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Charleston County schools working on developing AI strategy for classrooms The Charleston County School District discussed the development of an artificial intelligence strategy and policy for its students and teachers at a meeting on Monday afternoon.

Charleston County schools working on developing AI strategy for classrooms #chsnews

Organization leads effort to clear sunken vessels from Charleston-area rivers Abandoned boats in South Carolina waters are creating environmental and safety hazards, prompting a national nonprofit to lead a removal project at Limehouse Landing.

Organization leads effort to clear sunken vessels from Charleston-area rivers #chsnews

City of Charleston opening warming center ahead of freezing temperatures The City of Charleston has announced that a warming center will be opening on Monday night ahead of freezing temperatures.

City of Charleston opening warming center ahead of freezing temperatures #chsnews

Man sentenced for murder of girlfriend, attempted murder of North Charleston cop A judge sentenced a man convicted of shooting his girlfriend to death in 2021 and firing shots at a North Charleston Police officer who responded to the scene.

Man sentenced for murder of girlfriend, attempted murder of North Charleston cop #chsnews

Government shutdown brings new faces to Lowcountry food banks as demand rises The government shutdown is driving more people to local food banks as families struggle to put food on the table.

Government shutdown brings new faces to Lowcountry food banks as demand rises #chsnews

Downtown business helps families impacted by government shutdown with pet pantry Pounce Cat Cafe + Wine Bar is helping families make ends meet with a pet pantry program.

Downtown business helps families impacted by government shutdown with pet pantry #chsnews

North Charleston church recognizes Lowcountry veterans ahead of Veterans Day Veterans Day is observed on the eleventh day of the eleventh month every year, but some got a head start in paying tribute to many of the brave men and women who have served our country with honor.

North Charleston church recognizes Lowcountry veterans ahead of Veterans Day #chsnews

‘Don’t come back’: 9 plead guilty in child exploitation crimes in Charleston hearings  A total of 22 people accused of sex crimes involving children faced court Monday, but punishments varied for those who took plea deals and some had their days in court postponed.

‘Don’t come back’: 9 plead guilty in child exploitation crimes in Charleston hearings #chsnews

IOP Police officers use AI tool to draft reports from body camera video The Isle of Palms Police Department is the first city-level police department in the state to try out an artificial intelligence tool that helps them draft incident reports.

IOP Police officers use AI tool to draft reports from body camera video #chsnews

North Charleston Police searching for missing teen boy The North Charleston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teen boy.

North Charleston Police searching for missing teen boy #chsnews

Woman arrested following late-night disturbance, Berkeley County deputies say The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman following a disturbance in Goose Creek.

Woman arrested following late-night disturbance, Berkeley County deputies say #chsnews

Small plane carrying hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica crashes in Florida neighborhood A small plane bound for Jamaica on a hurricane relief mission crashed into a pond in a residential area of the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Coral Springs.

Small plane carrying hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica crashes in Florida neighborhood #usnews

Inside the threat that almost landed an innocent man in prison Douglas County DA dismisses case after Atlanta News First Investigates obtains body camera video.

Inside the threat that almost landed an innocent man in prison #usnews

Newborn safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law to Spartanburg Regional This is the sixth Daniel’s Law baby surrendered in South Carolina in 2025.

Newborn safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law to Spartanburg Regional #scnews

Police: Shooting outside Northwoods Mall may have been over former school fight North Charleston Police are addressing a shooting outside Northwoods Mall that happened Saturday afternoon.

Police: Shooting outside Northwoods Mall may have been over former school fight #chsnews

The McRib is coming back to McDonald’s menu for a limited time The McRib is coming back to McDonald’s restaurants nationwide starting Tuesday.

The McRib is coming back to McDonald’s menu for a limited time #usnews

Supreme Court will decide whether states can count late-arriving mail ballots The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether states can continue their practice of counting mail ballots that arrive after Election Day.

Supreme Court will decide whether states can count late-arriving mail ballots #usnews

Dorchester County coroner identifies man killed in Friday morning crash The Dorchester County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the person who died in a crash Friday.

Dorchester County coroner identifies man killed in Friday morning crash #chsnews

Repeating bell sounded inside cockpit seconds before deadly UPS plane crash, NTSB says A repeating bell sounded inside the cockpit as pilots tried to control a UPS cargo plane during takeoff before it crashed Tuesday.

Repeating bell sounded inside cockpit seconds before deadly UPS plane crash, NTSB says #usnews

A deal to end the government shutdown is on track but faces hurdles A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track.

A deal to end the government shutdown is on track but faces hurdles #usnews

Shutdown-induced flight limits cause South Carolina, national gas price rise Gas prices in South Carolina and across the nation saw an increase this past week that experts are attributing to flight restrictions and the government shutdown.

Shutdown-induced flight limits cause South Carolina, national gas price rise #scnews

Many flights to and from Charleston International Airport canceled amid shutdown Over 40 flights to and from Charleston International Airport have been canceled or delayed as flight restrictions at major airports spill over into the Lowcountry.

Many flights to and from Charleston International Airport canceled amid shutdown #chsnews

States face uncertainty as Trump administration tries to reverse SNAP food payments States are facing uncertainty about providing full monthly benefits for a federal food program serving 42 million Americans. A legal battle linked to the U.S. government shutdown has cast doubt over whether states can — or should — provide the benefits.

States face uncertainty as Trump administration tries to reverse SNAP food payments #usnews

Mother of 3 diagnosed with cancer after noticing something off while breastfeeding A 33-year-old mother never imagined she would be fighting breast cancer while working at the very place that would save her life.

Mother of 3 diagnosed with cancer after noticing something off while breastfeeding #usnews

Mount Pleasant school cracking down with vape detectors in bathrooms A Mount Pleasant high school is now one of many fighting back against the student vaping epidemic with high-tech bathroom detectors.

Mount Pleasant school cracking down with vape detectors in bathrooms #chsnews

Swarm of bees inside truck causes deadly crash, authorities say A swarm of bees got loose inside a pickup truck in Mesa, Arizona Saturday morning and caused a fatal crash, authorities said.

Swarm of bees inside truck causes deadly crash, authorities say #usnews

MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw certain types of pitches.

MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors #usnews

US airlines’ daily cancellations top 2,000 for first time since shutdown cuts began The slowdown at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports is now in its third day and beginning to cause more widespread disruptions.

US airlines’ daily cancellations top 2,000 for first time since shutdown cuts began #usnews

Donald Trump is the 1st sitting US president at a regular-season NFL game since 1978 President Donald Trump has become the first sitting president in nearly a half-century at a regular-season NFL game.

Donald Trump is the 1st sitting US president at a regular-season NFL game since 1978 #usnews

Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, the godfather of Seattle basketball, dies at 88 Lenny Wilkens, a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame who was enshrined as both a player and a coach, has died, his family said Sunday.

Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, the godfather of Seattle basketball, dies at 88 #usnews