Lauren Quinlan
Reporter
Charleston SC
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Lauren joined the Live 5 News team in January 2022.
News Philosophy: I believe that everyone should have an opportunity to have their story told.
Hometown: Carson, Ca
Education: I graduated with my BA from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University.
Family: My family means the world to me! Although they are over 2,000 miles away, facetime is a blessing because we can see each other and it’s almost like I’m back home.
Hobbies & Interests: I love to stay active and work out at the gym. I also love to eat, so finding new restaurants on the weekend is one of my favorite activities.
Favorite Music: I love both old school and new school R&B. Everything from Ari Lennox, Cleo Sol, Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald.
Favorite Books: One of my all-time favorite books is called “Black Girls Must Die Exhausted” by Jayne Allen.
Likes Best About the Lowcountry: As a true California girl I love the beach, so I’m glad that the Lowcountry has some amazing beaches and sightseeing.
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The Blood Connection is hosting a community blood drive Tuesday in the Carolina Bay neighborhood after a weekend of bitterly cold weather.
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The Medical University of South Carolina’s Psychiatry Department is looking to bring some holiday cheer to patients in their care during the holiday season.
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Christmas is right around the corner and while opening gifts and visiting with family is exciting there are some holiday hazards to be aware of.
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Dorchester Paws is hosting its first-ever “Angel Tree” to support 12 community pet families with essential items.
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Halos is a Tri-County nonprofit looking to spread awareness about its programs and increase donations this holiday season.
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The Striped Pig is a woman-owned and family-operated distillery looking to create over 50 jobs due to a $10 million investment.
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NasonCare, a Charleston area healthcare center, is giving away free healthcare to 10 local small businesses and their employees.
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Charleston County School District’s East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies is helping students get career ready before they graduate high school.
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Friendship Place and Freedom Readers both have a mission to address unmet literacy needs in the Georgetown community.
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The Charleston County Public Library will be hosting the free “Hate Ends Now” tour at their Wando Mount Pleasant location.
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The Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is hosting its last community justice forum of the year.
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Hundreds of veterans and community members will fill the USS Yorktown today to remember the 25 known South Carolinians killed during Pearl Harbor.
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Electric vehicles are becoming more popular in the state, and EV charging stations are also becoming more widely accessible.
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Skate the Stadium is Credit One’s custom-built ice-skating rink opening today through December 30th.
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The Charleston County School District is addressing the county’s kindergarteners’ needs.
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SC Works Trident, a Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments program, is hosting a student welding hiring event.
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The Preservation Society of Charleston on Tuesday night is hosting a launch event for its new Black Businesses of Charleston Oral History Project.
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Christmas is around the corner and the Berkeley County Library System has partnered with Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center for a toy drive.
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An area nonprofit providing second chances for men after prison was recently awarded a $100,000 grant as part of a program that invests in nonprofits that advance economic mobility in the communities they serve.
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A Lowcountry foster parent who has received placements from Berkeley County Social Services is pushing for change after realizing needs at the office were not being met.
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An opening ceremony Monday afternoon will give the community its first look at a new $1.5 million baseball field for people with disabilities.
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Developers are set to meet with the city of Charleston’s Community Development Committee on Thursday to discuss building an affordable housing complex for seniors on Johns Island.
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Residents of Hanahan on Wednesday will have one last chance to weigh in on the city’s comprehensive plan in person.
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The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Program has received a $55,000 donation from Bank of America to support local students.
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The Kids Café is a free after school snack and super program for kids. It’s available at a handful of CCPL locations.
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Teachers of Tomorrow will award 20 applicants up to $6,000 in scholarships to obtain teacher certification through their program.
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North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey and the city council on Wednesday will officially open the Noisette Creek Pedestrian Bridge.
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The key race on today’s ballot is the hotly contested gubernatorial race featuring current Governor Henry McMaster and Democratic challenger Joe Cunningham.
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The Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center received a little over $700,000 to fund their IMPACT program that assists youth impacted by child sex trafficking.
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Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic on Johns Island is expanding its service area for uninsured residents.
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The South Carolina Department of Transportation will meet with residents Thursday night to discuss safety improvements to US 17A North Main Street.
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Big John’s Tavern is paying homage to its past unique ceiling decorations by donating to Florence Crittenton Programs, an organization that provides services to women in need.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is set to meet with the city of Charleston this week to discuss expanding its food access map to the Lowcountry.
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The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System recently performed its first colonoscopy using artificial intelligence to help detect precancerous polyps.
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Three community gardens are in the plan to be placed in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester County.
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Dorchester County on Wednesday is breaking ground on a new 1,300-acre industrial park in Saint George.
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The $50 million recreation referendum includes expanding town tennis courts, adding bike paths and preserving land.
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Voting officials say although early voting is untraditional, it’s continuing to grow in the state and is becoming popular.
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A new health center specifically for men opened this week in Mount Pleasant.
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Lidl operates more than 12,000 stores in over 30 countries and Wednesday they’ll be opening their third store in the Lowcountry.
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Crews responded to a fire at a Summerville restaurant Tuesday morning.
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Tuesday, staff at R.B. Stall High School are hosting a dedication ceremony for the school’s Newcomer Center.
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The bridge program uses 3D motion capture technology that analyzes movements to see how much each muscle is working.
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One Nation foundation is a nonprofit that honors veterans, first responders and their families through acts of service and financial assistance.
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Construction is well underway in Dorchester County on a project to expand broadband to rural parts of the county and officials say many residents are excited but still have lots of questions about the project.
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The Georgetown County Planning Department is meeting with the community and a solar developer to discuss concerns about a proposed solar farm.
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Chick-fil-A locations in the Tri-County are participating in their annual Cops on the Coop event to raise money for Special Olympics South Carolina.
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Once restored, the building will be for public use and Wright says he wants the community to have had a hand in the different phases of the process.
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The annual MOJA Arts Festival celebrating African American and Caribbean culture was set to start last week, but some events were postponed due to Hurricane Ian.
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South Carolina Department of Education on Tuesday will be unveiling its 34th annual African American History Calendar.
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