Beachwalker Park and Sullivan’s Island among top U.S. beaches for manners. Gas Prices: GasBuddy reports the lowest premium gas in Georgetown County at $3.97 (week ending July 11), with statewide premium averaging $4.36.