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Charleston Co. State of the Schools being held tomorrow

A new plan to overhaul the achievement standards for Charleston County
students will be launched at this year's State of the School on Thursday.

Charleston County School District's State of the School will be held at the
School of the Arts Auditorium, Thursday, May17 at 8:30 a.m. CCSD Superintendent
Nancy McGinley will update the community on the status of the district, as well
as the direction it is heading.

This year's event will also officially launch Charleston Achieving
Excellence: Vision 2016, a five-year plan to improve achievement for all students.
Vision 2016 is the result of a year long process to engage the public on the
district's new goals while holding everyone in the district accountable for
student success.

Over 350 business and community partners, elected officials, parents,
teachers, principals and students are expected to be attending.

130+ pounds of unwanted prescription drugs collected

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC)- The Charleston County Sheriff's Office collected over 130 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs during a take-back effort in late April.

During the collection on April 28, deputies collected 131.9 pounds of the drugs.

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, 276 tons were collected nationally.

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Showers likely to start the week

Showers likely to start the week

LOWCOUNTRY (WCSC) - Showers and storms are likely to pop up on Monday, says Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson:

Morning clouds have broken up enough to let some sunshine through across much of the coast. Temperatures were already in the low 70s and with a south breeze and some sun, we should have no problem hitting the lower 80s by this afternoon. Showers and storms are in the forecast today and could really pop up at any time. We expect the best coverage across the region later this afternoon into the evening as the sun heats us up. Rain chances are around 60% into the overnight hours. Keep an umbrella handy...just in case!

Chad Watson
Live 5 Meteorologist

Sea Islands business expo this weekend

Sea Islands business expo this weekend

SEA ISLANDS (WCSC) - The Sea Islands Chamber of Commerce is holding a business expo on May 19 at the James Island Charter High School.

If you're a business owner interested in renting a booth, the rates are $150 for chamber members and $300 for non-members.

Call 843-345-9971 or email karen@seaislandschamber.org to rent a booth.

Community Sponsors

We provide the necessary skills to obtain a Conceal Weapons Permit.

Greek Festival, HMS Bounty, and Beach, Bluegrass and BBQ

Have a great weekend, folks!

Mayors announce year-round swimming program

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- Three Lowcountry mayors announced a new regional program on Friday designed to teach more children how to swim.

Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, Mt. Pleasant Mayor Billy Swails, and North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey announced the year-round program in hopes of cutting down on drowning accidents and helping children from lower-income families become stronger swimmers.

As part of the program, the Danny Jones Recreation Complex in North Charleston will offer a heated and enclosed pool for year-round access.

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Kiawah Island named 'Happiest Seaside Town' in America

Kiawah Island named 'Happiest Seaside Town' in America

KIAWAH ISLAND (WCSC) - On the list of waterfront locations to pursue happiness, no place in the United States is ranked higher than Kiawah Island.

Coastal Living Magazine released their rankings today for the "Happiest Seaside Town" in the USA and Kiawah Island came in at the #1 spot.