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Today's top headlines:  Colleton Co. deputy fatally shoots man armed with knife, SLED investigating   Seabrook Islanders respond to proposed short-term rental cap ordinances   New affordable housing complex coming to downtown Charleston   Charleston County promoting accessible and inclusive voting   SC schools improving, but there’s a lot to do to reach 2030 goal   State report card shows Cha...

Today's top headlines:  Alex Murdaugh settles lawsuit in teen’s boating death   Susan Smith caught talking to, receiving money from documentary filmmaker   Lowcountry medics, survivors urging precautionary breast cancer care   Charleston Co. School District holds first discussion on cellphone ban   Increase in illegal charters poses safety risks, exposes holes in SC law   Harris slams Trump f...

Today's top headlines:  Charleston youth litter clean-up club awarded program of the year   Survivors share diagnosis journey at MUSC Breast Cancer Expo   2 suspects arrested following a Mount Pleasant car pursuit   Georgetown Co. man arrested on drug-related charges   SCDCA to host cybersecurity webinars, shred events in North Charleston   Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Dona...

Today's top headlines:  Residents clean up and figure out what’s next after Milton   Hurricane Milton spawned high number of destructive, deadly tornadoes     Milton-related warnings expire in SC as storm weakens in Atlantic   How will SC schools make up days cancelled because of Helene?   Officials improving safety, pedestrian traffic for North Charleston music fest   Charleston County leade...

Today's top headlines:   Milton tears through Florida overnight; part of SC under tropical storm warning   FIRST ALERT: SC counties under warnings because of Hurricane Milton   Several Milton evacuees head to Palmetto State   Lowcountry organization celebrating 10 years of supporting women in technology   North Charleston Police investigating discovery of skeletal remains   Charleston Police...

Today's top headlines:  Charleston Co. officials working to improve safety in historic community   Troopers: 1 dead, 2 hurt in 3-vehicle Beaufort County crash   Mount Pleasant man charged in Charleston armed robbery   Man, 18, faces bond judge in Colleton Co. crash that killed child, hurt others   15-year-old charged with making threat at Colleton County High School   Mount Pleasant man sues...

Today's top headlines:  SC death toll at 48 from Helene, power outages down to 51K as recovery continues   Organization set to serve Charleston-area veterans to offset food insecurity   Berkeley Co. School parents give first reactions to 2025-2026 calendar options   Charleston County launches public engagement platform   Dorchester County Council rezones parcel of land for new housing develop...

Today's top headlines:  1 injured, 1 arrested in shooting outside Orangeburg County Fair   New soccer facility opens in Awendaw, improvements coming soon   3-day Lowcountry sailing camp caters to children with autism   Israelis, scarred and battling on multiple fronts, mark a year since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack   TROPICS: Milton hits Category 2, continues to rapidly intensify in Gulf   Former Goo...

Morning headlines for Oct. 4, 2024:  Union agrees to suspend ports strike, Charleston workers to return Friday 1 dead after Johns Island shooting, Charleston Police say Three men arrested, charged with murder in Beaufort Co. shooting Lowcountry nonprofit asks for community’s help to boost access to housing Berkeley Co. leaders discuss pedestrian access on Clements Ferry Charleston Co. schools appr...

Top Headlines for Oct. 3, 2024:  McMaster, Graham pressure Biden to intervene in Ports strike Williamsburg Co. Tupperware facility to close as company moves manufacturing to Mexico Port strike continues, SC economist breaks down potential consumer impact Amid celebration, Charleston’s Jewish community marks 1 year since war began Berkeley Co. officials speak to residents about their concerns in th...

Morning headlines for Oct. 2, 2024:  Vance, Walz spar over policy in final showdown of 2024 election Lowcountry port workers join East Coast strike for wages, protections North Charleston officials asking for public comment on more affordable housing Auction to benefit restoration of historic downtown Charleston church Charleston mayor presents plan to fight homelessness Tri-County leaders want fe...

Today's top headlines:   SC confirms 29 deaths from Helene; Leaders say power restoration could take days   Lowcountry business owner pushing for community to help victims of Helene   Troopers report one dead in Orangeburg Co. auto-pedestrian collision   North Charleston Police search for 2 in armed robbery   N. Charleston traffic stop leads to man’s arrest on drug, gun charges   N. Charlesto...

Today's top headlines: SC confirms 25 deaths from Helene; Leaders say power restoration could take days CLOSINGS & CANCELLATIONS: Schools, facilities and businesses still impacted by Helene Charleston County encouraging people to work the polls for Election Day Locals compete in sand sculpture contest at a Folly Beach festival Berkeley County industrial plant issues statement after man di...

Today's top headlines: TRACKING HELENE: Warnings issued across Lowcountry as hurricane strengthens The First Alert Hurricane Center Lowcountry schools announce schedule changes ahead of Hurricane Helene Window creator raised concerns about Titan effectiveness during 7th day of hearings Palmetto Artisan Program looks to expand to Dorchester Co. City of Charleston highlights ‘Adopt-A-Drain’ pro...

Today's top headlines: OceanGate employee pushes back against idea of ‘desperation’ to complete missions Lowcountry nonprofit makes big impact on Dorchester School Dist. Two schools State awards $16M to Dorchester District Four schools   Motion claims restaurant not providing information in deadly Folly Beach crash Charleston Co. sheriff answers Mace’s claims of improperly releasing detainees...

Today's top headlines: Co-founder of company that owned Titan testifies in North Charleston hearings Lowcountry school districts evaluate safety measures amid recent threats State grant to help keep resource officers in Berkeley Co. elementary schools Trump to campaign in Savannah on Tuesday Berkeley Co. leaders to consider facility funding for unhoused community support New wedding venue com...

Today's top headlines: Motorcycle crashes into Berkeley Co. home, leaving one dead Coroner IDs teen girl killed in Plantersville shooting Second trial on 2018 Lee Correctional riot set to begin Monday Berkeley Co. residents getting federal disaster loan relief starting this week Trident Medical Center starts process of building new nearly $40M medical office Lowcountry Food Bank hosts event t...

Today's top headlines: Former Titan passenger recalls day of deadly implosion at hearings SC Supreme Court: Execution won’t be delayed despite new innocence claim Former Berkeley Co. detention deputy facing charges in assault case Dorchester Co. deputy demoted for leaving K-9 alone in hot car Student arrested, charged with making threats at N. Charleston high school Tri-County students look a...

Today’s top headlines: Big Red Box – Links mentioned in the News Tri-County leaders working to break trend of deadly drug overdoses Bond denied for man charged in Summerville death investigation Judge denies bond for woman facing new charge in deadly N. Charleston crash Hearings on deadly submersible tragedy resume Thursday in North Charleston Charleston Co. School District addresses various issue...

Today’s top headlines: Community meets Georgetown Co. School District superintendent finalists Ex-employee who called Titan unsafe claims company only wanted to make money SC crime stats released, Charleston Co. records highest number of murders Glenn McConnell Parkway reopens after crash Mount Pleasant Police see rise in Bitcoin scams Ponds neighborhood to receive temporary traffic light followin...

Today’s top headlines: Former engineer, contractor first to testify in N. Charleston Titan hearing Beaufort County denies development, backs special cultural zoning protections Lawmakers to discuss plans for affordable housing in Charleston State groups call for changes to Santee Cooper rate change proposal Charleston Water System starts project to combat West Ashley sewer overflows City of North...

Today's top headlines: FIRST ALERT: Tropical storm warning in effect for much of SC coast CLOSINGS & CANCELATIONS: Several Lowcountry districts announce changes for Monday Hearings in Coast Guard Titan investigation to begin in North Charleston Monday Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says Colleton Co. deputies investigate shootin...

Today's top headlines: Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S. using grant funds to support Lowcountry survivors Georgetown Co. special education teacher charged after assaulting 2 students Death penalty opponents urge Gov. McMaster to grant clemency ahead of execution Community hears from DD2 school board candidates during forum Oakbrook Middle School plans to add 10 classrooms Potential vape, smoke ban to...

Today's top headlines: Charleston synagogue making progress on major project Drainage and other improvements coming to Goose Creek multi-use path North Charleston approves 120-townhome development on Dorchester Road SC Supreme Court rules part of state’s school voucher program unconstitutional Berkeley County schools’ parents push for more safety after recent threats Families sue 2 Lowcountry...

Today's top headlines: Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy     Two appeals in Bowen Turner case go before SC Court of Appeals Dorchester Co. first responders honor 9/11 by with training facility opening City officials approve first reading of former Piggly Wiggly redevelopment site   Pedestrian bridge removed from main road impro...