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Is South Carolina headed toward a drought? June brings drier conditions, less rain
After weeks of dry, hot weather, South Carolina could be headed toward a drought. The South Carolina Drought Response Committee is scheduled to meet on July 9 after monitoring conditions across the state. During the meeting, stakeholders and experts will examine seven indicators to decide whether parts of the state are officially in a drought.
Chill N Nitrogen Ice Cream opens in Bluffton
BEAUFORT COUNTY, Sc. (WTOC) - It’s literally the coolest way I’ve seen some one make ice cream. A Marine Corp veteran has just cut the ribbon at Chill N Nitrogen Ice Cream and the community is already welcoming him and this new concept with open arms.
Hilton Head hosts Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival
HILTON HEAD, Sc. (WTOC) - Saturday, the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island hosted the Gullah Heritage Festival. The museum’s Heritage festival began late Saturday morning. Museum founder Louise Miller-Cohen said people were able to enjoy singing, storytelling and live music that celebrates the vibrant traditions of the Gullah culture.
Beaufort’s Michael Dickson soaring on track
BEAUFORT, Sc. (WTOC) - From the track at Beaufort High School to the track at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Michael Dickson is now one of the best hurdlers in the world, but he began his career in 7th grade almost by accident. “The (older) guys tried doing the hurdling and...
How Democratic kingmaker Clyburn has selected his messages of support for Biden
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) was President Joe Biden‘s key to winning the Democratic nomination in 2020, but as the president has faced mounting calls to step aside from the 2024 campaign, the influential South Carolina Democrat has offered a variety of statements. Clyburn was scheduled to appear on CBS News’s Face the Nation on Sunday, […]
7 Key Civil Rights Events that Helped Shape South Carolina’s Rich History of Progress
Several key civil rights events during the 20th century have helped shaped the course of South Carolina’s history. Here are 7 important events that had a tremendous impact on our ability to drive progress. 1. The Briggs v. Elliott case in 1952 challenged school segregation in Clarendon County, becoming...
Beaufort officials plan discuss storm water drainage plans
BEAUFORT, Sc. (WTOC) - People who live in the Alljoy neighborhood in Beaufort County will have the chance to speak with officials about storm water drainage plans. At a meeting, Council Members Mark Lawson and Paula Brown, along with county storm water staff will go over the study for drainage in the area.
Public meetings in Beaufort to be held starting Tuesday
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) – The public is invited to attend the Beaufort City Council, Board and Commision meetings on Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10 at City Hall. July 9 City Counsil Work Session meeting at 5 p.m. Regular meeting at 7 p.m. July 10 Historic District Review Board meeting at 2 p.m. Public […]
Jasper County Detention Center escapee caught in Florida Sunday
A convicted sex offender facing sex trafficking charges who had escaped from the Jasper County Detention Center June 10 is back behind bars after being arrested in Florida, the Hardeeville Police Department said July 8. Jaquan Duvall Barnes, 29, was arrested in Jacksonville, Fla. Sunday afternoon, Jasper County Detention Center...
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