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Staying Safe from Scams During the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and scammers are looking to take advantage of your holiday spirit. While it’s impossible to know every scam out there, knowing the common red flags will keep you safe. A fraudster often: Asks you to pay in prepaid debit cards, gift cards, wire or bank transfer. Prepaid debit…
Read MoreWomen’s Rights and Empowerment Network Partner with National Women’s Law Center to Bring National Activists to Charleston
South Carolina-based Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) is partnering with the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), out of Washington, D.C., to bring nationally known social movement leaders to Charleston for an inaugural forum on gender equity on Saturday, December 7. The forum’s keynote session will include a “fireside chat” among three national activists:…
Read MoreKahuna Poke Bar Announces Fundraiser To Support My Sister’s House
Kahuna Poke Restaurant, a locally owned and operated small restaurant located in Mount Pleasant, is hosting its first inaugural fundraiser, Sushi-thon for My Sister’s House. The event will be held from November 21 to January 1. This initiative hopes to raise awareness and funds for resources as well as donate a match for meals to provide…
Read MoreWhat Salmonella in Turkey means for your Thanksgiving
By Glenn Ellis (TriceEdneyWire.com) – The CDC is reporting that outbreak strain of Salmonella Reading is present in live turkeys and in many types of raw turkey products, indicating it might be widespread in the turkey industry. While this does not have to ruin the plans you have for the Thanksgiving holiday, you might want to understand…
Read MoreHelp the Lowcountry Food Bank Provide Holiday meals for Families Who Struggle with Hunger
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) is raising funds to create holiday meals by December 3, 2019 for their neighbors in coastal South Carolina during the national #GivingTuesday campaign. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the LCFB will participate in #GivingTuesday, a nationwide, charitable giving day on December 3. This…
Read MoreWest Ashley Farmers Market to Return for Special Thanksgiving Market
The West Ashley Farmers Market will return for a special Thanksgiving Market on Sunday, November 24th, 2019 from 12 to 4 p.m. in Ackerman Park (55 Sycamore Avenue, behind CVS and Rogue Motion). The Farmers Market will feature fresh local produce, prepared and packaged food products, food trucks, free kids activities, live music by the…
Read MoreSouth Carolina Fire Marshal Urges South Carolinians to be Fire Safe as Temperature Drops
As the temperature drops, South Carolinians tend to turn on space heaters or enjoy the warmth from a fireplace. With that in mind, State Fire Marshal Jonathan Jones is urging citizens to be especially careful as this time of year is historically dangerous for residential fires and fire deaths. “Each season brings with it changes…
Read MoreCollege of Charleston Pep Supper Donates Over a Ton of Food to Lowcountry Food Bank
Pep Supper is an opportunity for the College of Charleston’s fraternities and sororities to work together to help make a positive contribution to the local community. This year’s event, which took place on Oct. 22, 2019, went very well. In just over a week of fundraising, the College’s fraternity and sorority community raised $27,515 as…
Read MoreTraceable, Temporary License Plates Now Required By The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle sold on and after 12:01 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2019 that require a 45-day temporary license plate must display a traceable temporary license plate. Governor McMaster signed Senate Bill 1083 into law in May 2018, and the full effective date is Monday, November 11. “The General Assembly passing and Governor McMaster signing Senate…
Read MoreMount Pleasant Pier hosts Holiday Cheers on the Pier December 14
Charleston County Parks will host a special holiday edition of its Cheers on the Pier series Dec. 14. This free event offers guests the opportunity to enjoy scenic views of the Holiday Parade of Boats in Charleston Harbor at the foot of the Ravenel Bridge. From 4:30 – 7 p.m., guests to Holiday Cheers on…
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