WASHINGTON (AP) — Patrick Caddell, the pollster who helped propel Jimmy Carter in his longshot bid to win the presidency and later distanced himself from Democrats, has died, a colleague said Saturday night. He was 68.
AURORA, Ill. (AP) - The man who opened fire and killed five co-workers including the plant manager, human resources manager and an intern working his first day at a suburban Chicago manufacturing warehouse, took a gun he wasn't supposed to have to a job he was about to lose.
The 11th annual Folly Gras kicks off next Saturday at Folly Beach. The event starts at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and the parade starts 11 a.m. entering from West Ashley and exiting on East Hudson. Folly Gras will have plenty of live music, different vendors for all types of Mardi Gras styled food and even a kid's zone with paintings, inflatables, and crafts. Tickets cost $10 dollars, but Folly Beach residents get in for free as well as children under 12.
Next Sunday, the foundation Hugs for Harper is hosting a chili cook-off. Still plenty of openings to compete in the chili cook-off, with an entrance fee of $25. If you are looking to try all the chili, the cost for all you can eat is just $15. The event will take place at southern Roots Smokehouse, 2544 Savannah hwy, Charleston from 12pm to 4pm. Not only all you can eat chili, but other BBQ foods, live music, auction and raffle items. All money raised will stay right here in the Lowcountry...
Wine, Women and shoe is a fundraising gala that will happen this Thursday; this event is to benefit the Florence Crittenton of Charleston. This foundation provides help for pregnant, parenting and at risk young women of South Carolina. This event is sold out; however there are still plenty of ways to help out, for more information head on over to https://www.florencecrittentonsc.org.
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) - American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on State Road S-8-376, was damaged by a fire Saturday night. The Santee Fire Department responded to the blaze, according to the news release.
By the age of 27, he achieved one of his biggest dreams. Now, Austin Dillon knows what it feels like to win the Daytona 500 and he's prepared to do it again.
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition will come to an end today, but there's still plenty of time for you to get out there and learn more about wildlife. Today at 3 p.m. at Marion Square, The Orianne Society will present a Reptile Ecology and Conservation showcasing. There you can meet the indigo snake seen in the video above, along with other reptiles. Today's SEWE events run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and general admission tickets cost $15 dollars but kids under the age of 10 get in for free.
