Charleston
Police Asking For Public’s Help In Finding Deadly Charleston Hit and Run Suspect
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is actively searching for the driver involved in a Charleston hit and run that occurred in Dorchester County. The collision took place at 8:41 p.m. on Ladson Road at Oakmont Avenue.
Troopers believe the suspect was driving a blue 2019-2023 Ford Ranger, which should have front-end damage consistent with the collision. The victim, identified...
Charleston
Yellow-Legged Charleston Hornets: Residents Warned of New Invasive Species
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The NC Department of Agriculture is urging residents to stay alert for early-stage nests of yellow-legged Charleston hornets, an invasive species spreading across the Carolinas, including Charleston. The hornets have already been found in South Carolina and Georgia.
Native to Southeast Asia, yellow-legged hornets pose a significant threat to wild honeybees. While they are not particularly dangerous to humans, their...
Firefighters in Tampa worked for hours on Tuesday night to extinguish a brush fire that led to the closure of a section of Morris Bridge Road.
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Tampa Fire Rescue responded to the blaze around 7:45 p.m. in Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Park. Smoke and flames were visible...
In the wake of a deadly shooting in SoHo that left two people dead and one injured, the Tampa Police Department is taking action. They will hold a town hall meeting to address community safety concerns.
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The Tampa Bay area, including Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, and Polk counties, is under a tornado watch until 11 a.m. today.
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Severe Weather Expected
Strong storms are forecasted across the region. The primary threats include damaging wind gusts and hail. There is also a chance of an...
Charleston
The Creepiest Trail in South Carolina Takes Only The Bravest Hikers Through A Lost and Abandoned Fort
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Sitting just south of Beaufort lies what could be South Carolina's creepiest abandoned structure - Saint Helena Island's Fort Fremont.
The site is renowned for its haunting beauty and eerie tranquility. Despite never witnessing the ravages of war, Fort Fremont is famed as one of the state's most haunted trails, urging visitors to tread its paths not alone but with...
Charleston
Palmetto Goodwill’s $100,000 Grant to Benefit Rural Charleston Residents
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Palmetto Goodwill revealed on Wednesday that they have been granted $100,000 from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) to bolster their efforts in serving rural communities.
Leon Levine, the founder and former Chairman of Family Dollar Stores, Inc., is the driving force behind this generous grant.
"Palmetto Goodwill is dedicated to changing lives by ensuring equitable access to training, education, and employment,"...
Charleston
Unique New Nightclub Madison Maison Hoping To Transform Downtown Charleston’s Nightlife
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Downtown Charleston is about to welcome a unique new addition to its nightlife scene with the upcoming opening of Madison Maison, a somewhat revolutionary nightclub and bar at 145 Calhoun St, Suite 201.
The new Charleston project is led by Matt Kenner and Madison Donnan, fiancés and restauranteurs behind Kenner Group, a hospitality company known for Ritual Rooftop, located in...
Charleston
Summerville High School Assistant Principal Arrested for Shoving Student Against Wall
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John Speer, a 55-year-old assistant principal at Summerville High School, was arrested on Monday on charges of third-degree assault and battery, according to jail records.
The incident occurred on March 19 when Speer was escorting a student to in-school suspension. According to a Summerville Police Department report, Speer pushed the student, prompting the student to tell him to stop touching...
Charleston
King Street in Charleston Crowned As The Most Charming Main Street in America
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King Street in Charleston, South Carolina, has been named the #1 most charming main street in America, according to a new report from Mixbook.
To compile the report, they analyzed data from online reviews and a survey which included responses from 3,000 travelers asked to rank the most charming main streets across the country.
King Street earned the top spot in...