GOOSE CREEK, S.C.—Nestled between Alex’s Restaurant and Sannos Japanese Express off of St. James Avenue, a familiar business has re-opened its doors to the public after the original owner, Virgilio Ayen, had to close in November 2013 due to his ailing health. He eventually passed away two months later. Donut Connection had been in operation for more than a decade and […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—It hasn’t take construction crews long to build the first Moncks Corner Chick-Fil-A. Talked about for years, the new restaurant is nearly finished and scheduled to open for business in mid-April. Construction originally started in December 2014. “Assuming all inspections go well (fingers crossed), we are on track for an April 16 opening,” stated Justin Clark, the owner […]

Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling approximately 242,000 cases of select code dates and manufacturing codes of the Original flavor of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner – due to the possibility that some boxes may contain small pieces of metal. The recalled product is limited to the 7.25-oz. size of the Original flavor of boxed dinner with the “Best When […]

On the heels of wintry storms that hit the Southeast two weeks ago, many Carolinians are headed for sunny destinations, according to AAA Carolinas. Warm vacation getaways offering fun-filled activities for families will experience a large stream of travelers this spring season. AAA Carolinas top domestic destinations requested by members for spring travel are: Orlando, Fla. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Honolulu, […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Working out is about to get a lot easier.  No more excuses about an inconvenient gym location or limited hours. Anytime Fitness is coming to Goose Creek. Anytime Fitness franchisee Sean Shafiq confirmed that he has signed a lease for a 5,600 square-foot space and plans to build a gym in Crowfield Village shopping center. Construction will start […]

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) received 3,908 complaints from January 1, 2014- December 31, 2014, saving consumers nearly $1,000,000 in the form of credits, refunds, and adjustments. The number one complaint category in 2014 was Vehicle complaints, totaling 16% (642) of SCDCA’s total complaints. Rounding out the top five are Utilities at 15% (572), Debt Collection at […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce 2015 Board of Directors under the leadership of President, Giff Daughtridge, is partnering with Market Street Services, a national community and economic development consulting firm, to launch a Community and Economic Development Strategy process. “Now is the time for Berkeley County community leaders to proceed with a strategic plan to help it progress […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — The 2014 Celebrate The Season, supported by 51 local businesses and organizations, raised $112,544.29 for charities serving Berkeley County and the tri-county area. The total includes sponsorships, gate returns during the month-long festival and holiday lights driving tour, and additional proceeds from the second annual Tinsel Trot fun run. “Celebrate The Season is the gift that […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $1.1 billion in revenue obligation bonds during a special board meeting today. Nearly half of the amount was for refunding bonds to refinance a portion of Santee Cooper’s debt. The refunding produced net present value savings of $58.8 million over the life of the bonds. The […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper will offer next week a revenue bond issue of between $700 million and $1.2 billion, with some of the bonds sold through retail outlets. More than half of the proceeds are planned for debt refunding, which means the final size of the deal will depend on interest rate movement. A portion of the issue […]