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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.

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Episodes

• Shooting at North Charleston beer and tobacco store Saturday, November 14, 2026 02:59
  • Dorchester County deputies investigate shooting at North Charleston Beer and Tobacco
  • Holiday Festival of Lights returns to James Island County Park with new display
  • Snowden community joins growing list of historic neighborhoods recognized by Charleston County
  • Emanuel Nine memorial to open to public after decade-long effort
  • FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS: Frost, freeze alerts in effect for the weekend
  • West Ashley Bridge stuck open on Hwy 17, blocking northbound access into downtown
  • Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office launches multi-agency sweep targeting 25 warrants
  • Charleston County to spend $10 million on largest greenbelt property yet, a future park
  • Also on: Hanahan Red, White, and Blue Fall Festival at Hanahan
• South Carolina braces for first frost of the season Friday, November 13, 2026 02:32
  • FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS Saturday, Sunday for frost/freeze potential
  • We The Palmetto: What will Democrats do with their newfound power?
  • Proposed $67B Dominion-NextEra merger prompts North Charleston customers to weigh in
  • ‘Double trouble’: Push for double wood utility pole removal effort on James Island
  • Berkeley County Economic Development to Host Agricultural Business Workshop
  • Marshgrass Mamas
  • Dorchester County school districts outline plans for penny sales tax revenue
  • James Island’s Brady Dantzler commits to East Carolina
  • Also on: Natalie Brooke at Charleston Pour House
• Thursday, November 12, 2026 02:24
  • ‘They never had a chance to see their monument. You’re giving them something special’: Charleston Honor Flight looks to take off
  • Ex-fiancé of Justine May seeks case records from Charleston County sheriff
  • Johnson scores 32, College of Charleston defeats Temple 91-81
  • Lowcountry high school football playoffs (Week 13)
  • Lowcountry VFW post keeps veterans connected as it marks 50 years
  • A place to land after service: Charleston veteran gets keys to affordable home and a fresh start
  • Trident United Way tackles housing struggles among Lowcountry veterans with care kits, year-round support
  • North Charleston’s Tribute to Veterans highlights love of nation, family and friends
  • Also on: Natalie Brooke at Charleston Pour House
• Wednesday, November 11, 2026 02:48
  • Topgolf cutting prices at all US locations to make experience more affordable for customers
  • Father of 2 girls found dead in Ladson home sues Charleston County sheriff
  • Every 1 Voice Matters to give coats, toys and 200 bikes at Christmas at City Hall
  • Charleston County considers $3 million to expand Hollywood nature preserve by 608 acres
  • The story of the Etiwan, other Lowcountry tribes
  • Free events, games, giveaways you’re missing if you’re not visiting Charleston libraries
  • FIRST ALERT: Mild Veterans Day; coldest air of the season arrives this weekend
  • Ukrainian author brings stories of life during wartime to Charleston Literary Festival
  • Also on: The Reckoning at Charleston Pour House
• Tuesday, November 10, 2026 02:09
  • More CCSD students reach English proficiency, but growth targets plateau
  • CCSD discusses milestones in multilingual progress
  • Charleston County weighs greenbelt funds for Johns Island conservation hub
  • Swallow nestlings allegedly vanish at Charleston apartment complex. Resident seeks answers, gets arrested.
  • FIRST ALERT: Mild afternoons through Thursday; polar plunge this weekend
  • Viral video shows deputies restraining teen at Coastal Carolina Fair; incident report disputes his account
  • ‘We want to be recognized’: Snowden community at last step to receive historic district designation
  • Mount Pleasant man arrested for sexual exploitation of minor, AG's office says
  • Also on: Commemorative Celebration - Honoring our Departing Council Members at Hanahan
• Monday, November 9, 2026 02:55
  • Battery complete thrilling comeback to advance over Hartford
  • Holy City Missions trains dozens of volunteers for warming shelter season
  • Cooper River Bridge Run Kids Run gets kids active in North Charleston
  • Ben Sawyer Bridge to close Sunday evening as repairs near completion: SCDOT
  • Where to attend Veterans Day events in the Lowcountry; Charleston makes changes to homeless services
  • An 11-month-old girl weighed just 4 pounds when she died. Now, her mom is facing charges
  • Berkeley County man killed by his own truck while getting out, authorities say
  • Sippin' Santa: Christmas-themed pop-up bar returns to Prohibition Nov. 27
  • Also on: The Headstrings Collective - Monday Muse at Charleston Pour House
• Sunday, November 8, 2026 02:35
  • Nonprofit hosts TeacherFest 2026 for Lowcountry teachers
  • An 11-month-old girl weighed just 4 pounds when she died. Now, her mom is facing charges
  • Stingrays blank Orlando, 3-0
  • Bulldogs Edged in Season-Opening Clash Against Air Force at Yorktown III, 29-12
  • The Citadel Drops 2026 Home Finale Against Rival Furman, 24-148
  • ‘I can and I will’: Ninth annual Boyz to Men conference teaches boys how to be men
  • Seven Charleston County schools named Palmetto's Finest semifinalists
  • Folly Beach Museum unveils new ‘Shifting Sands’ exhibit, detailing island’s history of extreme erosion
  • Also on: Motown Throwdown at Charleston Pour House
• Saturday, November 7, 2026 01:58
  • Vintage shoppers and collectors to come together for a day of antiquing in Charleston
  • Remley’s Point Boat Landing in Mount Pleasant to close this month for improvements
  • The Citadel secures 100-57 win over Erskine
  • Stingrays bounce back with 4-1 win over Orlando
  • Associated Press declares Nancy Lacore winner of 1st Congressional District race
  • New Summerville public safety station could lower home insurance costs
  • St. Paul’s Fire District adds new truck type to bolster rural fire protection
  • Leading arts groups push education as part of mission
  • Also on: Elise Testone's Student Concert at Charleston Pour House
• Friday, November 6, 2026 02:47
  • Woman arrested after allegedly threatening Dollar General manager with gun
  • Two lanes of Highway 78 shut down near Ladson Road after single-vehicle incident
  • Charleston County Council to vote on over $1M request for Johns Island trail
  • FIRST ALERT: Scattered rain, storms return today; trending much cooler this weekend
  • Charleston County library pulls two books, shifts others to new age categories
  • Officials replace 10 feet of sewer pipe in West Ashley after it breaks again
  • Mayor Cogswell brings State of Our City to James Island, spotlighting traffic and flooding
  • Man injured in overnight shooting at Chester Place Townhomes: NCPD
  • Also on: OMIWIMO at Charleston Pour House
• Thursday, November 5, 2026 01:49
  • Woman arrested after allegedly crashing into church with child in car: NCPD
  • Police: Woman drove toward 2 people before crashing into North Charleston church
  • Charleston County voters approve extension of half-cent sales tax for transit and infrastructure
  • Charleston County voters back three local tax referendum questions
  • Sewer main break closes stretch of West Ashley Greenway
  • Glover edges out Boykin as Charleston County Council chair race ends in upset
  • FIRST ALERT: Near-record warmth today; storms return on Friday
  • Sen.-elect Annie Andrews visits Mount Pleasant, pledges to address cost of living
  • Also on: OMIWIMO at Charleston Pour House
• Wednesday, November 4, 2026 02:34
  • Tree alliance asks city to guarantee protection of Fenwick Hall oaks on Johns Island
  • 11 suspected overdoses reported in Charleston County from Oct. 31-Nov. 2; one suspected fatality: CCSO
  • FIRST ALERT: Unseasonably warm Election Day; rain chances return late in the week
  • Glover edges out Boykin as Charleston County Council chair race ends in upset
  • Investors buy North Charleston office portfolio for $21M
  • Charleston County transportation sales tax referendum expected to pass by historic margin
  • DOJ deploys election monitors to Charleston County as voters express mixed reactions
  • North Charleston shipyard seizes gambling boat. Plus, intermittent outages hit SC Votes site.
  • Also on: The Reckoning at Charleston Pour House
• Tuesday, November 3, 2026 02:52
  • Senate candidates make final push before Election Day
  • Berkeley County, Charleston Animal Society cut ribbon on new $1.6M adoption center
  • Charleston County early voting tops 2022 midterm total
  • Dorchester County deputies assist Ridgeville police in search for armed suspect
  • FIRST ALERT: Unseasonably warm Election Day; rain chances return late in the week
  • North Charleston police searching for 2 missing/runaway juveniles
  • Mt. Pleasant council eyes Nov. 10 first reading of ALPR camera ordinance
  • Neighbors cite traffic and tree loss concerns as planners review design for 350 Grand Oaks Boulevard
  • Also on: November 3, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting at Hanahan
• Monday, November 2, 2026 02:02
  • One person injured in Sunday afternoon stabbing: Summerville police
  • SC heads to polls on Nov. 3. Oral history project focuses on Mount Pleasant’s Black community.
  • ‘They were just kids’: 2 teens killed after late-night Halloween shooting outside restaurant
  • Holy City Cinema launches with film series centered on women’s stories
  • Academic Magnet alum Andrew Novak sails to a 5-shot win in the Mexico Open for first individual PGA Tour title
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns with Jenny Costa Honeycutt
  • Andrews and Lacore make final campaign push in Lowcountry
  • Widower of pedestrian killed on peninsula asks Charleston to budget $1 million for safety each year
  • Also on: A Feast For Us at Charleston Pour House
• Sunday, November 1, 2026 01:58
  • Early voting ends in South Carolina after record turnout
  • Buccaneer Defense Records Three Touchdowns in 42-35 Loss to Western Illinois
  • JP Pickles accounts for 4 second-half touchdowns as Mercer rallies past The Citadel 28-19
  • SC-1 candidates rally Lowcountry supporters ahead of Election Day
  • Residential fire displaces family of four, Summerville Fire & Rescue says
  • Influencer Liam Fitzgerald dies from injuries after motorcycle crash, girlfriend says
  • President Trump arrives at Mar-a-Lago for Halloween, ‘I came as Donald Trump’
  • Man accused in crime spree with 17 victims, including three people stabbed
  • Also on: Motown Throwdown at Charleston Pour House
• Saturday, October 31, 2026 02:01
  • New rooms at Charleston County DSS give children entering foster care a place to wait
  • FIRST ALERT: Windier for Halloween Weekend; trending drier into next week
  • STINGRAYS OFFENSE OVERPOWERS SAVANNAH IN 7-3 WIN
  • Stingrays score season-high seven goals to stay unbeaten with win over Savannah
  • Friday Night Rivals: Week 11 highlights and scores
  • Six trauma-informed spaces open at Charleston County DSS office
  • College of Charleston launches initiative to help rural South Carolina communities keep up
  • S.C. law requires Child Abuse Protocol with no penalty for ignoring it
  • Also on: Pumkin Carving Party 2026 at Hanahan
• Friday, October 30, 2026 02:35
  • ‘This is absurd’: Pushback against permits to install new septic systems next to Shem Creek
  • A road to relief? Major West Ashley traffic project hinges on ballot referendum
  • ‘You could count every rib’: Deaths, neglect went unchecked by state agency at Park Circle Home
  • Coastal Flood Advisory
  • Old building in Ashley Hall parking lot may be moved to North Charleston
  • FIRST ALERT: Near-record highs on Friday; mild and breezy Halloween
  • Dorchester County weighs Miles Jamison Road widening against impact on residents
  • Mount Pleasant drafts ordinance to block vape shop from opening near middle school
  • Also on: Sol Driven Train at Charleston Pour House
• Thursday, October 29, 2026 02:09
  • Man sentenced after pleading guilty to reckless homicide in fatal North Charleston crash
  • Coastal Flood Advisory
  • Lowcountry high school volleyball playoff scores (10/28)
  • Suspect found hiding under women's bed in Summerville after leading authorities on chase
  • A wine bar is headed to West Ashley. Plus, Charleston will offer to buy land for new public park.
  • FIRST ALERT: King Tides persist through midweek; rain returns this weekend
  • North Charleston hospital hosts expo for stroke survivors and families
  • North Charleston Community Center, police department hold grocery giveaway
  • Also on: Sol Driven Train at Charleston Pour House
• Wednesday, October 28, 2026 02:20
  • From North Charleston to St. George, here's who's running for Statehouse in Dorchester County
  • Lowcountry high school volleyball playoff scores (10/27)
  • Isle of Palms council pushes back on Acme Lowcountry Kitchen rezoning request
  • Southern Charm star Charley Manley is a work of art at Daniel Island gallery
  • Mayor visits DI, asks for input on new park, e-bikes, and a toll road?
  • DI resident Brynne Kurland, 9, lands role in new flick
  • Island businesses invited to bring Hollywood glamour to Meals on Wheels
  • Isle of Palms restaurant’s future is on the table as city weighs zoning changes
  • Also on: The Reckoning at Charleston Pour House
• Tuesday, October 27, 2026 02:08
  • Coastal Flood Advisory
  • CCSD superintendent awarded with ‘exemplary’ evaluation for second straight year
  • High Surf Advisory
  • Charleston County schools board gives Superintendent Anita Huggins exemplary rating
  • North Charleston man arrested for sexual exploitation of minors: S.C. Attorney General
  • FIRST ALERT: Sunshine and 70s today; coastal flood risk through mid-week
  • Lowcountry high school volleyball playoff scores (10/26)
  • Dorchester County approves improvement district for Ridgeville growth
  • Also on: Kanika Moore & The Brown Eyed Bois at Charleston Pour House
• Monday, October 26, 2026 01:59
  • Coastal Flood Advisory until 10 pm for Charleston; watch issued for late Sunday-Monday
  • High Surf Advisory
  • 2 hospitalized after North Charleston stabbing; suspect dies in officer-involved shooting
  • Charleston Navratri Festival closes with live music, Garba dance
  • NCPD officer involved in shooting incident that leaves one person dead
  • Coastal Flood Warning
  • Faith leaders honor ancestors at believed burial ground slated for College of Charleston dorm
  • King tides expected to flood Charleston, other parts of Lowcountry starting Sunday
  • Also on: The Headstrings Collective - Monday Muse at Charleston Pour House
• Sunday, October 25, 2026 02:09
  • Coastal Flood Advisory
  • High Surf Advisory
  • Run for Her Freedom 5K returns to Lowcountry
  • Lake Wind Advisory
  • Commemoration honors thousands buried at future College of Charleston dorm site
  • Leatherwood, Holloway and Flowers lift Tennessee Tech past The Citadel 28-13
  • Coastal Flood Warning
  • Pumpkin spill could impact local nonprofit donations, Mount Pleasant church says
  • Also on: Motown Throwdown at Charleston Pour House
• Saturday, October 24, 2026 01:59
  • Fall Unified Games return to Charleston with adaptive sports at Ravenel Stadium
  • Coastal Flood Advisory
  • Friday Night Rivals: Week 10 football highlights and scores
  • Michael Simmons finds closure as CPD charges Brisbane in father Harry Bennett’s killing
  • Beach Reach program offers live traffic, weather updates for Lowcountry beaches
  • Six local nonprofits receive $370K+ at Empower Charleston showcase
  • Johns Island murder solved 9 years later, family says they’ve been waiting for justice to be served
  • Charleston leaders bank on transportation sales tax passing. Plus, Caviar & Bananas opens new site.
  • Also on: Oyster Roast at Charleston Pour House
• Friday, October 23, 2026 02:07
  • Man struck and killed while crossing Savannah Highway in West Ashley, police confirm
  • Lowcountry high school volleyball playoff scores (10/22)
  • College of Charleston students train to work polls on Election Day
  • Thousands stolen in 4 hours: Inside Lowcountry police impersonation scams
  • United Airlines to launch service between Charleston and San Francisco
  • CofC adds 2 games to basketball schedule
  • Charleston Animal Society pauses Berkeley dog adoptions amid respiratory outbreak
  • All lanes of I-26 westbound reopen following crash near Exit 203
  • Also on: Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds at Credit One Stadium
• Thursday, October 22, 2026 02:18
  • Mayors Haynie, Burgess and Cogswell urge a ‘yes’ vote to Charleston County tax referendum
  • Lowcountry high school volleyball playoff scores (10/21)
  • Charleston Water System to replace hundreds of lead pipes in downtown, North Charleston
  • 62 acres, countless possibilities: Daniel Island residents to help shape donated land’s future
  • Former Charleston kindergarten may be torn down. Plus, Johns Island café is closing soon.
  • Former SC judge, College of Charleston President Alex Sanders dies at 88
  • Sewer main break shuts down West Ashley Greenway, timeline on repairs unknown
  • Night bond court to be potentially eliminated in Charleston County
  • Also on: Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds at Credit One Stadium
• Wednesday, October 21, 2026 02:18
  • Lowcountry mayors meet for second annual Mayor’s Forum
  • Lowcountry leaders, residents urge voters to support half-cent sales tax extension
  • North Charleston base is set to be Coast Guard's largest home port. Here's its progress so far.
  • FIRST ALERT: Portion of major North Charleston roadway closed
  • From Hanahan to Cane Bay, here's who's running for the SC Statehouse from Berkeley County
  • FIRST ALERT: Chilly mornings, comfortable afternoons through late week
  • Lowcountry high school football - Week 10
  • City of Charleston mayor addresses traffic, flooding at Daniel Island forum
  • Also on: The Reckoning at Charleston Pour House
• Tuesday, October 20, 2026 02:41
  • Several dead geese and ducks recovered from North Charleston’s Quarterman Pond
  • Dorchester County voters encounter delays, incorrect ballots as Early Voting opens
  • Iconic Charleston home hits the market for $35M. Plus, sultry cocktail bar opens in Avondale.
  • N. Charleston Police highlight mental health awareness during Faith in Blue event
  • Charleston moves forward with Johns Island’s first recreation center
  • Charleston County Council certain to get one new member, with three seats in play
  • 2 experienced probate court judges want the top job in Charleston County
  • A brief look back at the history of Dill Sanctuary on James Island
  • Also on: Kanika Moore & The Brown Eyed Bois at Charleston Pour House
• Monday, October 19, 2026 03:09
  • Senate candidates make Lowcountry stops ahead of early voting
  • $1.2M in property tax vanishes when North Charleston apartment complex becomes exempt
  • Here are the statewide and federal candidates on Lowcountry voters' midterm ballots
  • Early voting is beginning in SC; Holiday parade applications open in Charleston
  • Lake Wind Advisory
  • 39th Children’s Day Festival brings free fun to Mount Pleasant families
  • Early voting begins Monday in South Carolina; what voters need to know
  • Mount Pleasant leaders can’t agree on path forward for Faison Road land. Asks public for help
  • Also on: The Headstrings Collective - Monday Muse at Charleston Pour House
• Sunday, October 18, 2026 02:06
  • Repair Cafe holds first Charleston event on mission to given broken household items a second life
  • Dorchester Road eastbound closed at Leeds Avenue after crash
  • Chris Johnson Jr. runs for 2 TDs and Clemson posts 1st shutout in 5 seasons with 37-0 win
  • Lake Wind Advisory
  • Battery complete 1-2 comeback victory in Miami
  • Hundreds walk and run at Folly Beach to raise money for lung cancer
  • Texas A&M shuts out The Citadel 41-0 behind Jamarion Morrow’s 3 TDs
  • Tyler Kopff lifts Stingrays to overtime win over Greenville, 4-3
  • Also on: Motown Throwdown at Charleston Pour House
• Saturday, October 17, 2026 02:45
  • Portion of Dorchester Road reopens following collision involving overturned vehicle
  • Lanes reopened on Ravenel Bridge following crash
  • Dorchester County to host community blood drive at three locations Oct. 28
  • Preservation Society of Charleston completes documentation project on mission to Save Historic West Ashley
  • North Charleston man arrested after allegedly assaulting woman during domestic dispute
  • Charleston Co. Coroner requests SLED probe into agencies’ response before girls’ deaths
  • Someone paid for a 117-page dossier on a Charleston County Council candidate. Who’s behind it?
  • FIRST ALERT: Significantly cooler, breezier behind Saturday morning’s front
  • Also on: Feast For Us Brunch at Charleston Pour House
• Friday, October 16, 2026 02:21
  • FIRST ALERT: Near-record highs Friday; sharply cooler this weekend
  • Traffic snarls on Coleman Boulevard after pumpkin truck spill near Ravenel Bridge
  • Coroner identifies woman who died in pool at Kiawah Island Beach Club
  • College of Charleston symposium to address Fed policy, national debt and AI
  • SLED probes Berkeley deputy-involved shooting that killed one person
  • Bikes. Lamps. Shirts. Toys. Bring broken items to be fixed for free at Charleston library event.
  • Awendaw RV business recovers after fire destroys two vehicles
  • The ‘Dinosaur of Parking’ is going extinct as Charleston phases out parking meters
  • Also on: Be Weir Now at Charleston Pour House