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New NBC Show Filming in Charleston Seeking Stand-Ins
An upcoming NBC show that is filming in the Charleston area is currently accepting applications for stand-ins. Anyone that is hired will be paid $250 for each shoot day. There are no details on the show itself, but the casting website provided the following details about being a stand-on: "Job...
Firefly Distillery to host big name concerts, offer unique bourbon for each show
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C (WCIV) — Firefly Distillery in North Charleston is continuing its concert series with a lineup of artists and show dates extending into October. Shows at Firefly host performances from artists like, Mt. Joy, Lake Street Dive, 311 and more. To pair with and celebrate each performance,...
City committee leaders considering plans for hotel at Morrison Drive
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Developers are planning to put a new hotel along Morrison Drive to serve tourists and residents looking for a “staycation.”. Plans for the hotel include a 10-story building with 250 rooms. The hotel design has plans for a rooftop restaurant, bar and pool, adding a freestanding four-story building next to the hotel.
Education Corner Animal of the Month
This month’s “animal” is the Historic Tree Cross Section at Bee City. Before anyone says, this is not an animal, you are correct. I thought the tree on display was cool and wanted to feature it. After all, it’s my article. Everyday, we are around trees,...
Restaurant owner, developer working to turn abandoned home into affordable housing unit
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)– More workforce housing is coming to Charleston as business owners find unique ways to ensure their employees can afford to live where they work. A James Island restaurant owner is working to recruit and retain good employees. A big part of that is ensuring they can live where they work. He […]
A Founding Father: The Life and Times of J.C. Long
On Dec. 12, 1944, John Charles Long (known to everyone as J.C.), a prominent Charleston attorney, purchased 1,300 acres of land on the Isle of Palms. His vision of greatness would change the Isle of Palms forever. Long and his development company, The Beach Company, not only introduced paved roads,...
Darci Strickland announces she's leaving to start new life chapter after 27 years at WLTX
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today is bittersweet for us at WLTX as News19’s Darci Strickland, the award-winning journalist who’s spent decades serving the viewers of the Midlands, has announced she is leaving to start a new chapter in her life after 27 years on our air. Strickland, who...
Elks Lodge #1988 helps Band of Blue stay hydrated
The Walterboro Elks Lodge #1988 is keeping the Band of Blue on its feet on the field. They made a large donation of 168 cases of water to help the band in its preparations for the 2024 marching season. Band of Blue Director commented, “Thank you Walterboro Elks! The Band...
Coast Guard Cutter Stone returns to North Charleston following multi-country mission
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Coast Guard Cutter Stone and its crew returned to its home base in North Charleston Wednesday after leading U.S. Navy and Royal Canadian Navy assets on a mission for homeland defense. Over a span of 63 days, the Coast Guard Cutter Stone sailed through the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, performing […]
Pickleball takes over! New state-of-the art, 11-court indoor venue opening in Bluffton
The Local Pickle, a 22,000-square-foot facility, will feature pro-cushion flooring, lessons with certified instructors and even glow in the dark games. Nancy Herbst, founder and pickleball pro, says the facility will help fill an access gap for public courts on Hilton Head and in Bluffton.
North Charleston wins Dixie Majors World Series for 4th straight year
OZARK, AL (WCSC) - Another season and another championship for the North Charleston Dixie Majors baseball team. The squad won 2 games on Wednesday to win the Dixie Majors World Series being held in Ozark, Alabama. The victories give North Charleston their 4th straight Dixie Majors title and their 9th...
David Murray's final ride: Friends mourns local cyclist after tragic accident
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — David Murray, 64, David Murray was killed during a bike ride in Mount Pleasant on Sunday. Police say he was struck by a vehicle on Ben Sawyer Boulevard and Rifle Range Road. Murray had recently returned from a cross-country bike ride. On his journey,...
LIST: Back-to-school events happening around the Midlands
Believe it or not, summer vacation is coming to a close, and Midlands students will be heading back to school over the next few weeks. Multiple businesses and organizations in the area are doing what they can to make sure students are prepared as they head back to the classroom. We've compiled a list of many of these events:
Talented in-state 4-star prospect announces surprise college commitment
The South Carolina football roster is loaded with veteran wide receivers. Gage Larvadain, Ahmari Huggins-Bruce, Dalevon Campbell, Payton Mangrum, and Luke Doty are all seniors (though, Doty could return for a sixth year in 2025), and Jared Brown is a redshirt junior. Even Nyck Harbor, just a sophomore, is expected to have just two more years in Columbia as a player with his physical profile is sure to be an intriguing NFL Draft prospect when eligible after 2025.
Sergeant Jasper Park offers daytime getaway close to home
Just off Interstate 95, tucked away in the Lowcountry pines and Christmas fern is a hidden landscape complete with fishing ponds and nature trails waiting to be explored. Sergeant Jasper Park can be found at 1458 Red Dam Road in Hardeeville, off of Interstate 95's Exit 8. It is 321 acres and offers many free, family friendly activities such as biking, walking trails, birdwatching, and picnicking.
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