Sunday, July 29 2012 10:41 AM EDT2012-07-29 14:41:43 GMT
Storms in the Lowcountry took many by surprise Saturday evening. In addition to leaving thousands without power, strong winds toppled trees, and even moved a crane at Port of Charleston's Wando Terminal.More >>
Storms in the Lowcountry took many by surprise Saturday evening. In addition to leaving thousands without power, strong winds toppled trees, and even moved a crane at Port of Charleston's Wando Terminal.More >>
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) - Port officials say it could be months before damaged cranes at a South Carolina port are back in service.
The cranes were damaged during a thunderstorm Saturday at the Wando Terminal in Mount Pleasant. The storm spun off a microburst with winds estimated at up to 70 miles per hour.
The storm pushed a 1,500-ton crane mounted on rails along the dock. The first crane then hit three smaller cranes. In addition, 74 shipping containers were also damaged. Nineteen were loaded with cargo
State Ports Authority spokeswoman Allison Skipper said the temporary loss of the cranes should not affect the ability to dock ships at the terminal. But she said it will mean using seven cranes instead of 11 for loading and unloading operations.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:35 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:35:13 GMT
Two Lowcountry companies providing energy to 2 million South Carolinians announced Monday they had signed a multi-billion-dollar extension to an existing deal.More >>
Two Lowcountry companies providing energy to 2 million South Carolinians announced Monday they had signed a multi-billion-dollar extension to an existing deal.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:23 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:23:44 GMT
As usual, the list alternates between boy and girl names. For 2013, it kicks off with "Andrea," followed by "Barry," "Chantal," "Dorian," "Erin" and "Fernand."More >>
As usual, the list alternates between boy and girl names. For 2013, it kicks off with "Andrea," followed by "Barry," "Chantal," "Dorian," "Erin" and "Fernand."More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 9:02 PM EDT2013-05-13 01:02:47 GMT
There are other signs the delicate balance of the salt marsh ecosystem is not in balance in parts of the Lowcountry. Die-off or die-back is one visual, but snails are also adding to the slow recovery.More >>
There are other signs the delicate balance of the salt marsh ecosystem is not in balance in parts of the Lowcountry. Die-off or die-back is one visual, but snails are also adding to the slow recovery of the marsh.More >>
