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Decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter Dallas being transfered to Philippine navy
After 45 years of service the Coast Guard decommissioned the Charleston-based Cutter Dallas on Friday, March 30, and now in another Charleston ceremony the ship will be transferred to the Philippine navy.
The 378-foot "High Endurance Cutter" will be transferred at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Pier Papa in North Charleston.
The ceremony will be presided over by Rear Adm. John Korn, assistant commandant for Acquisition.
"Since 1967, Coast …
Karen Brack announced as new Chief of the City of Charleston Fire Department
Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. announced the selection of a new Chief of the City of Charleston Fire Department. She is Karen E. Brack, currently serving as Deputy Chief of the Eugene, Oregon Fire and EMS Department.
She will replace Frank Finley, who has served as Charleston’s Interim Chief since March 1, when Chief Emeritus Thomas Carr retired.
Chief Brack has 30 years of experience in the fire service. Currently, her responsibilities include being in charge of all field operations of the Eugene, Oregon Fire and EMS Departments. A native of Savannah, Georgia, Chief Brack began her career in the fire service with the Fulton County, Georgia Fire Department in 1982 …
Second Sunday on King Street is today
Still coming up short on Mother's Day plans, or just want something to do? The be happy that 2nd Sunday on King Street is back, today, May 13.
This month's installment is offering up music, dining, shopping and strolling on King Street with the Spoleto Festival being a "special guest" creating a Sotille Box Office and Spoleto Tent at George and King during the event, offering fee-free tickets and 2nd Sunday specials.
The 2nd Sunday Information Tent will have a …
Charleston Battery falls to Rochester Rhinos
The Charleston Battery lost 1-0 to the Rochester Rhinos Saturday night at Blackbaud Stadium in front of 3,819.
Rhinos midfielder Danny Earls scored the lone goal in the 61st minute to lift Rochester to victory. The Battery enjoyed the majority of possession throughout the game and forced goalkeeper Kristian Nicht to make ten saves but could not find the back of the net.
Rochester maintains their perfect record with six wins in six games played.
Charleston created the first chance of the match in the 6th minute after forward Sallieu Bundu fought off his defender just outside the box. Bundu fired a shot at the goal but Nicht dropped to his left to make the save,
Minute's later midfielder Tony Donatelli came close after cutting inside his defender on the right side. …
Search called off after mystery 'help' call 65 miles east of Charleston
Near 3:30 on Friday afternoon, the Coast Guard received report of an orange lifejacket found floating alongside a pink child's life ring and a radio call for "help" some 65-miles east of Charleston.
However after a search, the Coast Guard has suspended looking on Saturday evening.
Rescue crews conducted were unable to find any additional signs of distress and nothing was found during the search and there was no correlating search and rescue cases.
If anyone has additional information on vessels overdue or any additional information, please contact the Coast Guard Sector Charleston Command Center at (843) 740-7050.
