Author: Natalie Vereen-Davis

Health

Local doctor raises awareness of the dangers of atrial fibrillation

Recently on The Bryan Crabtree Show, Dr. Michael Gold recently spoke out about his efforts to inform lowcountry residents of the dangers of atrial fibrillation (also known as AFib). A condition that affects 2.5 million Americans, atrial fibrillation occurs when the two top chambers of the heart beat erratically. Instead of the usual 60 to 70 beats per minute, the […]

Entertainment

Harry Connick, Jr. tickets on sale this Friday

Award-winning singer and television personality, Harry Connick, Jr. will be playing one show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. Over his career, Connick has released 29 albums and has won 3 Grammys and 2 Emmys. His current tour will focus on this latest release, “Every Man Should Know,” though fans will be […]

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Traveling Vietnam veterans memorial wall comes to the lowcountry

The largest traveling replica of the iconic Vietnam Memorial Wall will be on display at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime museum Oct. 9-12. The 360-foot long, eight-foot tall American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) Wall is 80 percent scale of the memorial in Washington D.C. It contains the names of every one of the 58,272 men and women who died […]

Entertainment

Famous Disney characters headed to lowcountry in February

In a captivating combination, Master Magician Mickey Mouse and the always-dazzling Minnie Mouse join forces with professional illusionist Zach Williams for a magical production on stage. Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt features grand illusions and favorite Disney characters, including Donald Duck and Goofy; Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother; Alice in Wonderland and the […]

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John Mellencamp brings concert tour to the lowcountry

Grammy award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp will be playing one show in Charleston as a part of his upcoming Plain Spoken tour. On March 26, 2015, fans of Mellencamp can hear songs from his upcoming album as well as favorites from previous albums such as “Jack and Diane,” “Small Town,” and “Hurts So Good.” […]

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Cher to perform in the lowcountry as part of her ‘D2K’ tour

As a part of her Dressed to Kill tour, music legend Cher has added a stop in North Charleston on November 19. “Belting catchy hits from ‘The Beat Goes On’ to the new ‘Woman’s World’, the show further solidified her diva status,” the NY Daily News recently stated. The D2K tour has already wowed crowds all over the country, and, […]

Entertainment

Goose Creek tattoo artist to star in new season of “Ink Master”

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–All right, Berkeley County reality TV fans.  Make sure you have your eyes glued to Spike TV starting this Tuesday. That’s when Goose Creek’s Emily Elegado, a tattoo artist at Roses and Ruins in Summerville, will be representing the lowcountry in the fifth season of the Spike TV reality show “Ink Master.” Elegado along with tattoo artists from […]

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Local first responders to conduct mock disaster rescue, volunteers needed

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—The last major disaster to rock the Palmetto State was Hurricane Hugo in 1989.  If you talk to many people, they’ll tell you the state is long overdue for another major disaster. If and when that happens, first responders want to be ready. On September 24th and 25th, the South Carolina Aquatic Helicopter Rescue Team (SC-HART) will take […]

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Moncks Corner family helped by Red Cross after house fire

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.-A Moncks Corner home located on Gross Avenue was badly damaged by fire on Thursday, Red Cross officials say. After the Moncks Corner Fire Department responded to the emergency, the Red Cross stepped in with assistance for the three adults displaced by the fire. Volunteers also provided temporary lodging and comfort kits to the family. As an additional […]

Government

Gov. Nikki Haley signs SC brewery bill into law

Governor Nikki Haley was recently joined by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest Brewing Company, for a ceremonial bill signing of H.3512, the South Carolina Brewery Bill. “We’re always trying to find ways to make sure government doesn’t get in the way of business in South Carolina. This bill is another way that we’ve […]