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My Sister's House holding Valentine's Day donation event

My Sister's House holding Valentine's Day donation event

 

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - My Sister’s House, an non-profit organization that provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, is asking for the public’s help in making Valentine’s Day special for those who may need it most.

For every $10 donation My Sister’s House receives in honor of your valentine, My Sister’s House will send them a Valentine’s Day card.. Donations will be accepted through February 7th.

My Sister’s House works with domestic violence victims to help them and their children build healthy and loving relationship. They do this by rebuilding their self-esteem, helping to create a supportive and safe environment, and working with kids to teach them healthy behaviors.

To donate, checks should be mailed and made payable to:

  • My Sister’s House, Inc
  • PO Box 71171
  • North Charleston, SC 29415

Don’t forget to include your valentine’s name and address.

Lowcountry families receive holiday food baskets from SCE&G

Lowcountry families receive holiday food baskets from SCE&G

 

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A number of SCE&G employees and retirees spent their Tuesday giving the gift of food to families who are struggling to make ends meet.

Volunteers packed 250 baskets of food Tuesday morning at Charleston Gas Operations Center. The food was then shipped to low-income families in seven counties, including Charleston, Dorchester, Colleton, Beaufort, Jasper, Orangeburg and Hampton. 

The holiday gift-giving is part of SCE&G's employee-funded Good Neighbor Fund Christmas Project.

Toys will also be given to families with children under the age of 15.

Carolina vs. Clemson Blood Battle returns to the Lowcountry

Carolina vs. Clemson Blood Battle returns to the Lowcountry

 

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - With the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Clemson Tigers set to do battle on the gridiron at the end of the month, it is once again time to donate blood for your university.

The 10th Annual Lowcountry Carolina vs. Clemson Blood Battle is back after a record-setting blood drive in 2011. This year's Blood Battle, "10 Days of Giving for 10 Years", will put the Charleston County Clemson Club against the Charleston Area Gamecock Club to see which organization can collect the most pints.

Donors may participate in the blood drive for their university by donating blood November 8 through Nov. 21 at one of the following locations:

Women build home for a family with Habitat for Humanity

Women build home for a family with Habitat for Humanity

JAMES ISLAND (WCSC) - A group of Lowcountry women traded in their high heels for hammers yesterday.

The women came together Tuesday to build a home in James Island for a family as a part of Sea Island Habitat for Humanity.

"This is a really fun build," said Priscilla Quirk, Outreach Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity. "I think that some women have some good construction skills, and other women enjoy learning new skills. It's a friendly, low key kind of atmosphere. We all support each other."

The house will be given to a single mother of two who just graduated from Trident Tech with her Associates Degree in Criminal Justice.

Bishop Gadsden to hold Memory Walk on Thursday

Bishop Gadsden to hold Memory Walk on Thursday

CHARLESTON (WCSC) - Bishop Gadsden is hosting its 4th Annual Memory Walk this Thursday to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s.

The walk begins at 10:45 a.m. on the campus of Bishop Gadsden and will be one mile long. People are encouraged to bring their dogs along for the walk as well.

The Memory Walk has raised over $7,000 over the past three years for the South Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, and each year they have raised more than the year before.

The registration fee is $5 per person, and $2 for a dog.

Bishop Gadsden Active Retirement Community is located at 1873 Camp Road in Charleston.

Yahoo Travel!: Charleston among 'Ten Great Spring Break Destinations'

Yahoo Travel!: Charleston among 'Ten Great Spring Break Destinations'

CHARLESTON (WCSC) - Yahoo Travel! recently released a list of "Ten Great Spring Break Destinations" and Charleston made the grade.

Charleston ranks alongside other United States spots like San Diego, Amelia Island in Florida, Lanai Island in Hawaii, and Yosemite National Park.

Writers of the online travel periodical had this to say about the Holy City:

Charming Charleston—just voted the nation’s friendliest city by Travel & Leisure magazine-- has something for everyone. Explore an antebellum mansion, go beachcombing along 90 miles of scenic coastline or test your golf skills at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, which will host the 2012 PGA Championship in August. Charleston welcomes four million annual visitors and one of the best times to visit is in the spring, when flowers are in bloom and summer heat hasn't descended.