TJ

Mom, teacher, writer, lover of books and beaches, University of South Carolina grad (Media Arts & Information Technology), lifelong Gamecock fan!

[Edward Russell @ByERussell]

.@Reagan_Airport is advising travelers about flight changes related to America 250 celebrations this summer.

"DCA flights may be delayed by temporary holds as coordinated through air traffic control communications."

DCA will close at noon on July 4th and reopen the 5th.

[NOAA Ocean Today @NOAAOceanToday]

It’s #WorldSeaTurtleDay! Marine debris is a major threat to sea turtles in U.S. waters. Watch as NOAA divers rescue a green sea turtle entangled in a fishing net in Hawaii.

https://t.co/EcaRuBD9Xm

[TJ @TMJWatts]

@fitsnews The President is currently in Europe meeting with world leaders and trying to end two wars. I’m skeptical that he’s focused on internal SC polling right now. He’s kind of busy. Wonder who this anonymous source truly is?

[South Carolina @Discover_SC]

Four South Carolinians signed the Declaration of Independence, and you can visit each of their homes to discover a living history. https://t.co/BqqoM1tC86 #DiscoverSC

[Lexington Police(SC) @LexingtonPD]

PLEASE SHARE: Chief Terrence Green is requesting the assistance of the Town of Lexington community in bringing Elena Katherine Moore, age 39, home safely.

For further information, please visit the Town of Lexington website:
https://t.co/bqrlJt5wQh

[Today in History @TodayinHistory]

June 15, 1864: Arlington National Cemetery was established when 200 acres of General Robert E. Lee's estate in Virginia, which had been seized by the U.S. government, was authorized for a national cemetery.

[The State Newspaper @thestate]

Historic, wildlife-rich plantation near Columbia targeted for state protection https://t.co/NOUv730GCD

[The Post and Courier @postandcourier]

Angler Lee Tiller caught the winning fish in the tournament on the boat out of Murrells Inlet that is captained by Ben Polk and owned by Miles Herring. https://t.co/YXD2oFPh21

[Give A Shit About Nature @giveashitnature]

When was the last time you cleaned your hummingbird feeder? If it's hot out and you filled it more than a day or two ago, the nectar may have already turned.

Sugar water is mold and bacteria's favorite meal, and heat is the accelerant. Above about 85 degrees, nectar starts to ferment and grow mold in a day or two, faster in direct sun.

The feeder you filled on a Sunday can be a petri dish by Tuesday. And spoiled nectar gives hummingbirds mouth and throat infections that can kill them.

So in this heat, here's the routine: Change the nectar every one to two days, daily if it's over 90.

Dump the old, rinse the feeder with hot water, refill. If the liquid ever looks cloudy, that's fermentation starting, so pour it out immediately. Hang the feeder in shade, not blazing sun, and if the birds aren't draining it fast, switch to a smaller one or fill it halfway so less goes to waste.

And the recipe, while you're in there: one part plain white sugar to four parts water. No red dye, no honey.

[The Post and Courier @postandcourier]

It's important for every gardener to have a step-by-step plan to prepare for diseased garden plants. Planting resistant species, avoiding symptoms and removal of diseased plants is a start. https://t.co/kiU3mXOeyV

[The Post and Courier @postandcourier]

It works this way: The Legislature gives power companies a monopoly, which robs us of consumer choice. Regulations are supposed to take the place of the free market. But campaign donations interfere. https://t.co/aa0PAoVYwS

[RocaNews @ridethenews]

Inside VA's Data Center Suburbs 🔋⚡️

We visited the data center capital of the world in Northern Virginia, where gigantic, power-hungry buildings sit just steps away from people’s homes

In Ashburn, we investigated the societal and environmental impacts of these large-scale centers, interviewed locals on their firsthand experiences, and learned how the world’s digital backbone is reshaping an entire community

[TJ @TMJWatts]

@PamelaEvette @SCJustinEvans Wilson is strong proponent of data center expansion. What is your stance on this important issue?

[TJ @TMJWatts]

@PamelaEvette @SCJustinEvans I’d like to hear more about your vision for SC, especially with regards to conserving our natural resources in the face of this rapid growth. You and the Governor championed this. I’d like to know more about how you’ll carry it forward and deal with the data center issue.

[Boze Herrington, Library Owl 😴🧙‍♀️ @SketchesbyBoze]

The great crisis of our times is that millions have willingly thrown away their brains. They are using AI to summarize books & play video games for them. They’re enraged by any suggestion that it’s good to know things. It’s urgent that you resist the cratering of the intellect.

[TJ @TMJWatts]

@keeper_orchard The food at the restaurant in the video, TW Grahams, is excellent. True, fresh local shrimp and fish.

[TJ @TMJWatts]

@keeper_orchard Love McClellanville! It is a special place. We visit there often.

[South Carolina Gamecocks @GamecocksOnline]

A family affair ❤️

[Lou Bezjak @LouatTheState]

Kevin Schnall's arrival at Founders Park #Gamecocks

[South Carolina Baseball @GamecockBSB]

If you can't make it out to Founders Park tonight, we will stream the event starting at 8:30 p.m.!

https://t.co/wmFyxE1NZd