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'Race to Rock' concert hits Shem Creek May 19

Submitted by Henry Guion, Digital Content Intern
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 4:54pm
'Race to Rock' concert hits Shem Creek May 19

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- The official Lowcountry Splash after-party is heading to Shem Creek. The 2ndAnnual “Race to Rock” concert will be held on May 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. right on the water at The Lighthouse on the Creek.

Enjoy the views along with the music by one of the Lowcountry’s favorites, National Recording Artist, Eddie Bush.

This fundraising concert benefits two worthy charities, The Alex Bush Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Logan Rutledge Children’s Foundation.

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Deputies: Motorcyclist wrecks bike, runs from deputy

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 2:13pm

AWENDAW, SC (WCSC)- Investigators say a motorcyclist attempted to get away from a sheriff's deputy who was trying to stop him, but ended up wrecking his bike instead.

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office says 32-year-old Frank Baughn of North Charleston was arrested Tuesday afternoon after trying to run from a sheriff's deputy. The incident happened around 1:15 p.m. in the 5100 block of Highway 17, said Major Jim Brady with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office.

Baughn, who was driving a 2004 Kawasaki motorcycle, was seen speeding past a deputy on the opposite side of the road. By the time the deputy turned around to go after Baughn, he had already sped off, Brady said.

Authorities say when the deputy caught up to the motorcyclist, he had already wrecked.

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Manatees spotted in Shem Creek

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:48pm
Manatees spotted in Shem Creek

MOUNT PLEASANT (WCSC) - Boaters in Shem Creek should take heed as manatees have been spotted swimming on Wednesday.

A viewer, Dustin Ryan, sent us this picture of a "sea cow" grazing in the waters. 

Thanks for the picture, Dustin!

 

 

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'Beers, Beats & Eats' comes to town Sunday

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 9:30am
'Beers, Beats & Eats' comes to town Sunday

MOUNT PLEASANT (WCSC) - The food truck rodeo is coming to Mount Pleasant on May 20, and it is bringing along 'Beers, Beats & Eats'.

Local and regional craft breweries, live entertainment, and food trucks will make their way to the Park West Recreation Complex on Sunday, May 20 from 1 to 7 p.m.

Entertainment will include the bands The 3 Dudes, The Larry/David Project and Plane Jane.

The first 1,000 people to purchase beer sample tickets will also receive a free souvenir mug.

This family friendly event will also include balloon art and inflatables for kids.

'Beers, Beats & Eats' is sponsored by the Town of Mount Pleasant with the participation of WEZL 103.5, Q104.5 and Mix Premier Bartending.

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Build your best sand castle at IOP sand sculpting contest

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 9:20am
Build your best sand castle at IOP sand sculpting contest

ISLE OF PALMS (WCSC) - Grab your shovels and pails and head out to Isle of Palms on June 2 for a sand sculpting contest.

The Isle of Palms Recreation Department will have their annual Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting on Front Beach of Isle of Palms on Saturday, June 2 at 9 a.m.

The competition will be divided into four divisions; Children (ages 14 and under), young adult (ages 15-20), family (at least one adult and one child) and adult (ages 21 and older).

Contestants can register as individuals or as a team with up to four people.

The first 200 people to register for this free event will receive a free t-shirt.

For information on how to register call 843-886-8294, or go to the Palms Recreation Department to pick up a form.

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Hwy 17 closed at Hungryneck Blvd, starting tonight

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 12:33pm

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (WCSC)- Mount Pleasant officials say there will be a number of overnight closures for Highway 17, starting Tuesday night.

Officials say the closures are necessary to continue setting girders for the new Hungryneck/I-526 bridge over US 17. In the case of severe weather, these ramp closures could carry over to next weekend.

All northbound and southbound lanes will be closed.

The closure times and dates are:

  • 11:30 pm on Tuesday, May 15 to 5 am on Wednesday, May 16
  • 11:30 pm on Wednesday, May 16 to 5 am on Thursday, May 17
  • 11:30 pm on Thursday, May 17 to 5 am on Friday, May 18
  • 10:30 pm on Friday, May 19 to 7:30 am on Saturday, May 20
  • 10:30 pm on Saturday, May 20 to 9 am on Sunday, May 21

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Man accused of driving wrong way, killing woman pleads guilty

Submitted by Live 5 News Web Staff
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 6:02pm

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- A Mount Pleasant man accused of killing a Ladson woman last summer when he drove the wrong direction onto Interstate 26 pleaded guilty in court Monday.

Samuel McCauley, 20, pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and felony DUI for the July 24 incident.   McCauley also expressed his desire to be taken into custody prior to sentencing, which the judge granted.

The 20-year-old asked to be sentenced Monday, but the judge said he would have to wait about a month for that. 

Prosecutors revealed on Monday that McCauley had been drinking heavily during a party on a boat at a marina before the deadly accident.

Investigators say McCauley's car was going the wrong way on I-26 early near downtown Charleston just after midnight.

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