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County Council passes resolution against offshore drilling

MORNING HEADLINES | Charleston County is the latest coastal government to oppose drilling off the South Carolina coast, as the county council passed a resolution Tuesday evening condemning the practice. The resolution comes on the heels of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management updating its five-year plan, which...
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South Carolina Severe Storm Alert: Damaging Winds Hit Charleston Area Through 3 A.M. Thursday

Charleston, S.C. – Severe thunderstorms are pushing into South Carolina’s Lowcountry this evening, with the highest threat coming from damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph as storms continue through 3 a.m. Thursday. According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a line of strong storms is advancing...
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Large ‘fireball’ sighted in the skies over Coastal Empire

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - From Hazlehurst to South Carolina to Tennessee, people have reported seeing a “fireball” in the sky this Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service of Charleston, SC has shared information from “satellite-based lightning detection” software which “shows a streak within cloud-free sky”...
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Charleston taproom set to close after serving community for 32 years

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A brewery taproom that has been in Charleston for 32 years is set to close its doors this week. Palmetto Brewing Company announced via social media that its taproom on 289 Huger Street will serve customers for the final time on Thursday, June 26. First opened by Ed Falkenstein and Louis […]
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Amazon bringing jobs to Dorchester County with new Summerville facility

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Amazon announced Wednesday that the e-commerce giant has opened a new Same-Day Delivery site in Dorchester County. The facility in Summerville’s Jedburg Logistics Park is expected to create over 100 full-time jobs with pay starting at $18.50 an hour plus comprehensive benefits. “We’re...
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This Laid-Back Barrier Island in South Carolina Has Hammock History and Sunset Views for...

If you’re the kind of traveler who craves sea breezes, soft sand, and a serious break from the hustle, Pawleys Island might just be your perfect escape. One of the oldest summer resort towns on the East Coast, this South Carolina barrier island has a “barefoot welcome” vibe and a knack for turning lazy afternoons into lifelong memories.
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Charleston to Myrtle Beach Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until Midnight – May Bring 60...

Charleston, South Carolina – Boaters and beachgoers along the Carolina coast should brace for strong winds, dangerous lightning, and heavy downpours as a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 12 a.m. EDT Thursday. According to the National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center, the watch covers...
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Legislative session planned Tuesday to address hate crimes, state resolution

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County council will meet Tuesday to discuss a resolution supporting hate crime legislation at the state level. The county passed a similar resolution in 2019. It asks the state General Assembly to consider legislation pertaining to acts of violence motivated by prejudice....
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Charleston County leaders approve Johns Island golf course, neighborhood project

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A decades-old plan for a Johns Island neighborhood and golf course gets the green light from Charleston County leaders. A plan called the Orange Hill Planned Development project is the works to add a 120-home neighborhood and a golf course is set for about 933 acres of land along...
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North Charleston Police hold community event for Gun Violence Awareness Month

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The North Charleston Police Department held its fourth gun violence awareness community roll call event on Wednesday evening. This week’s event was held at the Fairwind-Oakfield Apartments. Tireka Wright, Lieutenant of Community Engagement for the City of North Charleston, said events...

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