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Concerns raised over Goose Creek intersection closing for over two months
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) - Residents in Goose Creek are raising some red flags about an extended road closure happening in the coming days. Montague Plantation Road at Highway 52 will shut down on June 3rd and won’t reopen till August 11. The reasoning is so CSX can finish work on the rail crossing as part of Phase 2 of Berkeley County’s improvement to Henry Brown Boulevard.
Lowcountry towing companies charging more than allowed by city ordinance
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Charleston has a maximum charge for nonconsensual towing ordinance, but some area towing companies are charging more than the city ordinance allows. That word comes on the heels of a report earlier this week that revealed thousands of cars are being towed every...
Berkeley County receives $1.2 million in national opioid settlement
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Berkeley County has received $1.2 million as part of a national opioid settlement to distribute to local agencies and organizations fighting the opioid epidemic. Berkeley County officials say eligible applicants include organizations and agencies who work directly on the front lines of the opioid epidemic and/or assist in opioid addiction […]
Lowcountry LGBTQ+ advocates talk political climate ahead of pride month
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - While Lowcountry members of the LGBTQ+ community say the passage of a recent law restricting care for transgender youth is troubling, they are trying to not let it affect the spirit of pride celebrations this June. Lawmakers called House Bill 4624 the “Help Not Harm” Act....
Fire district in Lowcountry facing obstacles getting new fire trucks
AWENDAW, S.C. (WCBD)- The Awendaw-McClenllanville Fire District says they’re in need of an entirely new fleet of fire trucks because the ones they have are outdated. However, the cost and supply chain demands are keeping them from moving forward right now. There’s 4 fire trucks that serve a large portion of the Awendaw area. All […]
Montague Plantation faces extended road closure
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Construction crews will close Montague Plantation at US 52 to complete roadway widening and CSX rail improvements. Berkeley County Government officials say the work area and road closure will extend from US 52 to the Trident Baptist Church driveway, including the Dennis Drive intersection at Montague Plantation. Crews will work […]
Moncks Corner Library closed for foyer renovations, reopens Thursday
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCIV) — The Moncks Corner Library is closed Wednesday as the building undergoes some renovations. The branch is set to receive new carpet in the foyer. The library will resume its normal hours of operation Thursday, May 30.
Leaders break ground on Tri-County Biological Science Center
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WBCD) – Shovels hit the ground at 3765 Leeds Avenue, officially marking the start of construction for the future Tri-County Biological Science Center in North Charleston. “Having our own DNA lab is going to improve our criminal justice system in ways that are nearly unimaginable right now,” said Charleston County Councilwoman Jenny […]
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