Dalilah James

16 hours ago | counton2.com | Dalilah James

North Charleston, S.C. (WCBD) - A massive sting operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies has come under scrutiny after immigrant advocacy groups and faith leaders raised concerns about civil rights violations during the arrests. Earlier this week, the Charleston County Sheriff's Office-along with Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and other agencies carried out "Operation Last Stand," arresting 80 people in a raid in Ladson.

2 days ago | counton2.com | Dalilah James

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - A long-standing tradition that once connected Charleston County students with the nation's highest office has quietly come to a halt-and now, Academic Magnet High School is working to bring it back. For years, students at Academic Magnet were recognized with the Presidential Service Award, a national honor that celebrates academic achievement and community involvement.

6 days ago | counton2.com | Dalilah James

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C (WCBD) - A historic milestone for the South Carolina Exchange Club happened Saturday as Michael Gaston has been sworn in as the organization's first African American district president. The induction took place during the club's annual convention on Isle of Palms, where members, family, and supporters gathered to celebrate. "We're here to serve, to lift each other up-and that's exactly what I plan to do," Gaston said.

1 week ago | counton2.com | Dalilah James

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD-As the Lowcountry population continues to surge, Charleston and Georgetown County officials are expanding emergency services to keep residents safe. Charleston County, now home to over 850,000 people, is planning a new emergency operations headquarters. Leaders are also building a fire station in West Ashley and renovating EMS Station 8 on Edisto Island-projects aimed at improving response times and increasing capacity.

1 week ago | counton2.com | Dalilah James

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - As summer approaches, leaders across the Lowcountry are working to keep children safe in and around the water. The YMCA of Coastal Carolina has launched a mobile swimming pool initiative to bring free swim lessons to kids in rural areas, just in time for the heat.