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Beaufort County Walk for Water set for Sept. 14, 21
1,000 walkers expected to raise money for access to clean, safe water. Registration is open for the eighth annual Beaufort County Walk for Water on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal and Sept. 21 at Wright Family Park in Bluffton. An estimated 1,000 walkers are expected to participate, helping raise a record $100,000 to fight the global water crisis.
SC family of enslavers and enslaved to reunite at historic cemetery
BLYTHEWOOD — When Brenda Kinsler’s son was around 10 years old, he came home from school with questions about his family that she couldn’t answer. “Mom, who are we?” Kinsler, who lives in Washington, D.C., recalled him asking. “Where are we from? Who’s famous in our family?” Kinsler told him what she could about her […] The post SC family of enslavers and enslaved to reunite at historic cemetery appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Deputies: South Carolina man admits setting up camera to capture child using the restroom
Deputies in South Carolina say a man faces charges after he admitted he took video of a child using the bathroom and had other sexual videos of a child on his phone. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested Jose Pilar Marquez Guzman, 36, of Ravenel, Monday after a search warrant was served on his home on Branton Road.
Yappy Hour: It’s a Pooch-Friendly Party at James Island County Park Dog Park!
Wrap up the summer in style! Dogs and their owners are invited to James Island County Park on Thursday, August 22 for Yappy Hour: an afternoon full of live music, cold beverages, and fun!. Yappy Hour will take place in the park’s off-leash dog park and will feature a live...
Food & Wine Classic tickets available for discounted rate through July 31
Now through July 31, you can buy discounted weekend passes to the inaugural Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, a fall food festival hosted by Food & Wine, Southern Living and Travel + Leisure and presented by Explore Charleston. We bemoaned the original price of passes ($2,450) when the festival...
Senior residents at Shem Creek bake cookies for Charleston's homeless community
MOUNT PLESANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Shem Creek Health Center senior living residents are giving back to their community by baking cookies for the homeless. Every couple of weeks, according to the health center, eight to ten residents get together to make cookies that are distributed to homeless people in the greater Charleston area.
Richmond, surrounding counties under flood watch
ROCKINGHAM — The central Carolinas are under a flood watch for the next several days as more rain is expected. The National Weather Service has issued an areal flood watch until midnight July 26, with a total of up to two inches of rain forecast for Richmond County through Thursday evening. However, meteorologists say higher amounts are expected during thunderstorms.
Uber at center of South Carolina human trafficking lawsuit
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — A human trafficking horror story on the state’s northern border could easily happen on the Grand Strand thanks to lax regulations and proper training of rideshare drivers, an attorney said on Wednesday. Tracey Cowan, head of Clarkson Law Firm’s sexual assault practice, on Wednesday filed a 38-page lawsuit against Uber in […]
Changes are coming to SC schools. Here's what you need to know.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two provisos are now in effect requiring students to use the bathroom of their assigned sex at birth, and banning cell phones in classrooms. But there are still a few steps to go for both of these policies. The Board of Education will have to create...
Six People Sentenced For Illegally Trafficking Firearms From South Carolina To New Jersey
On Tuesday, U.S. District Attorney Philip R. Sellinger revealed that a group of six men from South Carolina had received prison sentences for their involvement in a scheme to unlawfully sell firearms. Among the weapons sold were nine handguns, which were sold in New Jersey. Florence, South Carolina resident, Kendell...
Berkeley County Hunters: Deer Tags Should Hit Your Mailbox Soon
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Deer hunters in Berkeley County and across the state, keep an eye on your mailbox: deer tags should be arriving soon, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Deer hunters who have an annual or three-year hunting license and big game permit, combination license or sportsman license, which will be valid on Aug. 15, […] The post Berkeley County Hunters: Deer Tags Should Hit Your Mailbox Soon first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Half Rubber Tournament Primed for Opening Pitch
Prepare for some unique summer fun when the annual Isle of Palms Half Rubber Tournament returns to the IOP Recreation Department next month. The event, which is entering its 26th year, typically averages anywhere from six to 12 teams including two from Savannah and others spanning the Charleston area, according to IOP Recreation Department recreation supervisor Aaron Sweet.
City Seeking Applications for Boards & Commissions
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for several important boards and commissions. We are seeking passionate individuals who are interested in making a positive impact in their community. The following positions are available:. Planning Commission: Join this commission to contribute to the development and implementation of...
Georgetown debuts South Carolina's first solar-paneled EV station built by local students
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WPDE) — A training program to develop South Carolina’s workforce in the solar industry has graduated its first class. Georgetown is now the only location in the state to have a solar-paneled electric vehicle charging station, and the students were paid to build it!. It took...
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