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Charleston County Schools open with $50 million in renovations Students in Charleston County returned to class Tuesday to find fresh paint, improved air systems and new athletic facilities as a result of more than 90 renovation projects completed over the summer.

Charleston County Schools open with $50 million in renovations #chsnews

Charleston County School District making safety a top priority for new year Students can expect some new changes coming to Charleston County Schools as the school year starts back up.

Charleston County School District making safety a top priority for new year #chsnews

How the Charleston County School District is using local tax dollars to improve As students in Charleston County return to the classroom, residents’ tax dollars are going to work.

How the Charleston County School District is using local tax dollars to improve #chsnews

Highly-anticipated Johns Island Elementary School opens doors for first day A long-awaited elementary school is celebrating its opening day with the launch of the new school year.

Highly-anticipated Johns Island Elementary School opens doors for first day #chsnews

Colleton County deputies charge 5 in string of storage business burglaries The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office says five people face charges in connection with burglaries at a self-storage business.

Colleton County deputies charge 5 in string of storage business burglaries #chsnews

Cottageville man charged in shooting that followed argument Colleton County deputies have charged a 20-year-old with a shooting that sent one victim to the hospital last week.

Cottageville man charged in shooting that followed argument #chsnews

Dorchester District 2 confirms elementary school teacher placed on leave Dorchester County School District 2 confirmed Monday night that one of its elementary school teachers has been placed on administrative leave.

Dorchester District 2 confirms elementary school teacher placed on leave #chsnews

North Charleston Police search for missing vulnerable adult North Charleston Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable adult.

North Charleston Police search for missing vulnerable adult #chsnews

SC Highway 61 to receive safety improvements, $1.5 million approved in funding The Charleston Area of Transportation approved $1.5 million in funding for improving South Carolina Highway 61 in Dorchester County.

SC Highway 61 to receive safety improvements, $1.5 million approved in funding #chsnews

Lowcountry man’s fourth bond request denied for 2022 murder of 17-year-old It’s been almost three years since a man was charged with the murder of 17-year-old Sir James Robinson. 

Lowcountry man’s fourth bond request denied for 2022 murder of 17-year-old #chsnews

State House member pushes for Charleston Maritime Academy A South Carolina lawmaker wants South Carolina added to a list of states hosting maritime academies to churn out officers for the United States Navy and a growing American merchant fleet.

State House member pushes for Charleston Maritime Academy #chsnews

Lowcountry judge considers bond for woman charged in January murder of man A Ridgeville woman who is charged with murder had a bond hearing on Monday in Goose Creek. 

Lowcountry judge considers bond for woman charged in January murder of man #chsnews

Andrews man facing charges after fleeing from Berkeley County deputies Berkeley County deputies have arrested an Andrews man who they say led them on a high-speed chase on Friday.

Andrews man facing charges after fleeing from Berkeley County deputies #chsnews

Coroner identifies driver killed in weekend Berkeley County crash The Berkeley County coroner has released the name of the Moncks Corner man who died at the scene of a crash Saturday night.

Coroner identifies driver killed in weekend Berkeley County crash #chsnews

Georgetown Police arrest man in connection with early morning shots fired The Georgetown Police Department has arrested a man in connection with shots fired on Monday.

Georgetown Police arrest man in connection with early morning shots fired #chsnews

SC Rep. RJ May resigns amid federal child sex abuse material case Suspended South Carolina state Rep. RJ May has resigned nearly two months after receiving a federal indictment.

SC Rep. RJ May resigns amid federal child sex abuse material case #scnews

Bond set for man accused of hitting SC trooper with box truck A judge granted bond Monday for a man accused of hitting a South Carolina state trooper while driving a box truck over the weekend.

Bond set for man accused of hitting SC trooper with box truck #chsnews

Lightning strike blamed for downed power lines in Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant Police say a portion of Highway 17 is blocked by downed power lines.

Lightning strike blamed for downed power lines in Mount Pleasant #chsnews

Flooding closes dozens of downtown Charleston streets Charleston Police are reporting dozens of streets that have been closed Monday because of downpours in the Holy City amid a flash flood warning.

Flooding closes dozens of downtown Charleston streets #chsnews

FIRST ALERT: Tropical Storm Erin forms in the Atlantic The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a newly-formed tropical storm expected to become the first hurricane of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season by week’s end.

FIRST ALERT: Tropical Storm Erin forms in the Atlantic #usnews

Burton teen missing; Beaufort County deputies seek public’s help locating him The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen who they say may not be safe.

Burton teen missing; Beaufort County deputies seek public’s help locating him #chsnews

Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the US under 7-year deal with TKO Group Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. under a seven-year agreement with TKO Group announced on Monday.

Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the US under 7-year deal with TKO Group #usnews

SC gets first Democrat in governor’s race through Charleston-area lawyer A Lowcountry lawyer is stepping into the race for Governor, marking the first Democratic candidate to announce a gubernatorial campaign.

SC gets first Democrat in governor’s race through Charleston-area lawyer #chsnews

SC gas prices decline slightly; experts watch tropics for possible market swing Gas prices took a slight dip in the last week, with positive changes at the pump coming to not just South Carolina, but to the entire nation.

SC gas prices decline slightly; experts watch tropics for possible market swing #scnews

The Good Side: Cultivating Equality Urban farms across the country share a similar mission: making access to healthy food fair.

The Good Side: Cultivating Equality #usnews

Over 400 buses expected on the roads this week in Charleston County alone With the first day back in the classroom for students in Charleston County on the horizon, officials are urging drivers to take extra precautions around school transportation.

Over 400 buses expected on the roads this week in Charleston County alone #chsnews

Fiery meteor that punched through Georgia home’s roof is older than Earth, scientist says People in several Southern states reported seeing the mysterious fireball in broad daylight in June.

Fiery meteor that punched through Georgia home’s roof is older than Earth, scientist says #usnews

Meteorite that flew across sky now has a name The meteorite that was seen throughout the CSRA over a month ago now has a name.

Meteorite that flew across sky now has a name #scnews

Charleston family’s fertility journey brings new life to the Lowcountry Lowcountry doctors say they’ve seen an uptick in the number of couples struggling to grow their family.

Charleston family’s fertility journey brings new life to the Lowcountry #chsnews

Mom of 2 killed after her car allegedly split in half during crash, reports say A mom of 2 was killed after a 19-year-old allegedly driving at a high rate of speed hit her at an intersection.

Mom of 2 killed after her car allegedly split in half during crash, reports say #usnews