A Marriott timeshare sub-brand has just spent roughly $17 million to buy an iconic property in downtown Charleston with plans to turn it into their newest flagship timeshare destination.
"I'm excited to announce that we acquired a fully entitled parcel of land in Charleston, South Carolina," said Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano in a press release. "Overlooking the heart of the...
A Charleston resident, Tarah Herrington, currently in Israel, finds herself in a precarious situation due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
Intending to return to the U.S. over the weekend, Herrington is now confined to her hotel in Jerusalem. She entered Israel from Jordan on Friday and was met with the alarming sound of air-raid sirens by Saturday morning. Following...
A new study has revealed the states with the most fatal vehicle crashes involving speeding, with Rhode Island taking the top spot.
The data was analyzed from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reporting on the number of fatal crashes per state between 2017-2021 and the number where speeding was primarily responsible.
Rank
State
Percentage of fatal crashes that involved speeding
1
Rhode Island
46.01%
2
Hawaii
44.72%
3
South Carolina
43.23%
4
New...
The 2024 Joint Base Charleston Air Show, scheduled for April 20-21, will feature a rare aviation marvel: the B-29 Doc, one of only two B-29 Superfortress aircraft still capable of flight.
Built by Boeing during World War II, Doc is a testament to the era's aviation ingenuity, having served the United States Army Air Corps since its delivery in March...
What is the Skyway 10K?
Prepare your running shoes because the 7th annual Skyway 10K race is just around the corner! This iconic event spans 6.2 miles across the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge, attracting around 8,000 participants each year. Not just a race, this event serves a noble cause, with all funds raised from registrations going to support the...
Tampa Bay travelers can now look forward to easier access to Mexico City as Tampa International Airport (TPA) introduces a new direct flight route. In a festive announcement accompanied by mariachi music, TPA leaders revealed plans for the non-stop service between Tampa and Mexico City, fulfilling a long-standing goal of enhancing connectivity between the Bay area and global destinations.
https://twitter.com/FlyTPA/status/1762138014883463346
The...
In a shocking incident that has rattled St. Petersburg residents, a pedestrian lost his life early Monday after being deliberately struck by a driver, as reported by the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A man was found lying in the intersection at 7th Avenue South and 12th Street South around 2:30 a.m., prompting a 911 call for help. Despite the efforts...
Since the early 1990s, Charleston's Daniel Island has been seeing some incredible growth. The Volvo Cars and MUSC Health stadiums, dozens of retail centers, and eight distinct "park" neighborhoods have given new life to the region, but one of Daniel's newest developments is now setting a new standard for the Island.
The newly completed Wharf 7 complex has raised the...
Thursday marked the commencement of the Point in Time Count in Hillsborough County, a critical initiative aimed at assessing and addressing homelessness in the area. With hundreds of dedicated volunteers fanning out across the county, the survey aims to capture a comprehensive snapshot of individuals experiencing homelessness, providing vital data to inform strategies and secure funding for essential services.
This...
An early morning crash on Thursday has led to the closure of all eastbound lanes on Interstate 26 near Aviation Avenue, resulting in an 11-mile traffic jam.
The North Charleston Police Department, assisting the Highway Patrol, is responding to the incident, which involves a significant fuel spill of nearly 100 gallons.
🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨 Charleston County. All lanes eastbound on...