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Today's top headlines:
TRACKING HELENE: Warnings issued across Lowcountry as hurricane strengthens
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Lowcountry schools announce schedule changes ahead of Hurricane Helene
Window creator raised concerns about Titan effectiveness during 7th day of hearings
Palmetto Artisan Program looks to expand to Dorchester Co.
City of Charleston highlights ‘Adopt-A-Drain’ program ahead of Helene’s impacts
N. Charleston terminal reopens after sitting idle for more than a year
Charleston Co. Sheriff’s Office makes way for law enforcement careers to launch
Congress passes short-term government funding bill to avert a shutdown 

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OceanGate employee pushes back against idea of ‘desperation’ to complete missions
Lowcountry nonprofit makes big impact on Dorchester School Dist. Two schools State awards $16M to Dorchester District Four schools 
Motion claims restaurant not providing information in deadly Folly Beach crash
Charleston Co. sheriff answers Mace’s claims of improperly releasing detainees
Charleston Co. Public Libraries focusing on digital literacy in community
Trump visits Savannah, calls for taking other countries’ jobs to put America 1st
TROPICS: Tropical Storm Helene expected to strengthen to hurricane status Governor announces statewide water resources initiative 

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Co-founder of company that owned Titan testifies in North Charleston hearings
Lowcountry school districts evaluate safety measures amid recent threats
State grant to help keep resource officers in Berkeley Co. elementary schools Trump to campaign in Savannah on Tuesday
Berkeley Co. leaders to consider facility funding for unhoused community support
New wedding venue coming to Charleston neighborhood
Santee Cooper stakeholders discuss proposed rate change
SC health department offering free STI, HIV testing during PrEP Awareness Week
‘Berkeley Remembers’: Officials holding first ever gun violence memorial 

Today's top headlines:
Motorcycle crashes into Berkeley Co. home, leaving one dead
Coroner IDs teen girl killed in Plantersville shooting
Second trial on 2018 Lee Correctional riot set to begin Monday
Berkeley Co. residents getting federal disaster loan relief starting this week
Trident Medical Center starts process of building new nearly $40M medical office
Lowcountry Food Bank hosts event to help food insecurity
Harris accepts CNN’s invite for another presidential debate; Trump argues it’s ‘too late’
Coast Guard to begin 2nd week of Titan hearings in North Charleston
Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into December 

Today's top headlines:
Former Titan passenger recalls day of deadly implosion at hearings
SC Supreme Court: Execution won’t be delayed despite new innocence claim
Former Berkeley Co. detention deputy facing charges in assault case
Dorchester Co. deputy demoted for leaving K-9 alone in hot car
Student arrested, charged with making threats at N. Charleston high school
Tri-County students look at aviation industry with Lowcountry Aerospace Academy
Union Pier redevelopment plans presented to county leaders
State board rules against Moncks Corner cemetery for failed upkeep, burial
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Tri-County leaders working to break trend of deadly drug overdoses
Bond denied for man charged in Summerville death investigation
Judge denies bond for woman facing new charge in deadly N. Charleston crash
Hearings on deadly submersible tragedy resume Thursday in North Charleston
Charleston Co. School District addresses various issues seen in schools
Boone Hall’s ‘Fright Nights’ returns to Mount Pleasant this weekend
Charleston voting leaders push for voters to prepare to make informed decision 
Student group hosts controversial ‘comedy roast’ of VP Harris amid local tensions
Student group hosts controversial ‘comedy roast’ of VP Harris amid local tensions
Mallory Beach’s attorneys ask judge to step aside from suit over autopsy photos
South Carolina death row inmate asks governor for clemency 

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Community meets Georgetown Co. School District superintendent finalists
Ex-employee who called Titan unsafe claims company only wanted to make money
SC crime stats released, Charleston Co. records highest number of murders
Glenn McConnell Parkway reopens after crash
Mount Pleasant Police see rise in Bitcoin scams
Ponds neighborhood to receive temporary traffic light following crashes
Mount Pleasant leaders discuss possibility of adding housing to shopping center
Officials share progress updates on Lowcountry Rapid Transit System project
Berkeley Co. EMS to train veterans thanks to state funding 
Lowcountry experts urge car seat checks to reduce child passenger injury rates 

Today’s top headlines:
Former engineer, contractor first to testify in N. Charleston Titan hearing
Beaufort County denies development, backs special cultural zoning protections
Lawmakers to discuss plans for affordable housing in Charleston
State groups call for changes to Santee Cooper rate change proposal
Charleston Water System starts project to combat West Ashley sewer overflows
City of North Charleston announces six finalists for Chief of Police
North Charleston Police report decline in violent and non-violent crimes
Dorchester Co. to become affiliate member of South Carolina Land Trust Network
2 charged with ingesting meth in Georgetown Co. Sheriff’s Office parking lot
US Marshals arrest murder suspect in North Charleston
Doctors encourage Lowcountry residents to get latest COVID-19 vaccine amid surge
SC leaders break ground on new mental health facility for DJJ youth 

Today's top headlines:
FIRST ALERT: Tropical storm warning in effect for much of SC coast
CLOSINGS & CANCELATIONS: Several Lowcountry districts announce changes for Monday
Hearings in Coast Guard Titan investigation to begin in North Charleston Monday
Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says
Colleton Co. deputies investigate shooting that leaves one critically injured
Isle of Palms boat ramp clear after car drove into creek
AT&T Southeast strike comes to an end, CWA members headed back to work 

Today's top headlines:
Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S. using grant funds to support Lowcountry survivors
Georgetown Co. special education teacher charged after assaulting 2 students
Death penalty opponents urge Gov. McMaster to grant clemency ahead of execution
Community hears from DD2 school board candidates during forum
Oakbrook Middle School plans to add 10 classrooms
Potential vape, smoke ban to come in Summerville 
Isle of Palms police say parking ticket agency increased police capability
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Part of Joint Base Charleston C-17 falls off during flight, lands in parking lot 
‘Like a bomb going off’: Train crashes into semi-truck hauling military vehicle