Our network

Shopping & Services

Holiday prompts changes to garbage, yard waste pick-up schedule

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director
Monday, January 16th, 2012, 5:10pm

CHARLESTON COUNTY (WCSC) - The garbage and yard waste collection in Charleston County will change a bit this week because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Monday routes will be collected on Tuesday, Tuesday routes will be collected on Wednesday, Wednesday routes will be collected on Thursday, and Thursday routes will be collected on Friday.

As for yard waste, the same one-day delay rules apply, except for residents whose yard waste is regularly collected on Thursday.  In their case, yard waste won't be collected until the following Thursday.

Copyright WCSC 2012.  All righs reserved.

View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Trident Literary Association accepting new students

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director
Monday, October 17th, 2011, 3:58pm

From the Trident Literary Association:

Been thinking about getting a better job but need to upgrade your reading, math, or computer skills?  Been wanting to help your children with their reading but need some help yourself?   Why not call Trident Literacy Association?  We can help you get the skills you need to make a real difference in your life – and your loved ones.   Trident Literacy Association offers instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, English as a Second Language, GED Preparation, and basic computer use for adults 17 and up. 

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Sweet Angel's raising funds for charities

Submitted by Richie Tran on Friday, October 7th, 5:24 pm
Sweet Angel's raising funds for charities

The website SweetAngelGifts.com is holding a weeklong charity event by donating 100% of its proceeds to multiple charities from Oct. 10 through Oct. 16.

Customers will receive a 10% discount on items purchased on the site and be able to choose what charity they want the proceeds to be donated to.

Charitable organizations include The Michael J. Fox Foundation, Debi's Kids, The Ryan White Program through Roper St. Francis, The American Cancer Society, and a few others.

"To be a hand of service you must first commit to the needs of others," James Mangini, Sweet Angel President said.  

Customers can purchases items like chocolate gift baskets, exclusive fragrances, precision engraved chocolate, and unique corporate gifts.

View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Paper bag ordinance goes into effect Saturday

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director
Monday, September 26th, 2011, 10:50am
Paper bag ordinance goes into effect Saturday

CHARLESTON COUNTY (WCSC) -  It's the last week for Charleston County residents to use plastic bags to store their yard debris.

Starting this Saturday, October 1, yard debris will only be picked up if it is contained in paper bags. 

Charleston County Council are instituting the ordinance because paper is more conducive to composting.  The change is expected to save space and help the County reach it's 40% recycling goal.

 

Copyright WCSC 2011.  All rights reserved.

View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Independence Day brings changes to garbage pickup schedule

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director
Sunday, July 3rd, 2011, 1:07pm

CHARLESTON COUNTY (WCSC) - Garbage pick-up in Charleston County will be slightly different as a result of Independence Day.

Independence Day (Monday, July 4) will be observed as a city holiday, so trash will not be picked up that day. To make sure that everyone has their trash picked up in a timely manner, the following changes have been made to garbage and trash collections:

  • Monday Routes will be collected on Tuesday
  • Tuesday routes will be collected on Wednesday
  • Wednesday routes will be collected on Thursday
  • Thursday routes will be collected on Friday

Garbage and trash should be placed curbside by 6:30 a.m. the morning of your collection day.

 

 

View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

ReTail Store to benefit animal rescues

Submitted by bnicolai on Tuesday, October 12th, 3:08 pm

The Charleston Animal Society and Pet Helpers have joined forces to open a new resale store, the proceeds from which will benefit both animal rescues' efforts.  The Animal Helpers ReTail Resale Store will be located at 1601 Savannah Highway in West Ashley. 

The store will start accepting donations on October 19, and the grand opening will happen in early December.  Donations will be accepted at the store from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.  The store's Facebook page has a complete list of acceptable donations. 

View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Southwest strikes deal with Charleston, Greenville

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 11th, 3:34 pm

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - Low-cost airline Southwest is moving into Charleston and Greenville within the next year.

In an announcement Tuesday afternoon at the Charleston airport, officials said they expected the new Southwest flights to be scheduled in 2011. The Dallas-based company said it would spend the next few months researching which cities should be part of its initial offering.

"This is a wonderful day for the citizens of the Charleston area," said Teddie Pryor, Sr., chairman of Charleston County Council. "Having a low-cost carrier is a quality of life issue, and it will benefit our residents every bit as much as it does the business community."

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter