What is the ACE Basin, and why is it so important to SC, US?
Lower South Carolina is home to one of the largest natural gems in the eastern United States, but with proposed plans for new development in the area many feel that it may be under attack. Elsewhere in this edition and on our webpages you may read about proposals to build...
North Charleston Police search for wanted suspect
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The North Charleston Police Department is asking the public to help locate a wanted suspect. The suspect was last seen in the area of Jacksonville Road Monday around 4 p.m. Officers are asking the public to avoid the area. It remains unclear what the...
Pet services company establishes first South Carolina location in Nexton
GoDog opens its first South Carolina facility in Summerville’s Nexton community. The Nashville-based company offers boarding, daycare, training and grooming services. The 11,188-square-foot facility is located at 652 Scolar Way. The Beach Co., Mashburn Construction and MJM Architects led development and construction....
Lowcountry seafood restaurant closes its doors
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A famous seafood restaurant in the Lowcountry has announced that it is closing its doors for good. Officials with the CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips said they are selling the lease and fixtures of the restaurant. They said it was time to move on to other things following the success of...
Buddhist monks’ Peace dog recovering after ‘quick, successful’ surgery in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buddhist monks’ dog, Aloka the Peace Dog, underwent surgery in Charleston, South Carolina after injuring his leg. The monks said the Peace dog successfully completed his surgery at Charleston Veterinary Referral Center entirely free of charge on Monday. It was originally...
3 locally grown veggies to eat in January
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Seasonal sourcing and eating require extra creativity in winter. In January, eating South Carolina produce is less about the lush, sweet corn and tomatoes, and more about root veggies and members of the Brassica family, like broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, turnips,...
Data center joins pipeline, power plant as latest concern in ACE Basin
As opposition to natural gas pipeline continues, Lowcountry residents have filed a lawsuit over proposed data center also headed to environmentally sensitive ACE Basin area. New power plants, gas pipelines, data centers - what some may see as signs of modern progress and development, others see as a powerful threat...
Lane closures on I-26 due to an SUV and tractor-trailer collision
A rollover crash occurred Friday morning on westbound I-26 near the Nexton community in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Emergency crews from the C&B Fire Department responded, closing two westbound lanes due to the incident. Crash Details. Photos show an SUV flipped on its side and a tractor-trailer that partially...
Public meeting set for Summerville’s Main Street improvement project
SUMMERVILLE. S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester County and the town of Summerville are partnering on a plan to improve a key stretch of U.S. 17-A (Main Street) from Carolina Avenue to Highway 78. Officials say the proposed project aims to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, strengthen corridor resilience, and expand access...
This South Carolina Seafood Café Serves Fried Fish So Good, You’ll Forget Everything Else
I still remember the first time someone told me about a seafood shack where the walls tell stories and the fried fish changes lives. Bowen’s Island Restaurant sits quietly on a marsh-lined island near Charleston, at 1870 Bowens Island Road, serving up some of the most memorable seafood you’ll ever taste.
