Too often, time quickly erases memories of disasters when they are not in our backyard. While the Haiti earthquake seems so long ago, there are still so many people in need that need our help. Fortunately, Wando High School students... (Continue reading)
The National Science Foundation’s Partnerships for Innovation has awarded the College of Charleston a two-year $599,969 grant award for the Lowcountry Partnership for Biomedical Innovation. This project is a joint effort led by the College of Charleston, with other participants that... (Continue reading)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator of Air and Radiation Gina McCarthy joined South Carolina State Ports Authority President & CEO Jim Newsome, S.C. Department Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Deputy Commissioner Bob King, and SC State Department of... (Continue reading)
The State of South Carolina is working to cut pollution from older diesel vehicles like school buses. To that end, they are introducing “hybrid” buses that run on diesel and electricty. Two of those buses are going to be hitting... (Continue reading)
Charleston Pride is still looking for local businesses to become sponsors and/or vendors for Charleston’s very first Gay Pride and Parade celebration scheduled for May 15th, 2010 at North Charleston’s Riverfront Park. This will certainly be a historic event in... (Continue reading)
Patrick Lamontagne of the American Red Cross has helped bring together an amazing course for those willing to donate some blood to the America Red Cross today and tomorrow. Lamontagne said on Fox Radio that a huge number of businesses... (Continue reading)
Come run/walk and help us save lives! If you are a runner…make plans to participate in this run for donation/transplantation. LifePoint’s 5th Annual LifePoint “Gift of Life” 5K/2K Run/Walk When: February 27, 2010 @ 9:00 am Where: James Island County Park Entry Fee: Early:... (Continue reading)
At 1:50 am, Friday, February 19, 2010, PCL Civil Constructors, Inc. notified the South Carolina Department of Transportation that the Ben Sawyer Bridge was open for traffic! Returning traffic onto a brand new bridge in such a short period of... (Continue reading)
Shuck Your Paws Off! 9th Annual Pet Helpers Oyster Roast Downtown Charleston will fill with the Lowcountry’s greatest animal lovers on March 20th – and you’re invited! Enjoy a Saturday evening full of all-you-can-eat Southern cuisine, set to the swingin’ sounds... (Continue reading)
LOWCOUNTRY ANIMAL RESCUE DOGMORE STEW FESTIVAL AT MAGNOLIA PLANTATION AND ITS GARDENS DATE: Sunday March 7, 2010 from 1:00-5:00 PM ADMISSION: ADULTS $17 ($20 at the door) $10 children 12-6/ $5 5-3 / under 3 free / well behaved, leashed... (Continue reading)