Prior to July 24th, local conditions were in the Severely Dry category.  From the period of June 1-July 23, SC-SP-100 received only 2.73", and by July 23rd, pastureland grasses were mostly brown, thin, and crispy in response to strong summer heat and sunny skies.  Even dandelions stopped producing flowers, which is extremely unusual.  Nearby sunflower gardens and corn crops were showing significant wilt and stress and a few nearby dryland fields had crops that appeared to be total losses.  However, since July 23rd, SC-SP-100 has received 8.27" and vegetation has made a complete turnaround.  My acreage is growing aggressively and has become so thick that it has become difficult to mow and maintain.  Soils on my property tend to drain and dry fairly quickly due to the topography, but soils are retaining moisture and are quite easy to work with given the daily rounds of afternoon storms.  Adjacent and nearby pastures and crops have recovered beautifully and the overall landscape in northern Spartanburg County can only be described as lush.  Streamflows are also notably improved, with the headwaters of the South Pacolet River exceeding bankfull last week due to excessive rainfall, flooding a few roads in the Campobello area.  Expected heat will be the test on these newfound conditions, but for now drought is not a concern.