Baseball & Recruiting: Kevin Schnall was officially named South Carolina’s new head baseball coach, bringing Coastal Carolina ties with him, including pitching coach Matt Williams and hitting coach Bill Cilento, plus a five-year deal reported at $1.3M annually and a buyout capped at $600K. Coastal Carolina Hire: Chris Lemonis, a Myrtle Beach native and former Mississippi State coach, said his “reset” year helped before taking the Coastal job. Travel Safety & Disruptions: South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating fatal crashes in Orangeburg (motorcyclist died after a Bonner Avenue crash) and Colleton County (pedestrian struck on Ace Basin Parkway). Local Travel Spotlight: A Stacker roundup ranks the “15 best East Coast beach towns to live in,” using livability data and TripAdvisor beach listings. America 250 in Charleston: Charleston is rolling out Revolutionary-themed events and patriotic programming for the sestercentennial, including Independence Day festivities at Waterfront Park and fireworks over Charleston Harbor. Heat Watch: National Weather Service alerts warn of dangerous heat and outdoor limits across parts of the Southeast, including the Carolinas. Outdoor Getaway Ideas: A guide highlights five outdoorsy South Carolina towns, including Walhalla and Travelers Rest, for hiking, paddling, and trail time. Road Trip Planning: AAA and other outlets report gas prices easing nationally, which could help summer road travelers.