Charleston County voters said yes Tuesday to extending the half-cent transportation sales tax. It passed with nearly 64 percent in early results that will be certified later this week, and WCIV says about 57 percent of registered voters turned out. The new tax replaces the current one when it expires next year, so the rate you pay doesn't go up.
Rivers Avenue: overpass where rail lines cross is on the project list
North Charleston: $45 million secured for projects, including a noise barrier wall
Big-ticket items: Battery seawall, U.S. 17 South widening in West Ashley
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A school sales tax and $300 million in bonds also passed, and Rivers Avenue transit has a 2029 target
If you voted in Charleston County, you answered three questions Tuesday, and all three passed with more than 60% support in unofficial results. One continues the half-cent transportation tax. Another lets the county issue up to $300 million in general obligation bonds backed by that tax's revenue. The third is a school construction sales tax.
All three Charleston County questions passed with more than 60% support
Unofficial results from the S.C. Election Commission
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Charleston County is one of 15 South Carolina school districts getting cash awards for buying state-grown food. It's among ten districts receiving $5,000 apiece, while the top five buyers get $10,000. The awards follow the first season of the Certified S.C. Cafeteria program. Here GreerWCBD News 2
Certified S.C. Cafeteria's first season reached 538,066 students
Prisma Health Urgent Care has opened a new Goose Creek location near Walmart and the Crowfield Village shopping area. It's open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. WCBD News 2
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Charleston City Paper reports that Lowcountry pediatrician Annie Andrews beat GOP incumbent Darline Graham to flip the Senate seat. Retired admiral Nancy Lacore got over 3,000 more votes than her GOP challenger and is headed to flip the First Congressional District seat. Charleston City Paper
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The free Cooper River Bridge Run Kids Run and Family Festival takes over River Front Park on Sunday, Nov. 8, with family yoga and lots of outdoor activities and games. Races include a Mascot Race, a Toddler Waddler and a 400-Meter Race.
Missed yesterday’s newsletter? South Carolina voters set a governor's-race turnout record
The South Carolina Stingrays swept the weekend series over the Orlando Solar Bears with a 3-0 shutout victory on Saturday night in front of 5,065 fans at the North Charleston Coliseum.
The Citadel (2-8, 0-6 SoCon) dropped the team’s 2026 home finale against in-state rival Furman (3-7, 2-4 SoCon), faltering in front of a sellout Homecoming crowd via a 24-14 verdict Saturday afternoon at Sansom Field at Johnson Hagood Stadium.
