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Apparent water main break in Mount Pleasant closes lane of Chuck Dawley near MUSC's medical park
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (135+ words) MOUNT PLEASANT " A lane of traffic on Chuck Dawley Boulevard is closed after an apparent water main break, Mount Pleasant police said. One eastbound lane near MUSC's Chuck Dawley Medical Park was closed at 3: 42 p. m. on May 31, according to a social…...
Pipes frozen? Here are some tips for unthawing and for preventing a freeze.
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (282+ words) Leaving a faucet dripping overnight can help prevent frozen pipes when temperatures dip below freezing. If you turn on a faucet and no water flows " or you see only a trickle " try to unthaw a frozen pipe. Check areas where…...
Coastal Suds breaks ground on first laundromat in Ladson
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (348+ words) Coastal Suds leadership, project partners and local officials break ground Jan. 27 on the company's first laundromat location in Ladson. Coastal Suds has officially broken ground on its first laundromat location, marking a significant step forward for the new community-focused brand....
MPW earns kudos for septic mgmt.
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (378+ words) Pictured (l-r): Susan Pekarek, NACWA Board & Awards Committee Member, and MPW employees Ashley Jenkins, Guinn Wallover and Jestine Deepe. Mount Pleasant Waterworks has earned national recognition for its initiatives that not only help homeowners replace failing septic tanks with sewer…...
Dripping faucets ahead of SC storm can protect pipes, save thousands of dollars in damages
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (706+ words) Water pours out from a water faucet on Thursday, July 27, 2023. As the icy weather approaches South Carolina this weekend, property owners will want to do two things: turn up the heat and turn on the faucets. The Greenville Water System…...
What exactly is Spanish moss and how can it be used in backyard landscapes?
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (716+ words) Live oaks covered with Spanish moss and camellias and azaleas bloom at Mepkin Abbey Thursday March 13, 2025, in Moncks Corner. GEORGETOWN" Spanish moss, which spills from live oak trees like feathery silver garland, has become synonymous with Lowcountry living." But the…...
Spartanburg County bridge to close for a month for repairs
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (191+ words) A graphic shows where the bridge over I-26 will be closed starting Sept. 3. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says the bridge will be closed until October. SPARTANBURG " A bridge over Interstate 26 in Spartanburg County will be closed for about a…...
Holy City Linen expansion will allow it to handle 30 M pounds of hotel laundry
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (981+ words) Owner Ann Son explains how the washing machine is "like a giant car wash." Through this dashboard, they can track each load. Holy City Linen employees feed sheets into a pressing machine July 21, 2025. Laundry leaves the dryers to be sorted…...
Discolored water reported throughout Aiken as extreme heat takes toll
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (459+ words) A pool in the city of Aiken takes in discolored water this week. Water plants throughout the city are running at full capacity this week because of the extreme heat and dry conditions. Water flows through a faucet in the…...