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Today's top headlines: SC leaders, GOP release statements on Trump convictions in hush-money trial North Charleston girl shot, responding police officer hurt in crash Man charged in Georgetown County shooting Habitat for Humanity working to build affordable neighborhood on Johns Island Lowcountry Red Cross chapter gets ahead of hurricane season with program launch Solicitors to hold public panel, claim reform needed for SC judicial systems Lowcountry towing companies charging more than allowed by city ordinance

Top headlines for May 30, 2024: Charleston Co. 911 seeks grant for violence prevention program 1 person injured in Summerville shopping center shooting Thousands of cars towed in Charleston every year: ‘it’s a nightmare’ Concerns raised over Goose Creek intersection closing for over two months ‘A bright light’: Lowcountry family remembers ‘General Hospital’ actor ‘He would help any and everybody’: Family mourns Georgetown Co. man killed in coal mound collapse Deputies arrest 16-year-old in Pawley’s Island armed robbery attempt Former Colleton County clerk of court accused of dozens of ethics violations McMaster holds ceremonial signings for trans care, child online safety bills

Top headlines for May 29, 2024: MOJA Arts Festival plans to expand literary program, other initiatives Dorchester Co. easement issues prompt visit from SC House Representative City council approves proposed renovations to enhance history of James Island park A Lowcountry voter’s guide to the 2024 primaries Public meeting to be held on Century Aluminum’s air permits

Top headlines for May 28, 2024: SCDNR closes shellfish harvesting season, searches shell recycling volunteers Deputies investigating exchange of gunfire in Georgetown neighborhood Why June primaries are so pivotal for South Carolinians Study shows reduced ‘survival’ budget support in Tri-County despite wage growth ‘Suffering’: Residents share conditions at Summerville affordable housing complex

Top headlines for May 27, 2024: New, state-of-the-art soccer facility coming to Charleston this year Police investigating fatal auto-pedestrian crash on Savannah Highway Charleston hit-and-run victim remembered on her birthday at memorial site Lowcountry native, ‘General Hospital’ actor killed during attempted robbery, reports say Investigation of Paul Murdaugh causes lawsuit connected to Mallory Beach case

Today's top headlines: Residents of Summerville neighborhood want answers on ditch cleaning issues N. Charleston Police turn to virtual reality training to better prepare officers Dorchester Co. dispatch center to improve 911 response amid rapid growth Tri-County Stem initiative expands with $25,000 grant Mental health call center in Charleston fields more than 4,000 calls in 1st year James Island Fire Chief arrested, charged with DUI Berkeley County opens first of 5 community resource hubs Supreme Court finds no bias against Black voters in SC Congressional District 1 1 year later, Walterboro still sees tourism, economic impact from Murdaugh trial

Today's top headlines: Ex-Summerville Police officer indicted in fatal March shooting Solicitor clears Charleston Police officer in January shooting incident South Carolina expected to see high Memorial Day Travel numbers Man arrested in connection to shooting that injured 11 people in Savannah, Georgia City of Charleston hosts workshop to educate community on scams Four area mayors come together to create first unified homelessness initiative Could Medicaid expansion soon be on the table in South Carolina? Charleston Co. deputies arrest 12 in undercover social media chat operation Williamsburg County family seeks answers in shooting death of son

Today's top headlines: Former Charleston firefighter charged in gun incident Former ‘Southern Charm’ star arrested, charged with DUI Port shutdowns highlight issues with tech in business Mount Pleasant family pushes against development dispute of John Ballam Road Attorneys release statement on investigation report in Boeing whistleblower’s death Lowcountry Conservative Club hosted a panel to discuss achievement gap McMaster vetoes bill to dismiss pending gun charges McMaster signs ban on gender-affirming care for minors City releases update on victims from Saturday’s mass shooting in Ellis Square

Top headlines for May 21, 2024: SC Ports hit another snag in reopening plans, Tuesday’s reopening delayed Public feedback requested in Charleston Co. 2025-2026 academic calendar Charleston Co. Sheriff’s Office offers settlement in wrongful death lawsuit Army Corps of Engineers shares progress on Folly Beach renourishment Trial begins for Goose Creek man accused of killing woman days before Christmas Design Review Board denies proposal of townhomes in James Island neighborhood Police name golf club-wielding woman wanted in West Ashley restaurant vandalism

Top headlines for May 20, 2024: SC Ports: Delayed opening of terminals could affect traffic Monday morning 2 dead, 14 injured after a weekend of gun violence across Savannah, Georgia Man charged in Dorchester Co. hit and run that killed motorcyclist, bond denied Coastal Fertility Specialists recognizes those with infertility success stories

Today's top headlines: District addresses proposed Charleston-North Charleston school split Georgetown County Planning Commission approves controversial land use proposal Circuit Court judge denies request to enforce abortion bill at 9 weeks Berkeley Co. families seek clarity on graduation policies, district responds SC Election Commission encourages voters to prepare now for June primaries SC retailers now told to stop charging sales tax on feminine hygiene products Charleston cleanup initiative looking for helping hands in Westside Neighborhood

Todays top headlines: Commuter groups, organizations dispute transit equity for fairgrounds park-and-ride Opening weekend approaching for City of Goose Creek pool Caregiver program grows in the Lowcountry ahead of second summer season CARTA bus stop bench removed, riders forced to stand or sit on ground Electric rental bikes coming to West Ashley State legislators request legislative audit into Charter Institute at Erskine Owners of Captain Sams Spit respond to lawsuit against them Folly Beach officials research what long-term rentals would mean for the city Georgetown County officials to discuss land use proposal Lowcountry organization brings communities together for racial reconciliation

Top headlines for May 15, 2024: Voters approve Dorchester School Dist. Two referendum in special election CARTA officials taking next steps in new transit center designs Charleston synagogue celebrates first new Mikvah in over half a century Colleton Co. School Board talks staff pay, new programs at budget meeting Summerville assistant principal accused of shoving student against wall When will SC’s energy reform bill reach the governor? Depends on who you ask Lawsuit claims nonverbal children were abused at Midland Park Primary Troopers looking for pickup involved in Ladson Rd. hit-and-run Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes

Top headlines for May 14, 2024: What to know before heading into the Dorchester Dist. Two special election Proposed budget would make Charleston Co. schools first in state on two decisions Berkeley Co. prepares for early voting in 2024 South Carolina Primary Elections Dorchester School Dist. Two presents $288 million budget for fiscal year 2025

Top headlines for Monday, May 13, 2024: Charleston Greek Festival wraps up 53rd year of celebrations 1 person rescued from townhome fire in North Charleston Georgetown Co. deputies searching for missing 31-year-old woman

Top headlines for May 10, 2024: Charleston Greek Festival kicks off Friday Mayor says financing plan could revitalize Union Pier St. George Police chief resigns, mayor confirms Summerville Town Council approves hate intimidation ordinance Lawsuit alleges pool company took money, delivered poor or no work

Top headlines for May 9, 2024: FIRST ALERT: Near record heat, strong storms possible across Lowcountry Community input helps shape Hwy. 78 improvement project Man wanted for Stall Rd. murder arrested after hours-long standoff in N. Charleston Could SC students be banned from using cellphones during school days? N. Charleston fire destroys 2 homes, damages a 3rd, firefighters say Boeing Learning Lab under construction in Charleston

Top headlines for May 8, 2024: Highway 78 project asking for community input in second public meeting Police: 2 dead in downtown Charleston shooting Charleston community members voice concerns about future restaurant parking plan Under new law, pool contractors must have license to operate in South Carolina SC House approves changes to how state judges are picked Isle of Palms noise ordinance draft will go to city council

Top headlines for May 7, 2024: Mount Pleasant mothers push for child luring law passage Public offers input on Meeting Street Road project FAA investigating whether Boeing SC employees ‘falsified inspection records’ Police: Women killed in hit-and-run struck by 2 vehicles; 2nd driver arrested Charleston Co. to open discussion for Rutledge Tomb preservation Mount Pleasant council members discuss the future of cruise ships

Top headlines for May 6, 2024: Students rebuilding oyster reefs with local organizations Charleston Jewish Federation remembers the lives lost during the Holocaust Police investigating after reported gunfire at North Charleston High School Summerville fire crews respond to early morning business fire N. Charleston Police: Sunday morning shooting leaves two injured