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Charleston Hazmat Evacuation: Five Families Displaced, Red Cross Assists
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Over the weekend, a hazmat incident near Westchase Drive in Charleston resulted in the evacuation of five families from their homes.
The American Red Cross reported that the hazmat incident rendered the homes uninhabitable for the affected families. In response, disaster-trained volunteers from the American Red Cross are providing crucial support to these families.
Five families in Charleston were forced...
Early this morning an elderly couple stumbled on something truly historic while taking their early morning stroll on Folly Beach.
A seemingly unreal 10-foot purple crab washed ashore that seemed like something from a fairytale. The couple described the creature as having pincers the size of beach umbrellas and a shell that could double as a surfboard.
The massive crustacean sparked...
Tampa Bay residents, get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Cuba as Cao Bakery Café unveils its latest location in our vibrant city. Nestled at 7616 West Hillsborough Avenue.
Throwing it back to the day we brought the best of Miami to Tampa - our grand opening! 🎉✨ From Miami's favorite Cuban bakery to your...
The Lakeland Fire Department responded to a distress call on Saturday as flames consumed the clubhouse of Wedgewood Golf & Country Club.
#LFDMediaRelease | Lakeland Fire Department is working an active structure fire at Wedgewood Golf & Country Club, located at 401 Carpenters Way. Fire crews were dispatched at approximately 5:45 PM.
Upon arrival, the crews found the building, an abandoned...
As a response to mounting complaints and environmental challenges, Tampa Bay enacts several parking regulations for eScooters and eBikes starting April 1st. Riders will have to adhere to designated parking zones accessible via ride-share apps or marked locations, covering Tampa Bay downtown and surrounding areas.
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These measures came forward to mitigate issues like blocked sidewalks and waterway pollution caused by...
Berkeley County Government and Berkeley Habitat for Humanity are celebrating the progress of their community housing project with a ribbon-cutting event today.
The project, focused on the Wall Street Community, first began in May 2022 to develop affordable housing.
The first phase, now complete, involved rebuilding Hutchinson Lane and adding essential infrastructure like water, sewer, and road improvements. With this foundation...
Charleston
Lowcountry Pickleball Revolution: Massive Facilities Announced For Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Charleston
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Pickleball Kingdom, a frontrunner in the pickleball arena, is buzzing with excitement to unveil a groundbreaking partnership with the dynamic duo, Kelly and Christopher Ogden. Known for their successful ventures with Orangetheory Fitness, Restore Hyper Wellness & Cryotherapy, and Tony Roma's Restaurant, the Ogdens are now set to take the Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Charleston Metro areas by...
Two cities in St. Louis County have received accolades and were recognized among the top places to live in the country by Niche.com.
Brentwood secured the 17th spot on Niche's "Best Places to Live in America" list. The website is known for assisting students and parents in finding suitable schools and neighborhoods. Brentwood received high ratings for its public schools,...
Several Tampa neighborhoods have just been ranked among the top places to live in the United States. A new report by Niche, evaluating communities of all sizes, has unveiled the best places to live in 2024.
Drawing data from the U.S. Census and various sources, the study considered factors such as cost of living, educational institutions, safety, recreational opportunities, employment...
Charleston
SCDOT Will Replace Don Holt Bridge After Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
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The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has officially announced they will replace the Don Holt Bridge over the Cooper River.
The upgrade, prompted by safety concerns following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, will feature a taller, safer bridge similar to the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
Bridges are dominating the news.
And locally, there is great news. @SCDOTPress is...