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The Lowcountry Heat Action Plan exposes Charleston's sensitivity to heat

The Lowcountry Heat Action Plan exposes Charleston’s sensitivity to heat

Charleston, S.C. — A new Lowcountry Heat Action Plan toolkit has been released, detailing the growing risks of extreme heat and providing strategies to ...

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Summerville woman asks for aid from the community after her home was destroyed by flooding

Summerville woman asks for aid from the community after her home was destroyed by flooding

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — A sudden and intense downpour on Friday brought flash flooding to Summerville, turning quiet neighbourhoods into waterlogged disaster zones. Streets became ...

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California man sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping and assaulting an 89-year-old Summerville lady

California man sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping and assaulting an 89-year-old Summerville lady

ST. GEORGE, S.C. — A horrifying case of premeditated violence has ended with a 50-year prison sentence. Enver Zueros, a California man, pleaded guilty ...

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Dorchester County unveiled the first draft of its 15-year community vision plan

Dorchester County unveiled the first draft of its 15-year community vision plan

Dorchester County and the Town of Summerville have taken a big step toward shaping the future. In a recent community meeting, officials unveiled the ...

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Despite significant rainfall and flooding, lowcountry beaches experience only modest erosion

Despite significant rainfall and flooding, lowcountry beaches experience only modest erosion

Despite flooding rains across the Lowcountry this past weekend, local beaches held up better than many expected. According to officials, Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island, ...

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Summerville police increase patrols and checkpoints to promote safe driving during Labor Day

Summerville police increase patrols and checkpoints to promote safe driving during Labor Day

The Summerville Police Department is stepping up enforcement this Labor Day weekend with extra patrols and DUI checkpoints to help reduce accidents and keep ...

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Classroom Champions: Charleston Teacher Wants to Help Students Create Their Own History

Classroom Champions: Charleston Teacher Wants to Help Students Create Their Own History

At Charleston Charter School for Math and Science, history teacher and soccer coach Austin Lassiter is doing more than teaching lessons—he’s helping students build ...

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The Coast Guard rescues three people when a fishing boat sinks off the coast of Charleston

The Coast Guard rescues three people when a fishing boat sinks off the coast of Charleston

Three people were safely rescued Sunday after their 40-foot fishing vessel began taking on water about 25 miles offshore from Charleston. Coast Guard Response ...

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Kiawah Conservancy organizes Sweetgrass Distribution Day

Kiawah Conservancy organizes Sweetgrass Distribution Day

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. – One of the Lowcountry’s most cherished cultural traditions will be honoured next month, as the community prepares for another celebration ...

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Outer Banks is looking for background actors for a tennis player and a "Kook" county club member

Outer Banks is looking for background actors for a tennis player and a “Kook” county club member

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Filming for the fifth and final season of Netflix’s hit series Outer Banks is currently underway in the Lowcountry, and casting ...

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