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Individual Tickets Now Available for the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama Oyster Roast
Tickets are now available for the 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama, benefiting the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC). The event will be held Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed in downtown Charleston from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets to Shuck-A-Rama are $40 each and may be purchased on Eventbrite,…
Read MoreChildren’s Museum of the Lowcountry Will Help One Lucky Family Turn $40 into $40,000 in College Savings
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) is offering families a chance to win up to $40,000 in savings for college. CML will be selling tickets at the museum and online now through the end of December. The raffle ticket drawing will be held at the close of CML’s annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration, which…
Read MoreAmerica Pickers to Film in South Carolina in 2019
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to South Carolina. They plan to film episodes of the hit series America Pickers throughout the region in February 2019. America Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two…
Read MoreTricounty Family Ministries to Host 29th Annual Community Christmas Party at Cherokee Place United Methodist Church
Tricounty Family Ministries will bring some much needed holiday cheer to the homeless, working poor, struggling families and the elderly this season with their annual Christmas Party. This free event will be held Saturday, December 22 from 10:30 am to 2:00pm. Around 2,000 members of Charleston area communities are expected to come enjoy a meal catered…
Read MoreSC Works Trident Deploys Rapid Response Effort for 626 Unemployed After Largest Regional Layoff in Recent History
SC Works Trident in recent weeks has deployed a broad rapid response effort to counter the region’s largest layoff in recent history, enrolling hundreds in a dislocated workers program after a major North Charleston call center closed on Nov. 2 and left 626 people without jobs. SC Works Trident partnered with key workforce development organizations…
Read MoreBlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Extending Customer Service Hours Ahead of ACA Deadline
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina customer service representatives are working longer hours fielding calls during the final week of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period to ensure one-on-one attention to those signing up for health insurance before the 11:59 p.m. Dec. 15 deadline. BlueCross representatives are available by phone starting at 8:30 a.m.…
Read MoreTips for Driving and Securing Your Home During Wintery Weather
As snow and sleet continue to fall, AAA Carolinas is warning motorists that the combination can result in dangerous winter driving conditions. “Freezing temps and precipitation are not a good mix, for drivers on the road and for keeping your home warm and safe,” said Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson. “When you are hunkering down…
Read MorePublic Meeting December 13 for Cooper River Marina Site Conceptual Master Planning
On Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) will hold a drop-in style public information and input meeting for the conceptual master planning of its Cooper River Marina property. The meeting will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Military Magnet Academy. The purpose of this meeting is…
Read MoreThe Charleston Branch NAACP Announces Election Results of Branch Leadership for 2019-2020
The Charleston Branch NAACP have announced the results of its leadership election for 2019-2020. The election for the leadership of the Charleston Branch NAACP was held at the Branch Office, 81 Columbus Street, on Thursday, November 29, 2018. The following persons were elected: OFFICERS Ms. Dot S. Scott, President Rev. Joseph Darby, First Vice President Rev.…
Read MoreCharleston County School District Student Named Read Your Way to the Big Game Contest Winner
The South Carolina Department of Education has announced the winners of the 2018 Read Your Way to the Big Game Contest – a reading competition that promotes literacy in schools through the Gamecock and Tiger athletic programs. The start of college football season marked the beginning of the annual Read Your Way to the Big…
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