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Responsibly regulating SC’s energy future includes protecting the public
The CEOs of Dominion, Santee Cooper, and Duke Energy want South Carolina to abandon very important elements of the system of utility regulation established after the V.C. Summer collapse. They spoke on Aug. 22 at the first meeting of the Senate Special Committee on South Carolina’s Energy Future, a committee charged with developing a bill […]
First Annual SMART Week aims to prevent gun violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Monday marked the beginning of National SMART Week in South Carolina. It's a national program to educate the public on ways to prevent gun violence. “This is a great day. This is our first SMART Week where we’re bringing the communities, a community-wide effort to educate the community on the importance of gun safety and how that can protect our children of gun violence," said Charlene Brown, a volunteer with Be SMART.
Grand Strand mosquito spraying ramps up amid national spread of bug-borne illnesses
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — As mosquito season moves into the fall months, officials in Grand Strand communities are beefing up spraying efforts as bug-born illnesses like West Nile virus continue to mount nationwide. “We’re collecting mosquitoes every day. Every night we’re having them sent to the (state) Department of Health so that they […]
South Carolina high school football player suffered third-degree burns from practice
A parent of a South Carolina high school football player alleges his son was burned on a football field turf. Lance Poynor, the father, said his son, Cade Poynor, returned home from a Buford High School football practice with third-degree burns. He alleged the players were told to bear crawl on the hot turf in the South Carolina weather.
Football Game Preview: Cross Plays at Home
The Cross Trojans will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the North Charleston Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games. Cross is coming home in...
TikTok prankster arrested after claiming to have bomb at South Carolina airport
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — An online prankster is facing serious charges after he approached officers at Charleston International Airport and claimed to have a “bomb and a strap.” The Charleston County Aviation Authority officers were in the ticketing area on Saturday when 20-year-old Thomas Brienza, of New York, walked up and said he “didn’t […]
Charleston County’s first ever Back-to-School Bash featuring Darius Rucker held Monday night
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)– Charleston County School District kicked off the school year with a thank you to the teachers and staff that make it all possible throughout the year Charleston County School District celebrated its teachers with the inaugural Back-to-School Bash at Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island, headlined by Lowcountry favorite Darius Rucker. […]
All lanes on Dorchester Road have been reopened after crash
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — (UPDATE)All lanes have been reopened after a crash on Dorchester Road, according to News 4 traffic anchor Trooper Bob. (ORIGINAL STORY) A section of Dorchester road has been closed off due to a crash in the area, according to News 4 traffic anchor Trooper Bob.
Area in Atlantic being watched for next tropical system’s development
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The National Hurricane Center is watching an area of the central Atlantic where a low-pressure area could form. The area could form in a few days and environmental conditions could allow some slow development over the weekend or early next week as it moves westward or west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph.
City of Columbia Announces New Chief of Columbia Fire & Rescue
The City of Columbia announces the appointment of Interim Fire Chief Chris Cummins as the new full-time Chief of Columbia Fire & Rescue effective September 3, 2024. Chief Cummins brings over three decades of distinguished service with Columbia Fire & Rescue, including a substantial period as a volunteer firefighter in both Maury and Lawrence Counties. His extensive experience and unwavering commitment to public safety have already made a notable impact during his tenure as Interim Chief.
HGTC to expand nursing program with opening of new education center
(WPDE) — Horry-Georgetown Technical College will expand its nursing program with the opening of a new education center on the Tidelands Health campus in Murrells Inlet. The partnership allows more aspiring nurses to enroll in HGTC’s nursing degree program, which reached capacity at its locations in Myrtle Beach and Georgetown.
Santee Cooper Proposed Rate Hike: Customers Asked To Weigh In
Due to rising costs, Santee Cooper is considering raising rates for the first time in nearly a decade but wants to first hear from its customers now through Oct. 8. The post Santee Cooper Proposed Rate Hike: Customers Asked To Weigh In first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
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