A new report places Charleston near the top among 180 markets for people seeking summer jobs. On Tuesday, the personal finance website WalletHub released its picks for the 20 best cities for summer jobs, ranking Charleston in eighth place. WalletHub compared these markets across 21 key metrics, including median income of part-time workers, availability of summer jobs, and commuter-friendliness. Notably, Charleston...
The Beach Boys are set to bring their iconic sound to the Grand Strand next month, and they’re bringing a special guest along for the ride! The Alabama Theatre announced on Tuesday that actor, producer, and musician John Stamos will join The Beach Boys for a series of performances on their "Endless Summer Gold" tour. Fans can look forward to seeing...
Beacon Community Bank, originally founded in Charleston, has launched its new two-story headquarters at 2347 Highway 17 North in Mount Pleasant. This marks the bank's sixth branch in the Charleston tri-county area in six years. Tommy Baker, the bank's chairman, expressed pride in establishing the headquarters in his hometown, Mount Pleasant, highlighting the bank's growth and community integration. Since its inception...
With May being Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day approaching, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States for Military Retirees in 2024. To help our troops plan their years after service, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators of retirement-friendliness for veterans. The data set ranges from...
Check your numbers if you bought a lottery ticket on Johns Island! A record $1,068,000 Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot ticket was recently sold at the Speedway on Savannah Highway. The ticket matched all five numbers drawn on Monday, May 20, making it South Carolina's largest ever rolling jackpot win. According to lottery officials, the jackpot had rolled over 48 times...
Tampa Bay is gearing up for the Omega Psi Phi Grand Conclave on June 26th, the first time the fraternity has chosen the city as its host. https://twitter.com/shun1only2/status/1792901608289751324 Read: Big John’s Alabama BBQ Reigns Supreme: Named Top BBQ Spot in Florida Read: Two Tampa Hotels Awarded First-Ever Michelin Keys Over 50,000 members are expected to attend. The event coincides with the Hillsborough County...
Given the seriousness of the incident at Astro Skate in Brandon, Hillsborough County deputies are now actively searching for the individuals responsible for organizing the large gathering on Saturday night. Related: Over 20 Teens Arrested as Chaos Erupts at Brandon Skate Rink The brawl, captured in very explicit released video footage, erupted just before 9:30 p.m. in the skating rink's parking...
Southern Living has unveiled its prestigious list of the "12 Best Florida Beach Bars," and two beloved Tampa Bay area spots have secured their places among the Sunshine State's finest coastal watering holes. https://twitter.com/Southern_Living/status/1787829847361765745 Read: Red Lobster Files for Bankruptcy After Closing Dozens of Locations Whether you're a local seeking a laid-back hangout or a visitor planning a beachside getaway, these bars...
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has just secured $1.2 million from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to focus on affordable housing plans in the region as part of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) program. This funding supports phase three of BCDCOG's TOD plan, specifically targeting affordable housing around the future Lowcountry Rapid Transit System (LCRT). While no immediate physical construction...
Residents along the Grand Strand flooded social media yesterday after the appearance of a mysterious white balloon floating at 58,000 feet, sparking widespread online speculation and photo sharing. The balloon's presence evoked memories of previous incidents, like the Chinese spy balloon that was shot down over South Carolina and the ultra-low Chinese satellite that crashed off the east coast, leading...