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Lowcountry Food Bank Announces its 27th Annual Chefs' Feast to Fight Childhood Hunger
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Lowcountry Food Bank Announces its 27th Annual Chefs' Feast to Fight Childhood Hunger

Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that its 27th annual Chefs' Feast gala will be held on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., at the Trident Technical College Thornley Campus at 7000 Ri...

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January 19, 2026 at 4:16 PM

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Green Heart Project Shares 5 year Strategic Plan
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GHP Strategic Plan 2030: Deepening Our Roots | The Green Heart Project

A farm-to-school program, pairing volunteers with students in an outdoor classroom setting.

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January 19, 2026 at 3:24 PM

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City of North Charleston Seeking Visual Artists for 2026 Residencies
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City of North Charleston Seeking Visual Artists for 2026 Residencies

The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is now seeking visual artists for its Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program for 2026.

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January 19, 2026 at 3:17 PM

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Calling all #CHSvolunteers !
Charleston Climate Coalition has lots of way for you to participate in local #climateaction

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January 16, 2026 at 4:48 PM

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#SpeakUp For A Better North Bridge!
Add your comments to support bike/ped access on a rehabilitated or replaced #NorthBridge
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January 16, 2026 at 4:23 PM

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CP View: A protest ordinance worth protesting
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Our view: A protest ordinance worth protesting - Charleston City Paper

As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday this year, you can bet you’ll hear more about the fateful day in 1773 when a group of liberty-loving Charlestonians staged America’s first tea party, gather...

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January 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM

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A fire damaged a historic North Charleston school 6 years ago. Work to revive it has finally begun.
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A fire damaged a historic North Charleston school 6 years ago. Work to revive it has finally begun.

The old Chicora school built in the 1930s in North Charleston is undergoing significant renovations after a fire damaged the vacant building.

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January 16, 2026 at 3:37 PM

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Fight over Awendaw’s development not finished, new mayor says
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Fight over Awendaw’s development not finished, new mayor says - Charleston City Paper

New Awendaw Mayor Chris Crolley, a proud environmentalist and owner of Coastal Expeditions touring company, said one of his greatest responsibilities and priorities is to preserve the rural character ...

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January 16, 2026 at 3:34 PM

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Charleston charity seeks approval for major transitional housing expansion
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Charleston charity seeks approval for major transitional housing expansion

Charleston’s oldest faith-based charity could soon enter a new chapter as leaders seek approval for a major redevelopment aimed at expanding transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.

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January 16, 2026 at 3:33 PM

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#SPEAKUP
Dominion Energy plans to build a large natural gas plant on the Edisto River and a new pipeline through the ACE Basin to supply it.

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Charleston Climate Coalition to Rally Against Proposed Edisto River Gas Plant

The Charleston Climate Coalition will hold a press conference and rally Jan. 13 to oppose Dominion Energy’s plans to build a large natural gas plant on the Edisto River and a new pipeline through the ...

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January 12, 2026 at 5:19 PM

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GRANT OPPORTUNITY!
Spring 2026 Native Plant Grant Program
DEADLINE: FEB 10
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January 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM

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January 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM

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10 Statehouse issues to watch in 2026
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10 Statehouse issues to watch in 2026 - Statehouse

With the S.C. House and Senate set to reconvene Jan. 13, Republican and Democratic lawmakers say they expect these 10 issues to be prominent in 2026:

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January 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM

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Trident Literacy Association receives grant to support adult education, economic mobility
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January 9, 2026 at 2:59 PM

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Lowcountry Land Trust Protects 266-Acre Knight Tract in Dorchester County
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Lowcountry Land Trust Protects 266-Acre Knight Tract in Dorchester County

Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to preserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future generations, is proud to announce the acquisition of the 266-acre Knight Tract in ...

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January 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM

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Facing Life’s Challenges: How Nonprofit Quest Supports Young Adults in Taking Charge of Their Mental Well-Being
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Facing Life’s Challenges: How Nonprofit Quest Supports Young Adults in Taking Charge of Their Mental Well-Being | Charleston Magazine

Look for Quest to host a Sound of Mind music festival and fundraiser this spring

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January 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM

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New film examines rise of the religious right’s politics
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New film examines rise of the religious right’s politics - Charleston City Paper

Charleston-area filmmaker Matthew Pridgen recently released a jarring documentary that calls on White Christians to examine how America’s racist religious, economic and political systems helped Donald...

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January 9, 2026 at 2:55 PM

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Old veggie lab in West Ashley to remain standing, with plan ordered to fix it
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Old veggie lab in West Ashley to remain standing, with plan ordered to fix it

Charleston denied Clemson University permission to demolish an unused, historic vegetable lab at its Coastal Research and Education Center in West Ashley.

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January 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM

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January 8, 2026 at 10:55 PM