Christopher Shiflet was arrested in Moncks Corner following a traffic stop that led to a massive drug seizure, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).
On July 3, a BCSO deputy patrolling South Live Oak noticed a vehicle with an obstructed tag. After conducting a traffic stop, the deputy identified the driver as Shiflet, who appeared nervous and jittery.
When...
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and the Coastal Conservation League are teaming up to educate Lowcountry students on the benefits of oyster shell recycling. This initiative will involve over 90 ninth-grade students from Porter Gaud School, who will participate in an oyster reef restoration project on Monday afternoon.
During the event, students will place approximately 300 to...
South Carolina’s first Whataburger will open on July 15 in Boiling Springs.
The legendary Texas-based chain will have an official grand opening at 11 a.m. at 3647 Boiling Springs Road in Spartanburg County. This expansion marks Whataburger's presence in 16 states.
Currently, nine more Whataburger locations are under construction in the Midlands and Upstate regions of South Carolina, with four more...
Raleigh just experienced its hottest day ever recorded.
The National Weather Service reported a high of 106 degrees at Raleigh-Durham International Airport this past Friday, surpassing the previous record of 105 degrees set in 1952, 1988, 2007, and 2012.
Including humidity, the "Heat Index" reached a staggering 117.8 degrees, breaking the previous record of 115.5 degrees from 2010 and 2023.
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Celebrate Independence Day in America’s No. 1 City as voted by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler readers.
Enjoy picnics at Charleston’s beautiful parks and experience grand fireworks displays through various exciting events in the Lowcountry.
In no particular order, here are the top firework shows and events around the Charleston region this year:
Independence Day Celebration with the Charleston...
Charleston's own Raven Saunders is aiming for Olympic gold in Paris after earning silver in Tokyo.
She secured her spot on Team USA by finishing second at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials Saturday night.
Raven Saunders is Paris BOUND in the shot put. 👏 #TrackFieldTrials24 pic.twitter.com/DOOw22O5LD
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) June 30, 2024
Saunders, a Burke High School alum,...
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery concerning the dolphins frequently sighted in the rivers and inlets around Charleston. They've determined that these lowcountry dolphins are actually a distinct species - Tamanend’s bottlenose dolphin, with the scientific name Tursiops erebennus.
Researchers, including teams from NOAA and the University of Miami, embarked on an exhaustive eight-year study. They meticulously examined 147 skulls...
Get ready, Charleston foodies and nightlife enthusiasts!
Joey Goetz, a celebrated name in the local bar scene and part owner of the trendy Last Saint on the Eastside peninsula and Bar George on James Island, is gearing up to introduce a brand-new dining and bar experience at 1117 King Street.
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Chances are rising for the formation of the season's second named tropical storm, Beryl, in the western Caribbean over the weekend or early next week.
Computer models show likely tropical development as a disturbance, Invest 95L, approaches the Caribbean islands late Sunday or Monday.
The tropical storm could then become a hurricane and could swing north toward the Atlantic coast and...