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DJ Rich leads in Folly Beach City Council special election results With hours to go in Folly Beach’s special election for the remaining seat on its city council, two men are competing for the position.

DJ Rich leads in Folly Beach City Council special election results #chsnews

Classroom Champions: Middle school teacher seeks help to continue ‘High Five Fridays’ Every Friday morning at Gregg Middle School, something special happens.

Classroom Champions: Middle school teacher seeks help to continue ‘High Five Fridays’ #chsnews

Dorchester County installs flood monitoring sensor on Ashley River Dorchester County has installed a new flood monitoring sensor upstream of the Ashley River to provide advanced warning of potential flooding events.

Dorchester County installs flood monitoring sensor on Ashley River #chsnews

2 arrested in connection with North Charleston pizza restaurant shooting The North Charleston Police Department has announced that two suspects are in custody following a shooting behind a pizza restaurant last month.

2 arrested in connection with North Charleston pizza restaurant shooting #chsnews

Charleston Co. deputies search for missing elderly man believed to have dementia The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing man who was last seen Monday afternoon.

Charleston Co. deputies search for missing elderly man believed to have dementia #chsnews

Police investigate North Charleston afternoon shooting, 1 injured North Charleston Police officers are investigating a shooting that left one person hospitalized Tuesday afternoon.

Police investigate North Charleston afternoon shooting, 1 injured #chsnews

Police arrest Charleston man accused of setting brush fire The Charleston Police Department arrested a man following an investigation into a wildfire on Laurel Island nearly a month ago.

Police arrest Charleston man accused of setting brush fire #chsnews

Charleston County deputies search for missing teenage girl last seen 2 weeks ago The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen who was last seen two weeks ago.

Charleston County deputies search for missing teenage girl last seen 2 weeks ago #chsnews

Ravenel highway reopen following crash between train and tractor-trailer The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that a highway is clear after a crash between a train and a tractor-trailer.

Ravenel highway reopen following crash between train and tractor-trailer #chsnews

Fire damages home in North Charleston; dogs rescued Fire crews responded to a house fire on Magellan Drive Tuesday morning.

Fire damages home in North Charleston; dogs rescued #chsnews

North Charleston Police arrest man on gun, drug charges following traffic stop A man is in custody for allegedly having a gun in his car during a traffic stop and later-discovered drugs hidden in his clothing in jail.

North Charleston Police arrest man on gun, drug charges following traffic stop #chsnews

MUSC launches pediatric pancreatic treatment center A Lowcountry hospital is expanding pancreatic disease treatment options for children and teens at their pediatric care facility in Charleston.

MUSC launches pediatric pancreatic treatment center #chsnews

Report details events leading to former Hanahan Police sergeant’s arrest Monique Leatrice McCoy is charged with pointing and presenting a firearm after the incident at the Best Buy shopping center off Azalea Square Boulevard last Thursday.

Report details events leading to former Hanahan Police sergeant’s arrest #chsnews

Lowcountry Land Trust protects 50-acre Johns Island bird habitat The Lowcountry Land Trust has secured the future of a Johns Island property that serves as an important roosting spot for local birds.

Lowcountry Land Trust protects 50-acre Johns Island bird habitat #chsnews

Summerville Police announce arrest of suspect in deadly Sonic shooting Summerville Police announced that a suspect is in custody in another country following a January shooting at a Sonic Drive-In.

Summerville Police announce arrest of suspect in deadly Sonic shooting #chsnews

WATCH LIVE: Summerville Police address ongoing investigation into Sonic shooting Summerville Police are set to speak to the public about a January shooting at a Sonic Drive-In.

WATCH LIVE: Summerville Police address ongoing investigation into Sonic shooting #chsnews

Charleston Library Society preserves George Washington’s historic letters For some, Presidents' Day can feel like just another holiday you get to be off work, but the Lowcountry is filled with so much rich history, especially relating to the foundation of our country and those who played an important role in where we are today.

Charleston Library Society preserves George Washington’s historic letters #chsnews

Folly Beach voters to choose between 2 candidates for City Council seat Those living in the City of Folly Beach will get a chance to make their voices heard Tuesday as two candidates compete for the remaining seat on City Council in a special election.

Folly Beach voters to choose between 2 candidates for City Council seat #chsnews

FIRST ALERT: Downtown Charleston sees road closure because of broken water main Charleston Police are warning drivers to avoid a roadway downtown.

FIRST ALERT: Downtown Charleston sees road closure because of broken water main #chsnews

Berkeley County auto-pedestrian crash leaves 1 dead The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly auto-pedestrian crash that happened Monday evening.

Berkeley County auto-pedestrian crash leaves 1 dead #chsnews

Charleston Co. schools accepting applications for 2026 Free Summer Meals Program The Charleston County School District is accepting applications from organizations that want to help provide free meals to students this summer.

Charleston Co. schools accepting applications for 2026 Free Summer Meals Program #chsnews

Heart disease damages kidneys, liver and brain, North Charleston doctors say A failing heart doesn’t just damage itself – it destroys kidneys, liver and brain too.

Heart disease damages kidneys, liver and brain, North Charleston doctors say #chsnews

Charleston heritage program seeks diverse storytellers A new program aims to put more diverse voices in charge of telling the Lowcountry’s history.

Charleston heritage program seeks diverse storytellers #chsnews

‘Our hearts are heavy’: 4-year-old, 7-year-old siblings die in house fire Officials say a pair of young siblings died in a mobile home fire early Saturday morning, leaving their family and community grieving.

‘Our hearts are heavy’: 4-year-old, 7-year-old siblings die in house fire #usnews

The United States and Canada will meet for gold for the 7th time in Olympic women’s hockey The United States and Canada will face off for Olympic gold for a seventh time since women’s hockey debuted at the 1998 Nagano Games in a border rivalry that never gets old.

The United States and Canada will meet for gold for the 7th time in Olympic women’s hockey #usnews

Search committee announces 4 finalists for next president of The Citadel The Citadel’s presidential search committee has announced the finalists to become the college’s 21st president.

Search committee announces 4 finalists for next president of The Citadel #chsnews

SC House passes bill to cut property taxes for small businesses Small business owners in South Carolina could soon see savings on their annual business personal property taxes under a bill unanimously approved by the state House this week.

SC House passes bill to cut property taxes for small businesses #scnews

MUSC trustees to review plans for new $1.1 billion cancer hospital The MUSC Board of Trustees reviewed the estimated cost and design process for a future cancer hospital in downtown Charleston at its February meeting.

MUSC trustees to review plans for new $1.1 billion cancer hospital #chsnews

Charleston County to invest $1.5 million in James Island intersection safety A busy Lowcountry intersection will receive $1.5 million in safety improvements after county officials identified growing concerns about pedestrian and driver safety.

Charleston County to invest $1.5 million in James Island intersection safety #chsnews

MUSC trustees to review plans for new $1.1 billion cancer hospital The MUSC Board of Trustees reviewed the estimated cost and design process for a future cancer hospital in downtown Charleston at its February meeting.

MUSC trustees to review $1.1 billion cancer hospital #chsnews