Tri-County News (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester)
Charleston County Council Announces Vacancies on Boards and Commissions
Charleston County Council announces the following vacancies on boards and commissions: Applications for the following boards and commissions are accepted through Tuesday, June 9, 2020. • Awendaw-McClellanville Consolidated Fire District Advisory Board o 5 vacancies for residents serviced by the Awendaw-McClellanville Consolidated Fire District • Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment Authority o 1 vacancy for a person receiving…
Read MoreMichael White Named Principal at Morningside Middle
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has announced Michael J. White as principal at Morningside Middle School. White joins the district from Dorchester County School District 4 where he has served as principal at Woodland High School for the past three years. White began his career as a science teacher at South Florence High School in…
Read MoreCollege of Charleston Libraries Continue to Serve Campus In-Person and Online
Strictures mandated by social distancing have lent a new importance to everyday objects, such as the humble laptop. They are no longer simply tools for binging Netflix and surfing OAKS. For many, laptops provide the sole portal to what was once normal reality: connecting with friends and family, attending class and completing coursework. In 2020,…
Read MoreLowcountry Food Bank Partners with Summer Food Service Program to Offer Summer Meals for Children
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to children 18 years old and younger without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination…
Read MoreKnow Your Options for Voting in the June 9 Primaries
As Election Day approaches, the S.C. Election Commission wants voters to be aware of their options for voting in- the June 9th Statewide Primaries. If you have a mail-in absentee ballot: Return your ballot now. For your ballot to count, it must be received by the voter registration office no later than 7:00 p.m. on June…
Read MoreWest Ashley High students recognized for accomplishments in Career and Technology Education
West Ashley High School is excited to announce two graduating seniors have earned awards for their work in Career and Technology Education (CTE). The South Carolina Department of Education’s Office of CTE named Dejah Parks as the Work-Based Learning Student (WBL) of the Year Award for the Trident region and Reggie Miller as the Technology…
Read MoreACLU SC Calls on Charleston Area Law Enforcement Leaders to Apologize for Using Excessive Force Against Non-Violent Protestors
The ACLU of South Carolina (ACLU SC) June 2 sent a letter to the leaders of law enforcement agencies whose officers participated in violent actions against non-violent protestors in Charleston on Sunday. The letter summarizes violent actions taken by law enforcement and witnessed firsthand by ACLU SC and calls for a public apology for officers’…
Read MoreProtecting Your Finances During COVID-19: Economic Impact Payment Updates
Some consumers may still be looking for their economic impact payments (EIP) in the mail. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) wants consumers to be aware of two situations that may affect how, or even if, they receive the money. Some consumers may receive their payment in the form of a debit…
Read MoreNew Toll-Free Number Provides Hope for South Carolinians Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug Agencies Launch Statewide Support Line
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), June 2 launched a statewide support line for individuals in need of mental health or substance use services in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The support line, which can be reached 24/7, statewide,…
Read MoreSC Law Firms, Charleston Legal Access Launch Pro Bono Legal Clinic to Help Lowcountry Small Businesses and Nonprofits Survive COVID Pandemic
June 2, Charleston Legal Access, along with law firms Nelson Mullins and Jackson Lewis, launched a South Carolina Virtual Legal Clinic, offering pro bono legal consultations for Lowcountry small business owners and nonprofits to help them navigate the COVID-19 economic crisis and ensuing relief programs. The clinic is part of a nationwide program developed by…
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