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Charleston Library partnership turning main branch into lifeline for families
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Charleston Library partnership turning main branch into lifeline for families
A visit to the library could soon mean more than checking out books thanks to a new partnership between the Charleston County Public Library system and Trident United Way.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Yorktown scrubbed clean of environmental toxins
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Yorktown scrubbed clean of environmental toxins - Charleston City Paper
MORNING HEADLINES  |  The USS Yorktown, the popular attraction in Charleston Harbor that has connected hundreds of thousands of visitors with its heroic World War II legacy, is no longer an environmen...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Going Places to Gift 423 New Bikes to North Charleston Elementary Students This December
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Going Places to Gift 423 New Bikes to North Charleston Elementary Students This December
Local nonprofit Going Places will surprise all 423 students at North Charleston Elementary School on Dec. 17, 2025, with a new, custom bike, lock, helmet, and pump.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Wedding flowers from Charleston ceremonies take on second life for foster kids
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Wedding flowers from Charleston ceremonies take on second life for foster kids
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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#Charleston County approves nearly $5M for 10 new #greenbelt projects

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November 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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#Charleston community and #nonprofits continue to support #families in need

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November 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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#Holiday struggles mount for those facing #foodinsecurity

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Holiday struggles mount for those facing food insecurity - Charleston City Paper
A Goose Creek woman — let’s call her “Terri” — says her family might not have any money left over for Christmas shopping this year. But she’s trying to stay positive.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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#Lowcountry Giving: Where to #volunteer and help out this holiday season

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Lowcountry Giving: Where to volunteer and help out this holiday season
We are a generous community with plenty of need. Here’s a list of 25 organizations in the Lowcountry to donate to or drop off goods and supplies or to volunteer
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November 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Maximizing Charleston’s Charitable Potential
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Maximizing Charleston’s Charitable Potential — SHARED CITY
Charleston is full of generous people and organizations, but our collective charitable potential is not fully realized. Too often, efforts are fragmented, short-term, and disconnected from one another...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Netting used in new developments harming Lowcountry wildlife, rescuers say
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Netting used in new developments harming Lowcountry wildlife, rescuers say
Wildlife rescuers are calling for change after they say landscape netting used in new developments is harming dozens of animals.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Charleston-area restaurants raise funds to help feed those in need as SNAP benefits remain in limbo
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Charleston-area restaurants raise funds to help feed those in need as SNAP benefits remain in limbo
With SNAP benefits frozen during the government shutdown, Charleston restaurants are joining a fundraising campaign to help families who rely on food stamps.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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North Charleston event draws attention to veteran mental health crisis
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North Charleston event draws attention to veteran mental health crisis
Veterans filled the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Monday for a Veterans Day ceremony that celebrated service while addressing the ongoing mental health crisis facing former service member...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Guardian ad Litem program seeks volunteers
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Guardian ad Litem program seeks volunteers
As the holiday season approaches, the Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is encouraging residents to make a difference in the lives of children by becoming volunteer advocates.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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New urban park opening in downtown Charleston
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New urban park opening in downtown Charleston
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Government shutdown brings new faces to Lowcountry food banks as demand rises
The government shutdown is driving more people to local food banks as families struggle to put food on the table.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Judge rescinds order for landowner to tear out seawall at Isle of Palms www.thestate.com/news/local/e...
Judge rescinds order for landowner to tear out seawall at Isle of Palms
A judge is walking back his order for a property owner to tear out what the state says is an illegal seawall at the Isle of Palms
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November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Good news roundup: Things to make you feel hopeful this week
Hi everyone, I am on a plane heading to New York to speak at the Nonprofit New York conference, and Wi-Fi is very spotty, so apologies for the poor grammar and coherence. If you’re free next week, jo...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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A veteran turns pain into purpose, saving fellow soldiers with his North Charleston business

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November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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YALLFest
Friday, Nov. 14 & Saturday, Nov. 15
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YALLFest
YALLFest is Charleston's Young Adult Book Festival, happening annually in November. Over 70 authors join in the festivities for panels, signings, special events, and more!
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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25th Annual DAYS OF CARING!
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November 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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As development creeps in, North Charleston's oldest community pushes to protect its historic roots
North Charleston’s oldest community Liberty Hill applied for the city’s historic zoning overlay district to keep the character of the neighborhood intact.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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City’s 'ReLEAF' project soon could come to some of Charleston's warmest neighborhoods
The City of Charleston’s new “ReLeaf” project aims to increase the tree canopy. It could help reduce temperatures in some of city’s hottest neighborhoods.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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In coastal SC, septic systems are seen as a shield against development, and an environmental hazard
Across coastal South Carolina, septic systems are infamous for polluting local waters. But they’re also viewed as a shield against gentrification.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Organization leads effort to clear sunken vessels from Charleston-area rivers #chsnews
Organization leads effort to clear sunken vessels from Charleston-area rivers
Abandoned boats in South Carolina waters are creating environmental and safety hazards, prompting a national nonprofit to lead a removal project at Limehouse Landing.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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A resident reached out, sharing fear that many in the Hispanic community are feeling right now in the county.
Hispanic community in Georgetown Co. expresses fear amid ICE presence
A resident reached out sharing fear that many in the Hispanic community are feeling right now in the county.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM