Charleston Co. to propose tax cut for homeowners

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 9:00am

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC)- The proposed Charleston County budget is set to be presented Tuesday, and it could mean good news for your wallet.

The proposed 2014 fiscal year budget includes a 6% decrease in taxes on owner-occupied homes. That's equal to about $4.80 on a $100,000 home.

The budget also includes funding for public safety vehicles, the sheriff's office headquarters, a new recycling center, and a new senior center.

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Head to Charleston Tea Plantation for the First Flush FesTEAval

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 10:13am

Head to Charleston Tea Plantation for the First Flush FesTEAval

JOHNS ISLAND, SC (WCSC)- The Charleston Tea Plantation is celebrating its first tea harvest of the season today with a live music festival featuring Old Crow Medicine Show.

The 7th Annual First Flush FesTEAval will take place Saturday, May 18, with gates opening at 1 p.m. and music going well into the night. This two-stage festival kicks off the first harvest from the Charleston Tea Plantation, America's only tea plantation.

In addition to the live music, First Flush will also feature plenty of food trucks, vendors, and a special area for the kids to let loose.

This year's musical acts include:

MAIN STAGE

2:15-3:00PM SOUTH STREET
3:15-4:00PM GAS LIGHT STREET
4:15-5:00PM QUINCY MUMFORD
5:15-6:00PM SUN DREID VIBES
6:15-7:00PM STOP LIGHT OBSERVATION
7:15-8:00PM TYLER BOONE BAND
8:15-9:00PM THE LUKE CUNNINGHAM BAND
9:30- 11:00PM OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW

SECOND STAGE

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$75K bond set for man accused of fondling girls while watching horror movies

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 11:52am

JOHNS ISLAND, SC (WCSC)- A judge has set bond at $75,000 for the Johns Island man accused of fondling two girls while watching horror movies.

Dwayne Thompson, 44, of Bohicket Road, is being held in the Charleston County Detention Center after the Charleston County Sheriff's Office arrested him Thursday and charged him with committing a lewd act on a child under the age of 14 and simple possession of marijuana.

The investigation began earlier this year after a DSS worker called to report alleged abuse of two girls back in 2008. According to the 14-year-old victim who came forward, she and her older sister were fondled by Thompson between January and June of 2008.

According to the victim, the fondlings would occur while Thompson was watching horror movies with the girls in bed. The victim said Thompson would rub their privates.

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Weekend showers on the way throughout the Lowcountry

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 9:00am

Weekend showers on the way throughout the Lowcountry

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson has your Friday forecast:

Today look for a good deal of sunshine early in the day on Friday with increasing clouds during the afternoon. A very isolated storm will fire up well inland along the sea breeze during the late afternoon. Temps today will top the upper 80s inland and near 80 along the coast.

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Charleston schools asking for public input on budget planning

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 3:59pm

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC)- The Charleston County School District is holding their series of public budget meetings for the 2014 fiscal year next week.

Parents, teachers, students, and community members are invited to attend any of the four meetings to provide input on what they'd like to see included in the upcoming budget. Each meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

The meetings will be held:

Monday, May 20, Stall High School Performing Arts Center
Tuesday, May 21, West Ashley High School Auditorium
Wednesday, May 22, Burke High School Cafeteria
Thursday, May 23, Cario Middle School Cafeteria

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Thursday highs to reach upper 80s with humidity on the rise

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 10:40am

Thursday highs to reach upper 80s with humidity on the rise

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson has your Thursday forecast:

Expect mostly sunny skies with just a few more afternoon clouds around for our Thursday. It will also be a bit more on the humid side. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. A few backyards may even make it over the 90° mark. Friday and into the weekend, not much change, but there is a little better chance for afternoon showers and storms.

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Suspect charged in Johns Island convenience store armed robbery

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 8:10am

JOHNS ISLAND, SC (WCSC)- Charleston police say they have arrested a 20-year-old who robbed a Johns Island convenience store earlier this month.

Byron Rivers has been charged with armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.

Police say the incident occurred on May 7 around 11 p.m. Rivers approached a store clerk who was standing outside and forced him into the convenience store at gunpoint.

Once inside, police say Rivers stole money from the cash register and 10 packs of cigarettes before fleeing the scene.

Rivers is being held in the Charleston County Detention Center with his bond set at $480,000.

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