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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Nearly 10 years after legendary shrimp boat captain Junior Magwood departed from the earth and Shem Creek, his storied boat is leaving Mount Pleasant for the gulf.
"It's a sad sight to see. Put a tear in my eye," said his son, Capt. Wayne Magwood. "I guess I kind of grew up on this boat."
The price of fuel and the price of shrimp just aren't creating the balance necessary for enough profit anymore, said Magwood, so it made more sense to sell it. And although the boat's latest captain was Rocky ...
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Johnny Linton and family buy acclaimed property from Sheila C. Johnson
Salamander Hospitality retained to manage South Carolina’s First Five Star and Five Diamond hotel
Local Attorney Johnny Linton and his family today purchased the highl ...
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
According to the second quarter 2010 ACCRA Cost of Living Index, Charleston’s cost of living index was 97.2, which is 2.8 percent below the national average (100.0) cost of living among the 314 urban areas participating.
The ACCRA Cost of L ...
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Nearly 10 years after legendary shrimp boat captain Junior Magwood departed from the earth and Shem Creek, his storied boat is leaving Mount Pleasant for the gulf.
"It's a sad sight to see. Put a tear in my eye," said his son, Capt. Wayne Magwood. " ...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
In an effort to benefit the programs and services of Glenn L. Jeffers VFW Post 10624 and the needs of our veterans and military, the Post is proud to announce a delicious breakfast planned for Sunday, Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Chefs de Cuisine ...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Get ready for some finger lickin' BBQ and toe tapping bluegrass when Boone Hall Plantation kicks off its annual BBQ and Bluegrass festival Sunday, Sept. 5 at noon.
Gates open at 11 a.m. and tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate.
The event ...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Roper St. Francis Healthcare has a clear mission: Healing all people with compassion, faith and excellence. Friends of Hospital CEO and President David Dunlap say he lives that message. Join LifeWorks Charleston as they hear first-hand from David Dun ...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
On Friday, Sept. 24, celebrate ECCO's humble beginnings at its Hurricane Party and Anniversary Fundraiser in the Omar Shrine Temple in Mount Pleasant at 7 p.m. East Cooper Community Outreach has been helping their neighbors in need for more than 20 y ...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Commercial photographers are now allowed to take photographs at the Isle of Palms, with restrictions.
An existing licensing and regulating ordinance was amended and passed unanimously Tuesday night.
The change reads as follows:
"No person shall re ...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Want to join hundreds of other devoted yogi's for an afternoon of down dogs, headstands or mountain poses in one of Charleston's most historic parks, all the while raising money for a children's charity?
The Yoga Marathon benefitting Louie's Kids i ...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Families Should Visit Ready.gov to Learn Steps to Prepare for Hurricanes and Severe Weather
As Hurricane Earl moves toward Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and then up toward the East Coast of the United States, the Federal Emergency Manage ...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Three paintings stolen from restaurant going out of business
Soda Water Grill in Mount Pleasant's Seaside Farms shopping center closed up shop last week. As the owners packed up their belongings, four out of ten paintings that adorned the walls tu ...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site and a local outfitter are joining forces to offer a canoe and kayak exploration and relaxing history lesson at the former rice plantation on Saturday, Sept. 25.
Participants will take an easy paddle near the r ...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium will be reviewed Sept. 21-22 by a Site Review Team convened by the director of the National Sea Grant College Program (NSGCP).
As part of the review process, the NSGCP is inviting comments from the public on the manage ...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Eighty-seven food banks will receive a boost in the coming weeks as BI-LO works with members of the community to provide much-needed pet food as part of the company's PAWS Premium promotion.
The donation event, which runs Sept. 1-28, is in its se ...
Monday, August 30, 2010
The Bridge Ride - The "Boeing Wives" and their spinning team is called "The Dream Spinners"! They are front row, left to right -Grace Borland and Dianne Schuler; back row, Carolyn Lockmon and Arlene Mueller They invite everyone to join them Sep ...
Friday, August 27, 2010
More than 10,000 people of all ages are expected to gather on Saturday, October 16, at Family Circle Cup Stadium on Daniel Island for the 17th Annual Susan G. Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure® presented by BI-LO Charities. The Lowcountry ...
Friday, August 27, 2010
Charleston County Government announces the following traffic alerts for the Bee Street and Courtenay Drive Improvement Project:
Bee Street
Road Closure August 28 and 29:
• On Saturday, Aug. 28, and Sunda ...
Thursday, August 26, 2010
[MOUNT PLEASANT] – Beach
music season is winding down, but Shaggin’ on the Cooper continues for
three more evenings at the Mount Pleasant Pier! Shaggin’ fans,
it’s your last chance to dance the night away to live music on Saturday ...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
This weekend, The Village Playhouse and Repertory Co. in Mount Pleasant began its running of August: Osage County, the 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winner that has inspired critical praise as the first "Great American Play" in decades.
Friday and Saturday ni ...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Forty years ago a young sailor fell in love. He was one of many young boys falling for the beautiful European girls they met while in ports along the way.
But last week, his story landed him in Mount Pleasant. Alongside him was his bride of 40 years ...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Commercial photographers are now allowed to take photographs at the Isle of Palms with restrictions.
An existing licensing and regulating ordinance was amended and passed unanimously Tuesday night.
The change reads as follows:
“No person shall ren ...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
The sixth annual Mount Pleasant Junior Regatta was a huge success. Held at Hobcaw Yacht Club on Saturday, Aug. 14, there were 61 sailors entered this year. After a rainy start, the skies cleared up and the winds picked up. Sailors of all ability leve ...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Lowcountry residents will walk in support of South Carolina families affected by autism on Saturday, Nov. 13, in the Strides for Autism event to benefit the South Carolina Autism Society (SCAS). This 5K fun-walk and family-fun event takes place at Me ...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Dealing with an illness as a child is tough. But sometimes options are available that can make dealing with that illness much easier.
Cameron is an 8-year-old boy in Mount Pleasant who was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at the age of 3. Unfortunate ...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
In the course of rehabilitating the Ben Sawyer Bridge, SCDOT and FHWA engineers determined it would be best to upgrade the abutment foundations and assure the new bridge's ability to withstand the worst case loading conditions. To upgrade these found ...
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