Water Safety: The South Carolina Department of Public Health is urging extra caution around pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, hot tubs and splashpads as summer ramps up, noting 85 unintentional drowning deaths in 2024 and the highest risk for kids ages 1–4; DPH recommends a “Water Watcher,” never letting children swim alone, and using barriers and alarms for home pools. Food Access: Horry County Schools is rolling out its federally backed Summer Nutrition Program with free breakfast and lunch for kids 18 and younger starting June 10 across 14 campuses. Health Care & Costs: A new Winthrop Poll finds many South Carolinians are struggling with affordability, with about 59% saying health care costs (including prescriptions) are difficult to pay. Local Health Funding: York County Medicaid spending for alcohol and drug treatment rose 29.8% in 2024, reaching $433,479. Medical Education: USC’s School of Medicine has been renamed the University of South Carolina Kay and C. Edward Floyd, M.D. School of Medicine, honoring a $30 million gift for scholarships and faculty support. Community Wellness: Horry County Council approved $10 million for a YMCA aquatic center in Carolina Forest aimed at swim safety training and water rescue skills. Public Health Data: Federal funds as a share of state revenue kept declining in fiscal 2024, continuing a post-pandemic drop. Injury & Emergency Response: A Lancaster County crash left two dead and others injured, and a Colleton County structure fire killed one adult and left another severely burned.