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Air Quality Alert is in effect
FIRST ALERT: 2 Lowcountry counties under air quality alert for 2nd day

Dorchester County seeks feedback on plan to guide future growth

Dorchester County leaders say they want to hear from residents and business owners about their comprehensive plan, which guides future development in the county.
Comprehensive plans guide growth and development in counties. That's why Dorchester County...

Dorchester Co.

When evacuating during a hurricane, many people in the Lowcountry may have to take Dorchester...
Drivers express concerns over hurricane evacuation route in Dorchester Co.

Berkeley Co.

For three straight meetings – people have been disagreeing about how to kick-off the Berkeley...
Prayers recited at Berkeley Co. School Board meetings cause chaos

Dorchester Co.

Currently, railroad tracks separate North and South Magnolia Street, so bicyclists must get...
Summerville residents share concerns about bicyclists on Main St.

TOP HEADLINES

Traffic

The crash was reported between Brownswood Road and Swygert Boulevard around 4:07 p.m.

River Rd. reopens after crash involving motorcycle

Updated: 13 minutes ago
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By Marissa Lute
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that sent one person to the hospital.

Georgetown Co.

The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office says a 16-year-old who drowned at a state park Tuesday...

Teen drowned trying to help another child, coroner says

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office says a 16-year-old who drowned at a state park Tuesday was trying to help another child.

Williamsburg Co.

The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for much of North Carolina and upper...

FIRST ALERT: 2 Lowcountry counties under air quality alert for 2nd day

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
People with respiratory health issues should limit their time outdoors in certain parts of the Lowcountry, the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control says.

State

Sidney Moorer, Tammy Moorer

Sidney, Tammy Moorer lose appeals to overturn kidnapping convictions in Heather Elvis case

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Kristin Nelson
The South Carolina Court of Appeals issued opinions on Wednesday for Sidney and Tammy Moorer who were convicted of kidnapping Heather Elvis.

Charleston Co.

Pluto is returned to the ocean after finishing rehabilitation.

WATCH: SC Aquarium releases two rehabilitated turtles

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
The South Carolina Aquarium released two loggerhead sea turtles back into the ocean.

Charleston Co.

A Lowcountry man says a spur of the moment decision on his way to work made him more than a...

Lowcountry man turns $10 in change into 6-figure win

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
A Lowcountry man says a “spur of the moment” decision made him more than a quarter-million dollars on his way to work one morning.
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Dorchester County

VIDEO: Summerville residents share concerns about bicyclists on Main St.

Georgetown County

VIDEO: Teen drowned trying to help another child, coroner says

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RAW VIDEO: Sea turtle Bea release

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VIDEO: WATCH: SC Aquarium releases two rehabilitated turtles

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Charleston Co.

The SPLC tracked 1,225 hate and extremist groups last year. 30 of those groups are active in...

Charleston Co. Moms for Liberty chapter fights inclusion on hate group list

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Nick Reagan
The Charleston County Moms for Liberty chapter chairwoman is pushing back after her group was labeled an extremist, anti-government organization by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

State

A three-year project to protect salt marsh along much of the east coast finally has a...

Government agencies, conservation groups begin salt marsh conservation plan

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
A three-year project to protect salt marsh along much of the east coast finally has a comprehensive plan.

Charleston Co.

It is the third year in a row that Global Eco Adventures, an environmental education nonprofit,...

Making Folly Beach a cleaner place in honor of World Oceans Day

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Anna Harris and Elisheva Wimberly
Environmental advocates and volunteers are gathering on Folly Beach Thursday in honor of World Oceans Day to make the beach a cleaner place.

National

FILE - Rev. Pat Robertson poses a question to a Republican presidential candidate during a...

Pat Robertson, founder of Christian Broadcasting Network, dies at 93

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Robertson’s death Thursday was announced by his broadcasting network.

Charleston Co.

The South Carolina Ports Authority officials presented their most up-to-date plans and rezoning...

Public provides input on latest Union Pier plans

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Molly McBride
The potential plans to redevelop Charleston’s Union Pier are moving forward.

Charleston Co.

Charleston County officials said they started receiving public feedback online in November, and...

Charleston Co. asks for public feedback comprehensive plan

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Molly McBride
Charleston County is updating its comprehensive plan and wants the public’s feedback.

State

Gov. Henry McMaster said Tuesday he had not yet reviewed the full recommendations but added he...

Task force unveils recommendations for boosting SC teacher recruitment, retention

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Mary Green
South Carolina’s teacher shortage has only worsened over the last several years, but a comprehensive new report aims to set the policy that could end that trend.

Charleston Co.

Hikeem Ishmar George Clinton is charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a...

Suspect arrested in May shooting at North Charleston motel

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
North Charleston Police say a 33-year-old man has been arrested in a shooting at a motel last month.

Squadron of the Month

The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Charleston keeps the air base here at home and...

Squadron of the Month: Team that keeps JBC operational, responds to emergencies

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Michal Higdon
From building military bases to mapping out land and buildings, these heroes do it all, including fighting fires and disposing of bombs.

Colleton Co.

A total of 11 churches in the Charleston and Walterboro areas are stepping away from the...

Lowcountry Methodist churches discuss separation of denominations

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Rey Llerena
A total of 113 South Carolina churches will be leaving the United Methodist Church over what could change in the future regarding clergy and same sex marriage.

Charleston Co.

Algernard Young faces related charges of domestic abuse and stalking that, based on court...

Man charged in fatal 2019 shooting at apartment goes to trial

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Melissa Rademaker
A man charged in a shooting that killed one man at a West Ashley apartment complex is before a jury more than three years later.

Waggin’ Wednesday

In this week’s edition of Waggin’ Wednesday, we have three lovable pups from the Charleston...

Waggin’ Wednesday: Meet Tostada, Chase and Bailey

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Jana Cugliari
In this week’s edition of Waggin’ Wednesday, we have three lovable pups from the Charleston Animal Society who are ready to find their new humans.

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Charleston Co.

Protests turned into a riot in downtown Charleston overnight May 30-31, 2020, days after the...

Man sentenced for arson during 2020 George Floyd riot in downtown Charleston

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
A judge has sentenced a Saint Stephen man to federal prison in connection with several incidents of arson during the George Floyd protests in downtown Charleston three years ago.

Charleston Co.

James Major was convicted in the Nov. 9, 2017, burglary a King Street coffeehouse.

Man convicted of burglarizing downtown Charleston coffeehouse

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:35 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
A man who did not show up for his trial has been convicted in a 2017 burglary, the solicitor’s office said.

Charleston Co.

Dr. Joy Laurer noticed kids were coming to One80 Place with just the clothes on their back, and...

MUSC doctor addresses behavioral health needs of homeless children

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Meredith Blair
One80 Place in downtown Charleston is known for helping people with physical needs, such as providing them with shelter or food.

Charleston Co.

Thomas Gotshall, 68, of Johns Island, is charged with second-degree sexual exploitation of a...

Johns Island man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
Charleston County deputies have arrested a man they say had child pornographic material in a cellphone cloud account.

Charleston Co.

James Gerald Summers is wanted on a charge of breach of trust greater than $10,000, the...

Deputies searching for man accused of taking more than $300K in lumber

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:10 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a wanted man.

State

Eric Rashun Jones

GRAPHIC: Violence, drug addiction used to force women into sex trafficking in SC

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 2:32 PM EDT
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By Amanda Shaw
A South Carolina man who used violence, fraud and coercion to prostitute women pleaded guilty to human trafficking conspiracy in court.

Charleston Co.

Quinyah Simmons, 23, is charged with obtaining money by false pretenses, according to SLED.

North Charleston woman accused of using duplicate title to get car loan

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:13 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
The State Law Enforcement Division has charged a North Charleston woman in connection with a fraudulent title loan.

State

The survey done by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows a 65%...

Survey shows improved access to mental health services in SC public schools

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:50 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The survey done by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows a 65% increase in school-based mental health counselors over the past year.

State

South Carolina's attorney general is asking the Federal Communications Commission to clarify...

SC Attorney General asks FCC for clarification on robocall consent rules

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:13 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
South Carolina’s attorney general is asking the Federal Communications Commission to clarify the rules of consent as it pertains to robocalls.

Charleston Co.

Dozens of public safety agencies will be in Charleston County this week for a large-scale...

More than 30 public safety agencies training in Charleston Co.

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 8:13 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
Dozens of public safety agencies will be in Charleston County this week for a large-scale training exercise.
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