3+ week, 3+ day ago   (227+ words) MONCKS CORNER — Santee Cooper has implemented the first stage of its Drought Contingency Plan as ongoing rainfall shortages across South Carolina have caused water levels in lakes Marion and Moultrie to fall below the utility’s normal operating range. The state-owned…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (353+ words) Local middle school student Robert "Bobby" Gautreaux has curated a display at the Aiken County Public Library that showcases a portion of his personal rock, fossil and gem collection. Among the collection one will find pyrite, turquoise, amethyst, hematite, quartz…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (867+ words) As the development plans for the Kellogg tract are currently proposed, they "may benefit the developer economically, but it doesn't benefit the city," Councilman Kevin Toole, center, said. "We didn't codify this, but remember several months back we all came…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (873+ words) City Council approved its budget for the upcoming fiscal year at its meeting Monday, June 8, 2026. FLORENCE — The city of Florence’s new budget passed with a rate increase and surprise amendment that stripped funds from the city’s regional airport. Council members…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (764+ words) Florence has more than 30 water and sewer projects in various phases across the city. FLORENCE — Water and sewer improvements have been a priority for the city of Florence, but some city officials have pointed to a cause for delays they…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (498+ words) Jeffries Creek, which runs through Florence, is currently contaminated following a sewage overflow. FLORENCE — Solutions for Florence’s longstanding water and sewer issues will cost the city millions. Jeffries Creek, which winds through the city, has a history of sewage spills....

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (545+ words) The City of Florence announced Thursday, May 21, 2026, that it could receive $193 million from a competitive water and sewer infrastructure grant. FLORENCE — Upgrades to Florence’s water and sewer systems have been a priority for the city, especially following a sewage leak…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (310+ words) A map shows the epicenter of a confirmed 1.9 magnitude earthquake north of Irmo on May 22. IRMO — Did you feel it? The ground near Columbia shook the morning of May 22, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A magnitude 1.91 earthquake hit about…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (280+ words) The City of Aiken is encouraging water conservation after a dry start to 2026 and drought conditions throughout South Carolina. AIKEN – The City of Aiken requested May 22 that its water customers voluntarily reduce non-essential water use. The request by the city’s…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (523+ words) It’s finally coming to fruition. There were some delays and some unforeseen snags, but soon a major portion of Berkeley County’s Mega Boat Landing will be open to the public. The landing, once just a glimmer in the eye of…...