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York County's Ebenezer Park swim area reopens after E. coli testing

23 hours ago | postandcourier.com | Lamaur Stancil

YORK COUNTY — The water at Ebenezer Park is safe again, parks officials for York County said. The swimming area at Ebenezer Park closed on June 4 after routine testing determined an elevated level of E. coli in the water, officials said. Another round of testing determined the bacterial threat had subsided at the swim area that reopened June 6. No illnesses from exposure had been reported to the county, spokesman Greg Suskin said.
Work begins on first Unified Development Ordinance

1 day ago | postandcourier.com | Matt Bise

Moncks Corner is embarking on an 18-month process to craft its first-ever Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), which will incorporate several existing town ordinances into one document. The process includes reviewing current ordinances, engaging the public for feedback, and drafting a graphically enhanced document focused on predictability and ease of use for the public, town staff and the development community.
New fire station coming to Carnes area

1 day ago | postandcourier.com | Matt Bise

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Cypress Gardens opens new splash pad

1 day ago | postandcourier.com | Matt Bise

Along with the swamp tours, the butterfly house, the nearly 4 miles of trails and the swamparium, something new is offered at Cypress Gardens: A new splash pad opened May 31. “It’s a great way for families to come out and cool off in the summer,” said Heather McDowell, parks and recreation director in Berkeley County. “Everyone knows South Carolina can be very hot in the summer.”The pad will add to the park’s growing interest.
Charleston Regional Aviation Authority to take over Berkeley airport

1 day ago | postandcourier.com | Matt Bise

The Charleston Regional Aviation Authority announced Friday, May 29, that it will manage and operate the Berkeley County Airport off Whitesville Road in Moncks Corner. According to the agreement, Berkeley County will lease the 236-acre site to Charleston Regional Aviation Authority starting July 1. Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb said the decision will benefit the county residents and staff.
Commentary: Musk’s rise and fall was pitiful and predictable

2 days ago | postandcourier.com | S.E. Cupp

He shot onto the political scene seemingly out of nowhere. But Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, made his presence known in short time. After acquiring Twitter in 2022 and wading into the controversial politics of free speech and misinformation, Musk’s first big move was to dump more than $50 million of his own cash into a dark money political action committee called Citizens for Sanity, which ran ads promoting conservative culture war causes. Then, he helped bankroll Florida Gov.
Local social media influencers, former MLB players to play in Legends in the South charity game

2 days ago | postandcourier.com | Andrew Miller

Andrew Montzingo and Jon Wellington didn’t set out to become social media influencers. It happened, well, organically. Montzinger and Wellington, who have more than 13 million followers combined across all social media platforms, are using their online fame to take part in the Charleston RiverDogs’ annual Legends in the South charity softball game. The event will feature former Major League Baseball players in addition to local influencers and influencers from the GenX Takeover.
SC's first Four Seasons sets an opening date and lofty condo prices

2 days ago | postandcourier.com | Megan Fernandes

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Downtown Columbia residents oppose liquor license renewal for convenience store crime magnet'

2 days ago | postandcourier.com | Josh Archote

COLUMBIA — Residents, business owners and Columbia law enforcement argued in front of a judge June 4 that the Pitt Stop gas station on Elmwood Avenue should no longer be allowed to sell alcohol. They contend that homeless people buy alcohol from the convenience store, not far from Transitions homeless shelter, and cause problems with businesses and residents of the nearby Elmwood Park and Cottontown neighborhoods.
The city of Spartanburg has grown at a snail's pace compared to nearby towns. Here's why.

2 days ago | postandcourier.com | Max White

SPARTANBURG — Since 2020, every municipality in Spartanburg County has seen its population grow by at least 10 percent, except one. The city of Spartanburg’s population has grown by 2 percent from 2020 to 2024. All 12 neighboring municipalities in the county have significantly outpaced its population growth. The county’s overall population has grown by 13 percent in the same time. Greer has grown by 31 percent since 2020, adding more than 10,000 residents in just four years.