Tri-County News (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester)
SC State House Rep. Krystle Matthews to Kick Off Re-election Campaign with a Community Holiday Party, Voter Registration Drive, and Charity Toy Drive
Representative Krystle Matthews will kick off her re-election campaign for South Carolina State House District 117 with a community holiday party on Saturday, December 14, 4pm-6pm at the Bernie Sanders Headquarters Charleston office (8252 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406). The festivities are free and open to the public. Attendees are invited to bring a…
Read MoreStaying 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 MoreChildren’s Museum of the Lowcountry Launches Raffle to Help Fund One Student’s Education
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) has officially opened their College Fund Raffle that will award one lucky student with up to $40,000 in scholarships. Only 800 raffle tickets, for $100 apiece, are now for sale online. The winner of the 50/50 raffle will be drawn on December 31 at 3 p.m. after CML’s Noon Year’s Eve event. The…
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 MoreThanksgiving travel tips from Charleston International
Thanksgiving is the busiest time of the year at Charleston International Airport. Flying for the holiday? Passengers should plan ahead and arrive early. With the construction of a 3,000 space parking garage underway, travelers should expect a limited amount of parking spaces at the terminal and be prepared to Last year, nearly 100,000 people traveled…
Read MoreDelinquent Tax Sale to take place December 9 for Charleston County
Charleston County’s Delinquent Tax Division will hold the annual delinquent tax sale on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Montague Terrace Room at the North Charleston Coliseum, located at 5001 Coliseum Drive in North Charleston. If the sale is not concluded on December 9, it will continue at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Read MoreBank of America Names Lowcountry Local First as Its Inaugural Neighborhood Champion in Charleston
Bank of America has named Lowcountry Local First as its inaugural Neighborhood Champion awardee. Neighborhood Champions supports the role strong nonprofit leaders play in advancing economic mobility, and is an extension of the bank’s signature philanthropic initiative, Neighborhood Builders, the largest corporate philanthropic investment in nonprofit leadership in the country. Alongside Charleston, S.C., the bank…
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 MoreAndrew Yang to Speak at College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series
The Bully Pulpit Series at the College of Charleston will host a conversation with Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Yang will meet with faculty, staff, students and the community as part of the College of Charleston’s “Bully Pulpit Series” on Nov. 22, 2019. The event will take place in the Stern Center Garden at 71 George Street at 10:30…
Read MorePGMS salutes Charleston County School District for grounds maintenance excellence
Charleston County School District (CCSD) Facilities Management Division was the only K-12 school district to receive an Honor Award from the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS). CCSD competed in the Society’s 2019 Green Star Awards® competition. The award was given in the Athletic Fields category for exceptional grounds maintenance. Winners were honored during the Society’s…
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