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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.

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A Derby of a Sale at Hot Wheels

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director
Thursday, January 5th, 2012, 4:45pm
A Derby of a Sale at Hot Wheels

JAMES ISLAND (WCSC) - The Lowcountry Highrollers, the Charleston area's own roller derby team, is holding their first ever yard sale this weekend at Hot Wheels on Folly Road.

The derby girls will be out their peddling their wares from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and all the money raised will go directly to the league, helping to fund the 2012 season.  Donations for the sale are also appreciated.

Hot Wheels is located at 1523 Folly Road.

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Garbage schedule changes for Thanksgiving

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director
Thursday, November 17th, 2011, 10:59am

CHARLESTON (WCSC) - As usual, there will be a slight change to your garbage collection schedule on the week of Thanksgiving this year.

Thanksgiving Day will be observed as a city holiday.  As a result, Thursday routes will be collected on Friday.  No other routes will be changed.

 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

 

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8th Annual Grape Stomping Festival returns this weekend

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director
Friday, August 26th, 2011, 8:26am
8th Annual Grape Stomping Festival returns this weekend

WADMALAW (WCSC) - Irvin~House Vineyards is hosting their eighth annual Grape Stomping Festival this Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at their property on Wadmalaw Island.

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