North Charleston is buzzing with excitement this week as city officials unveil new aerial photos of their ambitious $20+ million Park Circle redevelopment project, which will feature one of the largest outdoor playgrounds on the East Coast. The local government is hoping the project will breathe new life into the heart of the community and make it a vibrant hub...
Forbes just released their latest 2023 commuting report and Nashville was ranked has having the #1 worst commute in America. An estimated 74% of Americans commute to work in 2023 with an average one way commute of 27.6 minutes. As many Americans are being urged back into the workplace, Forbes ranked the top 25 largest cities based on their average...
Mount Pleasant just opened their new $1.5 million phase of the $1.5 million Shem Creek boardwalk. The new 1,100 foot section now connects the 5 year old 2,100 foot section along the northwest side of the creek — near where the creek meets Charleston Harbor. Before completion, the town of Mt. Pleasant had to receive the approval from the state Office of Ocean and...
South Carolina is about to take a major leap forward in global clean energy dominance. Our state just received a historic grant from the Biden administration to build out the ambitious 'Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC Nexus)' tech hub. “We’re going to invest in critical technologies like biotechnology, critical materials, quantum computing, advanced manufacturing," said President Biden in a press...
A fight at North Charleston's 787 Bar & Grill on Dorchester Road led to the fatal shooting of two men. According to North Charleston Police, 25-year-old Donald Lamont Jackson and 32-year-old Antonio Lenard Patterson, 32, were involved in the altercation. Jackson shot and killed Patterson, after which a private security guard intervened, shooting and killing Jackson (the security guard was not...
The estimated cost to construct the Ashley River Crossing Bike and Pedestrian Bridge has now surged to nearly double its initial projection. Initially forecasted at $40 million, the standalone bridge across the Ashley River is now slated to come in at over $73 million. Charleston’s Director of Parks and Capital Projects, Jason Kronsberg, recently confirmed the receipt of a $73,860,000 bid...
Got an extra $8 million laying around? A unique home was just put up for sale in Nashville's exclusive Brentwood neighborhood. Located at 109 Woodward Hills Place, this single-family home has been drawing attention for its grandeur and meticulous design. Key Features of the Property: Price: $7,980,000 Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 8 full baths, 4 half baths Square Footage: 13,730 sq. ft. Price...
The Sustainability Institute, a local energy conservation non-profit, will receive $484,345 from unclaimed funds of the 2021 Hearn v. Santee Cooper lawsuit settlement. This lawsuit, initiated in 2017, addressed improper utility rates linked to a cancelled coal-fired facility project by Santee Cooper. From the settlement, half of the unclaimed funds are designated for energy assistance for low-income individuals, while the...
Charleston city officials are urging residents to get ready for tomorrow's 'ShakeOut Day' - preparing for a possible earthquake while you're at work, school, or home. At 10:19 a.m. on 10/19, everyone in Charleston is encouraged to engage in earthquake preparedness. The city sent out a reminder yesterday, saying tomorrow's 'ShakeOut' is also an opportunity for "individuals, schools, community groups and...
Avenger star and 2-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner is coming to Charleston this month after partnering with local distiller Sweet Grass Vodka. Fans and enthusiasts can catch Renner at the Refinery, located at 1640 Meeting Street Road in Charleston, where he'll be signing bottles and meeting fans. The event is set for Friday, October 20, in the heart of Holy...