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Thursday, April 25, 2024
BONNEAU, S.C. –Bathing suits, beer and fun in the sun–three things folks have come to associate with Coonfest which gets underway on July 26th on Lake Moultrie. “We have come a long way in six years,” said Iain Hamilton, the event’s founder. “There’s been a lot of hard work, generosity from our sponsors and we get an awesome crowd every […]
He played Forrest Gump’s commanding officer during the Vietnam War and later became his shrimp boat partner and best friend, too. Now the actor who made the character of Lt. Dan so famous is returning to the lowcountry to raise money for wounded veterans. Gary Sinise is inviting hundreds of injured veterans and their caregivers to see the actor and […]
The Palmetto State’s relationship with food appears to be worsening. Studies show that South Carolina is now the seventh most obese state in the nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 67% of South Carolina adults are overweight and 32% are obese. Just in Berkeley County alone, the typical guy weighs 200 pounds and 169 pounds for […]
Dove hunters still have time to plant fields to attract doves during the upcoming season, according to a wildlife biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. The mourning dove is the most popular game species in the Southeast, according to DNR officials. The best way to attract large numbers of doves during the hunting season is to provide an […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – In Berkeley County, deer hunting is king. In anticipation of the upcoming season, The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) plans to open its application process for deer lottery hunts on public land, beginning July 1 to August 15. This year’s lottery will be a little different. DNR has gone paperless, so applicants will only […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.– During the July 4th weekend, many South Carolina citizens will will be throwing parties, fishing, watching fireworks and going out on the water. In an effort to keep state citizens safe on the water, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will be conducting courtesy safety inspections at boat landings during the holiday weekend and throughout […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — Local store manager, Kenneth Dale Feagin, was given quite the surprise Tuesday when he was awarded the ‘2014 Store Manager of the Year’ award by the South Carolina Association of Convenience Stores (SCACS), an association that represents more than 3,600 stores across the state. “The Store Manger of the Year Award is like winning an Oscar […]
Performer of the chart topping hit, “Anywhere With You,” Jake Owen will perform at the North Charleston Coliseum on Friday, September 5th, with opening acts, Parmalee and Cadillac Three. Owen’s tour kicked off last March in South Dakota after to celebrate his newest album Days of Gold. “I love throwing parties! This tour is going to be one big party […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—It’s no secret that we are a nation that takes pride in our veterans. From ceremonies to special holidays reserved just for the brave men and women who’ve fought for this nation, the words “thank you” never seem enough. For one 83-year-old Goose Creek man, he believes those words especially hold true for those who served with the […]
For many people, human trafficking does not exist in the United States. They believe it’s something that only takes place in Europe or Asia, but SC Attorney General Alan Wilson says they are wrong. According to a federal study, released this year, Atlanta is ranked the number one city for sex trafficking and recently, three South Carolina girls, all […]
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