The excitement was high on the last day of school at Doby's Mill Elementary, but it got a whole lot higher when 3rd grade student, Jayla Clark, was surprised by her mom, who has been deployed this school year. Tears of joy were abundant as the two were happily reunited.

The first named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season has formed and could potentially affect South Carolina.  The National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center expect Tropical Storm Andrea to produce heavy rain and wind in many parts of the state beginning tonight and lasting through Friday morning.  The S.C. Emergency Management Division, county emergency managers and state agencies are watching the latest forecasts and planning as necessary.