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Charleston Co.

The North Charleston Police Department is investigating a shooting Thursday night.

North Charleston Police investigate reported shooting

Updated: 34 minutes ago
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By Marissa Lute
Police in North Charleston are investigating after a report of a shooting Thursday night.

Charleston Co.

Crews demolished the old Piggly Wiggly store on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in May of 2018 after...

City presents options for redevelopment of old Piggly Wiggly in West Ashley

Updated: 38 minutes ago
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By Molly McBride
The redevelopment of the old Piggly Wiggly site near the Northbridge in West Ashley is continuing to move forward.

Dorchester Co.

Police say a man robbed a mail carrier on Dorchester Road. An officer saw the suspect with a...

Summerville Police investigating robbery of mail carrier

Updated: 45 minutes ago
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By Marissa Lute
Officers with the Summerville Police Department are investigating an armed robbery Thursday afternoon.

Dorchester Co.

Currently, railroad tracks separate North and South Magnolia Street, so bicyclists must get...

Summerville residents share concerns about bicyclists on Main St.

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Meredith Blair
The town of Summerville is a popular place for bicyclists, and some community members are calling for a better travel option that will keep those bikes off Main Street.

Berkeley Co.

For three straight meetings – people have been disagreeing about how to kick-off the Berkeley...

Prayers recited at Berkeley Co. School Board meetings cause chaos

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Melissa Rademaker and Raphael James
For the past three school board meetings some people have recited the Lord’s prayer during a designated moment of silence.

Dorchester Co.

Comprehensive plans guide growth and development in counties. That's why Dorchester County...

Dorchester County seeks feedback on plan to guide future growth

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Rey Llerena
Dorchester County leaders say they want to hear from residents and business owners about their comprehensive plan, which guides future development in the county.

Dorchester Co.

When evacuating during a hurricane, many people in the Lowcountry may have to take Dorchester...

Drivers express concerns over hurricane evacuation route in Dorchester Co.

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Emily Johnson
Hurricane evacuation routes are created to help everyone get to safety, but one community member says the route would create problems during an already stressful situation.

State

In just the last year, South Carolina has gone from more than half of its schools lacking...

SC now has 66% more mental health counselors in schools than one year ago

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Mary Green
In just the last year, South Carolina has gone from more than half of its schools lacking access to mental health counselors to 80% of them now having that access.

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Valerie Swabb used a petri dish mold testing kit, left, to see if there were signs of mold...

Options limited when tenant finds mold, but SC senator says help’s on the way

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Cameron Bopp
For South Carolinians, finding mold in a rental property is nothing new, especially after big weather events and during the warm summer months.

Charleston Co.

The shooting happened around 9:50 p.m. on Storage Road near Church Hill Road in the Hollywood...

911 audio released from Memorial Day shooting in Charleston Co.

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Marissa Lute
Charleston County Dispatch has released recordings of the 911 calls made after a Memorial Day shooting that left one person dead and five injured.
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Colleton Co.

Colleton County man charged with attempted sexual exploitation of a minor

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
A Walterboro man is facing 10 charges after investigators say he attempted to solicit a person say he believed was underage and sent explicit images to a person he believed to be underage.

State

Sheriff blasts bond total set for man accused of threatening deputy

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
Orangeburg County’s sheriff criticized the amount of bond set for a North man charged with making multiple threats against a deputy and his family.

Traffic

River Rd. reopens after crash involving motorcycle

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Marissa Lute
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that sent one person to the hospital.

Georgetown Co.

Teen drowned trying to help another child, coroner says

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office says a 16-year-old who drowned at a state park Tuesday was trying to help another child.

Charleston Co.

Lowcountry man turns $10 in change into 6-figure win

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
A Lowcountry man says a “spur of the moment” decision made him more than a quarter-million dollars on his way to work one morning.

Charleston Co.

WATCH: SC Aquarium releases two rehabilitated turtles

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
The South Carolina Aquarium released two loggerhead sea turtles back into the ocean.

Williamsburg Co.

FIRST ALERT: 2 Lowcountry counties under air quality alert for 2nd day

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
People with respiratory health issues should limit their time outdoors in certain parts of the Lowcountry, the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control says.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. Moms for Liberty chapter fights inclusion on hate group list

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Nick Reagan
The Charleston County Moms for Liberty chapter chairwoman is pushing back after her group was labeled an extremist, anti-government organization by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Charleston Co.

Making Folly Beach a cleaner place in honor of World Oceans Day

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Anna Harris and Elisheva Wimberly
Environmental advocates and volunteers are gathering on Folly Beach Thursday in honor of World Oceans Day to make the beach a cleaner place.

State

Government agencies, conservation groups begin salt marsh conservation plan

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
A three-year project to protect salt marsh along much of the east coast finally has a comprehensive plan.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. asks for public feedback comprehensive plan

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:20 PM EDT
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By Molly McBride
Charleston County is updating its comprehensive plan and wants the public’s feedback.

Charleston Co.

Public provides input on latest Union Pier plans

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:18 PM EDT
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By Molly McBride
The potential plans to redevelop Charleston’s Union Pier are moving forward.

Waggin’ Wednesday

Waggin’ Wednesday: Meet Tostada, Chase and Bailey

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:40 PM EDT
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By Jana Cugliari
In this week’s edition of Waggin’ Wednesday, we have three lovable pups from the Charleston Animal Society who are ready to find their new humans.

Charleston Co.

Man charged in fatal 2019 shooting at apartment goes to trial

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:42 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
A man charged in a shooting that killed one man at a West Ashley apartment complex is before a jury more than three years later.

State

Task force unveils recommendations for boosting SC teacher recruitment, retention

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:52 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
South Carolina’s teacher shortage has only worsened over the last several years, but a comprehensive new report aims to set the policy that could end that trend.

Squadron of the Month

Squadron of the Month: Team that keeps JBC operational, responds to emergencies

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM EDT
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By Michal Higdon
From building military bases to mapping out land and buildings, these heroes do it all, including fighting fires and disposing of bombs.

Colleton Co.

Lowcountry Methodist churches discuss separation of denominations

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By Rey Llerena
A total of 113 South Carolina churches will be leaving the United Methodist Church over what could change in the future regarding clergy and same sex marriage.

State

Sidney, Tammy Moorer lose appeals to overturn kidnapping convictions in Heather Elvis case

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson
The South Carolina Court of Appeals issued opinions on Wednesday for Sidney and Tammy Moorer who were convicted of kidnapping Heather Elvis.

Charleston Co.

Suspect arrested in May shooting at North Charleston motel

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
North Charleston Police say a 33-year-old man has been arrested in a shooting at a motel last month.

Charleston Co.

MUSC doctor addresses behavioral health needs of homeless children

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:07 PM EDT
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By Meredith Blair
One80 Place in downtown Charleston is known for helping people with physical needs, such as providing them with shelter or food.

Charleston Co.

Johns Island man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
Charleston County deputies have arrested a man they say had child pornographic material in a cellphone cloud account.

Charleston Co.

Man convicted of burglarizing downtown Charleston coffeehouse

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:35 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
A man who did not show up for his trial has been convicted in a 2017 burglary, the solicitor’s office said.

Charleston Co.

North Charleston woman accused of using duplicate title to get car loan

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:13 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
The State Law Enforcement Division has charged a North Charleston woman in connection with a fraudulent title loan.

Charleston Co.

Deputies searching for man accused of taking more than $300K in lumber

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:10 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a wanted man.

Charleston Co.

Man sentenced for arson during 2020 George Floyd riot in downtown Charleston

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
A judge has sentenced a Saint Stephen man to federal prison in connection with several incidents of arson during the George Floyd protests in downtown Charleston three years ago.

State

Survey shows improved access to mental health services in SC public schools

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:50 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The survey done by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows a 65% increase in school-based mental health counselors over the past year.

State

SC Attorney General asks FCC for clarification on robocall consent rules

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:13 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
South Carolina’s attorney general is asking the Federal Communications Commission to clarify the rules of consent as it pertains to robocalls.

Charleston Co.

Environmental law complaint hopes to save Folly Beach from washing away

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 8:41 AM EDT
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By Anna Harris
With Folly Beach being a frequent victim of erosion, attorneys at the South Carolina Environmental Law Project want to keep it from washing away.

Charleston Co.

More than 30 public safety agencies training in Charleston Co.

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 8:13 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
Dozens of public safety agencies will be in Charleston County this week for a large-scale training exercise.

State

Squatted truck owners fear ban on ‘Carolina Squat’ will limit more modifications

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:21 PM EDT
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By Molly McBride
A bill prohibiting a popular vehicle modification in the Palmetto State will officially go into effect in a matter of months.

Charleston Co.

Town of Hollywood elects new mayor, council members

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:14 PM EDT
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By Marissa Lute
The unofficial results are in for the town of Hollywood’s mayoral election.

Charleston Co.

Crews respond to structure fire on James Island

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:12 PM EDT
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By Marissa Lute
Officials are responding to a structure fire on James Island Tuesday night.

State

Donald Trump invites Greenville Co. children’s choir to perform at rally

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:43 PM EDT
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By FOX Carolina News Staff
Former President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he inviting the Rushingbrook Children’s Choir to sing at his upcoming rally after their performance of the national anthem at the U.S. Capitol was cut short by Capitol Police.

Tri-County

11 Lowcountry churches set to leave United Methodist Church

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
Eleven Lowcountry churches are set to leave the denomination at the end of June after their separation from the United Methodist Church was approved over disputes about LGBTQ+ issues.

Berkeley Co.

Berkeley County drug court graduates earn clean record

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 7:38 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
Six Berkeley County Drug Court participants graduated from the recovery program, earning their freedom from jail time and the removal of charges from their record.

Dorchester Co.

New DD4 budget highlights pay raises, more program funding

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT
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By Rey Llerena
Dorchester District Four is looking to raise pay for all employees and expand some extracurricular programs for students for this upcoming school year.

State

‘Now’s the time to do it’: McMaster renews call for bond reform

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:48 PM EDT
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By Mary Green, Patrick Phillips and Steven Ardary
Gov. Henry McMaster is calling on state lawmakers to create stiffer penalties for illegal gun possession and reform the state’s bond process.

Charleston Co.

Lawsuit: Charleston Co. School District failed to prevent sexual assaults

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
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By Cameron Bopp
The Charleston County School District is facing a new lawsuit after a parent says her kindergartner was punched, harassed and sexually assaulted by another student for months with little to no prevention efforts from school officials.

Georgetown Co.

Teen dead in Huntington Beach State Park drowning incident

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:13 PM EDT
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By Marissa Lute
The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office says a teen is dead after drowning Tuesday.

State

Teachers advocacy group announces it will pause its efforts

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 4:49 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
The advocacy group that led teachers in a large-scale demonstration at South Carolina’s State House says they are scaling back their efforts.
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