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Boil water advisory issued for some in Coosaw Creek neighborhood

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A boil water advisory was issued Friday for some residents in the Coosaw Creek neighborhood. It comes amid an emergency water line repair. The Dorchester County Water and Sewer Department said the advisory impacts customers in East Fairway Woods, Wild Thicket Lane, Heron’s Walk, Scottish Troon Ct, and McChune Ct. […]

Dorchester County, SC · 9d

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SC-1 candidates rally Lowcountry supporters ahead of Election Day

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — With early voting ending Saturday and Election Day less than 72 hours away, candidates for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District held rallies in the Lowcountry to encourage voters to head to the polls. Republican candidate Jenny Costa Honeycutt held a get-out-the-vote rally in...

South Carolina · 8d

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Living Canvas: 100 Artists to Transform Charleston During First Annual Plein Air Competition

Six days of painting, creativity and Lowcountry inspiration will turn downtown Charleston into an open-air art studio this November. Charleston has long been an inspiration to artists, photographers and creative minds drawn to its historic architecture, colorful streets, waterfront scenery and unmistakable Lowcountry character. This November, that artistic spirit will take center stage as the city welcomes 100 artists from across the country for the inaugural Charleston Plein Air Competition.

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New Lowcountry state forest will offer 2,800 acres of recreational opportunities

YEMASSEE — A newly established state forest just outside of Yemassee in the Lowcountry will offer 2,821 acres of public access to recreational opportunities, while protecting natural resources. The land making up the Pocotaligo Station State Forest was recently acquired by the S.C. Forestry Commission, making it the seventh in the state’s network of managed forests. “This is another major milestone for conservation in the Lowcountry,” said Nate Berry, chief land protection officer with the Open Space Institute. A national conservation organization, OSI worked with a number of state agencies, l...

Yemassee, SC · 9d

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City of Charleston proposes $1M deal for private dock ownership

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The City of Charleston is proposing a new deal, one officials call a compromise to a 20-year-long discourse. The Longborough dock is currently owned by the Longborough Homeowners Association, so it’s closed off to the public and nearby neighbors in the upper peninsula. The...

Charleston, SC · 10d

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A road to relief? Major West Ashley traffic project hinges on ballot referendum

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — West Ashley residents say traffic congestion is getting worse as the area continues to grow, and a proposed $100 million project at Magwood Drive and I-526 could offer relief if voters approve a transportation sales tax referendum Tuesday. The intersection is a major bottleneck for...

Charleston, SC · 10d

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You Could Get Lost For Hours In These 10 Dreamy South Carolina Secondhand Bookstores

Ready to explore the best dreamy secondhand bookstores in South Carolina?. These 10 secondhand bookstores offer incredible selections and hours of happy browsing!. 1. Mr. K’s Used Books, Music and More (Greenville) Mr. K’s Used Books, Music and More in Greenville is the kind of place where hours disappear...

South Carolina · 11d

Yahoo!

New College of Charleston push aims to help South Carolina's struggling rural towns

An alleged ticket-writing scheme in McBee. A debate over questionable spending and governance in Hollywood. Talk about possible insolvency in Calhoun Falls. But behind them is a deeper crisis. Rural towns across South Carolina are struggling to deliver basic services to increasingly frustrated residents. A new College of Charleston program aims to help some of these rural governments get back on track.

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Summerville PD hosts Road to Remission Charity Ride on Saturday

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – The Summerville Police Department will be hosting a charity ride benefiting the fight against breast cancer. The Road to Remission Charity Ride will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Men Wear Pink Campaign. Registration is only $20 per rider, cash only. Officials said there is no pre-registration and encouraged those who wish […]

Summerville, SC · 9d

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‘This is absurd’: Pushback against permits to install new septic systems next to Shem Creek

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — A developer has received six permits to install new septic systems on a tract of land against the marsh line of Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant. The septic tanks would be installed on several lots of land off Broadway Street for homes. However, the permits issued by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services are receiving pushback from Mount Pleasant Waterworks and the Charleston Waterkeeper because of concerns that the systems could worsen pollution problems in the creek.

Mt Pleasant, SC · 10d

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James River High School graduate named Senior Sailor of the Quarter

NORFOLK, Va. (WWBT) - A James River High School graduate serving in the U.S. Navy has earned top honors for outstanding performance and leadership. Petty Officer 1st Class Megan Chalkley, a 2009 graduate of James River High School and native of North Charleston, South Carolina, was recently named Senior Sailor of the Quarter with the Maritime Operations Center, Commander, U.S. Second Fleet in Norfolk.

Norfolk, VA · 9d

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Johns Island County Park to host family-friendly bluegrass festival

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Johns Island County Park is hosting the annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. Charleston County Parks (CCP) is inviting the community to enjoy live bluegrass music, hayrides, delicious foods and fall family fun from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Harvest Festival is known for its showcase of […]

Charleston County, SC · 9d

The Post and Courier

Deck the park: Charleston’s annual Festival of Lights is back

The countdown to one of Charleston’s brightest holiday traditions is on. The Holiday Festival of Lights will return to James Island County Park on Nov. 13, bringing more than 750 illuminated displays and millions of lights to the Riverland Drive property for its annual drive-through spectacle. This year, it runs from 5:30 to 10 p.m. through Dec. 31. Visitors can take in the lights along a three-mile driving route from their cars and then stretch their legs at a lineup of holiday activities. To manage wait times, each daily event is color-coded with green, yellow or red based on historic attend...

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Park Circle Home Case Highlights Limits in South Carolina’s Care-Facility Oversight

South Carolina’s oversight of community residential care facilities includes inspections and complaint investigations, but a report of alleged violations does not automatically trigger enforcement. Park Circle Home’s license was revoked in April 2026, and the North Charleston facility no longer serves vulnerable adults, according to Live 5 News. Live 5’s reporting on the case describes complaints and inspections alongside allegations of neglect and deaths, raising questions about how the state assesses and responds to concerns.

South Carolina · 8d

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James Island Connector to close Saturday morning for annual race

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The James Island Connector will be closed Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the James Island Connector Race. During the closure, motorists should use the Ashley River Bridge, Wappoo Cut Bridge, and Folly Road to travel between downtown, West Ashley, and James Island, the Charleston Police Department says. […]

Charleston, SC · 9d

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James Island to honor first mayor, Joan Sooy, with marker dedication Sunday

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – The Town of James Island will be honoring its first mayor, Joan Sooy, with a marker dedication at Holy Cross Cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 1. Sooy, the Town’s first mayor from 1993 to 1997, played a major role in establishing James Island as an independent municipality and its tradition of […]

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Enslaved People Buried Under Charleston Streets Get a Ceremony Before Digging

Beneath a quiet stretch of Coming Street in Charleston, South Carolina, the ground holds more than soil — it holds people, thousands of them, unnamed and largely unacknowledged, buried during the centuries when human beings were bought and sold a few blocks from the harbor. Before a single construction crew arrives to build a college dormitory on that ground, a community stopped, gathered, and refused to let the dead be forgotten a second time.

Charleston, SC · 11d

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New rides, food, entertainment: Coastal Carolina Fair returns for 69th year

LADSON, S.C. (WCSC) — The gates are opening Thursday at the Ladson Fairgrounds for the Coastal Carolina Fair that has been bringing the community together for 69 years. The fair has been operating since 1957 and has been held at the Ladson Fairgrounds since 1979. Fair leaders say they get hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

Ladson, SC · 10d

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