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Top headlines for Sept. 19, 2023: City of Charleston launches plan aimed at shaping the future of the peninsula Groups call for transparency from Berkeley County Schools on book reviews Dem looking to unseat Mace hopes Supreme Court upholds ruling in gerrymandering case Committee holds public meeting to discuss Union Pier construction Data: DD2 sees rise in percentage of students living in poverty...

Top headlines for Sept. 18, 2023: Charleston Police Chief candidates to meet with city leaders, community members  Driver dies after hitting power pole in Berkeley County Pilot ejected after ‘mishap’ involving F-35, search for missing plane ongoing Former Rep. Bakari Sellers endorses SC Senate candidate Wendell Gilliard Experts advise car seat inspections to reduce travel risks

Top headlines for Sept. 15, 2023: Abortion providers file new lawsuit challenging SC’s ‘fetal heartbeat law’ Millions awarded to Lowcountry groups who help crime victims Charleston Co. man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor Fleming sentenced, Murdaugh trial date set in Beaufort Co. court Man facing charges in connection to deadly Saint Helena Island shooting

Top headlines for Sept. 14, 2023: Mount Pleasant Police looking for missing man Berkeley Co. petting zoo owner convicted of inhumane treatment of animals Murdaugh, Laffitte and Fleming to appear in Beaufort Co. court Thursday West Ashley Revitalization Commission provides update on future of Sumar Street Lowcountry hospitals prepare as doctors see new COVID strain, flu, RSV Project leaders to prov...

Top headlines for Sept. 13, 2023: Law enforcement involved in foot pursuit in North Charleston Could every student get free meals at SC schools? Panel considers benefits, costs Charleston Co. Board Chair says ‘no motion for a vote’ during special meeting DD2 details potential timeline to reduce school populations, community responds Report: Isle of Palms Police see nearly 20% increase in charges f...

Top headlines for Sept. 12, 2023: No action taken after hours-long Charleston Co. School Board meeting Charleston leaders to announce keynote speakers for MLK business summit Five people named as candidates to lead Charleston Police Department Fundraiser to help hit-and-run victim at Avondale Wine and Cheese USC honors three alumni who began the future of diversity at university, celebrates 60 yea...

Top headlines for Sept. 11, 2023: Lowcountry events to mark 9/11 anniversary Monday 10th annual 9/11 Silent Walk honors the fallen Micro-school combines public education, homeschooling, unique environment learning DD2 board to receive information about potential attendance line shifts 1 person arrested in Goose Creek shooting that injured 2 people ‘Palmetto Life’ debuts Monday as Live 5 News expan...

Top headlines for Sept. 8, 2023: Teen arrested after making bomb threat at Andrews High School, officials say Coroner identifies woman shot to death in Summerville, boyfriend charged Suspects charged in deadly Easter shooting in Orangeburg Co. Judge grants voice to people of Pine Island in ongoing development legal battle Goose Creek boat landing dredging to begin after years of delays SC leaders...

Top headlines for Sept. 7, 2023: Bicyclist killed in Colleton County crash Groups come together for Charleston marsh clean up Beach erosion results from Idalia, Edisto Beach officials plan repairs Narcan becomes available this week at major stores in the Lowcountry  Summerville starts drone program to certify employees, save time, money Judge did not have authority to grant killer’s early release,...

Top headlines for Sept. 6, 2023: New SC READY results show improvements in Lowcountry schools ‘Instructional loss’: New state test scores show impact of COVID-19 in schools The Blood Connection in need of donations after Idalia Murdaugh defense ‘very optimistic’ about trial amid jury tampering allegations Gilliard, Tedder to likely head to a runoff election for SC Senate Dist. 42 North Charleston...

Top headlines for Sept. 5, 2023: SLED investigating inmate’s death at Lieber Correctional Alex Murdaugh defense team to discuss push for new trial 14-foot water level recorded on Edisto River as homeowners shelter in place South Carolina Senate District 42 election happening Tuesday Nonprofit raises autism awareness, looking to build housing, retreat center

Top headlines for Sept. 4, 2023: Schedule changes, road closures planned for Labor Day Murdaugh attorneys seeking new trial based on ‘discovered evidence’ Charleston Police make 1 arrest while investigating gunfire 12 displaced after vehicle crashes into Charleston apartment building Family asks for community’s help to solve killing of 23-year-old Summerville man Charleston Fire Department working...

Top headlines for Sept. 1, 2023: Shem Creek businesses face cleanup after Idalia pushes through Isle of Palms continuing work on beach repairs after Idalia Dorchester Dist. 4 schedules eLearning day for Friday Crews respond to McClellanville storage building fire Charleston police asking for help in identifying burglary, assault suspect Fmr. Charleston Emergency Management director sentenced for b...

Top headlines for Aug. 31, 2023: Cleanup, damage assessment begins as Idalia moves out of Lowcountry Officials confirm ‘brief’ tornado in Goose Creek CLOSINGS & CANCELLATIONS: Schools, offices monitoring potential impacts from Idalia Charleston’s airport tower reopening after brief closure Man killed in head-on crash served on Charleston Co. School Board 9 teens charged in Georgetown High Scho...

Top headlines for Aug. 30, 2023: FIRST ALERT: Idalia now a Cat. 4 storm ahead of Florida landfall ‘We’re thoroughly prepared’: McMaster declares state of emergency ahead of Idalia City of Charleston declares state of emergency ahead of Idalia CLOSINGS & CANCELLATIONS: Schools, offices monitoring potential impacts from Idalia Lowcountry marinas prepare for Idalia’s arrival ‘We are prepared’: Ch...

Top headlines for Aug. 29, 2023: FIRST ALERT: Tropical storm watch in effect along SC coast, Idalia becomes hurricane N. Charleston mayoral candidates share their views during community meeting 19-year-old charged with attempted murder after Georgetown High School shooting City of Charleston to begin initial preps for Tropical Storm Idalia ‘It’s different’: Lowcountry fireman loses own home in fir...

Top headlines for Aug. 28, 2023: City of Charleston offers public an opportunity to speak to local leaders Georgetown Police name suspect in shooting at high school Georgetown Co. Schools superintendent addresses fight, shooting at high school Georgetown County deputy fired after being arrested for DUI, sheriff's office says Advocacy group to host panel discussing inclusive public education N...

Top headlines for Aug. 25, 2023: Police: Memminger Elementary student uses pencil to stab staff member Charleston Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating after person shot multiple times Deputies looking for man who robbed St. George convenience store with hatchet Alex Murdaugh to plead guilty to federal financial charges Dorchester County hosts VA benefit program

Top headlines for Aug. 24, 2023: DD2 parents concerned about safety of new bus stops North Charleston Police investigating deadly shooting on Rivers Ave. Former deputy charged, one at large in deadly Walterboro restaurant shooting SC Supreme Court upholds state’s ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ law Price tag of Ashley River Pedestrian Bridge nearly doubles Trident United Way: 40% of homes in Tri-County struggli...

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It's back to school for students in Berkeley and Dorchester counties today. Listen now to our coverage of all the things parents need to know ahead of that first bell.

Top headlines for Aug. 18, 2023: 911 calls released from Isle of Palms ‘senior skip day’ shooting Josey High School shooting suspect turns himself in Charleston Co. presents updated affordable housing plan ‘Crazy stuff’: Graham says he didn’t flip on Trump in GA election investigation

Top headlines for Aug. 17, 2023: Trident United Way launches quarterly grants to target needs in the community Residents worry stoplight at Goose Creek intersection may never get completed Report: 25 spills from Charleston chemical plant over 32 years Summerville neighbors in shock after hit-and-run on Brittondale Rd. Paid family leave now guaranteed for all SC public school teachers, staff Goose...

Top headlines for Aug. 16, 2023: Williamsburg Co. begins school year with new programs, new outlook on state control After 4-hour meeting, decisions delayed on 2 hot-button Charleston issues Preliminary report released on Charleston County Sheriff’s chopper crash Ex-lawyer Cory Fleming sentenced to prison, restitution following guilty plea Judge denies motion to include Satterfield family in insur...