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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public input on possible changes to Charleston Harbor...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The US Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District is kicking off an Environmental Impact Statement that could change Operations and Maintenance Dredging and Placement Activities in the Charleston Harbor. Charleston Harbor is one of the deepest ports on the East Coast at 52 feet deep....
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BZA approves removal of 21 grand trees for West Ashley apartment project

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A running dispute over the removal of protected trees in near West Ashley Circle took a major step forward Wednesday night after the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request tied to a development that would include townhomes and apartments. The request had...
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Sullivan’s Island fire-rescue crews respond to back-to-back swimmer-related calls

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Beachgoers heading to the shore Thursday should be aware of a moderate risk for rip currents. The alert follows multiple water-related responses by Sullivan’s Island Fire and Rescue on Wednesday. Officials said strong currents, coastal winds, and rough surf created hazardous conditions
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Ferndale mobile home tenants to get $70,000 payout as July move-out looms

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — After weeks of deliberation, tenants at the Ferndale Mobile Home Community have reached an agreement with the property owner, but many residents still face the difficult reality of finding a new place to live before their deadline. Under the agreement, New Tide LLC will...
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Push to return John C. Calhoun statue reignites debate over history, race and public...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A renewed effort to return the statue of John C. Calhoun to public view is reopening a long-running debate in Charleston and across South Carolina over how history should be remembered, and who should be honored in public spaces. The monument stood in Marion Square...
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Moncks Corner Police Ask Public to Report Unauthorized Camps as Town Enforces Camping Ordinance

The Moncks Corner Police Department is asking residents to report unauthorized camping locations within town limits as officials work to enforce local ordinances aimed at addressing public safety, sanitation, and environmental concerns. The post Moncks Corner Police Ask Public to Report Unauthorized Camps as Town Enfo
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Man charged in fatal boat crash that killed Citadel cadet

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — One person has been charged in connection with a deadly boat crash that claimed the life of a Citadel cadet. Edward Marion Tavel III is charged with manslaughter in connection with the April 25 crash that killed 19-year-old Citadel cadet Evan Greenleigh. According to...
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An outdoor entertainment district could be coming to Summerville

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — People could eventually be allowed to walk through parts of downtown Summerville with a beer or glass of wine in hand under a proposal now heading to Town Council. The Town of Summerville is considering creating an Outdoor Entertainment District in its downtown business area....
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Kitten Thrown From Moving Vehicle in Hanahan; Authorities Urge Witnesses to Come Forward

Hanahan Animal Control and the Hanahan Police Department are asking for the public’s help after a kitten was thrown from a moving vehicle Wednesday morning. The post Kitten Thrown From Moving Vehicle in Hanahan; Authorities Urge Witnesses to Come Forward first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
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Unattended bathroom fan sparks fire in Goose Creek: GCFD

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – Crews with the Goose Creek Fire Department responded to a structure fire early on Wednesday morning on Bridgecreek Drive. Officials said the fire originated from a bathroom ceiling fan with limited extension into the attic space. Crews responded quickly enough that the fire could not spread f

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