BONNEAU, S.C.—The scorching weather didn’t stop hundreds of eager boaters from taking part in this year’s Coonfest on Saturday. They came out in full force this weekend—and a few even came from out of town. The event attracted several hundred boats. Folks got to mingle with other boaters while listening to live music provided by the Corbitt Brother’s Band as […]
Starting this Sunday, July 20th, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum visitors can experience what it was like on board the Apollo 8 capsule. The Apollo 8 mission, which began on December 21, 1968, was the first to take humans in the vicinity of the moon. “The Apollo 8 mission was a tremendous step for the Apollo program, and really […]
Tickets go on sale in just a few days for Widespread Panic’s highly anticipated 2014 Fall Tour. Along with the Fall tour, Widespread Panic is providing a myriad of unique opportunities to experience their music, including performances at Gathering of The Vibes Music Festival, Lockn’ Music Festival & Phases Of The Moon Music + Art Festival. The 2014 Fall Tour […]
BONNEAU, S.C. –Bathing suits, beer and fun in the sun–three things folks have come to associate with Coonfest which gets underway on July 26th on Lake Moultrie. “We have come a long way in six years,” said Iain Hamilton, the event’s founder. “There’s been a lot of hard work, generosity from our sponsors and we get an awesome crowd every […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Miss South Carolina Teen Erica Wilson of Moncks Corner is gearing up for the week long National Teen Princess America competition in Orlando, Florida. “Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers during this journey,” her mom, Mary Wilson, requested. The competition starts on July 14th and ends on July 19th. If Erica takes home the crown, she’ll […]
He played Forrest Gump’s commanding officer during the Vietnam War and later became his shrimp boat partner and best friend, too. Now the actor who made the character of Lt. Dan so famous is returning to the lowcountry to raise money for wounded veterans. Gary Sinise is inviting hundreds of injured veterans and their caregivers to see the actor and […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Thousands of people celebrated Independence Day with the City of Goose Creek during its 25th annual Fabulous Fourth in the Creek festival. The festival kicked off at 6:30 PM behind the Goose Creek Municipal Center. The festival included performances by the “Local Motion” party band, featuring an exciting mix of music to entertain the crowd all evening. In […]
Performer of the chart topping hit, “Anywhere With You,” Jake Owen will perform at the North Charleston Coliseum on Friday, September 5th, with opening acts, Parmalee and Cadillac Three. Owen’s tour kicked off last March in South Dakota after to celebrate his newest album Days of Gold. “I love throwing parties! This tour is going to be one big party […]
Have you ever wondered what the Crew’s Galley on the USS Yorktown May have looked like when it was in working order? While the USS Yorktown was in use, over 7,500 meals were prepared and then served to 2,500 crew members daily. Thanks to a $12,500 grant from the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation, the Crew’s Galley has been brought […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Cypress Gardens announced their Swamp Safari Summer Camp will be offered Monday, July 21st – Friday July 25th from 9:00am – 4:00pm for children 6-10 years of age. The camp offers a full week of engaging, educational summer programs: Agenda: Monday, July 21st —Get to Know Your Swamp Creatures Tuesday, July 22nd —Bugs & Plants Wednesday, July 23rd […]
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