The South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART) is about to conduct their largest ever series of training exercise and drills around the Charleston area this week. Residents may notice an increased presence of fire service, law enforcement, and military personnel, as well as military helicopters and rescue boats. These activities are part of the training exercise, and there is...
A major new ordinance for a new transportation sales tax referendum just passed its first round of votes before the Charleston County Council on Tuesday evening. The referendum aims to allocate $5.4 billion for the improvement of county roadways. If approved, the top transportation projects for new funding would include Maybank Highway, US-17 South, Ashley River Road, Harbor View Road, US-17...
The South Carolina just topped another national ranking for move-in cities, according to moving and storage company PODS. Their latest data shows a significant trend of new residents flocking to South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia, replacing previous hotspots like Florida and Texas. PODS reported that over 60% of the most moved-to cities are in these three southern states....
If you've ever wondered What Does Tampa Look Like from Space?, the International Space Station (ISS) has unveiled crystal-clear images of Tampa captured from over 250 miles above Earth. These breathtaking photos showcase the beauty of the Sunshine State, with a special focus on the Tampa Bay area. Read: St. Pete Pride 2024: Florida’s Biggest LGBTQ+ Celebration Read: Tampa Bay Rays...
A new subdivision with 233 single-family homes is coming to the Cainhoy Road and Clements Ferry Road area. The Cainhoy Del Webb project faced delays due to wetlands and stormwater issues but is now progressing into phase two. Pulte Home Company is leading this private development, addressing stormwater concerns with repeated meetings with Charleston's Technical Review Committee. Once approvals are in...
With the onset of summer, many families who already struggle to put a plate of food on the table during the year are further affected by school closings, eliminating breakfast and lunch from the children's menu. That's why Pinellas County will be providing free, nutritionally balanced meals to children 18 and under from June 3 through August 9. For schedules...
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents of a recent increase in scams where individuals impersonate deputies and even provide names and badges numbers. This scams are sophisticated enough that the information provided by the scammers can even check out on Google. They will go so far as to completely acknowledged jury duty scams. The sheriff's office will never...
The FDA just sent out an emergency alert for a salmonella contamination in a widespread national shipment of cucumbers. Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. said they shipped the recalled cucumbers to retail distribution centers, wholesalers and food service distributors in South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. According...
USA Today’s 10Best expert panel picked their favorite Florida beaches, and readers voted to finalize the rankings. Both top-ranked beaches are in Pinellas County. Clearwater Beach claimed the No. 4 spot, while Treasure Island captured No. 5. https://twitter.com/TresIslandFL/status/1795851752404627632 Read: This Tampa Area Beach Was Just Ranked Among The Top 4 Best Beaches in America For those seeking a top-notch beach experience in the...
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing endangered man in Bluffton. Deputies said Timothy Casey, 58, was last seen on Monday, June 3, around 10 am. He was leaving the Estates at Westbury apartment complex near Plantation Park Drive. An increased law enforcement presence will be in the area on Tuesday as deputies search for Casey. Increased law...