College of Charleston faculty to present resolution supporting LGBTQ+ student demands CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Faculty at the College of Charleston are set to present a draft resolution Tuesday in support of student demands related to LGBTQ+ resources and advocacy on campus. …

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Mount Pleasant considers ordinance to strengthen isolated wetland protections The town of Mount Pleasant is continuing its work to strengthen wetland protections with an ordinance to amend part of its Greenspace Preservation and Protection Plan with environmental guidelines for...

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Crews remove 17 abandoned boats as SC pushes toward first full cleanup Over a dozen abandoned boats were pulled from Charleston County waterways this week, marking another step toward South Carolina’s goal of becoming the first state in the nation to clear its waterways ...

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In search of Charleston’s coastal bottlenose dolphins and the lessons they teach About 300 dolphins call Charleston’s waters home. The Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network aims to better understand the population though weekly surveys.

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Family of Walter Scott hosts community gathering 11 years after his death The family of Walter Scott hosted a “Day of Grief & Community Unity” on Saturday, April 4, the 11th year after Scott’s fatal shooting by a North Charleston police officer.

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Student housing development relieving commutes, congestion by MUSC moves forward A proposed mixed-use housing development near the Medical University of South Carolina could help ease the ongoing challenge students face finding housing closer to campus.

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How to give back to the local environment during Lowcountry Earth Month CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Lowcountry Land Trust is inviting residents across the Charleston area to celebrate and support conservation efforts during the fourth annual Lowcountry Earth Mo…

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How Star Gospel Mission is helping people without a home build a solid foundation | Charleston Magazine Learn how the nonprofit is expanding to offer more people transitional housing

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Lowcountry residents fighting back against 12% energy rate increase NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Dominion Energy customers could be paying more money on their bills each month, as the company is requesting a 12.7% rate increase. Around 100 members of the p…

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More Trident Tech students may qualify for LIFE Scholarship than they realize Trident Technical College is expanding opportunities for students across the Lowcountry, highlighting financial aid options like the South Carolina LIFE Scholarship while working to make higher educat...

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April Punsalan’s new book guides readers on how to forage 30 wild herbs and harness their healing properties | Charleston Magazine April Punsalan is celebrating the release of Foraging Wild Herbs with book signings and tea tastings at Blue Bicycle Books (April 16) and Roots and Shoots Nursery (April 28). For details on all of her...

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A new park, largest of its kind in SC, aims to alleviate flooding in a Johns Island neighborhood The City of Charleston recently completed the Dale Morris Ecological Park, which aims to help alleviate flooding in a Johns Island neighborhood using newly engineered wetlands.

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More ‘No Kings’ protests hit SC, with thousands railing against Iran war, immigration crackdown Their frustrations included the current war in Iran, attempts to rollback voting rights and equal protection laws, and the ongoing crackdown on immigration.

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Gullah Geechee Corridor marks milestone, new leader - Charleston City Paper On the 20th anniversary year of the federal law that created the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, the commission which manages it has chosen a new leader.

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Our Transportation Sales Tax Vision [March 19, 2026] Charleston County is considering a future extension of the Transportation Sales Tax (TST) to invest in mobility, greenspace and infrastructure needs. If passed by County Council and a...

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CHARLESTON LEGAL ACCESS Announces New Executive Director
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Designs for 6,000 future Charleston homes could be final this year. Residents still have questions. A week-long design workshop for future affordable housing in Charleston ended March 20, and cost taxpayers about $125,000. Here’s what community members thought, and what questions they still have.

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Charleston’s TastemakersCHS Celebrates 10 Years: Raises $70k for Local Nonprofits Charleston's culinary social media club, TastemakersCHS, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, having raised over $70k for local nonprofits through restaurant partnerships and influencer prom...

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Charleston proposes banning e-bikes from West Ashley Greenway, Ashley River Crossing The newly proposed ordinance intends to address safety concerns about kids riding e-bikes recklessly, but bike advocates say it will force commuters and those with mobility issues onto unsafe roads.

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Charleston approves design review ordinance despite opposition - Charleston City Paper Charleston City Council members voted 12-1 to approve a controversial ordinance that exempts city-led projects from much of the design review process.

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Urban Entitlement Program: Community Development & Revitalization | Charleston County Government The Community Development and Revitalization Department provides administrative and financial oversight for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, American Rescue Plan Act programs, MacArthur Foundation programs, and other grant programs. The department's programs enhance citizens' quality of life while promoting economic growth through the development and revitalization of housing and communities.

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Outside Street Ball Festival brings basketball, music and art to Charleston A one-day basketball, music and art experience is coming to The Refinery early next month.

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Huk Charleston Cobia Cup donates $10,000 to support marine research A popular Lowcountry fishing tournament is giving back to help protect one of the region’s most iconic species.

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We Are Sharing Hope SC to Host Inaugural “Pickleball for Hope” Fundraising Tournament Registration is now open for We Are Sharing Hope SC’s (SHSC), Pickleball for Hope fundraising tournament.

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As the future of North Bridge takes shape, what are the options for bike and pedestrian access? While plans for the bridge linking North Charleston to West Ashley are still far off, three local examples highlight ways to incorporate pedestrian access into its design.

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IAAM welcomes home controversial images relinquished by Harvard - Charleston City Paper Images of seven enslaved individuals were officially welcomed home March 11 to South Carolina, the place where the historically significant daguerreotypes were originally created in 1850.

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How CofC is reimagining food waste - Charleston City Paper While some people push broccoli around their plates, wondering if it would be so bad to just toss it, the College of Charleston is working to reduce the very thing they’re struggling with: food waste.

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