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Free carriage tours for locals

Free carriage tours for locals

If you've been wanting to see downtown Charleston like a tourist this weekend you can do it for free.

On Sunday, Palmetto Carriage Works is giving locals free tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 4th annual event is only for people who live in the Tri-county.

Parking is free. For more information call 843-723-8145.

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Text 2 win a pair of Elton John tickets

Text 2 win a pair of Elton John tickets

NORTH CHARLESTON (WCSC) - Sir Elton John will grace the North Charleston Coliseum with his presence in March for the first time since 2007, and we are giving away 10 free tickets for the concert.

For a chance to win 2 tickets to the March 7 concert, text “elton” to the number “56376” and you’ll find out if you’re one of our 5 winners this Friday.

Tickets officially go on sale this Saturday, and the first camper has already been spotted at the ticket office.  Oren Chase says the live experience is about more than the music, "Besides the music it's all about the whole experience. making eye contact, nobody in front of you, nobody walking in front of you...it's just a big difference in being way back...and you have to do stuff like this once in a while if you want to get some premium seats."

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m.

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Another mild winter day

Another mild winter day

LOWCOUNTRY (WCSC) - It's another mild day in the Lowcountry, says Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson:

As Wednesday morning rolls on the sun will help move the temperatures up after a pretty chilly start to the day. Jackets and heaters were on early but as plenty of sunshine returns today we are looking at highs back into the upper 60s to near 70°. A light southeast breeze will develop by afternoon around 6-12 mph so sit back, relax and enjoy a nice winter afternoon.

Chad Watson
Live 5 Meteorologist

Wet, foggy start to the work week

Wet, foggy start to the work week

LOWCOUNTRY (WCSC) - It's a wet start to the week this Monday morning, says Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson:

Clouds, fog, drizzle and cool temperatures will greet you as you head out the door across the Lowcountry this morning. Temps have been hovering in the mid to upper 40s as the morning news hours have ticked by. As you get up and head out to start your day grab the jacket, coffee cup and hit the heater on the car or truck. The kids will need a coat as well to keep the chill and the damp morning away. By late morning a surface boundary will lift north across the coast helping turn winds more southerly. That will help bring temps up into the upper 60s by afternoon. Some areas could see a bit of clearing. If you see some sunshine your backyard temps may hit the 70° mark. Clouds will linger into the evening and overnight so plan for that as you head out for dinner.

Chad Watson
Live 5 Meteorologist

Legare Farms fundraiser, Chinese New Year, and Music and Oysters

Taste of Folly 2012 tomorrow on Center Street

Taste of Folly 2012 tomorrow on Center Street

FOLLY BEACH (WCSC) - The Taste of Folly 2012 will be held this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Center Street.

Over twelve food vendors will be on hand and there's a number of events to enjoy, including: a date auction, a silent auction, a dunk tank, live music with The Louis D Project, a hot dog-eating contest, and a chili cookoff.

They'll also have a jump castle for children.

The tasting event will help raise money for for Folly Beach Parks and Recreation and the new dog park.

Clam, oyster harvesting areas reopened in 3 creeks

Clam, oyster harvesting areas reopened in 3 creeks

JAMES ISLAND (WCSC) - Clam and oyster harvesting areas in three Charleston County creeks that were closed last month have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.

"The beds in portions of Secessionville Creek, First Sisters Creek and Folly Creek down to the Folly Road Bridge have been reopened because water quality sampling results indicate bacteria levels are suitable for clam and oyster harvesting," said Mike Pearson, manager of DHEC's Shellfish Sanitation program.

For more information on clam and oyster harvesting areas in Charleston County, call DHEC's Region 7 Environmental Quality Control office at (843) 953-0160.