Briana Saunders, The Island Packet

Briana Saunders

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Savannah, GA, United States

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Past articles by Briana:

Update: 1 person airlifted after ejected from overturned vehicle on May River Road

One person was airlifted by helicopter after a multiple car pileup and overturned vehicle on eastbound May River Road in Bluffton, SC, around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Traffic was blocked near the accident at Palmetto Bluff. → Read More

What can you do in the Midlands when it pours? Here are 7 indoor activities

The forecast doesn’t look good for the Midlands this week or the next. There are a number of things to do and see including the South Carolina State Museum and the ax-throwing bar, Craft Axe Throwing. → Read More

Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach have the best beaches according to this list. Here’s why

TripAdvisor came out with their annual Reader’s Choice Awards today. For their best U.S. beaches list, the travel website named two beaches from South Carolina. Here’s why. → Read More

Curious SC asked where to find the best fried chicken in SC, and oh boy, you answered

Curious S.C. asked you where you thought the best fried chicken in South Carolina is. The answers varied across cities such as Hilton Head, Columbia and Myrtle Beach, but two Midlands restaurants came out on top. → Read More

Curious SC needs your help y’all: Where’s the best fried chicken in the state?

South Carolina is part of a culture that boasts some of the best food and Southern comfort delicacies you can eat. Now Curious SC wants to ask: who do you think has the best fried chicken? → Read More

Happy Black History Month! Here are 6 heroes from South Carolina’s history

Harriet Tubman and Robert Smalls were among the famous black people who served South Carolina, moving from slaves to activists. Here are some are key figures, leaders, heroes and little known facts to celebrate during Black History Month. → Read More

Curious SC wants to know: Who do you think has the best BBQ?

Stephen Colbert called out North Carolina barbecue Tuesday night, calling those who love the BBQ style ‘poor flavor-deprived bastards.’ Curious SC wants to know what you think when it comes to barbecue. → Read More

Curious SC wants to know: Who do you think has the best BBQ?

Stephen Colbert called out North Carolina barbecue Tuesday night, calling those who love the BBQ style ‘poor flavor-deprived bastards.’ Curious SC wants to know what you think when it comes to barbecue. → Read More

Curious SC asked: ‘Who do you think has the best BBQ?’ Here’s how South Carolina answered

Curious SC is an ongoing project where reporters ask you, the reader for story ideas and opinions. This week we noticed Stephen Colbert made a stir about BBQ, so we asked for your favorite type. Here are the results. → Read More

Thrillist ranks this SC city as ‘underappreciated.’ What’s got people talking?

Thrillist named Greenville, SC as one of the underappreciated cities you should visit in 2019, but it’s not the first time the state’s been mentioned. Places such as Conde Nast and Travel + Leisure have also highlighted the state. → Read More

Gas prices are lowest SC has seen in years. What happened, how long will it last?

2019 is ringing in low gas prices for many drivers, according to reports from Triple AAA and GasBuddy. Prices are the cheapest they’ve been in multiple years in South Carolina. They will likely rise by spring. → Read More

Nominated for an Emmy, this Beaufort native is working on a new TV series

Beaufort, S.C. native Timmy O’Brien and his design and production team were nominated for an Emmy in August. They were nominated thanks to their work on the “Teddy Perkins” episode on the TV show “Atlanta.” → Read More

It’s time to celebrate! Here are restaurants open on Christmas Day in the Midlands

Christmas is next week and if you’re not planning to cook at home, you’ll need to plan what’s going to be on the menu. Restaurants such as Columbo’s, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Flying Saucer will have you covered. → Read More

50 things you have to do in South Carolina before you leave

Want to see the best of what South Carolina has to offer? The state has more than a few things to do and places to see, including historical sites like Fort Sumter and infamous Clemson vs. USC Gamecocks games. → Read More

Here’s where you can find the cheapest gas in the Midlands

Millions of people will be traveling for the holidays this year. Good news: according to AAA: December will have some of the cheapest gas prices. Here’s where and how you can find cheap gas in South Carolina. → Read More

Ready to get into the holiday spirit? These 5 SC towns are must-visits for the season

These cities and towns in SC transform themselves with Christmas displays, lights, parades. Aiken, Greenwood and Rock Hill are some of the best places in South Carolina to find things to do to celebrate the holidays. → Read More

This SC roadmap shows 7 old-fashioned chocolate stores you have to add to your bucket list

South Carolina is home to some of the best food, including a few old-school, homemade chocolate stores. There’s an unofficial map that shows some of the best places to enjoy chocolate in the state. → Read More

This SC roadmap shows 7 old-fashioned chocolate stores you have to add to your bucket list

South Carolina is home to some of the best food, including a few old-school, homemade chocolate stores. There’s an unofficial map that shows some of the best places to enjoy chocolate in the state. → Read More

4 amazing, unique places to stay in SC — including a treehouse, castle, train caboose

South Carolina has some of the best resorts and hotels in the South, but it also has a few off-the-beaten path, off-beat options. You can stay at Edisto River’s Treehouse, Sullivan’s Island’s Mugdock Castle, or even Mepkin Abbey. → Read More

What can you take with you on your Thanksgiving flight? Hint: Leave the bear spray in SC

Thanksgiving is Thursday, which means there will be people traveling on the road and in the air. If you’re flying from South Carolina, TSA lists items you can take on board, including a few strange things. → Read More