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Operation Southern Slow Down: Effort to combat speeding to save lives
TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is trying to put the brakes on unsafe driving. FDOT in partnership with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is conducting Operation Southern Slow Down 2024. The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign kicked off on Monday.
Shrimpers in the Lowcountry resist imported shrimp
In McClellanville, South Carolina, two programs are striving to promote tighter regulations that would guarantee fair trade practices for shrimp in the Lowcountry. The South Carolina Shrimpers Association, in partnership with the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium, is organizing a series of workshops aimed at bringing together shrimpers who are grappling with the issue of cheaper imported shrimp.
Man Wins $100,000 With Lottery Strategy From Watching ‘Lottery Changed My Life’
Is there a strategy to winning the Lottery? Well, there might be... If you've ever seen "Lottery Changed My Life" on TLC, you might remember the episode where a former Lottery winner shared what he claims was his strategy for winning. A South Carolina man says he's been using the...
Head to over 60 area restaurants for Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer starting July 18
Duke’s Mayonnaise has “got that twang” and Charleston has got tomato fever this week when the classic southern condiment brand teams up with over 60 local bars, restaurants and catering companies to present Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer from July 18 through July 28. The annual event,...
More than $100K in upgrades coming to Walterboro’s Washington Street Plaza
WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCSC) - One state representative hopes $125,000 worth of state funding can give an area of downtown Walterboro a facelift. Washington Street in Walterboro is considered their Main Street and is home to shopping, dining and a waterfall. But the waterfall is out of commission due to plumbing issues.
Navy Yard storehouse redeveloped into boutique housing units
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Over seventy boutique housing units have opened in Navy Yard Charleston, which is set to double as a working space where a storehouse once stood. Storehouse Nine’s 78 new homes, which range from 540 to 930 square feet, include studio and one-bedroom options. Designers combined elements from the original storehouse, like exposed […]
Motorcyclist dies after falling from SC-61 off-ramp Monday afternoon
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A motorcyclist has died following a Monday afternoon crash on SC Highway 61 in the West Ashley area. The Charleston Police Department said the motorcyclist was riding on the elevated SC-61 north off-ramp of the Fielding Connector around 5 p.m. when she appeared to have lost control and fell from the […]
Paws & Pours: A special Clear the Shelters kick-off event
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – News 2 is gearing up for our annual ‘Clear the Shelters’ initiative, where we work with local animal shelters to find forever homes for dogs, cats, and other pets. You can join News 2 and Hanna Powers on Thursday, August 1 for a special kick-off event, Paws & Pours, at Ritual […]
City of Columbia announces new location for Toms Creek Mobile Food Market
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The City of Columbia hosted a press conference Tuesday afternoon to announce a new location for Toms Creek Mobile Food Market. The announcement was held at Comet Central at 1723 Sumter Street in Columbia at noon. Officials said the market will now add a new stop adjacent to Comet Central to provide fresh produce, proteins and more to customers.
Charleston Natural Hair Expo celebrates natural hair with annual event
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C (WCIV) — The Charleston Natural Hair Expo proved to be a celebration of diversity, culture, and the beauty of natural hair. Saturday, the expo provided a space for people to honor their hair in all different textures. Attendees had the opportunity to shop from local and...
North Charleston community centers open as cooling shelters amid scorching heat wave
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — It's hot outside and the Community Resource Center in North Charleston has opened its doors to cool the Lowcountry down, taking extra precautions for the elderly and most vulnerable. The Board of Directors came together to ensure centers stay open and provide proper air...
Turning pain into purpose through Intense Volleyball
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -(Sponsored by Intense Volleyball) When you step into the Intense Volleyball gym, you feel a sense of comfort, calm, and connection. It’s always been that way, according to Director Jerry Dorneker, but that bond became even stronger after tragedy. Dorneker lost his 12-year-old daughter to suicide...
The South Carolina Research Authority unveils new Greenville office in effort to strengthen the support for local businesses
Greenville, South Carolina – The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has once again shown its commitment and dedication to growth by establishing a new office in Greenville, in what appears to be a major step meant to support the local innovation sector. Joining already-existing sites in Charleston, Summerville, Columbia, and Anderson, the relocation marks the seventh facility in the expanding network of the company throughout the state.
Crews recover body of man who jumped from L.H. Siau Memorial Bridge after crash
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The body of a man who jumped from the L.H. Siau Memorial Bridge following a Sunday evening crash has been recovered. The Georgetown County Coroner Office confirmed the man who jumped from the bridge is 37-year-old Shawn Timothy Lauver. Lauver is a native of Bolivia, North Carolina. A driver, identified […]
Be careful in the Lowcountry’s extreme heat this week
MORNING NEWSBREAK | It’s going to feel like 110 degrees in today’s outside blast furnace of heat, according to weather forecasts — and it’s not going to get much better soon. Showers towards the end of the week may cool things off a bit, but the Lowcountry’s annual July weather oven is on display unabashedly.
King and Spanish Mackerel port meetings continue in South Carolina and Georgia
A series of port meetings continues in July and August, providing a unique opportunity for fishermen and others interested in the King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel fisheries to share their perspectives and vision for the future. The port meetings are being hosted by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and state partners along the Atlantic coast in 2024. Meetings were held in North Carolina in April, New England in May, and New York in June. “These are not public hearings,” explained Council Chair Dr. Carolyn Belcher. “These port meetings are more than public comment opportunities....
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