Charleston Currents – offshore drilling

GOOD NEWS: Two new ship-to-shore cranes arrive in Mount Pleasant

Staff reports | The Port of Charleston on March 1 welcomed two new ship-to-shore cranes at the Wando Welch Terminal to further enhance the handling of neo-Panamax vessels. The next day, the S.C. Ports Authority (SCPA) celebrated the beginning of Charleston Harbor Deepening Project construction.

“It is fitting to welcome the arrival of two new cranes as we begin construction on the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project,” said Jim Newsome, SCPA president and CEO. “The cranes are an integral part of the Port’s plans to modernize existing terminals in order to more efficiently handle big ships. Along with the Wando Terminal wharf strengthening project, bigger cranes enable the Port to continue to meet the needs of our customers and deliver the operational reliability and productivity we are known for in the U.S. port industry.”

by Charleston Currents · 03/05/2018 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

CALENDAR, Aug. 7+: From drilling meeting to a new town hall

Stop offshore drilling: 6 p.m., Aug. 7, The Yacht Club at the Charleston Harbor Resort, Mount Pleasant. Several environmental groups, state Sen. Chip Campsen (R-Mount Pleasant) and other elected officials will meet to discuss the “slippery slope” and what can be done to stop offshore drilling. RSVP.

New town hall community day: Aug. 11. Mount Pleasant’s new $34 million town hall will be open Aug. 8, but the community will celebrate the new 92,000 square-foot building on Aug. 11, according to press reports.

Shaggin’ on the Cooper. Vinyl Daze will appear 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 12 on the Mount Pleasant Pier as part of Charleston County Parks’ annual classic dancing series. Food and beverages will be available. Cost is $10. More: CharlestonCountyParks.com

by Charleston Currents · 08/07/2017 · Comments are Disabled · calendar

CALENDAR, July 31+: From small business to music and meetings

Financing a small business: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 3, Trident United Way building, Suite 101, 6296 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. The Small Business Administration will offer a two-hour workshop with financial experts who will share lending options and experience for people looking for business capital. Cost: $20. To register or learn more, visit www.charlestonsbdc.com or call 843-740-6160.

Reggae Nights concert series. James Island County Park. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with performances starting at 8:30 p.m. for this county concert series with Mystic Vibrations, Aug. 4.

(NEW) Stop offshore drilling: 6 p.m., Aug. 7, The Yacht Club at the Charleston Harbor Resort, Mount Pleasant. Several environmental groups, state Sen. Chip Campsen (R-Mount Pleasant) and other elected officials will meet to discuss the “slippery slope” and what can be done to stop offshore drilling. RSVP.

by Charleston Currents · 07/31/2017 · Comments are Disabled · calendar

BRACK: S.C. needs more environmental courage, not cowardice

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | With so much that could be done to protect the South Carolina’s special places and put the state on a stronger, more renewable energy footing, you may sometimes wonder whether we just have too many environmental cowards.

Maybe that’s a bit harsh. But look at some recent stories that show that technology exists to transform how we power our economy from the traditional dirty oil and coal to a blend of renewables plus nuclear power with natural gas as a backup for peak usage.

by Andy Brack · 06/12/2017 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views