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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…

10 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…

10 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.…

11 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

2 years 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,…

2 years 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…

2 years ago