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Charleston County launches cutting-edge 911 call handling system with real-time voice-to-text, live video sharing, and multilingual support to boost emergency response

This week marked a significant advancement for Charleston County's emergency services as the Consolidated Emergency Communications Center (ECC) launched a…

6 months ago

Charleston County’s emergency dispatch center stands out for its excellence in coordinating emergency responses, earning global recognition for both medical and fire dispatching

Charleston, South Carolina - The Charleston County Consolidated Emergency Communications Center has once again proven itself as a pillar of…

6 months ago

City of Charleston offices to close for President’s Day, adjusted service schedules announced

Charleston, SC – In recognition of President’s Day, all City of Charleston offices will be closed on Monday, February 17.…

7 months ago

North Charleston-based Ingevity announces $53.3 million expansion of Charleston County manufacturing plant

North Charleston, South Carolina - North Charleston based company called Ingevity, a well-known brand that specializes in chemicals and materials manufacturing, has disclosed plans…

10 months ago

Charleston’s mayor seeks to transform an underused lot into a 500-unit affordable housing complex

Charleston, South Carolina - Mayor William Cogswell has proposed a major plan to Charleston County to build 500 new affordable…

11 months ago

Charleston faces environmental challenges as sewage overflows into local waterways

Charleston, South Carolina - Following Tropical Depression Debby, Charleston's primary water treatment plant on Plum Island has had major operating…

1 year ago

First Day Festival in Charleston goes on, providing school supplies for kids despite Hurricane Debby’s challenges

Charleston, South Carolina - Hurricane Debby presents difficulties, but the City of Charleston has assured the public that the 21st annual…

1 year ago

In pursuit of justice, a grieving family sues North Charleston PD, teenager over a deadly crash

Charleston, South Carolina - A lawsuit has been filed against the North Charleston Police Department and a then 12-year-old boy…

1 year ago

One-of-a-kind building project is coming near Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina - National homebuilder Pulte Homes has revealed the start of a new building project, Cedar Glen Preserve,…

1 year ago

City of Charleston to host the 40th Anniversary of the MOJA Arts Festival named Juneteenth on King on June 19

Charleston, South Carolina - The City of Charleston’s Community Services Section is thrilled to announce a special block party to…

1 year ago