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Charleston: Lowcountry swim lessons start to protect rural kids | June 15
Charleston's "Splash into Safety" program returns to Dorchester and Colleton counties this summer, offering free swim lessons to reduce drowning risks. Verizon is also boosting hurricane preparedness…
Charleston: Shooting leaves one dead, two injured in West Ashley | June 14
Charleston police are investigating a fatal shooting near CE Williams School in West Ashley following a Saturday morning incident, while heat advisories remain in effect across four areas with…
Charleston: Heat alert issued for Charleston as temperatures soar | June 13
Charleston faces a dangerous heatwave with temperatures hitting 90s and heat indexes in the triple digits, while a major arrest involves a man impersonating a doctor in Dorchester County. City…
Charleston: Two found dead in Charleston County home under investigation | June 12
Charleston police are investigating the deaths of two people found on James Island, while the USCGC EAGLE arrives for public tours in Charleston Harbor. Berkeley County is reviewing an inmate’s death…
Charleston: Charleston County votes on transportation tax extension | June 11
Charleston's Council is set to vote on extending the half-cent transportation sales tax to fund infrastructure projects amid rising traffic and road maintenance needs. A man has been charged in the…
Charleston: Primary Election Results: Evette, Wilson Advance to Runoff | June 10
Charleston's primary elections saw Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson advance to a June 23 gubernatorial runoff, with Evette backed by Trump, while Sen. Lindsey Graham secured…
Charleston: Election Day rules clarify what’s allowed at polling places | June 09
Charleston voters face strict new polling guidelines ahead of South Carolina’s primary, while an ex-officer shot someone on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston. A UTV crash in Meggett killed one…
Charleston: Early morning crash closes Ashley Phosphate Road lanes | June 08
Charleston police are investigating a crash on Ashley Phosphate Road that closed all lanes, while a shooting in North Charleston left one person hospitalized. Isle of Palms Fire Rescue and Wake Up…
Charleston: Governor’s race remains tight as candidates navigate final days before primar... | June 07
Charleston — This episode covers the tight South Carolina governor's race with Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and former Gov. Henry McMaster Jr., a fatal Summerville collision under investigation, and new…
Charleston News Today — June 06
Charleston's episode covers Georgetown's new police chief Nelson E. Brown, a truck-driving preacher in Aiken named Anthony Moore who stopped a kidnapping, and the removal of 22 historic oaks in West…
Charleston: Man charged in fatal Shem Creek boat crash | June 05
Charleston — A man faces involuntary manslaughter charges after a boat crash on Shem Creek killed Citadel cadet Evan Greenleigh and injured others, while a targeted shooting in Colleton County left…
Charleston: Sullivan's Island Fire-Rescue Responds to Multiple Water-Related Calls | June 04
Charleston — Sullivan’s Island Fire and Rescue dealt with two swimmer rescues due to rip currents, while Edisto Beach opened a new town hall and emergency center. Residents in Kiawah Island will…
Charleston: Pentagon Hires Convicted Jan. 6 Rioter for Counterterrorism Post | June 03
Charleston — The Pentagon hired a Jan. 6 Capitol riot convict for a counterterrorism role, while a Mount Pleasant man faces charges after a "ding dong ditch" incident. South Carolina Democrats also…
Charleston: Jury clears store owner in 2023 teen shooting case | June 02
Charleston — A South Carolina jury acquitted Chikei Rick Chow of murder in the 2023 shooting of a Black 14-year-old, reigniting debates on race and self-defense. The city also faces a fatal house…
Charleston: Mount Pleasant to discuss Highway 41 progress update today | June 01
Charleston's Transportation Committee meets Monday to discuss updates on the Highway 41 improvement project in Mount Pleasant, with potential impacts on traffic and local businesses. Gas prices in…
Charleston: President Trump Endorses Lt. Gov. Evette for South Carolina Governor | May 31
Charleston voters prepare for a pivotal South Carolina governor's race as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette gains presidential endorsement and early voting hits record levels. Residents of North Charleston…
Charleston: Trump endorses South Carolina lieutenant governor in gubernatorial race | May 30
Charleston's upcoming South Carolina GOP primary sees Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette gain momentum with Trump's endorsement, while North Charleston's Ferndale Mobile Home Park residents secure relocation…
Charleston: Early voting breaks records in South Carolina primary | May 29
Charleston's latest Local Wire update covers record early voting in South Carolina's primary, a shooting at South Carolina State University, and a drowning incident near Folly Beach. It also…
Charleston: Wanted suspect pursued through Mount Pleasant, North Charleston apprehended | May 28
Charleston law enforcement made a dramatic arrest during a high-speed chase in Mount Pleasant and North Charleston, while a house fire in Lincolnville and a Memorial Day homicide in Ravenel drew…
Charleston: Israel confirms killing of Hamas leader in Gaza | May 27
Charleston — Israel confirmed killing Hamas’ military leader in Gaza City, while seniors in the Lowcountry get free transit for National Senior Health and Fitness Day. A 1,400-pound shark was spotted…
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