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Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park project entering final phases
Crews are working to complete final stages of the Waterfront Watch project that will bring several new amenities to Memorial Waterfront Park. It is anticipated to be completed by September. © Live 5.
Georgetown nurse accused of stealing drugs, taking advantage of vulnerable adults
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) — A Mount Pleasant woman has been charged with stealing drugs and taking advantage of residents at a Georgetown nursing home during her time as a registered nurse there. Heather Leigh Smith, 44, was charged with six counts of exploitation of a vulnerable adult and six counts of theft of a controlled […]
Mount Pleasant nurse charged with drug theft and exploiting vulnerable adults
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A Mount Pleasant nurse was arrested Monday and charged stealing drugs and exploiting a vulnerable adult while working at a nursing home in Georgetown, the South Carolina Attorney General's Office announced. Heather Leigh Smith, 44, of Mount Pleasant, is charged with six counts of...
Voters to choose Republican nominee for Charleston County sheriff Tuesday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Voters in Charleston County will head back to the polls Tuesday to have the final say of who should be the Republican nominee for sheriff. Retired Marine Corps Col. Greg Kitchens finished just over 600 votes ahead of former Mount Pleasant Police Department Chief Carl Ritchie in the June 11 primary. Polls […]
Nurse accused of stealing patients’ drugs at Georgetown healthcare center
GEORGETOWN, SC (WMBF) - A 44-year-old nurse is out on bond after she allegedly withheld drugs from patients at a Georgetown healthcare center so she could use them for herself. Heather Leigh Smith, of Mount Pleasant, is charged with six counts of first-offense theft of a controlled substance and six...
Mayor's Message- July 2024
Happy July 4th! I hope you will have the opportunity to participate in the annual golf cart parade and fireworks. Both are always a great way to spend the day on the island. A couple of much anticipated projects are complete or very close to completion – improved drainage outfall at 41st Avenue and our new public dock. First, thank you for your patience as the city works on these highly anticipated improvements to the quality of life on our island. The drainage project will provide much needed relief to an area that is impacted by significant tidal inundation. As a result of piping and covering the open ditch between Waterway Boulevard and the Intracoastal Waterway, the City added approximately 30 parking spaces for the marina area. The parking spaces will be free for residents with a valid resident decal.
City officials pushing for changes to Isle of Palms City Hall
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD)– Isle of Palms residents could soon see a new and improved city hall. City council members said they hope to rebuild or renovate the current building on Palm Boulevard. After nearly 35 years, officials are pushing for a larger city hall, which would enable the government to better serve residents. […]
Fishing in South Carolina: 7 Great Spots for Anglers
From Lake Murray to the Old Pitt Street Bridge in Mount Pleasant, Beaufort Marshes to Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach, Lake Greenwood to Lake Wateree, Pee Dee River to Lake Jocassee and Spiers Landing on Lake Marion to Boyd Pond in Aiken and Whitewater River, South Carolina has no shortage of great fishing spots.
A Chick-Fil-A truck is it pulling into Georgetown. Will an actual restaurant follow?
GEORGETOWN — A Chick-fil-A truck could be coming soon to Georgetown after City Council approved of a food truck ordinance June 20. Georgetown Director of Main Street Al Joseph presented to the council a draft of the ordinance that would bring the Chick-fil-A truck to be on the current site of the Growers Market between Prince and Front St.
Carl Ritchie wins Republican nomination for sheriff. Targets Democrat Graziano in November
Charleston County Republicans settled their pick for sheriff, choosing former Mount Pleasant Police Chief Carl Ritchie to take on Democrat Kristin Graziano in November's general election. Ritchie jumped out to an early lead in the party runoff June 25, besting Greg Kitchens by a 60 to 40 margin, according to...
July 4th at Patriots Point
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will continue the tradition of being the Lowcountry’s destination for patriotism this Fourth of July. For those interested in attending, here’s what they’ll need to know as they make plans to celebrate the birth of American independence with us. This year’s...
Are Mount Pleasant Way upgrades worth flooding, safety risks? Some residents say no.
MOUNT PLEASANT — Errol Moore stands on his driveway leading to his home on Mathis Ferry Road as cars whiz by. The modest home, decorated with a fountain and elevated on painted cinderblocks to keep out flood water, is built on land near Spark Street, purchased by Moore's father in the 1950s.
Wando Welch construction pause expected to give SC Ports agency time to clear ship backlog
The S.C. State Ports Authority will pause construction along the wharf at its busy Wando Welch Terminal in Mount Pleasant next month to help clear a container ship backlog that hit double digits after a software malfunction shut down the Port of Charleston for about three days in May. The...
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