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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — SC Senate bill 425 would allow retailers to sell alcohol curbside or through delivery, including beer and wine.

ABC News 4 asked a local liquor store owner what he thought about the bill.

POLL: Should alcohol be available through curbside pickup and delivery in SC?

Bill Colven has owned O'Neill spirits in Mount Pleasant for seven years.

"There is lots of tourism in the area. We bring in out-of-towners who shop in-store. It's a great environment. People come in friendly, happy come into a liquor store," said Bill Colven, Owner of O'Neill spirits Mount Pleasant

Lowcountry Senator Sandy Senn is one of the bill's sponsors. She said it ties back to the early days of the pandemic.

SC bill proposes to allow retailers to sell alcohol curbside or delivery. (WCIV)

"During COVID, many people were uncomfortable getting out and going to grocery stores and liquor stores. They preferred curbside service a lot, and that went on during COVID. People decided they would like to see it continue," said Senator Senn.

Colven said he is 50/50 on the Senate Bill.

The curbside part said he supports it because they would serve customers curbside during the pandemic.

"We would get calls ahead of time to ask if we would be able to do that. We were able to process credit cards over the phone. Of course, when they show up, (we would) check the ID and make sure it's legal," said Colven.

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For the delivery option, he wants to know a bit more.

Culven said third parties have proven to work in other states through apps like Drizly.

But, when it comes to if his store would do delivery...

"Delivery is kind of a slippery slope for me. There are a lot of challenges that could bring businesses; we are a small family-run business. I want to see how my numbers would look and if it makes sense economically," he said.

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Senator Senn said if the bill passes, retailers would have a separate license. And it would be an option, not a requirement.

"There’s a separate provision for ABC/SLED to come up with a license. They could get in order to something need risk/loss if they (retailers) do something improper. Also, they would have to carry a 1 million dollars worth of liability insurance," said Senator Senn.

The most important thing to Senator Senn and Colven: is that the current rules on alcohol sales remain intact.

"The license has to be checked. Obviously, a retailer could lose their license in a heartbeat (if they don't follow the laws)," said Senator Senn.

The bill now goes to the full Senate; if it passes there, it will head to the house.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- Two-year-old Crew Feltner is a fighter.

He was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in May of 2021 when he was seven months old and defeated the cancer with the help of chemotherapy.

Then, the disease relapsed and Crew had to take it down a second time. He beat cancer again with the help of a bone marrow transplant from his father Kevin.

Today, Crew is getting monthly check-ups with his doctor and is in remission.

“Now he’s just a crazy, wild two-year-old,” said Ellie Feltner, Crew’s mother.

His journey is being honored by the Visionary of the Year campaign for the Lowcountry through blood cancer awareness advocate Hope Sullivan, who was nominated to raise money for patients and survivors.

The Visionary of the Year is a 10-week campaign in which candidates compete locally for a national first place honor. The finale is on April 28.

“For every dollar that somebody is donating 78 cents is going back to the mission for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) whether that’s the patient advocacy, the support or the research,” said Sullivan.

Sullivan’s goal is to have the Lowcountry community come out and support people with blood cancer at several events throughout April. A link to donate is here.

Choosing Hope for LLS Fundraising Events

The money that Sullivan is hoping to raise will help people like the Feltners who had to fight cancer as a family by quitting their jobs.

“While we were in treatment, a lot of people who donated money helped raise funds for our stay in the hospital. We spent 172 nights in the hospital,” said Ellie Feltner.

More donations means more money for children who have blood cancer, who according to Crew’s mother, only receive four percent of the funding for resources.

“Any amount of money raised is so helpful and important,” said Ellie Feltner. “For the families who are in treatment this is huge.”

“A lot of the focus is on raising awareness,” said Sullivan. “I’m really emphasizing everything that LLS is bringing to the community in helping all of our local people who have leukemia and lymphoma.”

Patient support, research and advocacy are the three areas that the donations will go towards.

“It gives a lot of support to the local community,” said Sullivan.

But, what Ellie really wants the money to go towards is finding a cure for her son. Crew has a lower chance of survival because of being diagnosed at a very young age. His mother says that many of the cancer fighting treatments he underwent can cause secondary cancers.

“A cure could mean that we could live the rest of his life with him, live a full life and be able to experience all the things that kids who don’t have these trials get to experience,” said Ellie. “Instead of feeling like we want to make it to kindergarten, instead making it feel like we want him to make it to having a wife and children one day.”

International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) launches #YouandIBS, a social campaign for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects up to 5-10% of individuals worldwide, making it one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders. Although IBS does not shorten a person's life span, it can severely impact their quality of life. The symptoms of IBS are often misunderstood and may keep those who suffer from speaking openly about their condition with family, friends, employers, and even their healthcare providers. This April, for IBS Awareness Month, IFFGD will address the symptoms, causes of symptom flares, and management strategies to increase public awareness and shed light on the lived experience of those impacted by IBS.

Symptoms associated with IBS can flare up unexpectedly and change over time or even daily. IFFGD President, Ceciel T. Rooker, commented, "Symptoms of IBS can be uncertain and can make participating in activities most people take for granted, such as eating out or traveling long distances, almost impossible. But few recognize the true extent of this burden. This is why it is so important to raise awareness."

The following symptoms characterize IBS:

Symptoms can change over time. There can be periods when symptoms get worse, as well as periods when symptoms lessen or disappear. For example, some people who suffer mainly from constipation (or diarrhea) may later experience a change to the opposite or develop a mixture of both constipation and diarrhea. Sometimes changes in diet, behavior, or using over the counter remedies or prescription drugs can lead to such changes. Other times, the cause for the change is not known.

. To start the conversation about the challenges faced by individuals living with IBS, IFFGD will focus on important health messages about IBS symptoms, management strategies, and quality of life issues. This year, IFFGD invites everyone to join their social campaign using and. You can also join IFFGD's awareness campaign by downloading and sharing information in the , which provides key messaging and images. To learn more about IBS, visit .

The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is a nonprofit education and research organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Founded in 1991, IFFGD helps improve care by enhancing awareness, improving education, and supporting and encouraging research into treatments and cures for chronic GI conditions. Learn more about IFFGD at .

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MT. PLEASANT, S.C. – Longwood baseball was right in the mix in a pitcher's duel on Wednesday night, but the College of Charleston eked out a 2-1 win over the Lancers (3-12). The Lancer pitching staff put together its most complete performance of the season, but the Cougars (9-3) matched Longwood pitch for pitch.

SCORE:

R H E LWU 1 5 2 COFC 2 7 3

Top Longwood Performers: : 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K : 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 K : 1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Pitchers ruled the day, as the Lancer arms combined to surrender their fewest runs and earned runs in a game this season. A five-headed hydra of , , , and limited College of Charleston to two runs, with only one counting as earned, on seven hits and six walks between them in the nine innings.

Meanwhile, the Cougars returned the favor and fended off an aggressive Longwood squad that was constantly hunting for extra bases. A trio of pitchers combined to limit Longwood to five hits and one run while only giving up two walks.

For Charleston, Jake Brink went 4.2 scoreless innings before exiting in the fifth inning to set the tone. He didn't earn the win though, as Connor Campbell finished the fifth with his team in the lead. He went 0.2 innings. Alex Lyon, a freshman, evaded trouble with a late base runner to earn the save.

Bunch took the loss for Longwood despite a solid outing in his first collegiate start. The freshman gave up four hits and a walk that led to one run, but he limited the damage in his two innings. Gibbons, Walker and Dittner all tossed scoreless frames, and Vanvickle was charged with an unearned run in the fourth inning.

The Lancer offense started slow but posted hits in four of the final five innings to put the tying run on base repeatedly.

Longwood got on the board in the sixth after hit an RBI groundout to score .

In the final two innings, the Lancers had the tying run reach in each frame. However, a strong throw from left prevented the tying run from touching home plate to end the eighth, and a heads up play in the field erased the first opportunity in the ninth. then poked a single to center with two outs to give Longwood one last chance, but Lyons recorded a strikeout to end the game.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Longwood wrapped up a seven-game road trip.

College of Charleston has yet to play a road game.

The two runs were the fewest allowed by the Lancers this season.

recorded a career-best 2.0 innings in his fourth collegiate appearance.

had his third scoreless relief appearance for the Lancers.

The Lancer stole three bases in the game, one shy of a season high. , and all stole a base.

Kowalski was hit by a pitch twice.

UP NEXT:

Longwood heads home to open a five game homestand. First, the Lancers host Iona to begin a four-game series on Friday night. First pitch is set for 4 p.m., and the game will be aired on ESPN+.

#GoWood #HorsePower

When you ask Charleston residents about their favorite places to eat, Page’s Okra Grill comes up often. Although technically in the nearby suburb of Mount Pleasant, Page’s has cemented itself as a standout restaurant in a city full of destination-worthy dining. Once you visit, it’s easy to see why. The restaurant combines down-home charm with an irresistible menu of elevated but familiar Southern staples.

Many of the dishes were created by co-owner and chef Ashleigh Sbrochi, who dreamed up the menu with the help of her father, Tony Page. She also consulted the hundreds of cookbooks she has read over the years, including her copy of Charleston Receipts, before opening her spot in 2006.

Almost immediately, locals began buzzing about the food. “We’ve been super lucky to have this community,” says Chase Page, part of Page’s founding family. “We have people still eating with us today who were here when we started over 15 years ago.”

When the weather is balmy, Page’s expansive covered patio is the hottest spot in town. If you’re just visiting and have time for only one meal, weekend brunch is the way to go. It typically includes live music, so you’ll have something to tap your toes to. We suggest starting with Page’s Sampler Platter (fried spring rolls filled with barbecue and pimiento cheese, fried green tomatoes with roasted red pepper-and-peach jam, and a shrimp bacon-chipotle cheese dip). Follow that with Page’s Famous Chicken & Waffle (loaded with Cheddar cheese, sage sausage, roasted corn, and jalapeños) or Ashleigh’s Shrimp & Grits (the grits take shape as fried Cheddar cheese cakes and come topped in a smoked andouille sausage cream sauce).

As Page’s Okra Grill expands its fan base, the restaurant is finding even more opportunities to feed the community. After a two-year stint with a food truck in Summerville, they plan to open a brick-and-mortar location there this year. And if their Mount Pleasant outpost is any indication, there will be a whole new batch of regulars to keep the business thriving for many years to come.

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