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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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Final Push on Conference Reports | Charleston News
Last week, South Carolina’s House and Senate reconvened for a single day to tackle conference committee reports—the final push to finalize bills after months…
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Local Economy Thrives Amid National Turmoil | Charleston News
While the national economy stumbles under inflation and rising interest rates, South Carolina’s local scene bucks the trend—with steady growth and resilience…
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Blood Shortage Alert: Summer Needs You | Charleston News
Blood supplies are plummeting—down 20%—as Memorial Day kicks off “trauma season,” when accidents spike and demand skyrockets. With scheduled donations down 90%…
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Jeep Collision in Williamsburg County | Charleston News
Jeep Collision in Williamsburg County | Charleston News
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Mount Pleasant Power Grid Upgrade | Charleston News
Dominion Energy is transforming Mount Pleasant’s power grid by replacing aging wooden poles with towering, wind-resistant steel ones along the vital Cainhoy to…
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Wrongful Arrest Based on Flawed Evidence | Charleston News
A wrongful arrest lawsuit rocks a December traffic stop gone wrong: Kenny King, a man with hip issues and poor eyesight who couldn’t legally drive, was jailed…
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South Carolina Heat Alert for Anniversary | Charleston News
South Carolina’s 250th anniversary celebrations face a scorching challenge as triple-digit heat and oppressive humidity threaten outdoor festivities. With…
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Berkeley County Schools’ Budget Boost Under Fire | Charleston News
Berkeley County just approved a $517 million school budget — a $31 million jump — promising inflation relief without tax hikes, but critics say it’s not…
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Arson Suspect Linked to Burning Apartment | Charleston News
In a chilling case from Williamsburg County, South Carolina, Kenneth McClary faces murder charges after a fiery apartment collapse claimed a victim’s life—yet…
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Folly Beach Safety Boost This Summer | Charleston News
Folly Beach is rolling out free CPR, AED, and rescue training this summer to empower locals and visitors to handle beach emergencies before first responders…
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South Carolina Rewrites Road Rules | Charleston News
South Carolina just overhauled its transportation system with a bold new law: the old nine-member DOT commission is gone, replaced by a single…
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Venezuelan Community Steps Up to Aid | Charleston News
Venezuelans in the Lowcountry are rallying to aid their homeland after catastrophic earthquakes killed over 1,400 and left more than 68,000 missing. They’re…
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Big Investment in Early Learning | Charleston News
Charleston County School District is pouring $38.5 million into two new early learning centers on James Island, designed to serve 500 young learners and boost…
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Murdaugh Back in Court, Gates Tragedy, and Pasta Pop-Up | Charleston News
Alex Murdaugh returns to court for his double-murder retrial, with April 5th eyed as a possible start date after his original conviction was overturned due to…
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Two Escape On Foot After Car Chase | Charleston News
Two Escape On Foot After Car Chase | Charleston News
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Self-Defense in the Woods | Charleston News
A brutal carjacking attempt turned deadly in Berkeley County, South Carolina, when a man shot his cousin’s boyfriend, Harry Phillips, then chased him into the…
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Gosnell Faces Plea Deal in Child Porn Case | Charleston News
Former Charleston judge James Gosnell Jr. faces serious charges for possession and distribution of child pornography, potentially admitting to two counts in a…
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Gosnell Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charges | Charleston News
James B. Gosnell Jr. is set to plead guilty to two serious charges—possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor and distributing child…
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Tragedy Strikes as Boy Lost to Dog Attack | Charleston News
A five-year-old boy named JayCeon Gates tragically died after being attacked by a pit bull terrier at a caregiver’s home on Chemistry Circle. The incident…
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Tragedy in Ladson as Boy Dies in Dog Attack | Charleston News
A five-year-old boy named Jayceon Gates tragically died after being attacked by a pit bull terrier at a caregiver’s home in Ladson, South Carolina. Emergency…
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Murdaugh’s First Court Appearance Since Acquittal | Charleston News
Alex Murdaugh returns to court for the first time since his murder conviction was overturned, setting the stage for a high-stakes retrial. With new evidence…
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Murdaugh Back in Court After Convictions Overturned | Charleston News
Alex Murdaugh is back in court after his murder convictions were overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court, with the focus now shifting to scheduling…
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North Charleston Corruption Sentencing | Charleston News
Three key figures in a major North Charleston corruption scandal—former Councilman Mike Brown, nonprofit leader Michelle Stent-Hilton, and Core4Success founder…
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Abbeville’s Hidden Revolutionary Past | Charleston News
Beneath the overgrown kudzu in Abbeville, South Carolina, historians are uncovering a forgotten Revolutionary War past—digging up foundations, bricks, and…
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Federal Buildings Up for Sale | Charleston News
The government is eyeing the sale of historic federal buildings like Charleston’s 1879 Custom House to slash billions in wasted maintenance costs, sparking…
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Sentencing Day in North Charleston Corruption Case | Charleston News
Today’s high-stakes court day delivers major updates in North Charleston’s explosive corruption probe: Michelle Stent-Hilton, head of nonprofit DEEP SC and…
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South Carolina Ports and Aiken Expansion Paused | Charleston News
South Carolina’s economy is in flux as the Ports Authority shuts down a terminal after nearly 20 years—and a major pharmaceutical expansion in Aiken hits…
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Five New Cities, One Big Mission - A Message from Corey
Five New Cities, One Big Mission - A Message from Corey
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Prostate Cancer Men Should Know | Charleston News
Prostate cancer hits one in eight men—don’t wait until it’s too late. This Men’s Health Month, Novant Health’s message is clear: get screened, stay proactive…
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Spirit of South Carolina Reborn | Charleston News
The tall ship Spirit of South Carolina sailed into Charleston Harbor dressed as 18th-century British sailors, firing replica cannons to commemorate Carolina…
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Murdaugh’s Retrial Heads to Court
Alex Murdaugh’s high-profile retrial is back in the spotlight as he returns to court Monday for a critical motion hearing—his first appearance before a judge…
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Echoes of Sullivan's Island Victory
Sunday in South Carolina honored the pivotal Battle of Sullivan’s Island with a dramatic reenactment: the historic replica ship Spirit of South Carolina…
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Honoring Bill Quarles at 103
This Sunday, Greenville’s First Presbyterian Church honored WWII vet Bill Quarles, turning his 103rd birthday into a patriotic celebration. A Clemson alum and…
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Trust The Process - A Message from Corey
Trust The Process - A Message from Corey
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Beaufort County Streets Get New Pavement
Beaufort County’s major pavement resurfacing kicks off Monday, hitting key streets in Beaufort and Bluffton — including Archers Creek, Edisto Court, and…
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Carolina Day Victory at Sullivan's Island
Today marks Carolina Day, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island—the first major naval victory for the American colonies. With…
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Red Drum Rules Change July 2026
Red drum anglers in South Carolina brace for major changes starting July 1, 2026, as new regulations aim to rebuild a struggling fishery. Recreational limits…
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Fort Sullivan's Surprising Victory
In a dramatic clash off Charleston Harbor in 1776, colonial forces under Colonel William Moultrie held off a massive British fleet and landing force at Fort…
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Sullivan's Island: Turning Point of the Revolution
When you think of Sullivan’s Island, you picture sun, sand, and surf—but 250 years ago, it was a powder keg of history. Outnumbered and outgunned, American…
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Charleston Celebrates 250 Years of Freedom
Charleston lit up history with Carolina Day, celebrating 250 years since the pivotal Battle of Sullivan’s Island—a victory that made independence feel real…
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Missing Teen Jerry Evans in Mount Pleasant
A 16-year-old boy named Jerry Evans went missing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, last seen wearing a black hoodie and jeans in the Hamlin neighborhood. He’s…
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July’s Calm Before Tropical Storms
July’s hurricane season is off to a quiet start, with low chances of tropical development off the Southeast coast and slow-moving activity expected…
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South Carolina Shrimp Origin Transparency
South Carolina is about to make shrimp sourcing crystal clear—restaurants must now disclose if their shrimp is domestic or imported, with fines up to $5,000…
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Carolina Day Celebrates Freedom's Roots
Charleston erupted in patriotic pride as it commemorated Carolina Day, honoring the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island—the pivotal 1776…
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West Columbia Shooting and Dorchester Tragedy
A deadly shooting in West Columbia leaves a police officer critically injured, with charges of attempted murder pending. Meanwhile, in Dorchester County, a…
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Child Fatally Attacked by Dog in SC
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Dorchester County, South Carolina, when a young child died after a severe dog attack early Saturday morning. Both the child…
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Summer Market Funds Women’s Success
Dress for Success Charleston just wrapped up their Summer Market Fundraiser — a stylish, community-powered event where Lowcountry women snag affordable…
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Dominion Energy Prepares for Storms
Dominion Energy is locking down hurricane readiness across South Carolina now, not when the storm hits — forging tight partnerships with local governments to…
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Sullivan's Island Victory Secures Charleston
In a stunning upset on June 29, 1776, American forces crushed the British at Sullivan’s Island, proving the colonists could defeat the mighty British army and…
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Carolina Day 250: Battle of Sullivan's Island
Charleston roars with history as it celebrates the 250th anniversary of the pivotal Battle of Sullivan’s Island — the first major colonial victory of the…
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Wilson Wins South Carolina GOP Runoff
South Carolina’s Republican gubernatorial runoff ended with Attorney General Alan Wilson securing a decisive victory over Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette…
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Protecting Dorchester’s Rural Heart
Hundreds of acres in Dorchester County are now permanently protected from development thanks to a new conservation easement by the Lowcountry Land Trust…
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Brothers Convicted in Church Shooting
Two brothers from Orangeburg, South Carolina, just got locked up for life after a church shooting that killed an 18-year-old in 2020. Davion Jones, 27, was…
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Bull Shark Caught in North Carolina River
Michael Starkie reels in a bull shark while fishing on the Neuse River near New Bern, North Carolina — a surprise encounter that proves these ocean predators…
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Guy Fieri Joins NASCAR Ownership
Guy Fieri just dropped the mic on NASCAR—officially becoming part-owner of Legacy Motor Club, the team behind Jimmie Johnson and Richard Petty legends. He’s…
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78-Year Sentence for Armed Robber
Maurice Harris just got slapped with a brutal 78-year sentence after pulling off three armed robberies in under a week across the Mid-South—targeting T-Mobile…
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SAVE Plan Change Deadline July 1
Federal student loan borrowers on the SAVE plan face a major deadline: July 1st, when you must choose a new repayment plan—don’t wait. Three options are…
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Deputy’s Sacrifice Calls for Road Safety
A Columbus County deputy, Damien Bost, died after his patrol car was hit from behind by an 18-wheeler near Highway 74—his final act a testament to a life…
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Magnolias Smoke Incident
Magnolias on East Bay Street had a smoke scare on June 26th, prompting eight fire engines and a rescue squad to respond before 5 PM—no flames, but the street…
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Sullivan's Island: A Musical Commemoration
The Charleston Concert Band drops a powerful new piece, “Sullivan’s Island,” this Saturday — a sweeping tribute to the 250th anniversary of a pivotal…