Carlie Baker

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A $1.25 million grant is being used to help fund the restoration of two historic buildings. The Historic Charleston Foundation received the grant from the Mellon Foundation, which will support rehabilitating the historic Pine Tree Hotel and Skeeta Beach Lounge on Mosquito Beach. Mosquito Beach is located off Folly Road on James Island and was once a gathering space for African Americans and the Gullah Geechee community during the Jim Crow era of racial segregation.

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Carlie Baker

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - A Lowcountry doctor says he is seeing a significant rise in the number of patients suffering from blood clots. Blood clots can form in the arms or legs, as well as the heart, brain, lungs, and other organs or arteries. Dr. Edward Morrison, a vascular surgeon with Novant Health’s East Cooper Hospital System, says he is now seeing at least one major pulmonary embolism case each week. This is when a blood clot blocks an artery in the lungs.

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Carlie Baker

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - A new public greenspace project that honors the rich history of the Scanlonville Settlement Community is on its way to Mount Pleasant. On Tuesday, town and project leaders, along with community members, gathered at the future site of the Scanlonville Praise House Parklet, located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Mathis Ferry Road.

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Carlie Baker

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.orgCHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A Lowcountry police department and hospital say they have seen an increase in the number of people seeking help for mental health issues.

3 weeks ago | live5news.com | Carlie Baker

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Trident Association of Realtors is launching a campaign to address the growing need for missing middle housing in the Charleston region. Campaign leaders say affordability in the region has become a key concern as housing costs have increased by 87% between 2012 and 2022, but the median income has only increased by 27%.