GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A new restaurant has arrived in Goose Creek. Mayor Michael Heitzler recently stopped by Carolima’s to welcome the new business – which features Gullah-style Lowcountry cuisine – to the city. Carolima’s was established  by Sameka Jenkins who grew up in Mt. Pleasant. There, she says her family often prepared meals derived from their Gullah culture. While entertaining friends, Jenkins says […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Miya Dionne, 14, isn’t like most teenagers her age. She is busy building her own fashion empire. Dionne, who lives in Goose Creek with her father, is a designer and CEO of Twine Designs, a jewelry company that designs TicTocRings, a line of tween girl’s fashion watch rings. Miya, who comes from humble beginnings, says she became inspired […]

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) warns that when natural disasters bring destruction, con artists follow closely behind. Scammers prey on individuals who are emotionally vulnerable and overwhelmed. They lure consumers with deals to repair the damage that are often too good to be true.  Consumers should follow these tips when seeking help with home repairs in the […]

Food Lion has made a $25,000 donation to the American Red Cross and is partnering with its customers to accept register donations to support Red Cross disaster relief in the wake of these floods and other crises across the country. “For nearly 60 years, Food Lion has been a proud neighbor in many local communities across our 10 states,” said […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is encouraging consumers to be aware of price gouging, as Governor Haley declared a State of Emergency due to the rainfall the state is expected to receive this weekend. Price gouging is when a business offers a product or service at a much higher price than the average price of […]