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Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected on Monday, May 12, through Wednesday, May 14, as a slow-moving storm system travels across the Southeast.

The system may bring excessive rainfall and flooding to the Upstate.

"At this time, streams and creeks have not risen to a concerned level, but with continued rain during the remainder of today ― and especially if that heavy rain in the Columbia areas moves up into our area ― then that would increase the concern for some flooding," said Doug Outlaw with the National Weather Service at GSP. "Most of the flooding is going to be in North Carolina from the Cashiers and Cullowhee area to southeast Asheville, toward the Virginia border to the Blue Ridge Parkway."

Here's how much rain is forecast this week.

How much rain is forecast for the Upstate this week?

According to Outlaw, the chance of rain for the Upstate on Monday, May 12, is 90%, with combined rainfall totals of about 1.4 inches between May 12-13.

How long will the rain last this week?

This week will be very rainy in the Upstate, continuing into Tuesday evening, May 13, and drying up for a brief period on Tuesday night, said Outlaw.

"Then it's going to fire up again on Wednesday," he said. "Most of it's going to be in the mountains. It's going to be a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon. Asheville has got a 90% for that time period Wednesday afternoon."

Thursday's weather conditions will be dry, with a small chance of showers and thunderstorms returning Friday afternoon at 30-40%. A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms will be widespread across the Upstate on Saturday.

Nina Tran covers trending topics for The Greenville News. Reach her via email at [email protected]

South Carolina lawmakers passed a bill that will end territorial sanitation disputes for four years.

The Greater Greenville County Sanitation District is expected to continue services for the next four years, but only within its boundaries. A challenge to where the sanitation district operated was the impetus for the legislation.

House Bill 4003 keeps the sanitation district from contracting its services outside of a set area. Lawmakers in the Senate and House unanimously ratified the legislation on May 8.

The bill awaits Gov. Henry McMaster's signature to become law. Once signed, it’ll go into effect on June 30. Service will continue to areas outside the sanitation district.

The resolution comes after a controversial companion bill proposed to dissolve the district and end all services. The move caused customers and Greenville County Council members to speak out against the proposal, H.B. 4002, which was tossed.

Greenville County Council Chairman Ben Blount said it’s a breath of fresh air to have the issue resolved.

“This is ironic to have a moment in history where they're trying to take something away that citizens actually want to keep,” Blount said. “I think it was an overall win for the county, and it showed that citizens made their voices heard, and that's what they wanted, and that's what we fought for”.

Greenville area Rep. Bruce Bannister (R-District 24) and Rep. Mike Burns (R-District 17) spearheaded H.B. 4003 and were two of the sponsors. The other sponsors included Rep. Mark Willis (R-District 16), Rep. David Vaughn (R-District 27), and Rep. B.J. Cox (R-District 21), all of whom represent various Greenville areas.

Burns and Bannister said the sanitation service overstepped its boundaries and compromised private sanitation businesses.

"I think it was an eye opener for everybody concerned, for the sanitation department, for the county council, and for the General Assembly that organizations can go awry and do things that most people think they shouldn't be doing,” Burns said.

A millage rate remains, but the sanitation district will no longer be able to have contracts with entities outside of its set boundary. The sanitation district will still be able to annex an area and add it to its boundaries.

“Their goal was very clear. They wanted to take over the entire county. I think the county council has realized they have to have some rein in and control over this,” Burns said.

If an area wants to be annexed, 66% of the area's landowners must sign a petition in writing that requests sanitation district services.

Lawmakers tossed H.B. 4002 on March 27 after they said it was no longer necessary and was a last resort to bring everyone to the table.

“Sometimes you have to put something out there to bring somebody to the table,” Burns said.

“We had to do it to bring them back to the table, and it worked. Nobody wanted to do it, but it had to be done,” Burns said.

Blount said he disagreed with the compromise methods.

“I believe their measure was way too severe, and I don't think they considered the citizens when they decided if that was just a negotiating tool,” Blount said.

The state of South Carolina created the Sanitation District as a special service district in 1968 to collect waste in certain areas of Greenville County. The district serves around 60,000 residents.

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Foodies who plan on traveling cross country this summer will want to visit these Top 10 barbecue cities.

In celebration of National Barbecue Day on May 16, Yelp has released its roundup of the best cities for "smoked meats and mouthwatering barbecue sauces across the country."

"From Austin's legendary brisket to Kansas City's saucy burnt ends, this year's top barbecue cities ― ranked using Yelp data ― offer something for every BBQ enthusiast," said the food reviewer.

And the best part of the list is that two South Carolina cities were named among the top 10.

Here's where they are.

No. 5: Charleston

Visitors craving a taste of traditional Lowcountry styles will find themselves replete with the Holy City's barbecue scene. To create its unique take on Southern smoked meats, Charleston cooks meat directly over hardwood coals, using a vinegary sauce for an extra flare of flavor.

"With a mix of historic BBQ joints like Poogan’s Smokehouse and modern, pitmaster-driven spots like Palmira Barbecue, Charleston blends time-honored smoking techniques with innovative flavors that Yelp users love," said Yelp, which also recommends dining experiences at Rodney Scott's BBQ for "the art of pit-cooked whole hog" and Lewis Barbecue for Texas-style brisket.

No. 6: Greenville

When it comes to traditional barbecue and western S.C. styles, Greenville shines, said Yelp. At Henry's Smokehouse, guests can expect classic Carolina barbecue and a variety of sauces catering to different palates, while Bobby's BBQ serves up Texas-style brisket to locals. Mike and Jeff's is another local barbecue joint that offers a mix of regional sauces, best enjoyed atop a plate of hickory-smoked meats. And if you're still hungry for more, barbecue restaurants in the area offer delicious sides to choose from, like homemade mac and cheese, collard greens, and cornbread ― all cooked in a special way that makes you feel right at home.

Yelp's Top 10 BBQ Cities for 2025

∎ No. 1: Austin, Texas

∎ No. 2: San Antonio, Texas

∎ No. 3: Kansas City, Missouri

∎ No. 4: Memphis, Tennessee

∎ No. 5: Charleston

∎ No. 6: Greenville

∎ No. 7: Honolulu, Hawaii

∎ No. 8: Tulsa, Oklahoma

∎ No. 9: Durham, North Carolina

∎ No. 10: Nashville, Tennessee

Nina Tran covers trending topics for The Greenville News. Reach her via email at [email protected].

The South Carolina House has passed a bill to reduce distracted driving, and now it's headed to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk to sign.

The House approved the SC Hands Free Driving Act on Thursday. The Senate approved the act on Wednesday.

What is the SC Hands Free Driving Act?

On Wednesday, the bill ― titled the "SC Hands-Free Driving Act" ― gained the approval of the Senate. It was forwarded to the SC House of Representatives with amendments. It will now be sent to the governor's desk for signature.

"I've (worked) several distracted driving collisions where somebody was distracted on a cellphone and ended up causing a fatality, typically, a total stranger that was affected in this," Master Trooper Michael Ridgeway with the South Carolina Highway Patrol told WYFF4. "It takes your eyes off the road. It distracts you manually. So it takes your hands off the road, sometimes both hands, and in some cases it distracts you mentally."

Another reason the bill has regained momentum is the $50 million loss in federal funding that will occur if S.C. does not enact a ban on handheld cellphone use while driving. Per News19, "the federal government is requiring the state to update its statute to qualify for the transportation safety funding."

Here's what you need to know about fines for violating the new law and what hands-free technology will still be permitted.

What are the bill's fines for using a cellphone while driving?

The first offense for using a cellphone while driving would cost $100 under the bill. Every violation after that would cost $200.

"You could actually be on a cellphone and still be within the parameters of the law. But this, this will get it to where ― 'Hey, you cannot be on your cellphone, have your cellphone in your hand at all.' and that's really what we need," Ridgeway said.

What forms of cell phone use would still be permitted under the bill?

Under the new law, hands-free technology that is voice-activated, such as Bluetooth, would still be legal.

"You can answer the phone, do anything you want on that, as long as you just don't pick it up and look at it," said Rep. Bill Taylor, R-Aiken told WLTX. "That’s dangerous...They are six times more dangerous than a drunk driver. It's got to stop."

Phones cannot be in the driver's hand or on the lap while operating a vehicle.

How many states have hands-free driving laws in place?

There are currently 29 states with hands-free laws, including Georgia, which adopted the law in 2018.

Nina Tran covers trending topics for The Greenville News. Reach her via email at [email protected]