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Charleston residents hit hard by tornado
HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) – Hopkins County was one of the hardest hit areas after Sunday’s storms and tornado. Eyewitness News’ Jessica Costello and chief photographer John Simpson were in the community of Charleston and spoke with several people who are thankful to be alive. “Well, after the first tornado hit Dawson, I knew right […]
Investigation of Paul Murdaugh causes lawsuit connected to Mallory Beach case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A private detective agency is suing the law firm that represented Parker’s Kitchen over claims they breached their contract with the agency that was a part of a “shadow campaign” to investigate Paul Murdaugh. Court documents show that Inquiry Agency, which operates out...
New lawsuit connected to Parker’s and Murdaugh case
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – A South Carolina law firm is now being sued by an investigative firm that says it was hired to “dig up” information on Alex Murdaugh and his family. Inquiry Agency, LLC says it was hired by the law firm Baker Hostetler, LLP as part of a “public relations campaign” to […]
The Barrier Islands experience holiday traffic congestion in the Lowcountry
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD)–On Monday, Traffic onto the Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island backed up well into Mount Pleasant as visitors made their way to the islands and once again came to a standstill as the crowds left in the evening. “It was awful. It took us about 30 minutes to find a parking spot […]
Public meeting to be held on Century Aluminum’s air permits
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will meet with the public Tuesday night on Century Aluminum’s operations and the plant’s two air permits. The Mt. Holly location is operational in Berkeley County along Highway 52 right along the edge of...
"S" is for Secessionville, Battle of
“S” is for Secessionville, Battle of (June 16, 1862). In preparation for an assault on Charleston, United States troops occupied Battery Island and Johns Island in the early weeks of June 1862. On the morning of June 16th, Federal forces, commanded by General Henry Benham, launched an attack on the Confederate Tower Battery, near the town of Secessionville. In hand-to-hand fighting the Confederates repelled two successive assaults. Confederate artillery turned the expanse west of the battery into a killing field. Confederate Colonel Johnson Hagood directed a counterattack and after three frustrating hours, General Benham withdrew his forces. The Confederate victory blunted what proved to be the North’s best chance to capture Charleston. The Civil War may have produced larger engagements with heavier casualties, but the Battle of Secessionville remains one of South Carolina’s most important.
Proposed renovations to enhance history of James Island park
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - New and improved site work could be in the town of James Island’s future for one of its historical parks if the Charleston City Council approves the first round of grant funding. Stephen Washington Park, located off Fort Johnson Road, has been around since...
Memorial Day popular for getting out, starting summer
MORNING HEADLINES | People all over the Lowcountry (excluding the folks at the Charleston City Paper, of course) are kicking off summer today with Memorial Day celebrations. If you’re still looking for a few items to add to your to-do list for the holiday, we have you covered with a short list of events happening today.
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