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Morning headlines for Oct. 4, 2024: 
Union agrees to suspend ports strike, Charleston workers to return Friday
1 dead after Johns Island shooting, Charleston Police say
Three men arrested, charged with murder in Beaufort Co. shooting
Lowcountry nonprofit asks for community’s help to boost access to housing
Berkeley Co. leaders discuss pedestrian access on Clements Ferry
Charleston Co. schools approves major change to tax policy
State leaders update Helene recovery; Death toll rises to 41
Lowcountry first responders stepping in to help Hurricane Helene victims

Top Headlines for Oct. 3, 2024: 
McMaster, Graham pressure Biden to intervene in Ports strike
Williamsburg Co. Tupperware facility to close as company moves manufacturing to Mexico
Port strike continues, SC economist breaks down potential consumer impact
Amid celebration, Charleston’s Jewish community marks 1 year since war began
Berkeley Co. officials speak to residents about their concerns in the community
Repair for part of Shem Creek dock ‘long overdue,’ Mt. Pleasant officials say
Dorchester man arrested, charged with indecent exposure and exhibition
Berkeley Co. detectives identify woman whose skeletal remains were found in 1977
Charleston Co. school board makes first vote in state book ban policies
Lowcountry residents band together to offer Helene relief

Morning headlines for Oct. 2, 2024: 
Vance, Walz spar over policy in final showdown of 2024 election
Lowcountry port workers join East Coast strike for wages, protections
North Charleston officials asking for public comment on more affordable housing
Auction to benefit restoration of historic downtown Charleston church
Charleston mayor presents plan to fight homelessness
Tri-County leaders want feedback on bus transit expansion for US 52 corridor
James Is. County Park could lose 46 acres to Mark Clark Extension Project
Judges deny Murdaugh appeal of financial crimes sentence
Coroner confirms Awendaw death being investigated as a homicide
SC governor updates Helene recovery, but tight-lipped on plans for Biden visit

Today's top headlines:  

SC confirms 29 deaths from Helene; Leaders say power restoration could take days 

Lowcountry business owner pushing for community to help victims of Helene  

Troopers report one dead in Orangeburg Co. auto-pedestrian collision  

North Charleston Police search for 2 in armed robbery  

N. Charleston traffic stop leads to man’s arrest on drug, gun charges  

N. Charleston Police arrest youth accused of firing shot that grazed woman  

Political, Jewish leaders address antisemitism at colleges in Lowcountry event  

45K port workers across the East Coast go on strike as of Tuesday 

Today's top headlines:
SC confirms 25 deaths from Helene; Leaders say power restoration could take days
CLOSINGS & CANCELLATIONS: Schools, facilities and businesses still impacted by Helene
Charleston County encouraging people to work the polls for Election Day
Locals compete in sand sculpture contest at a Folly Beach festival
Berkeley County industrial plant issues statement after man dies from 15 ft. fall
Smoke near cell phone lot at Charleston International Airport
Supplies rushed to communities isolated by Helene as death toll rises to nearly 100
Longshore workers might go on strike, which could cause shortages of popular goods 

Today's top headlines:
TRACKING HELENE: Warnings issued across Lowcountry as hurricane strengthens
The First Alert Hurricane Center
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 

Today's top headlines:
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 

Today's top headlines:
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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