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New Summerville Ashley River Preserve to open soon

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Looking for a new spot to walk around and enjoy the great outdoors? The Summerville Parks and Recreation Department says it is hosting the grand opening of the new Summerville Ashley River Preserve. The community is invited to join the department next Friday, Nov. 20, for the opening of the new […]

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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition heads to Summerville. Plus, a hotel seeks expedited review.

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is expanding beyond downtown Charleston to a new festival and venue in Summerville this month. Dorchester County Parks is teaming up with SEWE for an event featuring wildlife demonstrations, sporting traditions and family activities. The field day is scheduled for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at Ashley River Park, 200 Renken Road, in Summerville. Activities will include sheep herding, dog demonstrations by the LENS Foundation, raptor flights from Awendaw’s Center for Birds of Prey and fly-fishing demonstrations with Free Fly. The event also will feature conservat...

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Charleston City Paper

New bike-ped bridge on track for summer 2027 completion

Ashley River Crossing, the long-awaited bike-pedestrian bridge spanning the Ashley River between downtown Charleston’s hospital district and West Ashley, is getting closer to completion, with elements starting to appear over the water. “It has felt excellent,” said Charleston City Council member Ben D’Allesandro, whose district includes the downtown end...

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James Island Clears 101 Double Utility Poles, Councilwoman Pushes for New Rules

More than 100 double wood utility poles have come down across James Island in just five weeks, part of a push by a Charleston city councilwoman to clear out the eyesores and safety hazards that pile up when old poles are left standing next to their replacements. Dominion Energy removed 101 of them during the stretch, but another 196 are still stuck in limbo, waiting on telecommunications companies to move their equipment before crews can finish the job.

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Charleston resident named South Carolina Veteran of the Year

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Lowcountry veteran was recognized for his military service and his continued commitment to helping veterans across South Carolina. Cody Hendrick has been named the state’s 2026 Veteran of the Year by the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs. “With immense pride and appreciation, the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs […]

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A joint degree with a bigger mission: Charleston institutions team up to put more nurses at South Carolina’s bedside

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Two Charleston institutions are joining forces to train more nurses in South Carolina, giving students a new way to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while experiencing four years of traditional college life. The College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina...

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Charleston Classic expands into two-day festival at Johns Island County Park this weekend

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. — The Charleston Classic, a staple of the Southeast disc golf scene for nearly three decades, is expanding into a public festival weekend this year at Johns Island County Park, with live music, food and drinks, art, vendors, lawn games and camping alongside tournament play. The...

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First families could move into 50-home affordable housing development on Johns Island by summer 2027

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Six families could receive the keys to their new homes as early as next summer as Sea Island Habitat for Humanity moves forward with plans to build 50 affordable homes on Johns Island. The development, known as Sweetgrass Preserve, will sit on approximately 30 acres...

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Developers envision new street layout that would open up Charleston’s waterfront at Union Pier

CHARLESTON — The stretch of East Bay Street, just north of Market Street, looked and felt different on Nov. 12. A watercolor painting spanned three stories high, simulating the trees that could be planted and the sky that could be visible if the red-brick building wasn't so close to the intersection.

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: South Carolina commercial construction projects underway

Corner Pantry is adding a fifth Camden-area location. Charleston projects include two office upfits and a Citadel renovation. First Baptist Spartanburg is undertaking a $32 million expansion. The Spartanburg project includes 60,000 square feet of new construction. Under Construction is a roundup of some of the recent and ongoing commercial...

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Emanuel Nine Memorial in Charleston invites visitors to confront hatred and pursue justice

CHARLESTON — Water flows out from a cross, cascading over the edge of a fountain inscribed with nine names. Colossal, curving white marble benches cradle each side of the central touchstone that honors the lives of the Emanuel AME parishioners who were killed June 17, 2015, when they bowed their heads to pray at Bible study.

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West Ashley fire station to close temporarily for renovations

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Charleston Fire Department will temporarily close Station 10 for renovations, according to Deputy Chief Michael Julazadeh. Station 10 holds Engine 110 and Tower 105. The station, which is located at 1 Nicholason Drive in West Ashley, will be closed beginning Nov. 15 for upgrades...

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‘It honors the community’s ancestors’: Gadsden Green community to receive historical marker

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — One of the most significantly impacted communities on the Westside of Charleston is finally getting a historical marker. Gadsden Green, otherwise known as Back da Green, is a Charleston Housing Authority community where the largest African American settlement on the peninsula once thrived. With concerted...

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West Ashley Bridge northbound stuck open blocking downtown highway access Friday: CPD

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Police Department reports that the northbound West Ashley Bridge on Highway 17 was stuck open, preventing access to downtown Friday afternoon. Access from West Ashley to the downtown peninsula was blocked, and traffic was at a standstill, according to CPD. South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) informed CPD that […]

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Holiday Festival of Lights returns to James Island County Park with new display

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) — The 37th annual Holiday Festival of Lights opened at James Island County Park, offering a three-mile drive past more than 750 light displays. The festival runs every night through Dec. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sarah Reynolds, public information coordinator for Charleston...

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South Carolina flight cancellations, delays abound in wake of FAA national ground stop

Officials at South Carolina’s largest airport are telling travelers to expect delays and cancellations on Nov. 14 as airlines attempt to resume normal operations after federal officials ordered flights grounded nationwide a day earlier. Some 36 scheduled flights at Charleston International had been canceled as of 1 p.m., with American Airlines and Delta reporting the most scuttled trips, according to FlightAware.com, a flight-tracking service. A number of other flights have taken off as scheduled, though at least 25 have been delayed. “Passengers should continue to expect delays and cancellati...

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Proposed $67B Dominion-NextEra merger prompts North Charleston customers to weigh in

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dominion Energy customers packed a meeting in North Charleston on Thursday night to weigh in on a proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion and NextEra Energy, raising concerns about whether the deal is fair and what it could mean for electric bills in South Carolina.

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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition heads to Summerville. Plus, a hotel seeks expedited review.

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Skeletal remains identified after 2 years of investigation in Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – After two years of investigation, the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified skeletal remains found inside a train coal car in June 2024. Officials said the human skeletal remains were found at the Santee Cooper Cross Generations Station Coal Yard inside a train coal car on June 2, 2024. BCCO […]

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