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Seabrook island

"Restoring that sense of patriotism": Independence Day festivities aboard the USS Yorktown

“Restoring that sense of patriotism”: Independence Day festivities aboard the USS Yorktown

Mount Pleasant, S.C. – Fireworks lit up the sky across the Lowcountry this Independence Day, with a sold-out show at Patriots Point. The event, ...

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"We were at a tipping point," say SC companies getting ready for the new law on spirits liability

“We were at a tipping point,” say SC companies getting ready for the new law on spirits liability

Charleston, S.C. – This July 4th weekend marks the last one under South Carolina’s current liquor liability system. Starting on January 1, 2026, a ...

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Here's how to recognise and avoid the several stinging wasp species found in the SC Lowcountry

Here’s how to recognise and avoid the several stinging wasp species found in the SC Lowcountry

Charleston, S.C. – Have you ever stepped outside, only to be greeted by a painful sting from a flying insect? In South Carolina’s Lowcountry, ...

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Because local streams have varying levels of germs, Charleston Waterkeeper advises water safety

Because local streams have varying levels of germs, Charleston Waterkeeper advises water safety

As the holiday weekend draws crowds to the Lowcountry’s waterways, Charleston Waterkeeper is reminding the public to stay informed about water safety before engaging ...

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Lowcountry hospitals see increased burns, ER visits on the Fourth of July

During the Fourth of July, lowcountry hospitals experience a rise in burns and emergency room visits

The Fourth of July holiday brings fun and excitement, but it also sees a significant spike in emergency room visits across the Lowcountry. From ...

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EARLY WARNING: Tropical Depression This weekend, three will bring severe gusts and beach risks!

EARLY WARNING: Tropical Depression This weekend, three will bring severe gusts and beach risks!

Tropical Depression Three, which formed off the Lowcountry coast, is set to bring potentially dangerous weather conditions to the region this weekend. A FIRST ...

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James Island vegetation fire is extinguished by fire and harbour patrol teams.

James Island vegetation fire is extinguished by fire and harbour patrol teams.

On Wednesday, Charleston Fire Department crews, along with the Charleston Police Department’s Harbor Patrol, responded to a vegetation fire on James Island. The teams ...

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Surface burns have increased, according to hospitals in the Lowcountry

Surface burns have increased, according to hospitals in the Lowcountry

CHARLESTON, S.C. — As summer temperatures soar in the Lowcountry, hospitals are reporting a concerning rise in surface burns, particularly on the bottom of ...

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At the golf cart parade, police will be enforcing a new state statute related to the Dorchester Road widening project

At the golf cart parade, police will be enforcing a new state statute related to the Dorchester Road widening project

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. — The annual Isle of Palms golf cart parade, a beloved tradition that draws hundreds of people every year, will ...

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Dorchester County is looking for public input on planned

Dorchester County is looking for public input on planned

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — Dorchester County is asking for the public’s input on a proposed project to widen a stretch of Dorchester Road. The ...

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