WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCSC) - A Walterboro airport is gearing up to celebrate its 80th birthday by recreating the party that was held when it first opened in 1933.

The Lowcountry Regional Airport 80th anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday, June 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the airport. The airport, originally named the C.C. Anderson Landing Field, first opened on June 15, 1993.

City of Walterboro Mayor Bill Young will be a part of the program, which will honor those who made the 80 years of growth and expansion at the airport possible. 

COLLETON COUNTY, SC (WCSC)- Authorities in Colleton and Dorchester County Tuesday announced they are cracking down on criminal activity by people who float down the Edisto River.

Stepped up patrols will begin this weekend.

The crackdown comes after several problems and complaints from last Summer.

"Littering, underage drinking, public drunk, disorderly conduct," said Colleton County Sheriff Andy Strickland.

Deputies and officers from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources put on a display to show they won't put up with any floaters who don't follow the rules.

They plan to have lots of boats patrolling the river, and a plane to look for trouble from the sky.

"We want to make sure we can eliminate or keep criminal activity at a minimum," Strickland said.

Deputies said the stepped up enforcement stemmed in part after complaints from people who live on the Edisto.

Monday is starting warm and muggy and we are already seeing scattered showers and storms developing. There will be more around by early afternoon.  A few storms may produce frequent lightning and heavy rain.  Highs will be in the low 80s.  Rain chances today are over 60% so keep the umbrella handy.

Chad Watson
Live 5 Meteorologist