South Carolinians can breathe a sigh of relief: fresh, locally caught shrimp could soon be returning to coastal docks. At 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, commercial shrimp trawling will open in all legal South Carolina waters. Georgia state waters will open at the same time. The season opening comes about a month later than average, after a cold […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The 400-foot beachfront swimming area at Santee Cooper’s Overton Beach Park on Lake Moultrie opens Saturday, May 26, and remains open through Aug. 24. Overton Beach Park, located five miles north of Moncks Corner, will be open daily to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with certified lifeguards on duty. Admission is $2 per […]
Boater Mark Hutson of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 30 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) South Carolina Division event on Santee Cooper Lakes. For his win, Hutson netted $5,536. “I fished the upper end of Lake Marion and caught everything off of spawning beds. Most were within […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Police Chief Harvey Becker recently called on all Goose Creek area residents to join the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital “Making a Difference for St. Jude” Bike-A-Thon slated for Saturday, April 14th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the lake and hiker-biker trail behind Goose Creek City Hall. This year marks the 33rd annual event. Riders are […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The 19th annual Shuckin’ in the Park Oyster Roast is Saturday, March 10, at Old Santee Canal Park. Park gates open at 9 a.m. and oysters will be served from 1 to 6 p.m. All tickets this year (advance or day of event) are $5. Children 12 and under are admitted free, and there is a […]
Following the New Year and Valentine’s Day, activity on dating apps is expected to spike, and not just with the younger generation. Since 2013, online dating has increased by almost two-thirds among 45- to 54-year-olds and doubled for the 56- to 64-year-olds. In a day and age where many online dating apps encourage swiping either left or right, apparently, too […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.-The Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center, and the Old Santee Canal Park are hosting an educational family event. “Discovery Days-Berkeley Begins” takes place February 10, 2018 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Old Santee Canal Park located at 900 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Visitors will have a chance to […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Museum and Heritage Center in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service is launching its “History in Your Backyard” series. Events begin Friday, Jan. 19, with a 5:30 p.m. lecture at Goose Creek City Hall, followed by a tour on Jan. 20 of Battery Warren located on the Santee River. The lecture is by Robert Pasquill, […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Some of the area’s best young golfers will show off their skills at Crowfield Golf Club on Saturday, Dec. 16. Crowfield is one of eight golf courses hosting the U.S. Kids Golf Winter Local Tour for the Charleston area. Saturday’s one-day tournament is the tour’s second competition. Last week saw the first tour event held at Dunes West […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Her most gracious royal majesty Queen Charlotte, wife to King George III, is coming to Moncks Corner! The Queen has heard much of the distant colony of Carolina and is anxious to see this enchanting land and meet its nobility. All young princes, princesses and true friends of the Crown, are invited to visit with her at The […]
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