RoadOne IntermodaLogistics has officially broken ground on a 100-acre distribution and transloading facility near the Port of Charleston. Located in Summerville, South Carolina, the project will be developed in two phases. The first phase, slated to open in January, will feature a 384,800-square-foot facility with 13 acres dedicated to trailer and container parking. Following that, the second phase is expected...
Governor Henry McMaster will hold ceremonial signings for two recently enacted bills on Wednesday morning in the Upstate. The governor will sign H.4624, the “Help Not Harm” bill, and H.3434, the Child Online Safety Act. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church North Spartanburg. The Help Not Harm Act prohibits minors from undergoing gender-transition procedures and bans...
Berkeley County just announced receiving over $1,244,050 from the $26 billion national opioid settlement. The county plans to distribute the funds to local organizations and agencies fighting the opioid epidemic. Organizations can apply for funding on Berkeley County's website from 8 a.m. Friday, May 31, through Friday, June 14. The settlement money must be used for specific purposes: Naloxone or...
Highway 37 South near Four Corners Mine Road is currently closed following a double fatal crash involving a semi-truck and a box truck. https://twitter.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1795797728003232017 Read: Lakeland Police Caught on Video Punching Teen According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 8 a.m. The roadways in that area are shut down until further notice. Officials said that at the time...
A dangerous heat wave is sweeping into Tampa Bay, with the National Weather Service warning about significant health risks. Record-breaking temperatures are expected, with highs reaching the mid-to-upper 90s and high humidity levels making it feel even hotter. https://twitter.com/NWSTampaBay/status/1795419388289691865 Read: Tampa Bay Area New Housing Initiative Transforms Lives of Foster Youth Temperatures were already in the lower 80s by 5 a.m. Wednesday...
A recently surfaced video has sparked outrage, showing Lakeland police officers punching a teenage boy and using a Taser on him. The incident occurred at the Caroline Apartments along Griffin Road on Memorial Day. Officers were called to the apartment complex pool after reports of non-residents using the facilities. The complex manager asked the police to trespass anyone who didn’t...
After over 15 years of planning, the Winding Woods Industrial Park in Dorchester County is nearing completion, promising to significantly boost job opportunities and product accessibility for the region. Situated in Saint George, the 1,300-acre park includes Port 95, a pivotal private development designed to host distribution and manufacturing centers for various companies. Currently, construction is underway on the first...
A new system has just gone live on Ocearch.org that offers the public a real-time map of the location of every large shark that has been tagged. Sharks send their location information, along with their current size and speed via satellite to the organization to the new system. Over the past few days, several of the organizations largest sharks that they have...
The Wonder House, located in Bartow, Florida, is a historic mansion that stands as a testament to the ingenuity and vision of Conrad Schuck, a Pennsylvania-born inventor and builder. Situated just an hour from both Tampa and Orlando and only 20 minutes south of Lakeland, this architectural marvel opens for historic tours on a limited basis, offering visitors a...
National Burger Day is here, and Tampa Bay has an array of delicious options to satisfy your burger cravings. Whether you prefer beef, veggie, or Beyond patties, there's something for everyone. Here are some top picks to enjoy on this special day. Meet Lovers: St. Petersburg: Engine No. 9: Prime Black Angus beef burgers with unique options like The Saint and The...