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Charleston approves ban on single-use plastics
The city of Charleston passed second and third reading of its single-use plastics ban Tuesday night, joining Folly Beach, the Isle of Palms and Mount Pleasant in outlawing the products. Enforcement of the ban will begin Jan. 1, 2020. The ordinance is similar to the first reading the City Council passed two weeks ago, but […]
Charleston passes 1st reading of plastics ban
Charleston City Council took a step toward banning certain plastics in the city, passing the first reading of an ordinance that would outlaw plastic bags, straws and other single-use plastics. Though the ordinance was criticized by several council members, especially for its exemptions — District 1 Councilman Gary White Jr. pointed out that plastic utensils, […]
S.C. voters turned out this year
Election Day 2018 ended with some surprises in South Carolina, but perhaps the biggest surprise was the turnout: It was the highest of the past three midterm elections. That is probably not a surprise to you if you were among the many voters who waited in line for hours to cast a ballot on Election […]
Foreign ambassadors experience Charleston
More than 30 foreign ambassadors spent time touring the Charleston region earlier this week as part of a trip sponsored by the State Department and the Office of the Chief of Protocol. The trip was part of Experience America, a program that allows members of the diplomatic corps to see various parts of the country. […]
Peninsula flooding study gets underway
A federally funded study could yield some long-term solutions to address major flooding issues on the peninsula. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, and the city of Charleston entered into an agreement today to begin the three-year Charleston Peninsula Flood Protection Study. Flooding issues can stem from risi[...]
State infrastructure bank revives I-526 project again
The Interstate 526 extension project is back on the table following the S.C. Transportation Infrastructure Bank’s 5-2 vote Tuesday to revive it yet again. The vote at the SIB board meeting means the $420 million set aside more than a decade ago remains designated for the I-526 project, and Charleston County is still on the[...]
You brought what on your flight?
You know the fundamentals of packing before a flight. Travel-sized toiletries and whatnots in your carry-on; full-sized shampoos and creams in the checked bag. But what if your journey requires packing something a little more … eclectic? The Transportation Security Administration has a list of what you can and cannot bring[...]
Hurricane downgraded, but officials still advise caution
Hurricane Florence has downgraded to a Category 2, with sustained winds of 110 mph, but the National Hurricane Center says not to underestimate the storm. Hurricane-force winds extend up to 70 miles from the center of the storm, and tropical storm-force winds extend up to 170 miles from the center. The center of the storm [&hell[...]
Tecklenburg: Flooding greatest concern with hurricane
Hurricane Florence’s trajectory shifted southward overnight, according to the National Hurricane Center, and the storm is projected to slow down when it reaches land. “That’s not a lot of movement, and as a result, that’s going to make some of our impacts even worse,” said Ken Graham, director of th[...]
Officials ask for patience as hurricane prep continues
The lane reversal procedure on Interstate 26 eastbound ordered Monday by Gov. Henry McMaster is underway, according to Charleston County emergency officials. Jason Patno, director of Charleston County’s Emergency Management Department, said at a news conference this morning that local traffic should avoid both I-26 an[...]
Charleston region braces for Hurricane Florence
Officials in the Charleston metro region and across the state are preparing for Hurricane Florence to hit the S.C. coast later this week, urging residents to leave as soon as possible. Gov. Henry McMaster issued a mandatory evacuation order for eight coastal counties, including Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester, on Monda[...]
