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Wednesday, February 01, 2012
The Laffey has arrived safely home at Patriots Point and now sits adjacent to the USS Yorktown.
With intense precision performed by Stevens Towing, Salmons Dredging, SCE&G and Transworld Electric she has been returned to her perpetual home in Charleston Harbor.
Decommissioned in 1975, Laffey is the only surviving Sumner-class destroyer. She was added to the Patriots Point fleet in 1981, and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
Last week, the old warship, which became known as &ld ...
Friday, February 03, 2012
A murder case from 1988 is getting a fresh look from the North Charleston Police Department and the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service Cold Case Unit.
Beth Ann Cameron, a 24-year-old sailor stationed at the former Charleston Naval base assigne ...
Friday, February 03, 2012
It’s been a busy first three weeks of the 2012 legislative session for South Carolina. Last week proved that we’re back to business and doing the people’s work. I’ve heard from many of you regarding a variety of is ...
Thursday, February 02, 2012
• Savannah River Dredging
Drawing a passionate presentation on the House floor by Daniel Island Rep. Jimmy Merrill was a bill concerning the dredging of the Savannah River. H.4627 is a joint resolution to suspend the authority of DHEC for all de ...
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
The Laffey has arrived safely home at Patriots Point and now sits adjacent to the USS Yorktown.
With intense precision performed by Stevens Towing, Salmons Dredging, SCE&G and Transworld Electric she has been returned to her perpetual home in Cha ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Boone Hall Farms has established a reputation for growing some of the freshest, healthiest produce on some of the richest farm land available anywhere in the South Carolina Lowcountry. And now they are encouraging the community to become a part of it ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
People say that God works in mysterious ways, and when one considers how three separate groups ended up coming together to help improve the lives of children in the East Cooper area, one really has to wonder.
One group had a need, one group wanted t ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Here is your chance to tell us who’s the Best of the Best 2012 in the Moultrie News’ Reader’s Choice Awards. Entering is simple. Just write your options on this page and send it in. Look for ballots in the Moultrie News. Entries mus ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The Wando Theatre Department has one goal for its new musical, "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels."
"When [we] get on stage and everybody's laughing it's interesting. It's what we want to do. We can't wait to have a full house," said Maddy Chitty, who will be pl ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
At last week's Mount Pleasant Town Council retreat, a new health insurance plan for retired town employees was approved.
Under the current plan, retired employees were eligible after 10 years of service and covered until death. Those eligible to reti ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Mount Pleasant Town Adminstrator Eric DeMoura presented a four-year strategic plan for the town, last Tuesday morning, during a Town Council retreat at Rivertowne Country Club.
In the plan, a mission statement is determined, core values are defined, ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Last week, after a Cario Middle school student was hit by a truck while crossing four lanes of traffic, police, county, school and town officials have come together to ensure this never happens again.
Sixth grader Haley Rogge was struck as she cross ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Q. What's the update on the boulevard on Coleman across from The Okra Grill? - Sheri Kicklighter, Mount Pleasant
A. The developer has completed the design review process and recently submitted for building permits for the first phase of development. ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Who should hold the most power?
That's what town officials are asking themselves these days.
The question comes at the heels of a heated discussion at last week's Mount Pleasant Town Council retreat.
Mayor Billy Swails told fellow council members ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Organizers at the Carolina Cup Racing Association and equine enthusiasts across the Southeast are making plans for an historic day in Camden this spring. Saturday, March 31 will mark the 80th Annual Carolina Cup Steeplechase Race at the Springdale Ra ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
With the abundance of aquatic life in the Lowcountry, it seems only fitting that the Loggerhead sea turtle be the official reptile of South Carolina.
Our sandy beaches and marshlands make ideal homes for pregnant Loggerheads preparing to lay their e ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
What: Baseball umpires needed.
When: Ongoing
Where: Mount Pleasant Recreation Department
Details: The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department is looking for umpires for its youth baseball program. Training is provided. For more information, contact A ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The highlight of our second week in Columbia was the delivery of the State of the State Address by Gov. Haley, as well as the Democratic Response, delivered by Rep. Bakari Sellers.
In addition to these speeches, several bills of interest were ...
Friday, January 27, 2012
Mac Burdette, Executive Director of Patriots Point Development Authority, announced this morning that Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum will open to the public at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 27 – one full day ahead of schedule. On Sunday, ...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Those opposing the building of a new Sullivan’s Island Elementary School will have their day in court.
According to Town Council member Jerry Kaynard, the Sullivan’s Island Town Council voted last week to ask a circuit court judge for a l ...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Forty six beautiful acres of waterfront property sit undeveloped along Patriots Point Boulevard. This area marks one of the largest chunks of waterfront property left in Mount Pleasant. It is also considered an area with great potential to draw peopl ...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
African-American contributions
Historians, craftsmen, Civil War re-enactors and a storyteller will present a spectrum of African-American history from colonial times to the present during a Black History Month program Feb. 11 at Magnolia Plantation ...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
In the bedroom of a one-story brick home in Mount Pleasant, awards and sports photos line just about all the available wall space.
Trophies are lined up on the shelves, representing several different sports.
Scrapbooks filled with ribbons and certi ...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
With the recent American economy, consumers have had to tighten their financial belts and focus their spending on more necessary expenses.
Local businessmen Cliff Hudson, president of Hudson's Import Service in Mount Pleasant, Mario Franz, franchise ...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
It was no secret that Daniel Aldrich would one day be a college baseball star.
A standout at Wando from 2006-2009, the power hitter led the state with 13 homers as a senior and had big plans to play at Wake Forest.
But as fate would have it, Aldric ...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
A community workshop was held Jan. 19 at Sunrise Presbyterian Church to inform the public about design updates for the new Sullivan's Island Elementary School.
There were three information stations on display where visitors could learn more about ed ...
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