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Donald Trump · CharlestonCHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A lawsuit filed by the City of Charleston attempting to hold two dozen fossil fuel companies accountable for the costs associated with adapting to climate change was dismissed by a federal judge on Wednesday. The city sued 24 "big oil" companies in 2020, alleging they engaged in a decades-long campaign to deceive the public about the environmental harms caused by their products. "Instead of warning us, they covered up t…See the Story
Judge Dismisses City of Charleston Lawsuit Against Major Oil Companies
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Charleston, South Carolina · CharlestonCHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) -- With the November municipal elections fast approaching, candidates for several local races can now make their campaigns official. The filing period opened August 4 and runs through August 18 at noon for nonpartisan races in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Hollywood. Here are the races on the ballot this fall: City of Charleston Half of the 12 seats on Charleston's City Council are up for grabs, with a mix of incumbents…See the Story
Candidate Filing Open for Several 2025 Municipal Elections in Charleston County
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Johns Island · Johns IslandJOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – A brand new elementary school is set to open its doors next week on Johns Island but not everyone is celebrating. While many families are excited about the opening of Johns Island Elementary, others are raising concerns about the infrastructure surrounding the campus, especially when it comes to traffic and sidewalk access. “The roundabout is nice, but the roundabout doesn’t solve River Road, and our worry is the kids…See the Story
Johns Island parents raise safety concerns ahead of new school opening
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