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Last update: 8 hours agoMemorial Day, but make it summer: The holiday is officially for remembrance, yet this weekend is already acting like the unofficial start of the season—travel surges, retail deals, and big crowds rolling in. South Carolina Safety Spotlight: The loudest local headline came early Sunday in Atlantic Beach, where a stampede at the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival left 19 people injured; officials say it began when someone started running, triggering a brief chain reaction, and none of the injuries were life-threatening. Road-Trip Reality Check: South Carolina is also ramping up seat-belt enforcement for the “100 Deadly Days of Summer,” with officials warning many fatal and severe crashes involve unbuckled drivers. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy price reports for the week ending May 16 show spotty deals across counties—like Lee County midgrade at $4.26—while statewide averages stay elevated. Culture on the Waterfront: Thousands packed Beaufort for the 41st annual Gullah Festival, celebrating Gullah Geechee history with music, workshops, and hands-on learning.
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