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Dorchester County’s District 98 special election kicking off #chsnews
Dorchester County’s District 98 special election kicking off
Dorchester County constituents will soon have a new face representing their interests at the statehouse pending the results of a special election.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Dorchester County’s District 98 special election kicking off #chsnews
Family says Geico denied claim after crash because young children weren’t on policy #usnews
Family says Geico denied claim after crash because young children weren’t on policy
After a crash, a family discovered their car insurance policy required listing all household members, regardless of age, to ensure coverage.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Family says Geico denied claim after crash because young children weren’t on policy #usnews
Hundreds gather to honor 14-year-old killed in hit-and-run; 2 suspects held on ICE detainers #usnews
Hundreds gather to honor 14-year-old killed in hit-and-run; 2 suspects held on ICE detainers
Hundreds of people gathered at a candlelight vigil to honor a 14-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run while riding his electric bike.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Hundreds gather to honor 14-year-old killed in hit-and-run; 2 suspects held on ICE detainers #usnews
Lowcountry Venezuelan-Americans react to US strikes in Venezuela #chsnews
‘Happy and hopeful but cautious’: Lowcountry reacts to Venezuelan president’s capture
Some Lowcountry Venezuelan-Americans used the word ‘hopeful’ to describe how they feel about the future of Venezuela.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Lowcountry Venezuelan-Americans react to US strikes in Venezuela #chsnews
‘Happy and hopeful but cautious’: Lowcountry reacts to Venezuelan president’s capture #chsnews
‘Happy and hopeful but cautious’: Lowcountry reacts to Venezuelan president’s capture
Some Lowcountry Venezuelan-Americans used the word ‘hopeful’ to describe how they feel about the future of Venezuela.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:25 AM
‘Happy and hopeful but cautious’: Lowcountry reacts to Venezuelan president’s capture #chsnews
North Charleston Police charge 2 men as felons possessing guns #chsnews
North Charleston Police charge 2 men as felons possessing guns
Two separate incidents on New Year’s Eve landed two men behind bars, North Charleston Police say.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:55 AM
North Charleston Police charge 2 men as felons possessing guns #chsnews
Long-planned development sparks new concerns along Grand Oaks Boulevard #chsnews
Long-planned development sparks new concerns along Grand Oaks Boulevard
Bright construction tape tied around trees along Grand Oak Boulevard has become an unwelcome sight for many Charleston residents.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Long-planned development sparks new concerns along Grand Oaks Boulevard #chsnews
New food forest, community garden could be in Mount Pleasant’s future #chsnews
New food forest, community garden could be in Mount Pleasant’s future
The town of Mount Pleasant Health, Recreation, & Events Committee met to discuss plans for what could be a new food forest and community garden in the area.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:50 AM
New food forest, community garden could be in Mount Pleasant’s future #chsnews
Walterboro man facing weapon charges after North Charleston traffic stop #chsnews
Walterboro man facing weapon charges after North Charleston traffic stop
North Charleston Police say a traffic stop led to the arrest of a Colleton County man accused of illegally having a firearm.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Walterboro man facing weapon charges after North Charleston traffic stop #chsnews
‘This is not the solution’: Mount Pleasant talks traffic safety amid roundabout data #chsnews
‘This is not the solution’: Mount Pleasant talks traffic safety amid roundabout data
The Mount Pleasant transportation committee discussed several traffic safety measures at a meeting on Monday with dozens in attendance.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:45 AM
‘This is not the solution’: Mount Pleasant talks traffic safety amid roundabout data #chsnews
Black Charlestonians played crucial role in history of AME churches in the South #chsnews
Black Charlestonians played crucial role in history of AME churches in the South
The sound of 117-year-old organ pipes flows along downtown Charleston streets each Sunday, marking the heartbeat of Mother Emanuel AME Church and its centuries-old mission of faith and belonging.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Black Charlestonians played crucial role in history of AME churches in the South #chsnews
New workforce housing coming for teachers, first responders in Dorchester County #chsnews
New workforce housing coming for teachers, first responders in Dorchester County
Dorchester County is launching a workforce housing initiative designed to help essential workers like teachers, EMTs and firefighters afford to live in the community where they work.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM
New workforce housing coming for teachers, first responders in Dorchester County #chsnews
Black Charlestonians played crucial role in history of Mother Emanuel AME Church #chsnews
Black Charlestonians played crucial role in history of Mother Emanuel AME Church
The sound of 117-year-old organ pipes flows along downtown Charleston streets each Sunday, marking the heartbeat of Mother Emanuel AME Church and its centuries-old mission of faith and belonging.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Black Charlestonians played crucial role in history of Mother Emanuel AME Church #chsnews
SC child sex offender arrested for probation violations, released same day #chsnews
SC child sex offender arrested for probation violations, released same day
A Charleston man who pleaded guilty to a child sex crime back in November was arrested again for a probation violation involving sexually explicit materials.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
SC child sex offender arrested for probation violations, released same day #chsnews
South Carolina could see $1.1B increase in road project budget #chsnews
South Carolina could see $1.1B increase in road project budget
South Carolina could receive $1.1 billion in additional state funding for road projects, including some in the Lowcountry.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
South Carolina could see $1.1B increase in road project budget #chsnews
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child #usnews
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child #usnews
Construction on the Golden Gate bridge began 92 years ago on Jan. 5 #usnews
Construction on the Golden Gate bridge began 92 years ago on Jan. 5
Monday marks the anniversary of an engineering feat: the beginning of construction on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Construction on the Golden Gate bridge began 92 years ago on Jan. 5 #usnews
Weight-loss drug now more affordable, available in pill form #usnews
Weight-loss drug now more affordable, available in pill form
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced Monday it is making its weight-loss drug Wegovy available as a pill for less than $150 a month.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Weight-loss drug now more affordable, available in pill form #usnews
Class-action lawsuit claims McDonald’s McRib doesn’t actually contain rib meat #usnews
Class-action lawsuit claims McDonald’s McRib doesn’t actually contain rib meat
A lawsuit claims the McDonald's McRib does not actually contain rib meat.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Class-action lawsuit claims McDonald’s McRib doesn’t actually contain rib meat #usnews
InvestigateTV+: Popular diabetes medication shows promise for addiction treatment #usnews
InvestigateTV+: Popular diabetes medication shows promise for addiction treatment
Some popular weight-loss drugs are showing promise as treatments for people battling addiction.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
InvestigateTV+: Popular diabetes medication shows promise for addiction treatment #usnews
‘One Battle After Another’ wins top Critics Choice award #usnews
‘One Battle After Another’ wins top Critics Choice award
Leonardo DiCaprio emphasizes the importance of creating cinema over content at the Palm Springs Film Festival’s 37th annual International Film Awards.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM
‘One Battle After Another’ wins top Critics Choice award #usnews
Colleton County deputies searching for man missing since Christmas Day #chsnews
Colleton County deputies searching for man missing since Christmas Day
Deputies are seeking the public’s help in finding a Round O man reported missing by his family.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Colleton County deputies searching for man missing since Christmas Day #chsnews
Sullivan’s Island construction closing Middle Street for 2 weeks #chsnews
Sullivan’s Island construction closing Middle Street for 2 weeks
Construction crews will install new drainage infrastructure, creating road closures and detours around Middle Street and Station 31 starting on Monday.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Sullivan’s Island construction closing Middle Street for 2 weeks #chsnews
Trump says soldiers injured during operation in Venezuela are in ‘good shape’ #usnews
Trump says soldiers injured during operation in Venezuela are in ‘good shape’
President Donald Trump said the soldiers who were injured during the operation in Venezuela are in "good shape."
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January 5, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Trump says soldiers injured during operation in Venezuela are in ‘good shape’ #usnews
Man arrested after allegedly damaging Vance’s Ohio home #usnews
Man arrested after allegedly damaging Vance’s Ohio home
Police are investigating an incident at Vice President JD Vance's home in Ohio.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Man arrested after allegedly damaging Vance’s Ohio home #usnews