5 Things: Public Hearing, Red/Blue Palmetto, Seminars & More

1. Today's weather: There's a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies, with a high near 81. 

2. Do you own or manage a business in Irmo-Seven Oaks or St. Andrews? Want to make a bigger impact online? Patch is offering three  in July to help business owners learn to use Facebook, Twitter and Patch to grow their business.

3. The  today starting at 7 p.m. to discuss the budget and rental property standards. 

4. We're looking for Republicans and Democrats to participate in our Red Palmetto/Blue Palmetto surveys. Each week Patch will poll participates on a varity of political topics. Check out our first poll . If interested, email chris.winston@patch.com or shireese.bell@patch.com.

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