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Dorchester County approves improvement district for Ridgeville growth

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — Dorchester County Council is taking steps to create a new growth plan for Ridgeville, approving a new improvement district to fund roads and infrastructure. County Chairman David Chinnis said the new residential improvement district lets Ridgeville assess a fee on new developments for future...

Dorchester County, SC · 11d
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New neighborhoods boom across Dorchester County, squeezing DD2 elementary space

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — As new neighborhoods continue to take shape across Dorchester County, some elementary schools in Dorchester School District Two are running out of classroom space, raising questions about how the district will keep up with future growth. New data from Dorchester District Two shows 37...

Dorchester County, SC · 10d
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South Carolina's New Shrimp Disclosure Law Forces Restaurants to Come Clean on Imports

South Carolina restaurants that serve shrimp caught overseas now have to tell their customers about it. A new state law requiring disclosure of foreign imported shrimp took effect Wednesday, forcing restaurants, mobile food units, cafeterias and seafood retailers that sell ready-to-eat shrimp to post notices when their menu includes foreign imported shrimp.

South Carolina · 8d
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Historic ship to be moved in Charleston. Plus, South Carolina colleges recognized for their beauty.

The Patriots Point Development Authority approved plans to relocate the USS Laffey destroyer to solve costly logistical problems that have complicated maintenance of the World War II-era ship for years. Two South Carolina colleges landed on a national list of the world's most beautiful campuses. Mount Pleasant residents say a sidewalk construction project damaged their vehicles and left them frustrated after attempts to get reimbursed fell through. We're going to catch you up on these and other top stories from The Post and Courier for Tuesday, Oct. 27. Laffey destroyer is getting a new home a...

Charleston, SC · 10d

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James Island Connector Run set for Saturday; road closures begin at 6 a.m.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Runners will take over the James Island Connector this weekend, bringing several hours of road closures and travel changes for drivers and boaters. The 2026 James Island Connector Run is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to noon. The James Island Connector will be closed for the duration of the race, which will start and finish on the James Island side of the Connector.

Charleston, SC · 8d

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Proposed agreement could generate $60M over 20 years for undergrounding power lines in Charleston

CHARLESTON — A proposed agreement could generate roughly $60 million over the next 20 years for burying power lines underground, according to information shared during a special City Council meeting. Council member Mike Seekings had requested a meeting with Dominion Energy South Carolina and Berkeley Electric Cooperative before City...

Charleston, SC · 10d

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Charleston Delays Dominion Power-Line Deal Until Residents Get Answers

Charleston City Council passed a second reading of its new franchise agreement with Dominion Energy South Carolina this week, but held off on final approval so residents can get answers to lingering questions first. The council wants the public to weigh in on how the deal would fund burying power lines underground before members cast a final vote.

Charleston, SC · 8d

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The Joseph P. Riley Center for Livable Communities Launches Rural Local Government Initiative

The Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities at the College of Charleston today announced the launch of the Rural Local Government Initiative, a new effort to strengthen the capacity of rural local governments across South Carolina. The Center also named two leaders for the work: Laurens Mayor Nathan...

Charleston, SC · 8d

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Mount Pleasant Plots 30,000 New Trees After Losing 22% of Its Canopy

Mount Pleasant wants 30,000 more trees in the ground by 2046, a goal town leaders say could nudge overall tree coverage from 55% to 56% over the next two decades. The target comes from a citizen-led task force that recommended planting 1,500 trees every year for 20 years, and Tree Task Force chair Jaime McKee says the town has 1,200 acres of available land to work with as the effort gets underway.

Mt Pleasant, SC · 10d

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Investigation reveals problems with firing of Beaufort County CFO

BEAUFORT — Findings from an inquiry conducted by an outside investigative firm hired by Beaufort County Council have found fault with the apparent firing of the county's top financial officer earlier this year, according to a report released Oct. 20. In the 14-page report dated Oct. 19, the Charleston-based...

Beaufort County, SC · 16d

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New shrimp labeling law now in effect in SC

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — A new South Carolina law requiring restaurants to disclose when they serve imported shrimp officially took effect Wednesday, October 28, following concerns about misleading seafood labeling across the state. The legislation, House Bill 4248, was signed into law by Governor Henry McMaster on June 30. It aims to provide customers […]

South Carolina · 9d

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Charleston Literary Festival: The Imperfect City

Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic Paul Goldbeger’s The Imperfect City is a hymn to the creation of modern urban life: a mixture of serendipity and planning, contradiction and clarity, intention and surprise. Drawn from a lifetime of appreciation, this enlightening book shows that the joy of urban experience comes not from seeking the perfection of order, but from embracing the energy, beauty, and unpredictability of cities at their best. Paul Goldberger is contributing editor at Vanity Fair and was architecture critic for The New York Times for fifteen years.

Charleston, SC · 8d

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Emanuel Nine Memorial Opening in Charleston on November 14, 2026

The Emanuel Nine Memorial will open to the public in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, November 14, 2026, providing a permanent place to honor the nine worshipers murdered during Bible study at Mother Emanuel AME Church on June 17, 2015, as well as the five survivors and those impacted by the historic tragedy.

Charleston, SC · 9d

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Veterans and Their Families Receive Free Admission on Veterans Day at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will offer complimentary general admission to all United States military veterans, active-duty personnel, including members of the National Guard and Coast Guard, and their immediate family members on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. As part of their Veterans Day celebration, Patriots Point will...

Charleston, SC · 9d

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Moncks Corner’s Halloween Festival returns Wednesday night

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – Costumes, candy, and spooky fun will take over downtown Moncks Corner on Wednesday as the town hosts its 15th annual Halloween Festival. The free event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. along Main Street and at Unity Park, bringing families together for an evening of trick-or-treating and Halloween-themed activities.

Moncks Corner, SC · 10d

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State reviewing permit tied to 79 acres of wetlands near Charleston airport

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The public has until Friday, Oct. 30, to comment on a plan that would affect 79 acres of wetlands near Charleston International Airport. The state’s Department of Environmental Services is reviewing an application for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. State regulators are...

Charleston, SC · 8d

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Goose Creek residents can preview the city’s budget during ‘Budget and Brews’ event

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – Goose Creek residents will have an opportunity to take an in-depth look at the city’s budget on Wednesday. Goose Creek city officials are hosting a Budget and Brews night at Stones Throw Brewing Company, where Mayor Greg Habib and other city leaders, including many department heads, will host a town […]

Goose Creek, SC · 10d

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New developments could help fund $34 million in Dorchester County road projects

RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — As new neighborhoods continue to take shape in and around Ridgeville, Dorchester County is considering a $34.36 million plan to improve roads and intersections to keep up with the area's growth. The proposal would establish a Residential Improvement District covering approximately 1,533 acres in both the Town of Ridgeville and surrounding unincorporated areas of Dorchester County.

Dorchester County, SC · 11d

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Steel City Pizza launches Honor Wall to celebrate local heroes

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Steel City Pizza, a locally owned, veteran-owned restaurant company, is launching an Honor Wall to celebrate Lowcountry veterans, active-duty military members, first responders, and heroes who have made a lasting impact in the community. The Hometown Heroes Honor Wall welcomes residents to nominate local individuals who have served and sacrificed […]

Summerville, SC · 11d

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Charleston graveyard holds nation’s largest collection of 18th-century portrait tombstones

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Halloween is this weekend and Charlestonians are getting in the spirit. From haunted houses to ghost tours in graveyards, many are looking for a thrill. Others are finding fascination in reading tombstones. Historian and certified tour guide Ruth Miller says the graveyard at Circular Congregational Church...

Charleston, SC · 11d