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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:  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:  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’

I pledge allegiance to the flag of The United States Of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Oh, beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of rain, for purple mountain majesties, from sea to shining sea. America is back. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Welcome back to the program. We appreciate it. Well, we got a governor's race coming up, and one of the men that is officially announced that he is running for governor is attorney general Alan Wilson, and he joins us right now. Attorney general Wilson, how are you, sir? Man, I'm doing great trying to survive the heat Yes. Probably like all of your listeners are right now. So if you become governor of South Carolina, are you gonna do something about the heat? Is that gonna be a campaign promise? I was gonna try to move the sun back just a couple of million miles just to give it a few degrees, and I'm gonna work on that. Alright. So you announced this on on Monday, and, what was your thought process? Why did you want to run for governor of South Carolina? Well, first off, Charlie, let me start by saying I love South Carolina. I have loved serving as her attorney general for the last fourteen and a half years. This is something that I have been thinking about for many months. I've spoken with my family, prayed about it, came to the ultimate conclusion that I'm uniquely situated and qualified to be the next governor of South Carolina. As a twenty nine year combat veteran with experience in combat, as an attorney general who's commanded an office of 350 people, who has been on the national stage on high profile cases, very, very high profile cases, and has made very impactful decisions that affect this state as well as the lives of soldiers I've led. I feel like that I would make a great governor. You want a governor that is going to have a calm, steady hand on the wheel of the state, but at the same time, you want someone who's capable of bringing about true form and, reform and change without injecting chaos into our system, and I think I can do that. So you picked up some pretty big endorsements today. Right? Yes, sir. Yesterday morning in Charleston, I began with the Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston County sheriff. So on Monday, I received the endorsement of the Lexington County sheriff. Mhmm. And, today, I received the sheriff excuse me, the endorsement of the Greenville County sheriff, Hobart Lewis, who is a very dear friend and an amazing law enforcement leader, and I was honored to have his endorsement and support today. So let's let's take a look at at your governorship. What would you want to be known for? When it's all said and done, people say, Alan Wilson, he was the governor that that did this. What are your plans for the state of South Carolina? Well, my my priorities are gonna be basically this. We're gonna eliminate the state income tax. Three states in the Southeast have already done it. Another five states are working to do it. South Carolina cannot fall behind. And so eliminate the income tax would basically go a long way to my priority, basically promoting economic growth. Number two, I wanna doge South Carolina from the top to the bottom and back up again, meaning from school districts to local government, to county government, to state government. We need to be using state of the art AI platforms as well as a beefed up inspector general's office to inspect how money is being spent at all levels and whether bureaucrats and people embedded in government are spending money and applying the rules properly and not arbitrarily. And if they are, violating, if they are committing fraud, waste, and abuse, they need to be exposed and removed. And if they're doing it criminally, they need to be prosecuted. I also wanna reform education. I wanna expand access, to more children at an earlier age getting access to classes and courses that promote reading comprehension and math co ...

I pledge allegiance to the flag of The United States Of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Oh, beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of rain, for purple mountain America is back. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Welcome back to the program. We appreciate it. Well, we got a governor's race coming up, and one of the men that is officially announced that he is running for governor is attorney general Alan Wilson, and he joins us right now. Attorney general Wilson, how are you, sir? Man, I'm doing great. Trying to survive the heat Yes. Probably like all of your listeners are right now. So if you become governor of South Carolina, are you gonna do something about the heat? Is that gonna be a campaign promise? I was gonna try to move the sun back just a couple of million miles just to give it a few degrees. I'm gonna work on that. Alright. So you announced this on on Monday, and, what was your thought process? Why did you want to run for governor of South Carolina? Well, first off, Charlie, let me start by saying I love South Carolina. I have loved serving as her attorney general for the last fourteen and a half years. This is something that I have been thinking about for many months. I've spoken with my family, prayed about it, came to the ultimate conclusion that I'm uniquely situated and qualified to be the next governor of South Carolina. As a twenty nine year combat veteran with experience in combat, as an attorney general who's commanded an office of 350 people, who has been on the national stage on high profile cases, very, very high profile cases, and has made very impactful decisions that affect this state as well as the lives of soldiers I've led. I feel like that I would make a great governor. You want a governor that is going to have a calm, steady hand on the wheel of the state, but at the same time, you want someone who's capable of bringing about true form and, reform and change without injecting chaos into our system. And I think I can do that. So you picked up some pretty big endorsements today. Right? Yes, sir. Yesterday morning in Charleston, I began with the Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston County sheriff. So on Monday, I received the endorsement of the Lexington County sheriff. Mhmm. And, today, I received the sheriff assuming the endorsement of the Greenville County sheriff, Hobart Lewis, who is a very dear friend and an amazing law enforcement leader, and I was honored to have his endorsement and support today. So let's let's take a look at at your governorship. What would you want to be known for? When it's all said and done, people say, Alan Wilson, he was the governor that that did this. What are your plans for the state of South Carolina? Well, my my priorities are gonna be basically this. We're gonna eliminate the state income tax. Three states in the Southeast have already done it. Another five states are working to do it. South Carolina cannot fall behind. And so eliminate the income tax would basically go a long way to my priority, basically promoting economic growth. Number two, I wanna doge South Carolina from the top to the bottom and back up again. Meaning, from school districts to local government, to county government, to state government, we need to be using state of the art AI platforms as well as a beefed up inspector general's office to inspect how money is being spent at all levels and whether bureaucrats and people embedded in government are spending money and applying the rules of properly and not arbitrarily. And if they are, violating, if they are committing fraud, waste, and abuse, they need to be exposed and removed. And if they're doing it criminally, they need to be prosecuted. I also wanna reform education. I wanna expand access, to more children at an earlier age getting access to classes and courses that promote reading comprehension and math comprehension, while expanding the op ...

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:  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:  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:  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:  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

Today's top headlines:  2 staff members of Israeli Embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC Williamsburg County deputies investigate 2 separate shootings Police release sketch of man they’re looking for in Charleston sexual assault Coroner identifies victim of deadly Charleston County shooting South Carolina death row inmate seeks to volunteer to die after friends are executed Dorchester County Coroner’s Office getting $3 million upgrade Carolina Forest wildfire reaches 100% containment How several new education laws will affect SC students, schools Moncks Corner community comments on duplex-style home ideas for Barony Street  

Underwear-clad personal injury attorney's downtown antics end in arrest at Charleston County jail, We've got an 'It Happened Again' situation...this one involves death by forklift, Drug smuggling cat was caught trying to break into prison, Cat escapes Florida vet and makes it back home...nearly 3 miles away

Today's top headlines:  911 calls released from deadly U-Haul chase in Charleston County Charleston Police make 2 arrests in connection to West Ashley homicide Folly Beach residents push for more speed limit signs amidst tourism season Family demands justice amid Williamsburg County student confrontation video Berkeley County Camp Hall rail line construction continues, impacts explained Folly Beach works to revise parking ordinance following class action lawsuit Supreme Court to hear “birthright” citizenship case Lowcountry nurse highlights need for connection, access to mental health care ‘We have prevailed’: Governor praises SC Supreme Court 6-week abortion ban ruling

And welcome to the program on your Wednesday afternoon. Glad to have you along with us. Well, there's been a lot of talk today about the Greenville County budget and how it's going to affect Greenville County schools. Well, I figured we would go right to the horse's mouth, so to speak, and talk with the chairman of the Greenville County Council. Benton Blunt is joining us. Benton, welcome to the program. Hope you're doing well. I'm doing pretty well, but I'm glad you said from the horse's mouth, you're ass too peaceful, and that's what I feel like today. Oh, boy. I bet. Yeah. Well, thanks for joining us, and fighting through the pain there. So what is going on with the budget, and and how is it affecting the Greenville County Schools? Alright. I'll try to make this as quick as I can, but it's pretty complex. So from a 30,000 foot view, the new upcoming Greenville County budget, a lot of different things happening that people seen in the past. We're going to a one year budget, so there's no more two year budgets. It's just fiscal year '20 '20 '6. Right. We have a 1.5 reduction in property taxes, which is a mandate from the new members of council who came in, under that mandate. We have increased our roads budget from 13,000,000 to 40,000,000, which puts us up there where we're supposed to be or at least close, to Charleston County and some of the other counties like that. We're fully funding our public safety through our sheriff's department, EMS, and other services. But the way that we got to this place was from a unique situation with Filo agreements. And Filos are obviously where, new manufacturing jobs come to Greenville County. In the first five years, if they don't go into a Filo agreement, we receive no income at all. We receive no revenue at all. Yeah. But through a Filo, we get money upfront, which is what this program is for and also to to bring high quality jobs to the Upstate. When we started this budget out, I spoke with the administrator, and I asked about how these funds were allocated. And, you know, I said it would be wonderful if we could use this system that sometimes controversial in the public to do something good with it, which is fund our road system. And he looked into it and said, you know what, Benton? We do have the ability to do that, and, let me see what we can do, which brought us to today. Now where the school board comes in, the Greenville County School System does get a portion of these Filos, which I still have a lot of questions as to why this money was ever allocated to them when they operate off residential, and this is solely manufacturing jobs. Yeah. Right. In the southern part of the county. All that to say, we made those adjustments. We didn't know the specific numbers, but we knew that we would be sitting somewhere around 40,000,000 with the additional c funds we did thankfully receive from the state. We received more state money finally for once, and so that's what totaled the 40,000,000. The estimated amount that would be lost by the school system from reallocating the FELO percentages was at first around 8 to $10,000,000. But we found out as of yesterday, because we just got the numbers back, that it's actually $14,000,000. Along with that, our municipalities would be losing, up to a million dollars. We have some fire districts that will be losing up to a half a million in the Southern part of Greenville County. So that, of course, started a big conversation. School system definitely felt like they were caught, you know, after they had already decided not to increase taxes, they were caught blindsided. And Right. While I do take that into account, we we have a job as county council for core funds of govern or Oh, are you there? There you go. I'm sorry. You gotta go back to and and start where you, left off just a few seconds ago as a a core value of county government. Yes. Our sole responsibility we have core functions of government that we have to focus on, and one of ...

And welcome to the program on your Wednesday afternoon. Glad to have you along with us. Well, there's been a lot of talk today about the Greenville County budget and how it's going to affect Greenville County schools. Well, I figured we would go right to the horse's mouth, so to speak, and talk with the chairman of the Greenville County Council. Benton Blunt is joining us. Benton, welcome to the program. Hope you're doing well. I'm doing pretty well, but I'm glad you said from the horse's mouth, because I have two feet pulled, and that's what I feel like today. Oh, boy. I bet. Yeah. Well, thanks for joining us, and fighting through the pain there. So what is going on with the budget, and and how is it affecting the Greenville County Schools? Alright. I'll try to make this as quick as I can, but it's pretty complex. So from a 30,000 foot view, the new upcoming Greenville County budget, lot of different things happening that people seen in the past. We're going to a one year budget, so there's no more two year budgets. It's just the fiscal year 2026. Right. We have a 1.5 reduction in property taxes, which is a mandate from the new members of council who came in, under that mandate. We have increased our roads budget from 13,000,000 to 40,000,000, which puts us up there where we're supposed to be or at least close, to Charleston County and some of the other counties like that. We're fully funding our public safety through our sheriff's department, EMS, and other services. But the way that we got to this place was from a unique situation with Filo agreements. And Filos are obviously where, new manufacturing jobs come to Greenville County. In the first five years, if they don't go into a Filo agreement, we receive no income at all. We receive no revenue at all. Yep. But through a Filo, we get money upfront, which is what this program is for and also to to bring high quality jobs to the Upstate. When we started this budget out, I spoke with the administrator, and I asked about how these funds were allocated. And, you know, I said it would be wonderful if we could use this system that's sometimes controversial in the public to do something good with it, which is fund our road system. And he looked into it and he said, you know what, Benton? We do have the ability to do that, and, let me see what we can do, which brought us to today. Now where the school board comes in, the Greenville County School System does get a portion of these Filos, which I still have a lot of questions as to why this money was ever allocated to them when they operate off residential, and this is solely manufacturing jobs Yeah. Right. Specifically in the southern part of the county. All that to say, we made those adjustments. We didn't know the specific numbers, but we knew that we would be sitting somewhere around 40,000,000 with the additional c funds we did thankfully receive from the state. We received more state money finally for once, and so that's what totaled the 40,000,000. The estimated amount that would be lost by the school system from reallocating the FELO percentages was at first around 8 to $10,000,000, but we found out as of yesterday, because we just got the numbers back, that it's actually $14,000,000. Along with that, our municipalities would be losing, up to a million dollars. We have some fire districts that will be losing up to a half a million in the southern part of Greenville County. So that, of course, started a big conversation. School system definitely felt like they were caught, you know, after they had already decided not to increase taxes, they were caught blindsided. Right. While I do take that into account, we we have a job as county council for core funds of govern or Oh, are you there? Yeah. There you go. I'm sorry. You gotta go back to and and start where you, left off just a few seconds ago as a a core value of county government. Yes. Our sole responsibility we have core functions of government that we have to ...

Today's top headlines:  Police investigating fatal incident in Hanahan, 1 person detained Charleston Water System expanding to meet future demand Industrial metal company invests $3.7M in Charleston County growth SC State Transportation Infrastructure Bank to terminate I-526 extension funding Dorchester County upcoming year’s budget shows increases in spending Coroner identifies victim of Sunday night West Ashley shooting Parents charged after ‘large rat’ starts eating baby girl, deputies say SC lawmakers ask for investigation into alleged ‘botched’ execution of death row inmate Charleston Co. delays constituent board plan, talks academic calendar, funding Charleston County School District donates books to reading nonprofit in Africa North Charleston Police Department swears in new officers Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration Medical University of South Carolina plans for ‘one-stop shop’ in emergency care

Today's top headlines:  Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals in English at his first Mass ‘Dear Pope’: Lowcountry boy’s letter leads to Papal reply, and miracle, family says Grand jury indicts former Williamsburg County supervisor on 16 counts Lowcountry man arrested, charged with trafficking fentanyl, overdose death Charleston County approves first phase of $2.5 million flood mitigation project Flight program expands at Charleston Southern University; student shares input Personal property could become county-owned for Airport Connector Road project South Carolina bill would ban addition of fluoride to drinking water Plan to help SC bars, restaurants with rising insurance costs headed to governor’s desk Make-A-Wish South Carolina women’s society breaks fundraising record Charleston Animal Society celebrates South Carolina ‘no-kill’ milestone

On today's show: 1. South Carolina House won't try to remove Treasurer Curtis Lofits from office this year - https://www.counton2.com/news/south-carolina-news/south-carolina-house-wont-try-to-remove-treasurer-curtis-lofits-from-office-this-year/ 2. Constituent boards nixed under state law, Charleston County considers next steps - https://www.live5news.com/2025/04/29/constituent-boards-nixed-under-state-law-charleston-county-considers-next-steps/ 3. Hicks: Somebody needs to explain how Old Village infrastructure amounts to government waste - https://www.postandcourier.com/cutting-infrastructure-money-for-old-village-was-foolish/article_24e855b6-b431-4421-96db-857f8871c515.html 4. SC bill seeks to redefine obscenity, sparking civil rights & education debate - https://abcnews4.com/news/lowcountry-and-state-politics/bill-pornography-civil-rights-house-south-carolina-sexual-content-obscene-kids-banned-books-schools-south-carolina-list-law 5. A state budget without earmarks could hurt some of the most vulnerable people - https://www.live5news.com/2025/04/29/state-budget-without-earmarks-could-hurt-some-most-vulnerable-people/ This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

Today's top headlines:  Park project to honor rich history of Scanlonville Community in Mount Pleasant City of Folly Beach working to finalize 2026 budget amidst federal funding cuts Charleston County Council approves last phase for affordable housing program Berkeley County hiring event targeting jobseekers amidst federal layoffs Constituent boards nixed under state law, Charleston County considers next steps Three state agencies to merge into one under new SC law A state budget without earmarks could hurt some of the most vulnerable people Charleston Police arrest adult, youth in weekend violence Family demands answers after deputy-involved shooting leaves teen dead First sea turtle nest of 2025 reported on Folly Beach

Today's top headlines:  North Charleston Walk and Roll event aims to support adults with special needs Charleston County considers more than $3 million in greenbelt projects Large crowd shows up for Congressman Jim Clyburn’s town hall in Beaufort Williamsburg County deputies make arrest in Kingstree homicide Federal money laundering charges filed in SC case with ties to Charleston County Charleston County deputies seek tips in fatal 2024 graduation party shooting Local bakeries adapt to artificial food dye changes ‘Overlooked, hidden’: Community feels rural homelessness lacks proper resources Lowcountry dolphins at risk with Trump administration funding cuts, group warns Lowcountry animal memorial garden now open to honor lost pets Walterboro city leaders restrict open carry at this weekend’s Rice Festival South Carolina lieutenant governor visits Summerville YMCA

Today's top headlines: Charleston holding open house on Lowcountry Lowline project Charleston County launches initiative to evaluate roadway pavement conditions Rep. Nancy Mace holds town hall at private community, stirring up controversy  Charleston Police arrest 2 in connection with Daniel Island armed robbery Charleston County man sentenced for 2019 murder Charleston man sentenced for distributing drugs, possessing ammunition Former Charleston fireman gets tens of thousands in payout after being ‘hazed’ New tobacco product not sold in SC, lawmakers want to create tax for future sales International students stripped of legal status in the US are piling up wins in court

On today's show: 1. Negotiations stall on SC liquor liability amid tort reform spat. The clock is ticking. - https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/legislature/south-carolina-liquor-liability-tort-reform/article_43d4c752-5228-4b7c-9482-cb41549e24ac.html 1a. LISTEN: Holy City Sinner Radio Interview with Gedney Howe IV - https://holycitysinner.com/hcs-podcast/listen-holy-city-sinner-radio-episode-347/ 2. Bill to eliminate Charleston County constituent school boards headed to governor's desk - https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/bill-to-eliminate-charleston-county-constituent-school-boards-headed-to-governors-desk/ 3. SC House and Senate reach compromise deal on school choice scholarship. What's in it? - https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/legislature/south-carolina-vouchers-k12-scholarships-private-school/article_50653990-6f59-481b-9fec-f768ed172e0e.html 4. Charleston police reports overall drop in crime in 2024 https://thedanielislandnews.com/news/charleston-police-reports-overall-drop-crime-2024 This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

Today's top headlines: 2 people killed, 6 wounded in shooting at Florida State University, police chief says Real ID deadline approaching; SCDMV talks how to be compliant before you fly Renaming of James Island intersection sparks controversy Georgetown County deputies arrest second suspect in Murrells Inlet armed robbery Deputies respond to report of military ordnance found in Ravenel neighborhood Bill would impose guardrails on SC’s license plate-reading cameras Lawsuit: Shem Creek restaurant failed to protect patron during alleged assault ‘I’m fighting an uphill battle’: Wando basketball coach reacts to dropped charges  Roper St. Francis to build new Mount Pleasant Ambulatory Health Pavilion Charleston County acquires ‘trenchless’ technology to fix stormwater pipes

Today's top headlines:  Seasonal event giving Goose Creek’s intellectually disabled community park time Seabrook Island leaders consider changes to elected official term regulations Charleston Planning Commission rejects downtown property rezoning proposal Jurors hear details of deadly crash in trial of ex-Charleston County deputy Sexual assault, kidnapping charges dropped against Mt. Pleasant basketball coach Charleston Police investigate attempted robbery incident that left 1 injured How euthanasia rates compare across Tri-County animal shelters Charleston Police to connect with high schoolers through Youth Citizen Academy Republicans propose compromise to reinstate SC’s private school voucher program California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs Trump joins tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars

Here are today's headlines:  MUSC study focusing on reducing death rate for new SC moms Two-time Super Bowl Winner celebrates winning battle with head and neck cancer Charleston County Sheriff’s Office launches free Narcan stands across county  Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in Kingstree Police investigating shooting in Ladson, 2 injured Russell Laffitte, alleged Murdaugh accomplice, enters guilty plea deal Berkeley County teacher fired and suspended for alcohol at school Charleston’s Ronald McDonald House announces expansion plans, giving campaign MUSC plans to build South Carolina’s only dedicated cancer hospital  Police charge driver in fatal hit-and-run in Moncks Corner Fire crews respond to brush fire in Huger Charleston County leaders disapprove Storybook Farm Planned Development request US Senator, Secretary of Housing tour Charleston homeless shelter   

Today's top headlines: New future plans discussed for policing on Johns Island Annual Summer Youth Program applications open for Dorchester County students Over 100K expected to attend Beaufort Air Show this weekend ‘Reality Town’ event gives DD2 eighth graders a glimpse into the real world Mourners remember Charleston County sign language instructor, Deaf advocate Lucy Beckham High School honors student who lost their life to carbon monoxide Family of Spanish tourists, including 3 children, killed in NYC sightseeing helicopter crash Collision causes traffic light outage in Moncks Corner Goose Creek man charged in Isle of Palms robbery, kidnapping incident Charleston’s upper peninsula neighbors push against ‘after the fact’ demolitions James Island residents at odds over public service tax increase Bill would require doula care in SC be covered under Medicaid, private insurers SC State Treasurer Curtis Loftis files petition with State Supreme Court Facing the Past: Victim’s daughter reflects as SC execution looms US Postal Service seeks to hike cost of a first-class stamp to 78 cents Fisher-Price recalls more than 250,000 stroller toys for a choking hazard

Today's top headlines:  Mount Pleasant leaders working to build autism-friendly community Construction begins for 40,000-square-foot women’s medical center in Mt. Pleasant Charleston attorneys seek answers in evacuation of Dockside Condominiums Community reacts to timeline of Folly Beach stormwater management project Charleston Police make arrest after gun fired into air during argument Dorchester County deputies investigating murder in Reevesville Warrant issued for contractor who didn’t show up for Charleston County hearing Judge sentences man who enters plea in Charleston shooting case After years of resisting, SC moves toward hands-free cellphones while driving SC death row inmate set for April execution files petition for clemency Appeals court clears the way for the Trump administration to fire thousands of probationary workers Wall Street’s euphoria sends US stocks to historic gains after Trump pauses most of his tariffs What consumers need to know about tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration Trump hits back with tariffs of 125%, after China raises its tariff on US goods to 84%

Today's top headlines: Charleston City leaders looking to restore downtown creek in decade-old plan Dorchester County mother sentenced in 2014 child abuse case SLED: Agents rescue 160 dogs, seize drugs & guns in SC dogfighting operation Berkeley County Coroner identifies two killed in murder-suicide Judge sentences man in killing of North Charleston woman Data reveals steady increase in average total jail population in Charleston City leaders to look at plan honoring 400-year-old Johns Island Angel Oak Tree Charleston County moves to settle Ten Mile lawsuit with developer, allow builds Charleston County School District discusses annual goals for 5-year plan New hotel in the works for Charleston’s upper peninsula    

On today's show: 1. DC prosecutors drop case against man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace in 'aggressive' handshake https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/feds-wont-prosecute-mace-assault-handshake/article_38913db0-4342-4c9a-a714-4d2d08c7f75c.html 2. SC House passes anti-DEI bill H.3927 after late amendment in 82-32 vote - https://abcnews4.com/news/local/sc-house-passes-anti-dei-bill-h3927-after-late-amendment-in-82-32-vote-wciv-abc-news-4-charleston-sc-south-carolina-state-house-of-representatives-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-taxes-tax-cut-dollars-dei-schools-universities-usc-clemson-citadel 3. Charleston County creates $8 million loan fund to help developers build affordable housing - https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_sc/charelston-county-affordable-housing-tourism-taxes/article_13bc2814-87bf-4a81-b030-03750d054ac9.html 4. The Charleston RiverDogs said $1 beer nights were ending. The response was pure outrage. - https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/charleston-riverdogs-beer-night-april-fools/article_10cbdcec-ee4e-4bd6-a7fa-ff3c8c6b76b1.html This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

Today's top headlines:  Summerville's Flowertown festival returns; here's what to know before you go Cooper River Bridge Run participants attend Health and Wellness Expo  SC troopers search for vehicle involved in deadly Orangeburg County hit and runCoroner identifies victim in fatal double hit-and-run crash in Orangeburg CountyStorms kill 7 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week  Experts predict another ‘above average' hurricane season for 2025North Charleston Community Center to get massive makeover New state grant to reward teachers at Dorchester District 2 middle schoolMayor Cogswell asks for Charleston County partnership in homeless housing project Charleston RiverDogs kick off ‘comeback season' tonight

Today's top headlines:  Bill looks to accommodate a growing SC; some concerned with power price impact  Charleston County launches new initiative targeting affordable housing issueNorth Charleston set for 5-year review of comprehensive plan Water main break closes James Island road, leaves over 50 customers without water 1 killed in Hanahan train-pedestrian incident, police confirm Lowcountry warrant sweep results in arrests, enhanced public safety  SC Senate passes tort reform bill after 4 weeks of debate FAA acknowledges it must do better after deadly DC air collision City of Charleston advances operations center construction Construction underway for new condos on Daniel Island

Today's top headlines:  ELECTION DAY: Everything to know about the 3 Lowcountry special elections  Charleston County voters to turn out for special election; some locations changeMount Pleasant leaders take first look at proposed $166 million FY 2026 budget Social Security changes bring challenges for many in the Lowcountry  Berkeley County deputies arrest 2 men after pursuit with stolen vehicle  Police operation leads to arrests, citations & warnings on Daniel Island  Georgetown County Coroner identifies inmate who died in jail's custody  Federal pressure mounts in public education, raises questions in school districtEdgar Allan Poe Library's grand reopening happening on Sullivan's Island  Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist

Today's top headlines: Crews battle large brush fire in Huger   Crews respond to illegal burn that led to large Huger brush fire Officials: Negligent teen hikers responsible for fire at Table Rock Mountain  Coroner releases victim's name in deadly three-vehicle crash outside Ladson  Beaufort Co. deputies continue search for information in 2022 murder  Charleston letter carriers rally against USPS privatization threat  Charleston County to hold meet and greet for small businesses, contractors  Palestinian death toll passes 50,000 as Israel strikes largest hospital in south Gaza

Today's top headlines:  SLED investigating officer-involved shooting in Mount Pleasant, stabbing confirmed  Berkeley County man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse materials  Johns Island woman charged after leaving children inside vehicle after accidentCharleston Pilots crew rescue family from sinking yacht Judge dismisses Town of Andrews lawsuit against Georgetown County  Colleton County family receives $30K, says child received injury at school  Lowcountry Food Bank struggling amid federal funding cuts  Charleston County updates community on Palmetto Commerce Interchange projectLocal representative fighting for St. Jude medical care in Charleston

Today's top headlines:  Colleton County deputies investigate deadly Walterboro shooting  Moncks Corner man arrested after narcotics discovered by deputies  Charleston County courts sentence man in 2021 drive-by shooting  Community learning emergency preparedness in Dorchester County CERT program  Charleston Southern University announces new residence hall construction approval  Hanahan Middle breaks ground on new facility, first major renovation in decadesStudents voice concerns on possible merging of Dorchester school districts  Doctors at North Charleston medical center pushing new limb preservation program  Mobile healthcare unit provides local veterans with convenient care  Daniel Island community outraged after neighborhood alligator killed by trapper

Today's top headlines:  Remaining 4 charged in North Charleston corruption case set to appear in federal court  Man accused of DUI in 2021 crash that injured deputy takes plea  Former Dorchester District 2 special ed aide pleads guilty to child abuse charge  Dorchester District 2 Superintendent leaves role effective immediately  Charleston County looks to expand voter program with organizations  New Tabernacle Fourth Baptist Church gets $100k grant for rehabilitation efforts  Lowcountry prepares to celebrate Jewish holiday of Purim  Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be ‘first of many' 

Today's top headlines:  North Charleston neighborhood raises concerns about a possible new bar  Ban on abortion from conception under consideration at SC State House  Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent  Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice  Applications open for Berkeley County farmers, vendors in AG + Art tour  Charleston County to consider development impact fees  College of Charleston begins changes to DEI following federal mandates  Mount Pleasant's ‘All-American Boulevard' project scheduled for completion  Trump's trade war draws swift retaliation as Mexico, Canada and China impose tariffs on the US 

Today's top headlines:  Carolina Forest wildfire grows to 1,600 acres, 30% contained  Gov. McMaster declares state of emergency in South Carolina over wildfires  ‘You will go to jail': SC governor warns against outdoor burning amid burn ban  Evacuation order lifted following major Georgetown County wildfire  Police: North Charleston auto-pedestrian accident leaves 1 hospitalized  Man charged in Saturday afternoon Dorchester County shooting  Charleston County leaders working to resolve flooding issues on James Island  Charleston Food Truck Festival brings community together through flavor and fun  Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signalling he's overcome risks from respiratory crisis 

Here are your Tuesday headlines: Judge grants bond to former Summerville Police officer accused of murderBrittanee Drexel's mother testifies during civil trial involving convicted killerCharleston County Coroner names victim of deadly Dunes West house fireFire breaks out at Sullivan's Island home, no injuries reportedLowcountry schools missing out on nearly $1B in tax breaksDistrict: 13 Charleston County schools on waitlist for a multipurpose roomNorth Charleston Police arrest man in Sunday armed robbery2 arrested in connection to strong-arm robbery and assault in North CharlestonDominion Energy wants feedback on James Island tree trimming projectSC judge seeks money to expand family courts, modernize case management systemRural communities getting connected with Lowcountry digital program expansionNew bill aims to prioritize Charleston infrastructureCity of Charleston plans to turn demolished restaurant into future housingDelta plane heading to Columbia turns around after passengers spot ‘haze' inside aircraftJoann Fabrics is reportedly going out of business, closing all stores nationwide

Today's top headlines: Charleston County leaders seek public input on James Island pedestrian project2025 Isle of Palms Polar Plunge raises over $47,000Folly Beach's longest annual festival brings in tourists and communityDriver dies after hitting a tree in Williamsburg CountyCar accident leads to Charleston home catching fireCoroner identifies victim of Orangeburg County house fireEx-Secret Service agent and conservative media personality Dan Bongino picked as FBI deputy directorLawsuit filed by Brittanee Drexel's mother against convicted killer heads to trial on MondayPope is resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney insufficiency detectedUkraine's Zelenskyy says he'd be ready to give up presidency if it brought peace and NATO membershipIsrael delays release of Palestinian prisoners, citing ‘humiliating' handovers of hostages

Today's top headlines:  Driver dies in single-vehicle Dorchester County crash  I-526 westbound clears following crash  Charleston County releases Fiscal Year 2024 financial report findings  Kiawah officials work to determine 2025 priorities  City of Goose Creek Fire Department asks for input on first strategic plan  Folly Beach leaders look at top priorities going into 2025  North Charleston Police charge man with attempted murder in McDonald's shooting Dorchester County Sheriff's Office alerts citizens after phone scam complaints  South Carolina lawmakers push for hands-free driving bill 

Today's top headlines:  Biden warns in farewell address that ‘oligarchy' of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy  SC governor issues order to raise flags to full staff during Trump inauguration  Report: Mysterious $1.8B surplus reported in SC coffers doesn't exist  Groups push to make school bathroom requirements a permanent law  Moving forward with a plan to make one Folly Beach road safer for beachgoers  Charleston nonprofit bringing planetarium experience to West Ashley mall  Georgetown High School basketball coach charged with having gun at school  Man found guilty of 2020 stabbing death, sentenced to life in prison  Charleston County deputy charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor  North Charleston considers cap on short-term rentals  Potential moratorium to be put on Folly Beach seawall permits  How car seat checks are saving lives in North Charleston 

Can you imagine navigating the streets and roads of Charleston County between dusk and dawn without the aid of street lamps? The earliest inhabitants of this area relied on moonlight to guide their steps at night, but a campaign to provide nocturnal illumination commenced in the third quarter of the eighteenth century. The number of street lamps fueled by whale oil, then manufactured gas, then electricity gradually increased over the decades, establishing the comforting but unnatural glow that brightens the night sky over modern Charleston.

Join host Brian Cleary as he chats with Angela Craig, Executive Director of Charleston County Public Library, about the three vibrant libraries serving the Mount Pleasant community: the Village Library, the Mount Pleasant Regional Library, and the Wando Library. Learn why the "small but beautiful" Village Library is a hidden gem, offering a carefully curated collection with a boutique-like feel. Explore the bustling Mount Pleasant Regional Library, a hub of activity boasting the highest number of holds in Charleston County. Discover how recent renovations at this branch prioritize youth services while maintaining a welcoming space for all ages. Finally, delve into the impressive Wando Library, a cornerstone of the community. This 40,000-square-foot facility, which opened in 2019 near Wando High School, features state-of-the-art meeting rooms, a 500-seat auditorium (divisible for smaller events), and a Creative Studio with editing suites and engaging arts and crafts opportunities. No matter which Mount Pleasant library you choose, you'll find a welcoming and inspiring space loved by the entire community. For more information, visit www.CCPL.org.

In light of how a TikTok creator posts a video admitting she spent every penny she raised in the name of helping Mica Francis' family on booze and her mortgage... investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — and attorney Eric Bland talk about how the laws need to change to hold people accountable for this type of true crime fraud and how to protect yourself from getting scammed in these seemingly well-meaning fundraisers for victims of crime. We also talk about the release of Eric's new book, “Anything But Bland” and its reception on social media. Plus the Jamie Lee Komoroski case goes to trial this week in Charleston County. Jamie Lee is accused of driving at three times the legal limit for alcohol — while going 65 mph in a 25 mph zone — and crashing into a golf cart carrying a couple coming back from their wedding reception in 2023.  At the end of the episode, EB walks us through selected segments of his book. And Premium members get a special segment about the state of social media. 

About Dr. Jessica Hardesty Norris is a biologist with over 20 years of experience in ecological planning and research, program development, strategic planning and community outreach for natural resource conservation. She has demonstrated success in proposal writing, partnership building, and project management. Her recent project work includes park planning for Charleston County and leading Biohabitats' […] Read full article: Episode 132: Rewilding Our World – Big Ideas for Landscapes Large & Small

On today's show: 1. ‘She's a liar': Charleston County sheriff refutes Mace's claims of mishandling immigration enforcement - https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/shes-a-liar-charleston-county-sheriff-refutes-maces-claims-of-mishandling-immigration-enforcement/ 1a. Nancy Mace and Charleston County sheriff clash in bitter, name-calling immigration feud -https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/mace-graziano-ice-immigration-sanctuary-sheriff/article_df6a492a-7aae-11ef-9858-1bac666184f3.html 2.  Charleston County Democratic Party Makes County School Board Recommendations - https://holycitysinner.com/politics/charleston-county-democratic-party-makes-county-school-board/ 3. Police dog death leads to demotion of Dorchester County sheriff's deputy; SLED still investigating - https://www.postandcourier.com/news/dcso-deputy-demotion-k9-death-heat/article_92fbba50-79ba-11ef-82b7-7fc9522847d5.html This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

Alex Russell of Chucktown Acres in Charleston County, SC joined me to discuss the journey he has been on to find his target market. We discuss who he thought would be his target market and what he did when he found out he was wrong. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to...