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That smiling beaver on Buc-ee’s signs might look harmless, but using its familiar face without permission could come at a steep price. The Texas convenience store chain has turned its cheerful mascot into one of the most recognizable symbols on American highways, appearing on everything from T-shirts and stuffed animals to snacks and souvenirs. And as several businesses have discovered, Buc-ee’s takes protecting that image just as seriously as selling the products that carry it.
One Greenville steakhouse serves its steaks inside a century-old stone building set in the woods. Yes, a stone building. That detail hooked me right away. Then I learned that a steakhouse in another city hosts a Sunday gospel brunch, and another carves meat right at your table. South Carolina takes...
Parents encouraged to discuss dangerous driving behavior before holiday traffic and winter hazards increase risks.
Due to increased rates of community flu and other respiratory illnesses, South Carolina hospitals, including Prisma Health, Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown, and Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside, will restrict younger visitors starting Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Monday, November 9th, 2026 — A $223,176.27 insurance claim involving Enterprise Rent-A-Car has resulted in criminal charges against two South Carolina women accused of submitting false information and fabricated medical records to obtain insurance payments. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrested Courtney Harris, 34, of Richland County,...
Ready to hit the road for small-town bakeries in South Carolina?. These 7 bakeries serve warm cinnamon rolls and friendly smiles that make every mile worth it!. 1. Charleston Bakery & Delicatessen (Summerville) Let’s start with a place that knows how to make you hungry before you even open the...
Some bars open with a splash and close before the paint dries. The five taverns on this list did the opposite, sticking around for decades while the towns grew up around them. The oldest one started serving in 1938, and the youngest has been at it since 1972. If you want a burger with real history behind the counter, these South Carolina classics are worth the drive.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said it is working with Hunters for the Hungry to help families in need. According to DNR, hunters can donate their deer to a family in need at one of the more than 50 processing centers in South Carolina.
Oyster season is open in South Carolina, but you can only harvest on two days in any seven-day stretch. It’s an easy rule to break on a long weekend, and it’s not the only one with a fine attached. Here are the South Carolina oyster rules that can...
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A shrimp boat is being used as an artificial reef about ten miles off the South Carolina coast. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is collaborating with boat owners, scuba divers, and conservation groups to sink a steel-hulled shrimp boat on Monday. The purpose...
Jazz’e Spencer has played soccer — a center back defender — for 14 years. Now the Dutch Fork High School senior dreams of studying sports medicine, either at the University of South Carolina or College of Charleston, to help her fellow athletes treat injuries early so they can stay in the game.
CHARLESTON, S.C. — November 9, 2026. Veterans Day arrives Wednesday, November 11, and communities throughout the Lowcountry are preparing to recognize the men and women who have served our country. For veterans, active-duty military personnel, reservists and their families, the day offers opportunities to enjoy complimentary meals, take advantage...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The race for South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District remains too close to call, with election officials set to determine whether a recount is needed. Longtime Republican incumbent Joe Wilson leads Democratic challenger Zyon Khalifa by 2,926 votes, according to the reported results. South Carolina Election...
Santee Cooper’s board of directors voted Oct. 30 to raise residential electric rates 4.7% in 2027 and 4.6% in 2028. The utility has put the cost for a typical home at about $6.60 a month, or roughly 20 cents a day, according to Live 5 News in Charleston. The new rates apply to bills rendered […]
Ready to find real BBQ in South Carolina with legendary mustard sauce?. These 8 BBQ joints offer tangy flavor and small-town charm!. 1. Sweatman’s Barbeque (Holly Hill) Good barbecue sometimes asks you to take a long country drive, and Holly Hill is happy to oblige. Sweatman’s looks like an...
From illuminated floats rolling down Coleman Boulevard to nighttime Christmas celebrations in Moncks Corner and traditional small-town festivities in Summerville, the Lowcountry is preparing for a December filled with holiday cheer. There is something uniquely special about Christmas in the Lowcountry. Perhaps it is the combination of historic streets dressed...
If you have dreams of a white Christmas in South Carolina, don't get your hopes up just yet. The Old Farmer's Almanac released its white Christmas outlook for the United States, and in the South, the chances of snow are slim to none. Partly thanks to a super El Niño that is playing with typical winter weather seen in the United States. A "white" Christmas is defined as having at least one inch of snow on the ground on Christmas Day, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It doesn’t necessarily have to snow that day. Here are the chances of snow around Christmas time in South Carolina and when the area last had a "white" Christmas. Will there be a white Christmas in South Carolina in 2026? Don't count on it. Even with a predicted colder winter for the South, the chances of South Carolina having a true white Christmas are pretty slim. Typically, the state sees its first snowfalls of the season in January or February , according to data from the National Weather Service. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts that the Southeast and the Deep South will not be in for a white Christmas this year.
Veterans and their families will get a chance to ask questions of three of the top VA leaders serving the Midlands at a town hall in Columbia this month. The event is hosted by the Midlands Veteran Engagement Council, a grassroots group that will also sign its official charter. Co-chair Alvin King, a retired Army first sergeant, said it's the first time all three leaders will be in one room and available to the community.
South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-0) at Chicago State Cougars (1-1) BOTTOM LINE: Chicago State hosts South Carolina State after Mike Price scored 21 points in Chicago State's 66-54 victory over the Incarnate Word Cardinals. Chicago State went 7-25 overall last season while going 5-6 at home. The Cougars averaged 13.3...
Like the days of winter, the list of banks born and bred in South Carolina is growing shorter. The lineup lost another homegrown player Nov. 1 as a Pee Dee lender was sold to a larger, like-minded acquirer from rural Georgia. The $163 million tie-up between Florence-based First Reliance Bank and Colony Bank was announced earlier this year. The combination creates a four-state franchise with $5 billion in assets, $4 billion in deposits and $3.2 billion in loans at more than 40 branches. The acquisition was finalized Nov. 1, giving Fitzgerald, Ga.-based Colony its first foothold in South Carolin...
