With only 27% of workers reporting that they are “very confident” they will have enough money for retirement, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst Places to Retire. To help Americans plan for a comfortable retirement without breaking the bank, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key measures of affordability, quality of...
The sight of a car cruising down the pedestrian lane on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge has sparked discussions among local and state authorities. Buckles was wrapping up his routine stroll across the bridge when he witnessed police vehicles speeding along East Bay Street on Monday afternoon. The Charleston Police Department reported that an elderly couple, not from the area, accidentally...
Today marks the groundbreaking for Summerville Medical Center's latest expansion, a $66.8 million project aimed at enhancing inpatient capacity. With this development, the hospital will add 56 inpatient beds, bringing the total to 174 licensed beds. The expansion includes the construction of 30 new private medical/surgical beds, an additional 14 beds for the Intensive Care Unit, and 12 beds for...
A potential terrorist attack just occurred at South Carolina's Oconee Nuclear Station when a driver attempted to ram his car into the facility. According to police, a driver made a forceful attempt to crash through the plant's exit gates. The second breach attempt was momentarily stopped by a pop-up security barrier. However, the situation escalated when the driver backed...
This weekend, the Goose Creek Police Department is intensifying its efforts to target hazardous driving behaviors, including drunk driving, narcotics, driving while high, and vehicle and/or license issues. Officers will be operating traffic safety checkpoints from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on November 10th. According to their Facebook post, "we will be conducting safety checkpoints, at Howe Hall Road, Old State...
In yesterday's election, voters in the Lowcountry were presented with several referendums to decide on. In James Island, the electorate cast their votes on a proposal to increase the town council's seats from four to six. A majority of 1,690 voters (65.82%) supported the change, while 878 voters (34.19%) opposed it. These two new council seats will be up for...
South Carolina's gas prices have seen a significant drop of 7.9 cents in the last week, bringing the average to $2.94 per gallon, as reported by GasBuddy from a survey of over 3,000 gas stations. This marks a decrease of 24.5 cents from last month and 30.9 cents from the same time last year. The price range within the state...
Get ready to jet-set with a smile! Breeze Airways is rolling out an incredible 35% discount on all nonstop flights departing from Charleston, just in time for your next getaway! But you'll need to act fast – this exclusive offer is up for grabs for three days only, from November 7th to 9th. Whether you're planning a winter escape or already...
Today is election day across the country. Here in the Lowcountry, we have some significant races that will determine the future direction of our cities and towns, with most areas having mayoral and city council races. Charleston residents are set to vote for a new mayor and, in odd-numbered districts, city council members today. This election is particularly notable for...
Republic Development & Management Group, a prominent South Carolina-based hospitality group renowned for its exceptional portfolio of luxury restaurants, lounges, and nightlife venues, has officially opened Lamar's Sporting Club, marking the debut of their premier sporting club concept, set to become one of Charleston’s hottest nightlife destinations. Tailored for clients who appreciate nightlife, sports, and exclusivity, Lamar’s Sporting Club offers an intimate...