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Community

YWCA Greater Charleston announces honorees for ‘What Women Bring 2022′

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Ann McGill
‘We will honor 10 women from eight different industries who are not only fierce in their careers, they’re fierce in their faith, and they’re fierce in their fight for equity."

Tri-County

THE LIST: Back-to-school giveaways around the Lowcountry

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 9:20 PM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
With the start of school just around the corner, parents and students are once again in need of school supplies.

State

‘This is an honor:’ Community celebrates 100th birthday of North Myrtle Beach WWII veteran

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 11:31 AM EDT
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By Natasha Laguerre and Allyson Bento
Angelo Marzili was also presented with a key to the city during the festivities.

Georgetown Co.

Pawleys Island Festival of Music performers announced for 2022

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:43 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art 2022 kicks off October 7 and runs through October 22.

Colleton Co.

‘He was life at a party’: Family and friends remember victim of Walterboro shooting

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:58 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker and Dylan Leatherwood
People in Colleton County are remembering and mourning the death of a 23-year-old man from Walterboro.

Charleston Co.

Groups call for public’s help to fight gun violence

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 4:17 PM EDT
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By Emily Johnson
Three Lowcountry groups announced a crime summit Wednesday morning designed to target gun violence.

Regional

APPALACHIA RISES: Here’s how you can help Kentucky flood victims

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:16 AM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
As devastating flash flooding hit several counties in Kentucky, organizations have taken the initiative to help those affected.

State

Cyclists end 3,000-mile journey for charity in Surfside Beach

Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 12:47 PM EDT
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By Natasha Laguerre
The cyclists had to overcome a number of other challenges in an effort to raise awareness about lymphoma.

Charleston Co.

‘We Carry Their Crosses’ walk remembers lives lost to gun violence

Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 5:24 AM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
Family, friends and activists gathered on Saturday for the “We Carry Their Crosses March for Life.”

Charleston Co.

Inflation hits Lowcountry Food Bank

Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 11:28 AM EDT
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By Nick Reagan
The Community Resource Center’s 500 volunteers feed more than 5,000 people a week, but now, as inflation smashes recent records, stretching the already strained budget to maintain the operation is become a major challenge.
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State

Rental, utility assistance still available for South Carolinians

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 11:08 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
Help is available right now for South Carolinians struggling to pay their rent and utility bills.

Charleston Co.

Family of girl shot, killed plans memorial foundation’s anniversary

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 9:34 PM EDT
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By Cameron Bopp
Just over a year after 14-year-old Ronjanae Smith died due to an act of gun violence in North Charleston, her family is preparing to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of a memorial foundation in her honor.

Berkeley Co.

Search continues for 76-year-old woman missing for 9 days

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips and Emilie Zuhowski
A Berkeley County woman who suffers from dementia has been missing for nine days.

Charleston Co.

Staffing shortages close West Ashley aquatic center

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 11:06 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
Officials say a staffing shortage will close an aquatic center in West Ashley the week.

Charleston Co.

Nonprofit promotes equal opportunity in Charleston Co. Schools

Updated: Jul. 24, 2022 at 1:05 PM EDT
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By Anna Harris
A non-profit organization, Charleston RISE, says 51% of Charleston County School District students are reading below their grade level.

Community

Girls learn about communication skills and team building during summer mentoring program

Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 5:15 AM EDT
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By Ann McGill
Workshops centered on developing effective communication skills, career exploration, reading comprehension, team building and other topics.

Charleston Co.

More than 400 animals killed or abused in SC this year, shelter says

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 12:57 PM EDT
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By Lauren Quinlan
The Charleston Animal Society says when cruelty to animals is on a rise, animal abuse follows, and the state has seen more than 400 cases of animals being abused in 2022.

Charleston Co.

Student volunteers helping clean up North Hill neighborhood

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 7:19 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
This summer students are offering their time and energy to visit and help other communities for what they’re calling a “Week of Hope.”

Charleston Co.

Have your dog or cat pictured on the front of a Palmetto Brewing beer can

Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 12:05 PM EDT
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By Anna Harris
Get your dog or cat’s picture on the front of a beer can in a contest with Palmetto Brewing and Charleston Animal Society.

Berkeley Co.

Faith-based nonprofit to open new resale store to fund addiction program

Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 5:09 AM EDT
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By Katie Kamin
A faith-based nonprofit in Berkeley County has just kicked off a new project to help with fundraising efforts for their drug and alcohol addiction program.

Charleston Co.

Mural in West Ashley brings awareness to gun violence in the city

Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 5:09 AM EDT
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By Anna Harris
A gun violence awareness advocate says he wants to advocate for peace through his art.

Charleston Co.

Lowcountry nonprofit donates computers to community center

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 7:36 AM EDT
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By Lauren Quinlan
A nonprofit that focuses on helping students succeed is donating 15 computers to the St Julian Devine Community Center.

Berkeley Co.

Potential homes on Jedburg Rd. cause community traffic concerns

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 7:16 PM EDT
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By Anna Harris
In Summerville, 465 new homes could be coming to Jedburg Road, but people who live in the area want a say in what the new development could look like.

State

Annual summertime SC7 expedition showcases South Carolina’s natural beauty

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 9:14 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
Hundreds of miles lie between South Carolina’s Upstate mountains and its Lowcountry coast. But this month, a group is making its way from one side of the state to the other on kayak, raft, and their own two feet and they want South Carolinians to come join them.

Charleston Co.

School district prepares to demolish Fraser Elementary, seeks community input

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:13 PM EDT
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By Nick Reagan
The Charleston County School District is gearing up for a community meeting Thursday to discuss plans for the Early College High School in downtown Charleston.

Charleston Co.

SC teacher heads to Poland to help refugee children

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 5:18 PM EDT
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By Nick Reagan
A Charleston reading teacher is headed to Poland to help educate Ukrainian children who have fled the war-torn country.

Charleston Co.

Ride to End Alz. raises over $800,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association

Updated: Jul. 10, 2022 at 8:24 PM EDT
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By Anna Harris
Over 300 cyclists rode 255 miles across the state to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease.

Dorchester Co.

Dorchester Co. homeowners say drainage issues causing damage to homes

Updated: Jul. 9, 2022 at 6:35 AM EDT
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By Rey Llerena
Some homeowners in Dorchester County near Summerville say their houses are being damaged due to drainage issues which have been ongoing for several months.

Dorchester Co.

Multi-use pathway wanted in Summerville; how it affects Highway 61 improvement plans

Updated: Jul. 9, 2022 at 6:35 AM EDT
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By Anna Harris
People that live in Dorchester County are raising safety concerns for cyclists and pedestrians ahead of next week’s South Carolina Department of Transportation’s public information meeting.

Charleston Co.

Activists calling for security measures at club after deadly shooting

Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 8:30 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
Advocates with the National Racial Justice Network say Wednesday night’s deadly shooting at North Park Grill is one of four in the past few years.

Charleston Co.

Lowcountry Food Bank announces 2nd annual Walk to Fight Hunger

Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 2:44 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The family-friendly event aims to bring awareness to hunger issues and raise funds for Lowcountry Food Bank programs.

Charleston Co.

Cyclists begin nearly 300 mile bike ride to end Alzheimer’s disease

Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 7:41 AM EDT
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By Lauren Quinlan
Hundreds of cyclists will begin their almost 300 mile bike ride across South Carolina this weekend to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s.

Charleston Co.

James Island residents express concern over proposed development filling wetlands

Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 6:33 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
People who live on James Island are rallying together and encouraging an email campaign against a development off of Folly Road and Grimball Road Extension.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. Parks holding public meetings on comprehensive plan

Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 7:59 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The 10-year “Parks and Recreation for All” plan lays out the agency’s goals and identifies recreation priorities.

State

SC State Fair accepting entries for 2022 exhibits

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 9:01 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The South Carolina State Fair has opened submissions for competitive exhibits.

Charleston Co.

Folly Beach sees large crowds for July 4th weekend

Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 4:08 AM EDT
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By Anna Harris
Large crowds have flooded the beach and streets of Folly Beach to celebrate the 4th of July weekend in the Lowcountry.

Charleston Co.

Charleston County libraries expanding hours at two branches

Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 9:04 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The Charleston County Public Library is expanding hours for two branches beginning Friday.

Charleston Co.

Fire department holds parade for 3-year-old with kidney cancer

Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 4:19 AM EDT
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By Anna Harris
A 3-year-old diagnosed with kidney cancer got a special firetruck parade on Sunday.

Charleston Co.

Animal rescues partner for Lowcountry Foster Fair Sunday

Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 7:12 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary and Emilie Zuhowski
Animals shelters in the Lowcountry teamed up Sunday to host foster fairs around the Tri-County.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Pride holds annual parade in downtown Charleston

Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 11:26 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
Floats and vehicles descended on the Holy City Saturday for The Charleston Pride Parade.

Charleston Co.

‘Project Cool Breeze’ host giveaway in West Ashley

Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 6:26 PM EDT
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By Emilie Zuhowski
A long line of cars came out to Lowes Foods in West Ashley to receive an air conditioner from Project Cool Breeze.

Dorchester Co.

Law enforcement, neighbors gather in Ridgeville for gun violence forum

Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 4:23 AM EDT
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By Rey Llerena
High-ranking law enforcement officials in Dorchester County came together to speak with the community Thursday night on how to reduce gun violence throughout the county.

Charleston Co.

Activists defend historic Black school after arrest of alum

Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 4:34 PM EDT
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By Nick Reagan
A group of community activists gathered on Thursday to draw positive attention to Burke High School and to show support for the school as an institution after one of its alumni was arrested in connection with a mass shooting on May 30.

Charleston Co.

Charleston board gives conceptual approval to retail, apartment building on King St.

Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 4:25 AM EDT
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By Rey Llerena
More retail space and hundreds of apartments may soon be coming to the heart of downtown Charleston after the Charleston Board of Architectural Review gave conceptual approval to a proposed mixed-use building.

Berkeley Co.

Goose Creek mayor defends development after resident concerns

Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 7:54 PM EDT
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By Emilie Zuhowski
It is not the first time that development concerns have been expressed in rapidly growing Goose Creek, or in the Lowcountry. Goose Creek is now the 8th largest city in South Carolina.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Area Urban League unveils fair housing campaign

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 12:33 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary and Melissa Rademaker
Officials say the campaign is critical to the organization’s mission to provide fair housing counseling and homeownership services to the community.

Charleston Co.

Organizations team up for new campaign, book drive

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 9:27 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
A new initiative between local community organizations aims to bring diversity to book-sharing boxes in the Charleston area.

Berkeley Co.

Foster parent partners with local restaurant chain to support foster kids

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 7:54 AM EDT
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By Lauren Quinlan
The founder of Okutonda, a nonprofit whose mission is to create a sense of belonging within the foster community noticed some resources were lacking in the foster care system.

Charleston Co.

Volunteers collect left-over produce to donate

Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 7:22 AM EDT
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By Molly McBride
A local organization is working to connect fresh produce to families in need.

Charleston Co.

Charleston County emergency rental assistance applications close Tuesday

Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 7:18 AM EDT
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By Lauren Quinlan
Charleston County will stop accepting emergency rental and utility assistance applications for their COVID-19 relief program Tuesday.
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