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Democrat Montez Aiken wins Dorchester Statehouse seat despite alleged misconduct

Voters in Dorchester and Berkeley counties elected Montez Aiken over incumbent state Rep. Harriet Holman, despite a texting scandal involving Aiken that unfolded nearly two weeks ahead of Election Day. Aiken, a Democrat, carried a strong lead with 54 percent of the vote, and Holman, a Democrat-turned-Republican, received 45 percent...

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West Ashley Greenway sees second sewage break in past two weeks

Charleston Water System Works to Repair Another Sewer Main Break Along West Ashley Greenway CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Crews with the Charleston Water System are working to repair a sewer main break along the West Ashley Greenway after a leak sent discolored water and a noticeable odor into a nearby marsh this week. The West […]

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Designs for nearly 90 apartments on Johns Island get preliminary OK

JOHNS ISLAND — Plans for 89 apartments off busy Maybank Highway are moving forward. Charleston’s Design Review Board on Nov. 2 unanimously approved the preliminary designs SeamonWhiteside submitted for 3015-3041 Reva Ridge Drive. The apartments would be an addition to the Crowne at Live Oak Square, a mixed-use space that includes retail and office space, said Joanne Riddle, an architect with William Blackstock Architects. Plans call for spreading the apartments among three buildings, each three-stories tall, as well as a plaza in front of one of the buildings. No one submitted written public c...

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Democrats lead in Charleston County Statehouse seats, potentially flipping 1

Unofficial election results showed Democrats leading in races to flip one Republican-held Charleston County seat in the S.C. House of Representatives and retain two Democrat-held seats covering West Ashley and the barrier islands, including Folly Beach, Kiawah, James and Johns islands, as of 8 a.m. Nov. 4. Of these four...

Charleston County, SC · 4d

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Bobby Cook elected Hanahan mayor; voters choose three City Council members

HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) – Hanahan voters elected a new mayor and filled three seats on city council during Tuesday’s election. Bobby Cook, who ran unopposed, was elected mayor, succeeding Christie Rainwater, who did not seek reelection. In the city council race, voters were asked to select up to three candidates. According to unofficial results from […]

Hanahan, SC · 4d

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Mount Pleasant rental owners invited to join new listing platform

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A new website aims to streamline short-term rental listings and booking for both property owners and visitors in Mount Pleasant. StayMountPleasant.com, launched by the Short-Term Rental Association of Mount Pleasant, serves as a centralized directory for town-approved short-term rental properties. Every listing on the site is operated by a local […]

Mt Pleasant, SC · 2d

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Five-Building Commercial Project Near Point Hope Heads to Cainhoy Review Thursday

1260 Clements Ferry Rd. — Reported Point Hope Site 10A Address. Five commercial buildings and the infrastructure to support them are headed for a City of Charleston review this week, part of a proposal known as Point Hope Site 10A on 5.6 acres in the Cainhoy area. The project is slated for a Technical Review Committee meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5.

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Medical records are a bottleneck for personal injury lawyers

Our next guest is a pain physician who has spent years reviewing records and testifying in various personal injury lawsuits. He saw a big bottleneck involving these cases and medical records retrieval and so decided to start a new company to address that issue. Mike Switzer interviews Gabe Hillegass, founder of Solverein in Charleston, SC.

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International African American Museum, aquarium among applicants for $40k in county funds

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Two popular Charleston attractions could each receive $40,000 in county funding, a sliver of the total $400,000 being offered up at Thursday night's finance committee meeting. The International African American Museum and the South Carolina Aquarium are reportedly two of 26 applicants who have applied...

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New adoption center in Berkeley County aims to help more animals find homes

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – A new adoption center in Berkeley County is one step closer to opening its doors, with the goal of helping more animals find their forever homes. Charleston Animal Society and Berkeley County celebrated the completion of the newly constructed adoption center at the Charleston Animal Society’s Berkeley Campus on Monday, […]

Berkeley County, SC · 5d

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10 Top Fabric Stores In And Around South Carolina For Serious Sewists

One fabric shop on this list specializes in fashion fabrics and sparkling trims for stage costumes. It’s the kind of place where a simple sewing project can turn into something worthy of the spotlight. That shop is only the start. Another has served quilters, sewists, and embroiderers since 1983,...

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West Ashley getting major retail expansion. Plus, Ben Sawyer Bridge to close tonight for repairs.

West Ashley is getting a major retail expansion, with restaurants, shops and a golf simulator coming to the area around West Ashley Circle and Bees Ferry Road starting next year. South Carolina voters head to the polls Tuesday for elections that will determine control of the governor's office, U.S. Senate seat and all seven congressional districts. The Ben Sawyer Bridge will close tonight for maintenance work on its swing span mechanism.

Charleston, SC · 5d

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The Summer of 1822: Denmark Vesey, Gullah Jack and the Rebellion That Shook Charleston, SC

Before Charleston became known for its churches, cobblestone streets, grand homes and Southern hospitality, the city experienced one of the most consequential and unsettling episodes in its history. In the summer of 1822, fear of a planned uprising among enslaved and free Black residents gripped the Lowcountry. At the center of the unfolding story were two men, Denmark Vesey and Gullah Jack Pritchard, whose names would become forever connected to Charleston’s struggle over slavery, freedom and resistance.

Charleston, SC · 5d

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Charleston Veterans Day Parade Set for Sunday, Nov. 8

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System, in partnership with the City of Charleston, will host its annual Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, Nov. 8, bringing the Charleston community together to recognize and celebrate the service and sacrifice of the nation's veterans. The parade will feature historic military vehicles,...

Charleston, SC · 4d

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MUSC to offer free dental care to veterans Friday

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — MUSC will offer free dental services to veterans Friday to thank them for their service. MUSC held its first “Give Vets a Smile Day” last year. The event offered dental exams, cleanings and tooth extractions. Officials said good oral health protects overall health.

Charleston, SC · 4d

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Long Point Road’s new signals, medians to restrict lanes through Thursday: officials

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Overnight lane closures and restrictions are coming to Long Point Road beginning on Tuesday night in Mount Pleasant, town officials announced on Tuesday. Tuesday through Thursday night, crews will be at work from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following mornings, installing new traffic signals and concrete medians near the […]

Mt Pleasant, SC · 5d

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Neighbors cite traffic and tree loss concerns as planners review design for 350 Grand Oaks Boulevard

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — City leaders are weighing conceptual approval for 350 Grand Oaks Boulevard, a proposed development in West Ashley that would bring 348 apartments and 33 townhomes to the area. Neighbors raise concerns about development. Some nearby residents said they are familiar with rapid expansion in the...

Charleston, SC · 5d

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North Charleston, SC · 4d

North Charleston shipyard seizes gambling boat. Plus, intermittent outages hit SC Votes site.

A Florida gambling boat was seized by a North Charleston shipyard over nearly $800,000 in unpaid repairs. South Carolina's Election Commission website experienced intermittent outages on Election Day as voters rushed to check their registration status and sample ballots. An organic baby food company co-founded by actress Jennifer Garner has recalled toddler snacks sold at major retailers nationwide.

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Mount Pleasant seeks public input on Mill Tract Basin drainage project

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — Residents can view and comment on the town’s plans for the Mill Tract Basin Drainage project at a public meeting Wednesday night. Residents across Mount Pleasant have faced flooding or drainage issues for years. The town is focusing on one of its largest drainage...

Mt Pleasant, SC · 3d

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