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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A new cruise line could be coming to North Charleston.

North Charleston’s mayor and council members are in preliminary discussions about its potential.

It’s a mixed reaction to a possible cruise line coming to the old Navy port in North Charleston. For many the answer had pros and cons.

“I think for the economy, of course, and small businesses here that would be wonderful however, I think it is going to take a really special and quiet place and bring a lot more people, with more people usually comes more pollution and overcrowding and conflict,” Isabel Brown from Hanahan said.

“I do think we’re a little overcrowded. I don’t know what it’s going to look like having a cruise board here and it’s going to be a lot of traffic to bring a lot of people, but I think it could also be good for our city. I mean that’s going to bring a lot of money and I love a good cruise, I can’t help it,” Kimbrell Moorhouse from Charleston said.

Herbert Anderson from North Charleston agrees. He’s looking for convenience after no longer having the Carnival ship downtown as an option for his vacations.

“We’re looking for another cruise to go to now and we have to go to Miami or California and we don’t want that long trip. I don’t like to fly,” Anderson says.

District 5 North Charleston City Council Member Jerome Heyward said it would have a large impact on the economy.

The economic impact is outrageous. It’ll give the economy what we need," Heyward said.

“Of course, I would love the economic push it would give us,” Isabel Brown said.

“It’s a lot of revenue, but I can see why people are kind of objecting to it too. I don’t know it’s a tough one. We liked having the Carnival here. We went on it a couple of years ago and it was fun. Nice having it just right downtown,” Erik Wilsgard from Johns Island said.

Live 5 spoke with more than a dozen people on Wednesday. Those who spoke off camera who were against the new cruise line said one reason was because of traffic.

“I don’t mind the traffic. We have it anyway so why worry about that,” said Anderson.

Others weren’t a fan of the view. Heyward said this location could be different.

“It’s off the beaten path so really it’s where it needs to be,” said Heyward.

“It’s a pretty industrial view anyways so I get downtown and by the battery, it was kind of an ugly thing to see but it kind of fits here. I mean you’ve got cargo ships and industry,” Wilsgard said.

Wilsgard’s 9-year-old son Cooper, having been on the Carnival cruise from downtown Charleston, is a fan of having another ship to explore.

“Yeah, it’s really fun. I like the water slides and all the places,” Cooper said.

Heyward said it could be a while before we hear if the talk of the cruise line will become a reality.

“It’s being talked about right now, the mayor and his staff are vetting certain groups right now to make sure we have the right fit for the city,” said Heyward.

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Snow days could be on the way for some parts of South Carolina, while most of the state will just be bundling up against sub-freezing temperatures.

A cold front moving into the Palmetto State this weekend will see temperatures in the 40s during the day, dropping into the 20s at night across the state, according to the National Weather Service.

The chance of precipitation increases early next week, but temperatures are expected to be well above freezing by then.

High temperatures in Charleston are expected to drop from near 60 on New Year’s Day into the 50s on Jan. 2 with lows in the 30s, the NWS reports. From Friday into Saturday, highs could be in the 40s with a hard freeze expected when overnight temperatures dip into the 20s. Temperatures are predicted to climb back into the 50s over the remainder of the weekend and into early next week.

Temperatures are expected to drop again late next week as a second round of arctic air moves through the Southeast. It's that second cold front that could mean snow for parts of the Upstate and Midlands.

"Judging by pattern recognition, that is definitely a possibility," Patrick Moore, a meteorologist in the National Weather Service's Greenville-Spartanburg office, said about a winter storm.

Moore added that "you need two ingredients to get a winter storm" — cold air and a storm system.

"Indications are that we're going have plenty of cold air," he said. "So the next problem is, will we get a storm system that will come along while we've got the cold air? That's been our problem the last couple of seasons, that we haven't had that overlap."

A model from the NWS Climate Prediction Center puts portions of the Midlands under a "slight risk of heavy snow" in early January amid low temperatures. Those areas include Irmo, Lake Murray and Blythewood, with a 20-40 percent chance of heavy snow from Jan. 7-13.

"There's a lot of uncertainty out that far," NWS Columbia meteorologist Emily Carpenter said. "It does look like there's probably going to be a pattern shift towards some cooler weather, some below normal temperatures, possibly some freezing temperatures early next week."

Lowcountry meteorologist Dave Williams added additional caution in a Facebook post, saying any forecast that far out is a "guess at best."

Nevertheless, chief meteorologist Chris Justus at WYFF television in Greenville wrote on Facebook that he would be "VERY surprised" if we didn't see snow at some point through January.

"We're going to be so cold that if we make it through that pattern, as active as things are going to be, if we make it through without any precipitation, I would be shocked," he said in a video.

Even without snow, the upcoming freezing temperatures come as South Carolina has enjoyed relatively warm weather for December, with highs pushing 70 degrees. It also comes on the heels of heavy rain in some areas and three tornadoes that touched down near Columbia.

It’s not unusual for temperatures to change suddenly, said Rachel Gross-Zouzias, a NWS meteorologist in Wilmington, N.C., which covers the Myrtle Beach area and other parts of the Pee Dee.

“We do fluctuate a bit, which is quite normal,” she said.

As for the weekend, Gross-Zouzias advised people to prepare for freezing temperatures by bringing their pets inside, insulating pipes and following other cold weather safety tips on the NWS website.

Reporters Lauren Leibman and Abby Ann Ramsey contributed.

The Charleston (SC) Cougars (11-3, 1-0 CAA) will try to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Towson Tigers (6-8, 1-0 CAA) on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at TD Arena as 6.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 2:00 PM ET on FloCollege. The over/under for the matchup is set at 139.

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Charleston (SC) has a 3-0 record against the spread in games it was favored by 6.5 points or more this season.

When it has played as at least a 6.5-point underdog this season, Towson is 2-1 against the spread.

These two teams average 144.9 points per game combined, 5.9 more than the over/under of 139.

Charleston (SC) and Towson have seen its opponents average a combined 1.9 more points per game than the point total of 139 set in this outing.

Charleston (SC)’s average total in matchups this year has been 155.2, 16.2 points higher than the over/under in this particular game.

The average total for Tigers games this season is 8.4 fewer points than the point total of 139 for this outing.

The Cougars have a 9-4-0 record against the spread this season.

The Tigers’ ATS record is 6-7-0 this year.

Charleston (SC) has a +65 scoring differential, topping opponents by 4.6 points per game. It is putting up 79.9 points per game to rank 84th in college basketball and is giving up 75.3 per outing to rank 284th in college basketball.

Charleston (SC) ranks 173rd in college basketball at 33.3 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 33.1 its opponents average.

The Cougars hit 8.2 three-pointers per game (151st in college basketball) at a 36.1% rate (88th in college basketball), compared to the 8.2 their opponents make while shooting 31.0% from deep.

Charleston (SC) averages 97.8 points per 100 possessions on offense (151st in college basketball), and allows 92.1 points per 100 possessions (213th in college basketball).

Towson has a -9 scoring differential, putting up 65.0 points per game (345th in college basketball) and conceding 65.6 (53rd in college basketball).

Towson wins the rebound battle by 3.3 boards on average. It records 33.9 rebounds per game, 134th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 30.6.

Towson makes 6.5 three-pointers per game (298th in college basketball) at a 29.3% rate (336th in college basketball), compared to the 6.9 its opponents make, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc.

Towson’s 87.2 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 335th in college basketball, and the 88.1 points it allows per 100 possessions rank 115th in college basketball.

The Tigers are scoring more points at home (74.3 per game) than on the road (64.8).

Ante Brzovic leads the Cougars in scoring and rebounding, tallying 19.3 points and 8.4 boards per game.

Charleston (SC)’s best passer is CJ Fulton, who averages 5.7 assists per game to go with a PPG scoring average of 8.4.

Derrin Boyd leads the Cougars in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.1 shots per game from beyond the arc.

Fulton and Brzovic lead Charleston (SC) on the defensive end, with Fulton leading the team in steals averaging 1.8 per game and Brzovic in blocks averaging 1.1 per contest.

Dylan Williamson’s points (12.4 per game) and assists (1.8 per game) stat lines are the top scoring and assists spots on the Tigers’ leaderboards.

Mekhi Lowery’s stat line of 6.1 rebounds, 6.2 points and 1.8 assists per game secures the top spot on the Towson rebounding leaderboard.

Williamson is the top shooter from distance for the Tigers, hitting 2.1 threes per game.

Towson’s leader in steals is Nendah Tarke (1.2 per game), and its leader in blocks is Lowery (0.9 per game).

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - After nearly 14 years of voyages, Carnival Cruise Line will no longer call Charleston a homeport.

Carnival Cruise Line and the South Carolina Ports Authority have been in partnership since 2010, but in 2022, both parties agreed to not extend the cruise contract further. That decision will officially go into effect this week as the Carnival Sunshine ship makes its last voyage to and from the city.

The Carnival Sunshine departed from Union Pier for the last time Monday and will return Saturday.

The Director of Corporate Communications for the South Carolina Ports Authority, Liz Crumley, said that this partnership has made a great impact on the maritime industry. However, this decision was made in hopes of freeing up Union Pier Terminal for redevelopment.

“Carnival has been a great customer, and SC Ports is appreciative of the long-term partnership that’s been forged. They offered a great product that was well-liked for those who enjoy cruises. Carnival made an impact on our maritime industry not just for the Port, but also the harbor pilots, [International Longshoremen’s Association] and beyond,” Crumley said.

The area will still have some port-of-calls for the time being, according to Crumley, but a permanent decision has not yet been made. This means that some cruises will still dock in Charleston for a day visit, but no ships will begin or end at Union Pier.

Liza Holian is the communications manager for the Historic Charleston Foundation. She said the Historic Charleston Foundation has been following this journey closely and working in partnership with the ports and the city.

She said that they are excited about this change and hope to use it as an opportunity to make Charleston even more of a destination that would bring in money, economy and sustainability. She said they believe that this change will help free up some of the traffic and overflow of parking that is currently caused by cruise passengers as well as provide several benefits to the area.

“Charleston has been facing rising sea levels and more weather events, so that has caused a higher amount of flooding. We also face a housing shortage. And all of those things, you know, we need different land in a different area, and so having that site be used as just a giant parking lot was really inappropriate. So now, that change is positive for the city. And as we adapt and as we have these new challenges in the future, Charleston has to adapt too,” Holian said.

While it is still unclear what exactly will be replacing Carnival, Ports Authority representatives say that it will ultimately be redeveloped in conjunction with the local buyer, city and community. Holian said that, no matter what, they are excited to see what comes of this change and think it was necessary for the area.

“All of this together just helps move forward to a place that the foundation has advocated for. So, it’s more sustainable for the economy, for the environment with flooding and a better use of land, while also keeping that money here in Charleston and cultivating it in a smarter way, which we ultimately want,” Holian said. “Immediately, Charleston and the peninsula should see a reduction in traffic and cars. We all know too well… just driving past the Union Pier site and just seeing rows and rows of cars which is just an inappropriate use of that waterfront property and so that will be no more… we are really looking forward to that.”

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Some football fans choose to watch at home on the couch, but many other folks opt to take in the action at a local sports bar. When looking for a destination, beer and bar food are a must, and the establishment must also have big enough televisions to ensure a quality viewing experience for all. Here are 12 of the best sports bars in and around the city at which to watch football this year — not to mention baseball, soccer, and plenty of other sports year-round.

Eater maps are curated by editors and aim to reflect a diversity of neighborhoods, cuisines, and prices. Learn more about our editorial process.

Newcomer Cleats welcomes all sports fans with TVs, good wine, tasty sandwiches, and plenty of space to spread out and watch the games.

West Ashley bar Charleston Sports Pub offers creative takes on pub fare in a relaxed setting with affordable domestic beers during happy hour and plenty of craft beers on draft. The kitchen also has burgers topped with everything from queso to fried jalapenos to pimento cheese. Bonus: there are multiple locations.

Sushi in a sports bar? Why not. Locals has served the Mount Pleasant community since 2009, and it now has additional locations in West Ashley and James Island. There’s always a game on the screens, and on Mondays, the sushi rolls are half off.

Local 616 makes for a super relaxed spot to watch any game. Owner Dwayne Mitchell will mix up plenty of fun cocktails for customers or pour a few beers. There’s also a back patio for those who need to chill out in between the action. Also check out the guest chefs in the kitchen.

Moe’s Crosstown consistently puts out some of the best bar food around (with 15 different sauces for their wings), and the burgers are always amazing. There also happens to be plenty of televisions on which to catch all the games. Oh, and beer. Lots of beer.

Technically, it’s not a sports bar, but Home Team BBQ always has the latest games on the televisions behind the bars. With multiple locations, and some of the best wings in the city, Home Team is a good choice for those who want to order expertly smoked meats with a side of sports.

This massive establishment has over 40 TVs and four projector screens meant for sports viewing. Uptown Social’s food menu has all the bar food essentials, from thin crust pizza to nachos to double-fried wings.

Bay Street Biergarten has so many televisions that it’s impossible to miss any of the moves. Grab some friends and slide into a booth to order one of BSB’s giant pretzels with beer cheese and a couple of pints. There are also pork belly burnt ends, and even eggplant fries for the vegetarian crowd.

King Street’s classic sports bar has the space and environment fans are after, as the upstairs often has the sound on for sporting events. Multiple bars, wings, and 40 beers on tap provide the necessary game-day vibe. There are also $12 pitchers on Mondays.

Conveniently located next to the Visitor Center just off King Street, the Brick provides bar snacks and drink specials for patrons watching the games. Find bar snacks like fried pickles, buffalo shrimp, and more.

Crowds pack in tight to watch the games at Avondale establishment the Roost. There’s plenty of wings, burgers, and fried things on the menu (from shrimp to totchos) to keep most sports fans happy.

This Charleston bar offers a special menu on game days. It’s also known for dishes like boiled peanuts, pickle fries, and soft shell crab BLTs.

Newcomer Cleats welcomes all sports fans with TVs, good wine, tasty sandwiches, and plenty of space to spread out and watch the games.

West Ashley bar Charleston Sports Pub offers creative takes on pub fare in a relaxed setting with affordable domestic beers during happy hour and plenty of craft beers on draft. The kitchen also has burgers topped with everything from queso to fried jalapenos to pimento cheese. Bonus: there are multiple locations.

Sushi in a sports bar? Why not. Locals has served the Mount Pleasant community since 2009, and it now has additional locations in West Ashley and James Island. There’s always a game on the screens, and on Mondays, the sushi rolls are half off.

Local 616 makes for a super relaxed spot to watch any game. Owner Dwayne Mitchell will mix up plenty of fun cocktails for customers or pour a few beers. There’s also a back patio for those who need to chill out in between the action. Also check out the guest chefs in the kitchen.

Moe’s Crosstown consistently puts out some of the best bar food around (with 15 different sauces for their wings), and the burgers are always amazing. There also happens to be plenty of televisions on which to catch all the games. Oh, and beer. Lots of beer.

Technically, it’s not a sports bar, but Home Team BBQ always has the latest games on the televisions behind the bars. With multiple locations, and some of the best wings in the city, Home Team is a good choice for those who want to order expertly smoked meats with a side of sports.

This massive establishment has over 40 TVs and four projector screens meant for sports viewing. Uptown Social’s food menu has all the bar food essentials, from thin crust pizza to nachos to double-fried wings.

Bay Street Biergarten has so many televisions that it’s impossible to miss any of the moves. Grab some friends and slide into a booth to order one of BSB’s giant pretzels with beer cheese and a couple of pints. There are also pork belly burnt ends, and even eggplant fries for the vegetarian crowd.

King Street’s classic sports bar has the space and environment fans are after, as the upstairs often has the sound on for sporting events. Multiple bars, wings, and 40 beers on tap provide the necessary game-day vibe. There are also $12 pitchers on Mondays.

Conveniently located next to the Visitor Center just off King Street, the Brick provides bar snacks and drink specials for patrons watching the games. Find bar snacks like fried pickles, buffalo shrimp, and more.

Crowds pack in tight to watch the games at Avondale establishment the Roost. There’s plenty of wings, burgers, and fried things on the menu (from shrimp to totchos) to keep most sports fans happy.

This Charleston bar offers a special menu on game days. It’s also known for dishes like boiled peanuts, pickle fries, and soft shell crab BLTs.