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Top headlines for Jan. 4, 2023: SC lawmaker hopes to remove the smell of marijuana as a reason for probable cause Touchberry sworn in as next mayor of Summerville Bill would require parental consent for SC teens to fill prescriptions  Family of Berkeley Co. man gets $660k payout following man’s death Murdaugh request for new trial must go to SC Supreme Court, chief justice orders SC capitol one of...

Top headlines for Jan. 3, 2024: North Charleston Police search for man wanted for burglary Proposed bill offers a solution to South Carolina’s affordable housing crisis Summerville swearing-in ceremony set for Wednesday Woman critically injured after plane crashes into pond Opening of new North Charleston school delayed again Burgess sworn in as new mayor of North Charleston SC bill could raise mi...

Top headlines for Jan. 2, 2024: Mayor-elect Reggie Burgess will be sworn in as the mayor of North Charleston Barricaded subject leads to delay in fatal crash investigation What can be done to prevent lost pets during and after New Year’s celebrations? 1 dead in three-vehicle crash on Savannah Highway SC leaders push for study of insurance costs, possible new regulations Records list 8 complaints a...

Top headlines for Jan. 1, 2024: Hundreds crowd the sand, streets of Folly Beach for traditional Flip Flop Drop Live Oak Mental Health & Wellness begins new substance use and recovery program Single-vehicle collision shuts down roadway, cuts off power, ends in DUI arrest Man charged in truck fires at Dorchester Co. company Coroner IDs 33-year-old victim in crash involving train on Highway 78 Ne...

Top headlines for Dec. 29, 2023: Police investigating drive-by shooting at Andrews apartment complex Police respond to auto-pedestrian crash in North Charleston Man dies after two-vehicle crash on Rivers Ave. Property damage from Nor’easter nearly quadruples damage from Hurricane Idalia Folly Beach New Year’s Flip Flop Drop returns with change this year Victim’s family wishes information from Berk...

Top headlines for Dec. 28, 2023: 11 law enforcement officers on leave after early-morning officer-involved shooting Police make arrest in connection to ‘smash and grab’ at Northwoods Mall Coroner IDs woman hit, killed by vehicle in Goose Creek Christmas morning fire damages Summerville wine, coffee bar Housing Authority gives update on plan to redevelop, renovate all public housing Firefighters ur...

Top headlines for Dec. 27, 2023: North Charleston Police investigating officer-involved shooting on Dorchester Rd. Debate on instant runoff voting continues in Charleston, experts weigh in SC family gets $900k payout after man dies following alleged catheter misplacement 2 injured in Burton shooting

Top headlines for Dec. 26, 2023: 1 pedestrian killed, 2nd injured in crash near Goose Creek Lowcountry family turns child’s medical diagnoses into heartwarming positive Lawmaker wants to end sales tax on some ammunition in South Carolina Family of Oconee Co. deputy shot in head gives Christmas update on his recovery ‘It’s been a nightmare’: Lowcountry families struggle in ongoing ADHD pill shortag...

Top headlines for Dec. 25, 2023: Jesus’ Birthday Party community service project provides for another year Tri-County organizations give hot meals, gifts, resources to unhoused on Christmas Deputies investigate deadly shooting at Dorchester County gas station Beaufort Co. deputies locate wanted 18-year-old man Coast guard searching for overboard man off Charleston coast Police investigating deadly...

Top Headlines for Dec. 22, 2023: Ralph H. Johnson VA hosts clinical trial to end Alzheimer’s Disease Charleston County Council gives OK on next step for Better North Bridge SLED charges Beaufort Co. man in connection with double homicide

Top headlines for Dec. 21, 2023: A furry friend can be delivered right to your door this Christmas AAA expects pre-pandemic travel numbers this holiday Experts weigh in on why number of psychiatrists in rural counties is declining Carnival Cruise passengers return to totaled cars after coastal storm State senator pushing to expand SC’s youth suicide-prevention efforts

Top headlines for Dec. 20, 2023: Motorcyclist dies days after crash with car 1 killed in single-vehicle crash on Johns Island Charleston mayor addresses council for final time ahead of change of leadership Retired SC Chief Justice to oversee Alex Murdaugh’s request for new trial

Top headlines for Dec. 19, 2023: South Carolina ranks in top 10 for pedestrian fatalities 1 killed, 1 injured in Georgetown County collision Georgetown residents cleaning up after record rainfall throughout Lowcountry Lowcountry beaches cleaning up after major flooding caused by coastal storms Third ‘Tinder Slaying’ suspect sentenced for role in 2022 shooting Doctors, lawmakers look to address hig...

Top headlines from Dec. 18, 2023: FIRST ALERT: Flash flood warning extended again as storm system stalls Georgetown Co. School District to hold eLearning day Monday GALLERY: Radar-confirmed tornado causes damage in Horry County

Top headlines for Dec. 15, 2023: Multiple agencies responding after plane crashes along I-26 near Asheville Beaufort leaders ask Gov. McMaster to declare economic disaster to help shrimping industry Organizations advocate for alternate election system in Charleston Community Resource Center fills need gap in Hollywood Lowcountry hospital urges vaccination as it sees rise in flu, respiratory cases...

Top headlines for Dec. 14, 2023: Hollywood community questions Charleston Co. Sheriff’s Office after deputy assault Lowcountry law enforcement agencies kick off ‘Sober or Slammer’ Campaign Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s Office launches new mobile app 80-ton gate replacement to improve water flow at Santee Cooper Former teacher arrested after sending nude photo to Moncks Corner student Beaufort Co. authori...

Top headlines for Dec. 13, 2023: Cromer elected mayor in Beaufort special election Debate surrounds proposed Johns Island medical village Investigation finds $152M intended for SC lottery scholarships has sat unspent Commuters worry about unsafe conditions for pedestrians on Rivers Ave.  Charleston’s Historic Nathaniel Russell House will soon be on the market Charleston Police creating plan to cur...

Top headlines for Dec. 12, 2023: Charleston Co. School Board appoints next Chief Academic Officer ‘Unlawful carry’ charge leads Charleston Co. detention center bookings  Infrastructure, conservation at forefront of concern for Huger developments ‘It’s a hostile environment’: Charleston rethinking Hagood Avenue plan

Top headlines for Dec. 11, 2023: ‘This fight is not over yet’: Proposed amendment changes spark controversy City of Charleston encourages public input for waterfront initiative Duo inspires worldwide fans through late grandmother’s diary entries Officials: Man arrested in connection to police chase, drug possession Police investigate Saturday night bar shooting Charleston Police fire, charge offic...

Top headlines for Dec. 8, 2023: Union asks feds to revoke SC’s ability to govern workplace regulations New partnership aims to expand mental healthcare access to thousands of SC kids Man receives $85K after Berkeley Co. Sheriff’s K-9 bit him following arrest School district, N. Charleston launch commission to improve student outcomes Millions awarded to combat human trafficking in Tri-County area...

Top headlines for Dec. 7, 2023: Charleston Co receives $2.8M in grant funding to improve community development Lowcountry nonprofit seeks community assistance to give back this holiday season Community shares concerns about changes to Historic Preservation ordinance Panel endorses changes to SC school meals program Destruction, vandalism of Cottageville cemetery leaves families in fury

Top headlines for Dec. 6, 2023: State leaders begin talks for safety plan for Crosstown intersection School district spent thousands on books for now-suspended review committee Police investigating after person shot while driving in N. Charleston State troopers investigate deadly single-vehicle crash in Williamsburg Co. Charleston Police investigating auto-pedestrian crash on Sam Rittenberg Blvd....

Top headlines for Dec. 5, 2023: Dominion Energy employees bring holiday cheer to families across the Lowcountry 1 killed in crash involving train in Goose Creek area Berkeley Co. Superintendent to make material decisions awaiting state decision Former Charleston Co. deputy seen assaulting suspect in new body camera footage Assault victim’s lawyers react to newly-released bodycam footage Troopers:...

Top headlines for Dec. 4, 2023: American Red Cross seeks volunteers and blood donors Recycle oyster shells to keep the seafood on your plate and shorelines protected Families ‘working overtime’ to find solutions in Nutramigen formula shortage Charleston Co. School District investigates threat toward Stall High School 1 person injured in Georgetown Co. shooting, deputies investigate

Top headlines for Dec. 1, 2023: Former Sullivan’s Island officer receives $105K in payout after lawsuit Ex-lawyer Cory Fleming formally disbarred by SC Supreme Court Charleston Councilmembers, officials, discuss affordable housing at Union Pier Charleston addressing Hagood Avenue Flooding with new project Charleston Co. man found guilty of sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl Charleston Southern b...