5 Things to Know Today: August 3

1. Weather: Well, we’ve got a 50/50 shot… According to the National Weather Service, we have a 50 percent of precipitation with a high around 84.

2. In Case You Missed It: Solehi Library is offering up some lovely photographs and paintings from local artists and a portion of the proceeds go to the library. We’ve got more info on the artists and their work over the next few weeks, and you can learn about the first two artists in our article.

3. Coming Up:  Dan Shope has another local business profile for you to learn about. With all this Solehi creativity, why would you shop anywhere else?

4. Did You Know? We’re always on the lookout for an event to cover! Do you have something going on in your community? Let editor Elizabeth Rich know at Elizabeth.rich@patch.com.

5. Today in History: On Aug. 3, 1948, State Department official Alger Hiss was accused of being a Communist in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee. His accuser, Whittaker Chambers, had been a spy for the Soviet Union but left and offered his services to the FBI. Chambers maintained that Hiss was a spy almost as adamantly as Hiss denied he was. Hiss was later convicted of perjury and served 44 months in jail.