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Today's top headlines:  DD2 cellphone ban credited with boosting student interaction, reducing fights Berkeley County School District presents $118 million capital budget Charleston Co. School District leader breaks down updates for new school year Berkeley County deputies investigate deadly shooting in Summerville Georgetown County deputies, fire crews responding to residential fire, 1 dead Trial for 2022 double murder to begin in Georgetown County ‘We don’t want it’: Community against CofC’s plans for former YWCA Abandoned boats removed, thousands of pounds of waste cleared in Georgetown Families invited to learn about adoption, fostering at free Charleston event Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map ‘This is a war’ Texas Democrats seek refuge in New York amid gerrymandering fight Texas governor threatens to remove Democrats who left the state over Trump-backed redistricting California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas’ move to pad Republican margin

Today's top headlines:  Colleton County students back in the classroom for first day of school Final day of tax-free weekend brings out hundreds of shoppers across SC Lowcountry Rep. Nancy Mace announces run for South Carolina Governor More to know:  Sinkhole reported on Berkeley County road, officials say Final day of tax-free weekend brings out hundreds of shoppers across SC Dorchester County deputies investigating death in Harleyville Charleston County deputies searching for missing 18-year-old Orangeburg County coroner identifies person killed in shooting Boyz to Men conference provides boys with a safe space for eighth year in a row Texas Democrats flee state to block vote on redrawn House maps sought by Trump The bodies of all 5 miners are found and identified in copper mine after collapse Here’s how the Trump tariffs may effect the economy Things to know about the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts

Morning, Y'all! is heading back to school with the Live 5 News This Morning crew! Today's top headlines:  ‘Dear to my heart’: Georgetown native starts first full year as district’s superintendent Williamsburg County School Board continues first search for Superintendent Georgetown County leaders abandon potential surf fishing ban New year brings vape-free policy, safety reforms to Georgetown County schools More: School’s back in—on a Friday? Georgetown County students head back to class Hemingway Elementary students receiving new laptops for the upcoming school year Lowcountry businesses sued for hiring man accused of killing employee with machete ‘Prepare for the worst’: Tri-County agencies practice active shooter training Federal funding brings Fiber Internet to 1,000 on Edisto Island SC industrial hemp growers face problems with processing Charleston stormwater billing system changes next year

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Today's top headlines:  Berkeley Chamber to hold listening sessions to address new business challenges James Island man sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to assault, stalking Man sentenced to prison for leaving scene after deadly I-26 crash in 2021 ‘Wrongfully arrested’ Charleston County man gets $75K state payout Charleston Police cruiser hit by car; I-26 westbound reopens CofC police officer needs a kidney after losing both of his to cancer Teachers’ Supply Closet hosts grand opening for new North Charleston location St. Stephen to receive another $500K to restore contaminated sites Proposed Mount Pleasant development could add shops, restaurants near busy road

Today's top headlines:  Charleston schools address past bus safety failures with new app, staff changes Charleston Police ask for clues in West Ashley double shooting 2 brothers face more drug charges in Orangeburg County after arrest last month Man identified as Murdaugh drug dealer sentenced after guilty pleas Berkeley County School District to offer free meals for students at 32 schools Dorchester School District 2, superintendent discusses upcoming school year goals SC expert advocates for plans to prevent concussions as school year approaches Dorchester County leaders investing over $400K for opioid abatement resources Women volunteers build home for Charleston-area mother Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower

Today's top headlines:  Number of tick-related illnesses in Lowcountry are highest in SC, experts warn Troopers investigate deadly single-vehicle crash near Summerville 1 dies in head-on crash involving ambulance in Dorchester County Several fire crews battle a Johns Island structure fire Authorities seek to file terrorism and assault charges against suspect in Walmart knife attack Rep. Ralph Norman enters 2026 race for SC governor ‘Banned Together’ documentary features three Beaufort County students Hundreds participate in Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series 21st annual Sweetgrass Festival teaches traditions, fosters culture US-EU deal sets a 15% tariff on most goods and averts the threat of a trade war with a global shock

Today's top headlines:  Charleston Police shoot, kill suspect’s dog while arresting man in West Ashley North Charleston officer involved in videotaped Circle K interaction demoted Dorchester County $1M grant expanding water services to North Charleston homes South Carolina jobs to be filled by heroes for National Hire a Veteran Day Judge approves $944k settlement against Lowcountry aluminum plant ‘Unthinkable’: 12-year-old dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba in lake, family says Charleston County School District identifies 14 schools for need based investment Some Charleston County School District schools requiring clear backpacks

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Today's top headlines: Medical device manufacturer to hire nearly 100 at North Charleston job fair SCHP: Fatal multi-vehicle collision shut down portion of I-95 in Colleton County SCDNR arrests man in connection with abandoned vessel in Bohicket Creek New 120-home and golf course development could be built on Johns Island ‘A long time coming’: Superintendent search begins in Williamsburg County New school year starts with student cellphone ban in effect across SC Charleston County leaders approve millions in funds towards rural road projects Angel Oak Park project nationally recognized for preservation efforts Nursing a new future: University of SC opening path for nurses with disabilities House ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%

Today's top headlines:  Charleston County to move forward with iconic East Bay Street sidewalk project Isle of Palms considers study to improve traffic on island and connector Norfolk Southern to close North Charleston rail crossing for maintenance Another $200M to pay for bridge fixes across South Carolina No arrests confirmed in North Charleston triple shooting Police arrest 5 in North Charleston hotel, motel sweep ‘This is uncalled for’: Service dog hit by vehicle after police encounter MUSC Hollings Cancer Center to expand key programs with $100K grant Kingstree considers updated youth curfew following multiple violent crimes Lincolnville community hears from Graham seat race candidates in senatorial forum 

Today's top headlines:  Nonprofit tackles summer literacy slide with volunteer tutors in Charleston Beaufort County driver killed when car strikes tree in early-morning crash 1 dead, 2 hurt in 4-vehicle I-95 crash in Dorchester County One dead after late night Beaufort County shooting Police investigating deadly North Charleston shooting Lowcountry group hosts autism awareness, advocacy event at Charleston library RELATED:  Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don’t switch back to Redskins

Today's top headlines:  Clinic to release diabetes study and statistics for Tri-County area A lifesaving gift: North Charleston Police officer gives thanks to unexpected hero Proposed $113k grant to fund mental health sessions for Charleston Co. jail staff Dorchester County officials break ground on new EMS facility Former Berkeley County superintendent gets thousands from state after lawsuit Court filing targets Mace, alleged sexual assault victim in legal battle Orangeburg residents share input in SCDOT I-26 widening project Kentucky governor offers road map for how Democrats win in SC House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letter Trump administration hands over nation’s Medicaid enrollee data, including addresses, to ICE Trump diagnosed with vein condition after noticing swelling in legs

Today's top headlines:  Community cleanup set to kick off downtown Charleston Lowline Park Project North Charleston Police officer on leave after youth detained at gas station Berkeley County inmate charged after attack on detention deputy caught on video Colleton County inmate recaptured after assaulting corrections officer, escaped North Charleston woman indicted in tax fraud investigation Eagle Creek residents see update in Dorchester Co. flood risk management study SC schools can hire noncertified teachers under new law City of Charleston approves design, engineering budget for 2 new rec centers Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump

Today's top headlines:  Nonprofit to provide utility bill assistance to low-income Tri-County residents 2 teens charged in Dorchester County shooting at grocery store Man died trying to save swimmers in distress off Pawleys Island, police say Charleston County considers location for new landfill Charleston Lowline project progresses with phase one, construction approval City of Charleston leaders aiming to restore downtown creek, relieve flooding ‘Double-edged sword’: Dorchester County raises EMS service fee USDA issues official warning against Beaufort County facility in monkey deaths South Carolina governor’s race promises crowded primary The tariff-driven inflation that economists feared begins to emerge

Today's top headlines:  SLED investigating officer-involved shooting at North Charleston Walmart Fire crews respond to structure fire in Goose Creek Man, 18, says he was shot near Georgetown County convenience store Man arrested, charged after victim robbed behind gas station in North Charleston Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees North Charleston Police investigating after woman shot at while driving Families form forever bond after woman clinging to tree rescued during Texas flooding Flames tear through assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing 9 and trapping residents Environmental group, residents share concerns for potential Awendaw home build Charleston International Airport breaks ground on $100 million expansion Dorchester County holding public meeting on major road-widening project City of Charleston plans for new pedestrian bridge on Daniel Island Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn’t resolved within 50 days Tomato prices could jump this week amid tariff turmoil

Here are your Monday morning headlines:  Berkeley County hospital to open new expanded emergency room Deputies arrest Pawleys Island man accused of firing gun, fleeing from them Crews recover body from water off Pawleys Island Georgetown County convenience store shooting hospitalizes 2 people SC lieutenant governor to make ‘major announcement’ in Upstate Lawsuit against SC senator running for governor claims $2 million fraud Sen. Graham hosts Israel briefing, pushes to give them more defensive weapons This Day in History: July 14, 1822: Vesey plans rebellion      

Today's top headlines:  Hundreds pedal across South Carolina to end Alzheimer’s disease Potential illegal oil dumping in North Charleston sparks resident concern Free EMS training now offered to under-resourced agencies across SC Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill threatens rural health care Central Berkeley Fire crews respond to house fire caused by lightning Andrews mobile home community without water after owner owes $150K worth of bills SC leaders hope failed, multi-billion-dollar nuclear project could get new life Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods Texas officials are trying to figure out who’s really missing from the floods State Department tells staffers that layoff notices are coming soon Freed from ICE detention, Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million claim against Trump administration  

Today's top headlines:  Lowcountry organizations to build oyster reefs to protect Tri-County waterways Kingstree company announces $3 million expansion plan Nonprofit raises income limit for affordable housing in Georgetown County Dog injured after North Charleston Police stop man they believed was wanted 911 call details Berkeley Co. jet ski rescue, grandma allegedly changed story Health department confirms 1st SC measles case of the year Charleston County leaders discuss new ideas for transportation sales tax Citing crime report, atty. general calls for ban of cell phones in SC prisons Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50% as he sends out tariff letters to more countries Harrowing stories of rescue emerge from Texas floods as crews search for over 160 reported missing

Today's top headlines:  North Charleston nonprofit boosts literacy, family engagement with resource fair New center providing life-saving resources, training opens in Goose Creek Shem Creek bike lane project wrapping up after 9 years 4 indicted in Charleston-area sex trafficking case; Search on for more victims 2 arrested after Beaufort County deputies seize drugs, guns in home searches Troopers investigate fatal crash in Orangeburg County SC health department launches mobile health clinics across state Myrtle Beach man featured in ‘Tiger King’ sentenced to 1 year in federal prison Texas governor says more than 160 people are still missing after deadly floods Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show

Today's top headlines:  Charleston County advances new Highway 41 plan amid pushback from Mount Pleasant New report puts dollar figure on impact of infrastructure spending in SC Man arrested in connection with shooting that injured woman in Georgetown County Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting in Andrews, 1 dead Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over July Fourth weekend surpasses 100 Coast Guard rescue swimmer credited with evacuating 169 people during Texas floods Annexation and zoning requested for 180-unit apartment development in Summerville Charleston Water System warns of rate hikes for customers ‘Just pay the bill’: Customers ask for reimbursement for contaminated gas Berkeley Co. School District discusses new student mental health support center Epstein ‘client list’ doesn’t exist, Justice Department says, walking back theory Bondi had promoted

Today's top headlines:  Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing A young Alabama student, a grandparent and a camp director among those killed in Texas floods Bicyclist killed in Beaufort County hit-and-run One dead after Beaufort County pedestrian crash Community Resource Center builds community through Charleston County field trips Bond granted to man facing 35 charges in Charleston reckless driving case Costco recalls nearly a dozen products, urges customers to stop using them New details emerge on Gaza ceasefire proposal as Netanyahu heads to the White House Musk said he’s forming a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law

Today's top headlines:  Here are a few options to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Lowcountry ‘We were at a tipping point’: How businesses prepare for new liquor liability law Restaurant owners fight back against ShrimpGate claims How vacancies compare across Lowcountry law enforcement agencies Charleston man charged with shoplifting, accused of impersonating an officer Canceled Folly Beach fireworks leave some searching for new plans House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign Trump kicks off a yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with event in Iowa Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with UFC fight at White House

Today's top headlines:  Suspect at large after Colleton and Dorchester County deputies, K-9s search area Charleston Fire Department urges public to check firework rules ahead of holiday Tariffs disrupt fireworks industry, threaten supply for New Year’s Eve ‘We deserve better’: Kingstree residents protest against gun violence 32 unidentified bodies remain in Charleston County Coroner identifies victim of fatal traffic incident in Berkeley County Dorchester County coroner identifies child who died in drowning incident ‘Trust the dog’: Lowcountry K9 investigators find hidden electronic evidence Man arrested in connection with bank robbery in West Ashley, police say SC shrimpers group names 25 restaurants accused of ‘shrimp fraud’

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Your morning headlines for Monday:  Mount Pleasant to cut ribbon on Pitt Streete pedestrian safety improvements Mount Pleasant prepares for multi-million dollar future flood impacts  Former detention center transforms into healthcare facility in rural community Colleton County deputies investigating overnight weekend shooting Coroner identifies victims in deadly shooting at Kingstree apartment complex North Charleston Police investigating shooting outside of bar Father sues Berkeley Co. School District, Sheriff’s Office for negligence  Student-led nonprofit restores local nursing home garden Voting begins for South Carolina Highway Patrol in national calendar contest  

Morning headlines for Monday:  Check your tires before you hit the road for the holiday weekend, experts warn 2 dead, 2 wounded in Kingstree shooting, police chief confirms Deputies searching for missing Orangeburg County woman Skull Creek boating accident kills 2 people, injures 2 others North Charleston church hosts fireworks show for thousands Gunman started Idaho blaze then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush sniper attack, officials say Senate Republicans are in a sprint on Trump’s big bill after a weekend of setbacks SC gas prices fall slightly ahead of July 4 holiday weekend  

Today's top headlines:  Efforts underway to turn Kingstree into a business hub 3 arrested, charged in May convenience store shooting in Williamsburg County ‘Aspiring influencer’ facing 35 charges in Charleston reckless driving case 10-animal neglect case adds to Orangeburg shelter overcrowding issue; how to help ‘It’s heartbreaking’: A Lowcountry staple closes its doors after 3 decades Ronald McDonald House breaks ground on expansion project in downtown Charleston Pres. Trump pushes GOP senators to pass his massive agenda bill Pentagon leaders cite military tactics to show destruction from US attacks on Iran McMaster reacts to Supreme Court ruling on Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding

Today's top headlines:  Charleston County School District board votes to grant its members a raise 2 Lowcountry school districts pass budgets, teacher pay raises at the forefront Amazon opens Summerville facility bringing same-day delivery to the Lowcountry North Charleston Police charge man accused of threatening to kill officers Charleston man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor, extortion More teens charged after 10 shot at Juneteenth celebration Fiancée of man killed in Georgetown County coal mound collapse files lawsuit North Charleston Police hold community event for Gun Violence Awareness Month Speaker Johnson says House may work through July 4 to pass ‘big, beautiful bill’ Sen. Thune sees trajectory for “BBB” vote before the weekend Trump officials to give first classified briefing to Congress on Iran strikes Trump grapples for upper hand in debate over damage caused by US strikes on Iran Trump says US and Iranian officials will talk next week as ceasefire holds

Today's top headlines:  Fragile ceasefire appears to hold between Israel and Iran. Trump vents frustration with both sides Colleton County deputies searching for man missing since 2024 Youth surrenders to deputies in Williamsburg County murder investigation Charleston Police prepare to enforce nighttime curfew for teens North Charleston nonprofit renovating homes for homeless veterans Charleston County leaders approve Johns Island golf course, neighborhood project Charleston County Council passes resolution to oppose offshore drilling Dorchester County School District 2 increases salaries for teachers, staff Dorchester County teacher seeks learning tools to promote STEAM in school North Charleston-area rehab facility faces new lawsuit International Paper gives update on sale of shuttered paper mill

Today's top headlines:  Trump announces a ceasefire in Iran-Israel war, but status remains unclear as Iran fires missiles Iran’s military denies firing missiles at Israel after ceasefire started 2 arrested after deputies discover neglected dogs in Berkeley County North Charleston Police charge 18-year-old after chase in stolen vehicle Club owner charged following North Charleston shooting Colleton County Sheriff’s Office, NAACP division working to reduce violence Abandoned boats posing safety, environmental risk removed from Charleston waterways SC State launches program to support high schoolers transitioning to college SC attorney general announces run for governor Republican Upstate senator announces run for governor

Today's top headlines:  Oil flip-flops and shares are mixed after the US strikes Iranian nuclear sites Alarm grows after the US inserts itself into Israel’s war against Iran with strikes on nuclear sites Iran reports a new attack at Fordo nuclear site, Tehran prison as it launches more strikes on Israel Troopers investigate after one killed in Georgetown County crash Beaufort County man arrested, charged with murder in 2023 missing persons case Coroner identifies victim after 1 dead, 9 injured in Upstate neighborhood shooting Big fish, big cheers: Charleston Cobia Cup hooks anglers and crowd on Shem Creek New partnership to increase college-level coursework for Charleston students Lowcountry community honors black historic cemetery Hundreds participate in 5th Annual Charleston Memorial Stair Climb Lowcountry historic community celebrates Juneteenth

Today's top headlines:  North Charleston event honors 9/11, Lowcountry first responders with stair climb Several organizations to host 3K Run/Walk for Public Safety event in N. Charleston Woman arrested after incident with Charleston parking enforcement officer Berkeley County man faces 11 charges of child sexual abuse material Orangeburg County coroner identifies pedestrian killed in crash SC to receive $100K grant to support ICAC team members, child victims Downtown Charleston block party celebrates Juneteenth history Berkeley County animal shelter calls for emergency moratorium Fishermen pushing for state control of offshore fisheries in SC

Today's top headlines:  A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it Charleston plantation honors the legacies of those enslaved for Juneteenth Out-of-state teen killed in tree crash that caught car on fire in Colleton Co. 2 arrested after security breach at Charleston Airport being held for ICE agents Dorchester County deputies arrest man following pursuit with stolen vehicle Charleston Police arrest employee in stabbing incident that hospitalized 1 Firefighters pay tribute to Charleston 9 on 18th anniversary of fire ‘Unreal’: Lowcountry teen’s recovery after being impaled in chest Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue responds to reported shark bite incident, patient airlifted to Savannah South Carolinians’ electric bills could go up more often under new law Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged; Trump criticizes Powell for not cutting rates

Today's top headlines:  18 years later, firefighters are still standing watch to honor the Charleston 9 Firefighters, community pause to honor Charleston 9, mark 18 years since fire ‘An unusual remedy’: Judge drops case against Summerville jeweler charged in wife’s death Suspect evades capture after pursuit ends in Mount Pleasant, officials say 2 arrested after security breach at Charleston Airport Emanuel 9 Memorial Foundation holds commemoration event, gives updates on project Alan Wilson, South Carolina’s longtime AG, set to enter 2026 governor’s race U.S. Rep. Mace reintroduces bill to defend rape and sexual assault survivors ‘He got stupid’: Orangeburg County sheriff describes shooting suspect’s arrest

Today's top headlines:  Tuesday marks 10 years since Charleston church shooting Program honoring the late Rev. Clementa Pinckney shapes new leaders every year ‘There’s a lot to be done’: Working toward change a decade after deadly mass shooting Why hasn’t SC enacted hate crimes law 10 years after Mother Emanuel? Multiple crews respond to active fire at landfill in West Ashley Deputies arrest man wanted in Orangeburg mass shooting Palmetto Commerce Interchange project ahead of schedule, officials say Opening statements expected as Summerville jeweler goes on trial in wife’s death High-profile retrial estimated to cost Berkeley County more than $16,000 Minnesota shooting suspect had dozens of potential targets, prosecutors say

Today's top headlines:  Nonprofit opens North Charleston boarding home for vulnerable adults North Charleston Police investigating after ‘targeted shooting’ injures three Charleston Police charge teen after downtown shooting that injured two Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers in custody after surrendering to police Hundreds gather in Charleston for ‘No Kings’ Protest Day 2 of the ‘No Kings’ protests continue in downtown Charleston Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day, threaten more to come as death toll climbs Trump says Israel-Iran will come to deal ‘soon’ and warns Tehran against retaliating against US  

Today's top headlines:  Developer speaks on lawsuit against James Island, eminent domain controversy Community leaders discuss change after Mother Emanuel AME Shooting Isle of Palms visitors with mobility limitations see new free accessibility tool Coroner identifies elderly man killed in Moncks Corner crash SLED clears Colleton County officers of wrongdoing in Ruby Tuesday shooting Residents decry Boeing construction traffic James Island IHOP permanently closed following health code violations ‘I’m so sick of him’: Reward doubled in search for Orangeburg Co. shooting suspect SC lawmaker facing federal child sex abuse material charges will stay in jail Judge rules SC death row inmate’s execution will not be halted Appeals court temporarily blocks judge’s ruling to return control of National Guard to California Homeland Security secretary pledges to carry on with Trump’s immigration crackdown

Today's top headlines:  North Charleston gets library for foster children via county library partnership Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette visits Lowcountry to discuss energy, education, taxes Town of Mount Pleasant, community addresses concerns of e-bikes  Orangeburg County deputies searching for 2 suspects in armed home invasion Off-duty Charleston County deputy stops robbery suspect at Northwoods Mall Georgetown County deputies warn public of new scam phone call circulating Berkeley County Coroner will bury 2 unidentified victims after year-long efforts Judge rules SC death row inmate’s execution will not be halted Experts say SC’s disproportionately high insurance fraud rate costs all South Carolinians Over $26M in funding awarded to Charleston health research institute Protests over immigration raids pop up across the US with more planned

Today's top headlines:  Berkeley County Red Bank Road project continues; completion expected next year Folly Beach reviews 5-year update to marsh management plan Community leaders discuss education at forum remembering Mother Emanuel AME tragedy Beaufort County deputies search for wanted man on Hilton Head Island Deputies arrest man accused of threatening to shoot someone after argument Classroom Champions: Georgetown County teacher hopes to build reading nook for students New water line to bring safer water to some Dorchester Co. District 4 schools SC lawmakers to take a closer look at modernizing, improving state roads LA police swiftly enforce downtown curfew as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown continue Protests over immigration raids pop up across the US with more planned Trump says he will ‘liberate’ Los Angeles in speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army Related news:  Elon Musk backs off from feud with Trump, saying he regrets social media posts that ‘went too far’ Trump says he plans to phase out FEMA after 2025 hurricane season

Today's top headlines:  Magnolia Landing site to host M.A.R.S.H. cleanup during construction phase City of Charleston plans to add second lane on Maybank Highway off Johns Island Dorchester Co. seeks public input on multi-million-dollar road widening projects ‘Ring the phones’: Reward offered in search for Orangeburg County mass shooting suspect Dorchester County deputies spot suspect in woods; chase leads to arrest ‘It’s a sticky situation’: Accused West Ashley squatter to stay in jail while pregnant Standoff in Georgetown County ends peacefully after negotiations, resolution Charleston Co. School District votes on next steps to replace constituent boards Trump sends Marines and more National Guard members to Los Angeles ‘The wrong way to do it’: Lawmaker pay raise fight reaches SC Supreme Court ‘No end in sight’: Euthanasia looms for overcrowded Colleton Co. shelter dogs 

Today's top headlines:  Police: ‘Unusual’ excavator pursuit ends in arrest of man in North Charleston No injuries reported after Mount Pleasant apartment fire near Patriots Point Troopers investigate deadly crash in Beaufort County Vigil held for 15 Charleston County jail inmates who’ve died since 2020 Community packs North Charleston’s Park Circle for pride celebration Estimated 250 new and expecting moms attend community baby shower Residents express concern over extended bridge closure in Dorchester County Big Red Box – Links mentioned in the News Protests intensify in Los Angeles after Trump deploys hundreds of National Guard troops Israeli forces halt Gaza-bound aid boat and detain Greta Thunberg and other activists

Today's top headlines:  Mount Pleasant doctor urges men to get screened for Men’s Health Awareness Month Man caught in Berkeley County following Georgetown County home invasion Joint enforcement operation leads to 5 arrests in Beaufort County Coroner identifies drowning victim recovered at boat ramp in Goose Creek Charleston County gives update on US Highway 17 flyover bridge project ‘Answer to his maker’: SC death row inmate victim’s son awaits execution Charleston County leaders discuss use of $9M in funds after Airbnb lawsuit Trump and Musk break up, and Washington holds its breath How a smaller job market impacts graduates’ mental health 

Today's top headlines:  Emergency crews respond to drowning at Goose Creek boat ramp ‘Strikes the balance’: Inside the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center Moncks Corner leaders ask community input for future ordinance Town of Mount Pleasant asks for community feedback on Five-Year Plan Victim’s family testifies in trial for 2022 North Charleston murder Property owners at Dockside suing city over mandatory evacuations Town of Lincolnville water service restored, boil water advisory in effect Kid farmer, now 22, talks inheriting Gullah Geechee family legacy on Johns Island Ground beef sold at Whole Foods recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Today's top headlines:  Professional fishing competition comes to Charleston Don’t get bitten: SC health department gives 7 tips to fight off mosquitoes ‘Going to save lives’: James Island funds children’s swim lessons MUSC expands summer meal program further into the state Charleston County School District to offer free summer meals in rural areas North Charleston Police respond to shooting after road rage dispute, 1 injured 3 men found in vehicle with guns face charges, College of Charleston Police say College of Charleston housing plan draws concern from community on YWCA history College of Charleston Board of Trustees approves 2025-2026 budget, tuition  Habitat for Humanity neighborhood with 50 new homes coming to Johns Island Officials consider additional lane to expedite traffic relief on Johns Island Trump pushes a July 4th deadline for big tax bill as senators dig in

Today's top headlines: Nationwide program feeding low-income seniors returns to South Carolina Lowcountry Food Bank to offer free meals for kids throughout the summer Next school year budget to give Berkeley Co. School District teachers pay raise 12 victims injured in attack on demonstrators in Boulder; suspect facing 16 counts of attempted murder Charleston Sheriff: Cartel members, int’l murder suspect arrested in ICE sting Charleston man arrested, charged with distributing child sexual abuse materials Ukraine and Russia agree to swap dead and wounded troops but report no progress toward ending war Longtime vacant Johns Island site could undergo $21M revitalization SC leaders kick off ‘Zero Tolerance for Litter Month’

Today's top headlines:  FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled ‘Free Palestine’ 1 dead, 12 people shot at a house party in North Carolina, deputies say Charleston County deputies, ICE, SLED conduct targeted sting operation in Ladson Trident Medical Center to unveil new $10M neuro rehab unit this week Lowcountry mental health facility receives national recognition Atlantic hurricane season begins: Here’s what to know Federal government considering South Carolina coast for offshore drilling Visitors celebrate reopening of historic Awendaw boat landing after renovations

Today's top headlines:  Dominion Energy prepares for hurricane season in the Lowcountry Youths accused of pointing guns at driver in Georgetown County, 1 charged North Charleston community shares federal cut concerns in Clyburn’s town hall U.S. Rep. Mace comments on lawsuit filed against 3 men she labeled ‘predators’ MUSC and SC Department of Social Services clinic caters to foster children  Guidance counselor to part ways after 40 years at Lowcountry school Read more:  Edisto Island family struggles attending school over county lines, districts respond McMaster holds ceremonial signing of SC ‘revenge porn’ bill Dorchester County officials, investment partners conserve 1,600 rural acres

Today's top headlines:  North Charleston’s Ganaway-Pasley lays out priorities after election win Beaufort Police investigating shooting at apartment complex, 2 injured Rep. Wendell Gilliard involved in serious car accident on I-26 Charleston man faces charges of Medicare fraud, Ponzi schemes Ex-Summerville cop charged in deadly shooting sues police organization Trump rejects claim he’s ‘chickening out’ on tariffs just because he keeps changing rates Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government Harvard to release early photos of enslaved people to downtown Charleston museum Mount Pleasant leaders create more tree protections in zoning code update ‘Your trauma does not define you’: SC crash victims share their survivor stories      

Today's top headlines:  Voters fill 2 open seats in North Charleston City Council special election Charleston County Annual Action Plan addresses housing crisis, needs public input Lowcountry animal shelters packed as kitten season hits its stride Mobile swim lessons to be offered for youth in rural Georgetown County in June Georgetown County deputies ask for help identifying suspects in trailer theft North Charleston Police investigating strong-arm robbery, victim injured Classroom Champions: Elementary school dance teacher wants to incorporate tap dancing into curriculum Charleston County considers supporting nonprofit summer programming Do state actions concerning Columbia’s conversion therapy ban violate local rule? Dominion Energy provides grants for over 100 South Carolina-based nonprofits State officials look at harms to Charleston waterways, ecosystems CDC will stop recommending COVID-19 shots to healthy children and pregnant women, RFK Jr. says