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Gaillard Center to Host "A Four-Star Tour of the World with General David Petraeus"
The Charleston Gaillard Center and Charleston Literary Festival will present "A Four-Star Tour of the World with General David Petraeus" on November 22nd at 7:30 pm. This inaugural collaboration between the two organizations will feature a dialogue between General David Petraeus and FOX News’ Chief National Security correspondent Jennifer Griffin.
Charleston begins annual clean-up downtown after college move-out
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The City of Charleston will work to remove trash and bulk items from crowded downtown streets following the influx of lease turnovers from college students. The City of Charleston’s Livability and Tourism Department named this initiative ‘Operation Moveout’, it will run from July 31 through August 5. “Operation Move-out is an […]
Overton Beach Park to close for season on Aug 1
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – A lakeside beach located near Moncks Corner is set to close for the season. Overton Beach Park, which sits on the banks of Lake Moultrie, will close to guests on Thursday, August 1st. The beach typically opens for the season over Memorial Day weekend and offers people in Berkeley County […]
Man seeks 'Earth Angel' who saved him during stroke on busy North Charleston ramp
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A Summerville man who suffered a stroke while driving is now searching for the woman he calls his "earth angel." Eric Williams Sr. said his faith, combined with the kindness of a stranger, turned what could have been a disastrous event into a story of hope and gratitude.
BCLS to host Adult Bingo Night @ the Library in August
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) invites the community to join in the fun at Adult Bingo @ the Library on Thursday, August 22, 2024. The event will take place from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Moncks Corner Library, located at 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner. The Friends of the Berkeley […]
VP Kamala Harris to make stop in Savannah with soon-to-be named running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to Savannah. The likely Democratic nominee will embark on a four day, seven-city tour, Politico reports, including stops in Savannah, Philadelphia, Western Wisconsin, Detroit, Raleigh, Phoenix and Las Vegas, key cities in battleground states. ...
Georgia Ports Authority sees decline in Savannah, growth in Brunswick
SAVANNAH, Ga. — According to a report issued Tuesday from the Georgia Ports Authority, experienced a slight decline in traffic in Savannah’s port location. President and CEO Griff Lynch reported to its Board of Directors that the GPA handled 5.25 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in fiscal year 2024, which ended June 30, 2024. The performance constitutes a decrease of 2.3 percent or 123,000 TEUs compared to the previous year.
Asheville QB on the radar for South Carolina
South Carolina's keeping tabs on several quarterbacks from the 2026 recruiting class. Included among them is Ely Hamrick, who transferred to AC Reynolds High School (Asheville, N.C.) earlier this year. Hamrick spent the first two years of his high school career at IMG Academy, playing for the non-national team. In...
Chances Of Shark Attacks Higher In South Carolina
The University of West Florida did comprehensive research and discovered that beach goers are much more likely to be bitten in South Carolina waters than anywhere else in the continental United States. Erich Ritter is with the University and says while Florida gets most of the publicity for shark attacks, “South Carolina is where the true danger lies”. Now more shark attacks do occur in Florida but the survey takes into account the number of people and amount of days spent in the water. The study uses the number of people that enter the ocean on average.
Despite the ban, South Carolina law enforcement continues to encounter squatted trucks
Law enforcement officials in South Carolina are cracking down on drivers of squatted trucks, even though it is illegal to operate these vehicles on the state’s roads. Drivers have been pulled over and cited for this offense, despite the fact that the practice is prohibited by law. Motorists who...
Conroy Center Virtual Programs for August
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center is open to the public for docent-guided tours from Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m. The Conroy Center also hosts a variety of educational programs throughout the year for writers, readers, teachers, and students. In August, the Center will host two virtual programs, accessible remotely.
The Switch Up Election Series — Team Trump courts Black voters as Harris climbs Dem ranks
Janiyah Thomas has carved her way through the Republican Party, working both for South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott’s presidential campaign, which he ended in November and later endorsed former President Trump, and for the Republican National Convention. She has since joined the Trump campaign, where she now serves as the former president’s Black media director.…
Town of Bluffton to host inaugural Bluffton Concert Series
Bluffton, S.C. (WSAV) – The Town of Bluffton will host its inaugural Bluffton Concert Series, a trio of free community events held in the town’s parks. The concert series will offer a mix of live music, food, drinks, and entertainment for all ages. “For three years, the Town has added to its roster of free […]