Officials seek public comment for Ashley River Crossing Project
VIDEO: Officials seek public comment for Ashley River Crossing Project By Riley Bean | April 14, 2021 at 1:00 PM EDT - Updated April 14 at 5:45 PM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Charleston is holding an online public meeting to discuss the Ashley River Crossing Project.
City officials say they are seeking public comment on a bicycle and pedestrian bridge that will connect West Ashley and downtown Charleston.
With nearly half of all city residents residing in West Ashley, proponents say a safe connection to the Peninsula is needed for both bicyclists and pedestrians.
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Crews find potential time capsule in base of Calhoun Statue in downtown Charleston
VIDEO: Crews find potential time capsule in base of Calhoun Statue in downtown Charleston By Riley Bean and Lillian Donahue | January 23, 2021 at 1:52 PM EST - Updated January 23 at 11:36 PM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Crews found what they believe is the long-rumored time capsule hidden in the base of the former John C. Calhoun statue that once stood in downtown Charlestonâs Marion Square.
They made the discovery at about noon Saturday as they continued cleanup of the area where the monument to the former statesman stood for 124 years. Historians say the capsule was originally buried in 1858, eight years after Calhoun died. But it was moved twice, ending up in its final resting place at the base of the statue.