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Charleston braces for winter storm with service changes and warming shelters

The City of Charleston has issued an update regarding the anticipated winter weather event expected to affect the region.

By Charleston Reporter | Jan 21, 2025

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Charleston braces for severe winter weather with office closures

The City of Charleston is preparing for an anticipated winter weather event set to impact the area starting late Tuesday afternoon.

By Charleston Reporter | Jan 20, 2025

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Road closures planned for MLK Parade in Charleston

By Charleston Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

The 53rd annual Martin Luther King Jr.

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Nancy Mace reappointed chair of cybersecurity subcommittee

By Charleston Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina has been reappointed as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation for the 119th Congress.

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House passes bill targeting violent criminals among illegal immigrants

By Charleston Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, a legislative effort spearheaded by Congresswoman Nancy Mace.

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Nancy Mace supports Trump's peace-through-strength approach against terrorism

By Charleston Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

Congresswoman Nancy Mace expressed her support for Donald Trump's approach to dealing with terrorist organizations.

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Charleston city offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Charleston Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

City offices in Charleston will be closed on Monday, January 20th, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Charleston Metro Chamber hosts annual legislative reception at aquarium

By Charleston Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

The Charleston Metro Chamber recently hosted its annual Legislative Reception, sponsored by Roper St. Francis Healthcare, at the South Carolina Aquarium.

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Charleston police note overall crime drop in preliminary report for2024

By Charleston Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

The Charleston Police Department has released preliminary data on crime trends for 2024, with the final annual report expected in the coming weeks.

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Charleston police request public assistance to locate missing juvenile

By Charleston Reporter | Jan 10, 2025

The Charleston Police Department is requesting help from the public in finding Angelica Jackson, a missing juvenile.

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Nancy Mace urges action on hostages held by Hamas

By Charleston Reporter | Jan 9, 2025

Jan 9, 2025 Congresswoman Nancy Mace issued a statement regarding the situation involving hostages held by Hamas.

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Court blocks Biden's proposed Title IX changes; Rep. Mace praises ruling

By Charleston Reporter | Jan 9, 2025

A federal court has halted President Biden's proposed amendments to Title IX, which aimed to broaden the definition of sex to encompass gender identity across the United States.