Just when Carolinians were enjoying the lowest prices at the gas pump since 2009, costs have ticked upward overnight. In some metro areas in the Carolinas the increase has been between one to three cents in less than 24 hours -and the upward trend could continue. The increase comes on the heels of gas prices falling nationally for a record […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County School District and the Exchange Club of Cane Bay will have an informational meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. in the Media Center at Cane Bay High School for businesses and organizations interested in participating in the Summer Job Expo for Teens. The purpose of the informational meeting is to discuss and answer […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper continues to exceed the national average in residential customer satisfaction and specifically excels in customer service, reliability, rates, value and conservation, according to an annual independent survey conducted by Market Search. The Market Search survey shows an overall satisfaction rate of 98.7 percent in 2014 from Santee Cooper’s residential customers. Nationally, the satisfaction rate […]

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Board has initiated a comprehensive study to develop a new strategy for the economic development growth of Berkeley County. The Berkeley Chamber is working with Market Street Services, a nationally recognized economic development consulting firm that assisted with strategies for some of the top nationally recognized communities, such as Nashville and Austin. This […]

Center for Women (C4W) recently received a $47,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program. Each year, the C4W serves more than 1,200 women in the Lowcountry and even more across the state. “We are extremely grateful for the generosity of the Walmart Foundation, which will help us expand a pilot program that we started this summer that helps […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–This holiday season, the American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to help hospital patients by giving one last gift – a blood or platelet donation. Historically, winter is one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood and platelet to meet patient needs. Holiday activities make it difficult for many regular donors to make […]

A record number of South Carolinians – nearly 1,375,000 – will travel 50 miles or more for the Christmas/New Year’s holiday, according to AAA Carolinas. Travel volume represents an increase of nearly 53,000 total travelers compared to last year. An estimated 1,251,200 or 91% of total travelers, plan to drive to their destination. “Falling gas prices and an improving economy […]

Gov. Nikki Haley recently announced that Cheryl M. Stanton will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) during the second term. Appointed to the position by the governor in May 2013 and confirmed by the Senate later that month, Director Stanton has focused on improving the health and integrity of the unemployment […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—If you’ve traveled along Highway 52 in the heart of Moncks Corner lately, you’ve probably noticed a lot of construction taking place between the Wendy’s and BP gas station. Construction crews recently began clearing the way for the town’s very first Chick-Fil-A. The proposed Chick-Fil-A will be located at 601 North U.S. Highway 52 near the Walmart Supercenter. […]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–If you’ve traveled along Highway 52 in Moncks Corner, you may have noticed that a new sporting goods store has officially opening for business. Hibbett Sports now occupies the old Blockbuster store. The store officially opened to the public on November 1st and will employ approximately eight full and part-time team members. Announcing the opening, Jeff Rosenthal, President […]