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Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Charleston News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Charleston, South Carolina—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected…
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- Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Highway Expansion, Vendors, and New Eats | Charleston News
Mount Pleasant’s town leaders narrowly voted 5-4 to keep their consent on the $250 million Highway 41 expansion, paving the way for construction next…
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Charleston Protest Laws Under Fire | Charleston News
Charleston residents are rallying against a 2021 protest ordinance they say stifles free speech, demanding repeal as it imposes permit requirements, buffer…
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Double Murder Trial Deepens | Charleston News
The double murder trial of Rashiean Washington is heating up as jurors get a chilling look at the charred apartment scene—bullet-riddled furniture, scattered…
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Two Charged in Orangeburg Shootings | Charleston News
Two students in Orangeburg, South Carolina, face murder charges in separate campus shootings that left three young people dead. Eighteen-year-old Khamanti…
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Humanizing Returning Citizens | Charleston News
Step into the powerful new exhibit “Missing Half of Justice” in North Charleston, where real stories and immersive simulations reveal the hidden struggles of…
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Lineman Elected to Hanahan City Council | Charleston News
Chaz Campbell, a local lineman and community advocate who grew up in Hanahan, has won the special election to fill the vacant city council seat—securing nearly…
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Wheelchair Donation Bridges Communities | Charleston News
A donated motorized wheelchair, once used by Captain Shawn James’ family, now brings joy to Flora Drayton, a stage four cancer patient, as her daughter Mavis…
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Felkel Sentencing for Hate Crime | Charleston News
A 34-year-old man, Jonathan Felkel, faces up to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to a hate crime charge for threatening his Black neighbor with…
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Wendy's Food Tampering Case Update | Charleston News
Wendy’s in Union is facing legal heat over a June incident where three employees were charged with food tampering — but new evidence from security footage…
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South Carolina's Special Senate Primary | Charleston News
South Carolina’s special Republican primary to fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat is heating up—voting opens August 5th, with strict rules: only June…
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South Carolina Invests $7M in Local Revival | Charleston News
South Carolina is pouring over $7 million into eight communities to spark real change—upgrading infrastructure, cleaning up blight, and tackling urgent health…
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Charleston Council Extends Dominion Deal | Charleston News
Charleston’s city council just bought themselves 60 more days to sort out a decades-old deal with Dominion Energy—still stuck on how to bury power lines…
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South Carolina's Special Senate Race | Charleston News
South Carolina’s gearing up for a high-stakes Republican primary on August 11 to choose the next Senator—filling the seat left vacant by Lindsey Graham’s…
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Teen Arrested in North Charleston Shooting | Charleston News
A fatal shooting rocked Spivey’s Mobile Home Park at 1 AM, leaving one man dead and sparking a swift arrest. Eighteen-year-old Miguel Ortiz Boyd surrendered…
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Teen Arrested After Early Morning Shooting | Charleston News
An 18-year-old man turned himself in hours after a deadly early morning shooting at Spivey’s Mobile Home Park, now facing murder and weapon possession charges…
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Bryan Rodger Motorcycle Tragedy in Bonneau | Charleston News
Bryan Rodger Motorcycle Tragedy in Bonneau | Charleston News
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Cyclosporiasis Rising in South Carolina | Charleston News
South Carolina’s seeing a rise in Cyclosporiasis cases—16 confirmed so far this year—with most popping up in June and July. While a bigger outbreak is…
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South Carolina Connects Rural Communities | Charleston News
South Carolina just shattered a major rural broadband milestone—21,000 homes across 21 underserved counties now enjoy high-speed internet, thanks to a…
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Lindsey Graham’s Roots in Central | Charleston News
Lindsey Graham’s roots in Central, South Carolina, are being celebrated as his hometown reflects on the man behind the politician—funny, humble, and fiercely…
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Charleston Paper Shines with Awards and Accountability | Charleston News
Charleston City Paper is making waves by holding local officials accountable—judges praised their fearless reporting on Mayor Cogswell, calling it essential…
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Coworking Spaces Are Back and Booming | Charleston News
Coworking spaces are roaring back with unstoppable momentum, transforming how we work and where we work — from flexible desks to thriving local innovation…
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Charleston Short-Term Rentals Get Clarity | Charleston News
Charleston’s short-term rental rules are getting a major overhaul — not with new restrictions, but with clearer, more enforceable language. After months of…
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Warrior Scholars Launch at College of Charleston | Charleston News
Veterans get a powerful head start on college — the College of Charleston just launched the Warrior Scholar Project, a free, week-long business bootcamp…
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Tom Hill Named Goose Creek Police Chief | Charleston News
Goose Creek, South Carolina, has officially tapped Tom Hill as its new chief of police — a move that confirms his long-standing role as interim chief since…
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Mount Pleasant Approves $250M Highway Project | Charleston News
Mount Pleasant’s Town Council just approved the $250 million Highway 41 Corridor Improvement Project — a bold move to widen the highway to four lanes, with a…
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ICE Body Cameras Pushed in South Carolina | Charleston News
South Carolina Rep. Wendell Gilliard is demanding ICE agents wear and activate body cameras while operating in the state, joined by Rep. Annie McDaniel, urging…
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Folly Beach Considers Drone Fishing Ban | Charleston News
Folly Beach is weighing a potential drone fishing ban as crowds swell and safety concerns mount — with drones now letting anglers cast lines hundreds of yards…
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Hanahan Council Seat Filled by Campbell | Charleston News
Hanahan City Council just got a new face — unofficially — as Chaz Campbell edges out the field in a special election with 385 votes (36.67%), narrowly beating…
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Mayor Rainwater Fined for Ethics Violation | Charleston News
South Carolina’s ethics commission slaps Mayor Christie Rainwater with a $2,100 fine and public reprimand for failing to recuse herself from a land deal tied…
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Fueling Kids' Summer With Sports | Charleston News
Get ready to gear up for summer fun at Kaleidoscope Summer Camp at Carolina Park Elementary, where coordinator Randy Straff is rallying the community to donate…
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James Island Development Under Fire | Charleston News
James Island’s future is heating up — literally and figuratively — as a new development sparks fierce debate over flooding and traffic. Residents fear more…
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South Carolina Budget Deadlock Deepens | Charleston News
South Carolina’s budget crisis deepens as lawmakers miss another deadline, locked in a bitter standoff over property tax breaks and local earmarks—with the…
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Double Murder Trial in North Charleston | Charleston News
In a gripping double murder trial in North Charleston, Rashiean Washington faces charges for allegedly killing two roommates in a December 2021 shooting, then…
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Seventy-Year-Old on Probation Violation | Charleston News
A 70-year-old man, Warren Spence Perry, was arrested in Georgetown County, South Carolina, for violating probation tied to a 2021 conviction for sexual…
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Two Crashes One Officer | Charleston News
A car veered off Interstate 526 early this morning, crashing onto Mathis Ferry Road—minor injuries for the driver, no hospital needed. But here’s the twist: a…
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South Carolina's Worst Animal Cruelty Case | Charleston News
Over 100 dogs and 12 cats were rescued from horrific conditions in a Georgetown County home, where more than 125 dead dogs were found—marking one of South…
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Mount Pleasant Extends Historic Development Pause | Charleston News
Mount Pleasant town leaders are pushing to extend a two-year pause on big developments in historic Black neighborhoods like Ten Mile, Phillips, and Hamlin…
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Missing William Jetter Still Unfound | Charleston News
Two years ago today, William Jetter vanished from his Walterboro, South Carolina home—last seen near Glen Street and Tran Road on July 14, 2024. At 6’3” and…
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Subaru Recall: Fix Just a Label | Charleston News
Over 541,000 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent SUVs are being recalled due to an incorrect gross axle weight rating label — a safety issue that could lead…
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First Woman to Serve in SC Senate | Charleston News
South Carolina’s first female U.S. Senator, Darline Graham, has stepped into her brother’s historic shoes after his unexpected passing—appointed just days…
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South Carolina’s First Female Senator | Charleston News
South Carolina just elected its first female senator — Darline Graham, sworn in just three days after her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, passed away…
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Charleston’s Extreme Heat Shifts Tourism | Charleston News
Charleston’s heatwave hit record-breaking levels, with the heat index soaring past 116 degrees and triggering a multi-day Extreme Heat Warning — turning…
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Teen Shot in Road Rage Incident | Charleston News
A road rage incident turned deadly Monday night on Ashley Phosphate Road when a teenager riding shotgun was shot during a confrontation — the driver escaped…
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Serve Charleston County Today | Charleston News
Charleston County needs YOU to serve on local boards and commissions—20 open spots across key areas like business, construction, and special needs. If you’re…
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Operation Southern Slowdown | Charleston News
Operation Southern Slowdown is a major, multi-state crackdown on speeding and aggressive driving across South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and…
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Shot Fired in Road Rage Incident | Charleston News
A tense road rage incident erupted on Ashley Phosphate Road when a teen passenger was shot during a confrontation near Rock Street — the driver escaped…
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Officer Hurt While Responding to Crash | Charleston News
A Mount Pleasant officer suffered moderate injuries after crashing while en route to a bizarre accident where a car plunged off I-526 onto Mathis Ferry Road…
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Deputy Fired After Domestic Violence Arrest | Charleston News
A Dorchester County deputy was fired after being arrested for domestic violence — a messy, heated altercation with his partner that left both with injuries…
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Graham’s Evolution Through Time | Charleston News
Dr. Walter Edgar unpacks Senator Lindsey Graham’s political evolution, revealing how the once-consensus-building South Carolina senator transformed into…
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Lottery Funds Fuel South Carolina Schools | Charleston News
South Carolina’s Education Lottery just shattered records again, pouring over $606 million into schools — the second-highest contribution ever — bringing its…
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Diversify Your Portfolio to Sleep Better | Charleston News
Keep your money calm in wild markets by diversifying your investments across stocks, bonds, and real estate—so when one asset dips, others may hold or rise…
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I-26 East Gridlock Near Ashley Phosphate | Charleston News
Traffic chaos erupted Tuesday morning on I-26 east near the Ashley Phosphate exit, with half the lanes shut down after a wreck causing a six-mile backup to the…
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Folly Beach Eyes Drone Fishing Ban | Charleston News
Folly Beach is gearing up to ban drone fishing as crowds swell and safety concerns rise—aiming to protect both beachgoers and endangered wildlife from tangled…
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Hunter Biden Wins Major Defamation Ruling | Charleston News
Hunter Biden just won a major legal victory in a federal defamation case, securing a $1.7 million punitive damages award after a judge slammed Patrick Byrne —…
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Carolyn Aronson’s $32M Yacht Arrives in Charleston | Charleston News
Carolyn Aronson, founder of It’s a 10 Haircare and self-made beauty mogul, just dropped anchor in Charleston with her jaw-dropping 180-foot yacht, She’s a 10…
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North Charleston’s Noise Crisis | Charleston News
North Charleston just cracked the top 17 loudest cities in the nation — louder than NYC — thanks to relentless traffic noise from I-26, especially in Northwood…
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South Carolina Lottery Funds Education | Charleston News
South Carolina’s Education Lottery just hit a major milestone, pouring $606.8 million into education — the second-highest ever since launching in 2002. That’s…
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Lake Village: Growth vs Community Concerns | Charleston News
Berkeley County is poised for massive change with the approval of Lake Village, a sprawling 2,000-acre development that could house over 5,000 homes near U.S…
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Firefighter Walks Away from Fender Bender | Charleston News
A Williamsburg County firefighter narrowly avoided serious injury in a solo vehicle accident while en route to a call—walking away unscathed but still checked…
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Two-Hundred-Year-Old Oak Saved by Community | Charleston News
A two-hundred-year-old oak on James Island narrowly avoided the axe thanks to a viral petition, 2,300+ signatures, and a clever deal with the local service…