GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–To say people were excited to check out the new Dairy Queen in Goose Creek Wednesday was an understatement. On opening day, lines inside the restaurant stretched out the door. “The restaurant was full the entire day. It was kind of crazy–but a good kind of crazy,” stated DQ owner, Brad Walker. “It went extremely well. Everybody is a […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–New starts are popular this time of year and that holds true at O2 Fitness Clubs, which recently rolled out a name changes and fresh branding at its 12 Lowcountry locations. But the striking outward changes – gone are the familiar East Shore Athletic Club signs – are simply the latest step in an ongoing and bold transformation […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The wait is almost over. On January 20th, the new Dairy Queen in Goose Creek will officially open for business. The new restaurant opens at 10:30 a.m. To celebrate the grand opening, the first 100 people to buy one of its cakes will win a burger every week for a year at DQ. To prepare for opening day, employees […]

A new year means new beginnings and the opportunity to improve! The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is encouraging South Carolina consumers to make a New Year’s resolution to become more financially fit. As with physical fitness, financial fitness is a long-term process. The following tips will help consumers be savvier in ‘16. 1.     Make a budget. Write […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Santee Cooper announced Monday that it is increasing its rate of spill from the Santee Spillway at the Santee Dam on Lake Marion to 97,000 cubic feet of water per second (cfs) — or approximately 725,000 gallons of water per second. Prolonged rainfall throughout its watershed, combined with spilling operations from upstream reservoirs, has brought increased […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today authorized management to execute a new power supply contract with Century Aluminum Co., to be effective Jan. 1, 2016. The three-year contract provides that Santee Cooper will deliver 100 percent of the Mt. Holly plant’s electric needs. Beginning Feb. 1, 2016, Santee Cooper will provide 50 megawatts (MWs) from […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler announced Monday that Berkeley County will build an online job resource page, following Century Aluminum’s announcement that 300 employees will be let go this week. “While I am grateful that Century Aluminum and Santee Cooper were able to reach an agreement last week to save hundreds of jobs, I do understand that many folks […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper officials announced today that Century Aluminum Co. has accepted a deal in principle regarding power supply to the Mt. Holly plant. The agreement is subject to approval by each organization’s board of directors. The deal would provide a new, three-year power contract through which Santee Cooper will deliver 100 percent of the Mt. Holly […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized today a two-year rate adjustment for customers in 2016 and 2017 with an average annual increase between the two adjustments of approximately 3.7 percent. The board took no action on a proposed 2018 rate adjustment. Based on customer comments and management recommendations, the board approved minor modifications to the original rate […]

A record number of South Carolinians – nearly 1,394,000 will travel 50 miles or more for the Christmas/New Year’s holiday, according to AAA Carolinas. The record number represents an increase of 19,000 compared to last year.  Approximately 1,255,000, or 90% of total travelers, plan to drive to their destination. “Falling gas prices will lead to more South Carolinians traveling to […]