The Podcast
The Charleston headlines in about two minutes, every morning at four.
Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties. City and county government, the school districts, business, courts, weather and traffic. It ends with something worth going to, a show at the Gaillard, a RiverDogs home game, whatever is on this weekend.
No panel, no banter, no fifteen minute intro. The headlines and out, before the coffee finishes.
New episode every morning at 4:00 a.m. Eastern. Subscribe in any podcast app by pasting the RSS link below, or search for Charleston Daily Brief. Every story links to its original source in the notes.
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Episodes
- Thursday, September 10, 2026 02:18
- Charleston County Parks paid $2.5M to add more parking to this James Island boat landing
- Coastal Flood Advisory
- Fatal collision closes portion of Rivers Avenue in North Charleston
- Park Circle rents rise as growth squeezes longtime residents, local restaurants
- FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Portion of road closed following multi-vehicle crash in Ladson
- Clothing company ordered to pay Buc-ee’s $850,000 for trademark infringement
- FIRST ALERT: Seasonable temperatures today; high risk of rip currents at Lowcountry beaches
- FIRST ALERT: 90s return today; rain chances rise by Friday
- Also on: Dr. Bacon at Charleston Pour House
- Wednesday, September 9, 2026 02:13
- Charleston County library launches decodable books collection to aid struggling readers
- Charleston County considers $11M bond for James Island upgrades
- FIRST ALERT: Seasonable temperatures today; high risk of rip currents at Lowcountry beaches
- RiverDogs Take Game One of Division Series in 10-Inning Dogfight
- Mt. Pleasant man says mushrooms made him paranoid before shooting at moving vehicle
- Charleston County wants to know where your short-term rental guests are sleeping
- Charleston County still seeking payment 5 years after driveway paved on Greenbelt land
- Lowcountry doctors urge early planning for flu shots as season approaches
- Also on: The Reckoning at Charleston Pour House
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026 02:36
- Berkeley County labor force grows nearly 30% in six years as workers mark Labor Day
- Crunch time: Braves lead NL East by 4 games with 18 games remaining
- RiverDogs open playoffs after rallying to South Division title
- The Lowcountry jobs you don’t see — but couldn’t live without
- FIRST ALERT: Hazardous beach conditions continue through mid-week
- Folly Beach road construction cuts traffic as some businesses see record highs, others low
- Mount Pleasant residents share the history of Riverside Beach and White’s Paradise
- Red Top community holds Labor Day parade amid uncertain economic times
- Also on: Understanding Hanahan Flooding at Hanahan
- Monday, September 7, 2026 02:18
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Special Weather Statement
- 9/11-related events scheduled around the Charleston region
- Charleston effort to pack 180K food kits on 9/11 part of growing day of service legacy
- Mount Pleasant talks permits for pet breeders; Charleston County launches TST project portal
- RiverDogs Fall 3-2 in Regular Season Finale
- Beachgoers find light traffic heading to Isle of Palms for Labor Day weekend
- Marine Patrol focuses on safety during busy Labor Day weekend on Lake Moultrie
- Also on: The Headstrings Collective - Monday Muse at Charleston Pour House
- Sunday, September 6, 2026 02:12
- RiverDogs Score Six Unanswered to Earn 6-4 Victory
- Johnson throws for 281 yards and Georgia Southern defeats Charleston Southern 31-0
- Gavin Garcia rushes for 3 TDs to lead The Citadel past Charlotte 43-41 in 3OT
- FIRST ALERT: Severe weather risk increases ahead of Labor Day Monday’s front
- 2 hospitalized following Bees Ferry Road crash
- Long Savanna in West Ashley takes shape with townhomes, houses starting at $386K
- Special Weather Statement
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch
- Also on: Motown Throwdown at Charleston Pour House
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 02:31
- North Charleston man sentenced to 30 years for shooting Army veteran during robbery
- Pulling back the screen: CCSD giving parents more insight into student tech use
- Charleston sales tax vote could raise water bills
- College students are encouraged to make internships and job shadowing a priority
- Portion of Old Jacksonboro Road reopens after single-vehicle crash downs power lines
- Charleston school district launches first program of its kind in South Carolina
- FIRST ALERT: Dangerous heat, scattered strong storms highlight Labor Day Weekend
- Labor Day travel: What to know before heading to Charleston International Airport
- Also on: Cordovas at Charleston Pour House
- Friday, September 4, 2026 02:23
- Pulling back the screen: CCSD giving parents more insight into student tech use
- Joe Rice, powerhouse Lowcountry attorney and Motley Rice co-founder, dies unexpectedly at 72
- Over $7 million approved to fund Charleston County Public Library Main Library renovations
- North Charleston police, community leaders walk streets after multiple homicides
- Ex-Charleston cop wanted in wife’s 2005 killing now back in SC to face charges
- When Gloria Steinem visited The Citadel and met with a future congresswoman and colonel
- Rabid raccoon confirmed in Charleston County, one dog exposed
- Charleston County urges residents to sign up for emergency notification system
- Also on: Henry's Pocket at Charleston Pour House