After this week's severe storms, Dovekies, seabirds native to the Arctic and New England, have been unexpectedly washing ashore along several South Carolina beaches. The Myrtle Beach Wildlife Rescue Center has already reported receiving eight Dovekies, attributing their unusual presence to recent storms. While most are stable, their condition could worsen. The center says that easterly storms have pushed the birds...
Yesterday the Charleston area witnessed one of the worst winter storms in years, with record rainfall, damaging winds, and power outages across our region. The cleanup and repair efforts continue into Wednesday morning, and will likely last several more days as emergency crews work around the clock to restore power and roadways. This morning the Mount Pleasant Police department...
A massive storm will sweep through the Lowcountry today bring flash flooding, damaging winds, and potential tornados. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 4 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, with moderate coastal flooding and road closures expected. Areas near the Ashley River in Charleston are already experiencing flooding. High Wind Warnings are issued for Beaufort, Charleston, coastal Colleton, and coastal...
President Joe Biden is visiting Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston today as a part of his 2024 presidential campaign. This visit follows his trip to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where he highlighted the historical significance of the location in American democracy. The Charleston PD just announced several road closures around the historical Charleston church for the rest of the day today: 🚨POTUS...
Breeze Airways has just announced a major new years discount for all Charleston residents. You can now receive 35% off on all roundtrip base fares flying out of Charleston, valid for travel from January 8 to May 22. This deal is only available until January 12. Use promo code "GETFRESH" at checkout to unlock your savings. Book now through flybreeze.com or the...
The South Carolina Statehouse, along with several others nationwide, were evacuated due to a bomb threat. The email threat, sent to officials in multiple states early in the day, led to brief interruptions in government activities and evacuations at some state capitols. The South Carolina Department of Administration received the threatening email around 7:45 a.m., claiming an explosive device was...
Get ready, Charleston! The beloved Taste of Folly festival is back, offering a chance to savor the best of Folly Beach's food and drink scene. Kick off the festivities on Friday, Jan. 19, with the Taste of Folly Cocktail Competition at the Tides Hotel's Pavilion Ballroom (1 Center St.) from 6 to 9 p.m. Join Folly Beach's finest mixologists as...
David Schuttenberg and Tina Heath-Schuttenberg (owners of James Island's Kwei Fei) have just unveiled their latest Charleston-area restaurant venture. Nestled in the heart of downtown Charleston on Columbus Street, Beautiful South emerges as their second gastronomic venture, tantalizing taste buds with the rich and diverse culinary tapestry of southeastern China. Stepping into the warehouse-like expanse of Beautiful South, you are...
South Carolina has just officially been crowned the fastest growing state in 2023. A new report by the US Census reveals that South Carolina led the nation in population growth, with a 1.7% increase from July 2022 to 2023. This makes it the fastest-growing state in terms of percentage growth. In terms of numeric growth, Texas leads with an addition of...
President Joe Biden is set to visit Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston next week as part of his 2024 campaign activities. This visit follows his trip to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where he highlighted the historical significance of the location in American democracy. In Charleston, Biden will commemorate the tragic 2015 shooting at the church, where a white supremacist killed...