Nick Reagan

Jun 11, 2024 | wtoc.com | Patrick Phillips |Steven Ardary |Patrick Whittle |Nick Reagan

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/AP) - Despite an expected low voter turnout for South Carolina’s primaries, voters decided several key races for both Republicans and Democrats, including the hotly-contested First Congressional District. The Charleston County Sheriff’s race, meanwhile, will go to a runoff between the two top vote-getters. Be sure to click the green “More Elections” button at the upper right of that results page to see county elections.

Jun 6, 2024 | live5news.com | Nick Reagan

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Millions of dollars are being pumped into the Lowcountry by Republican and Democratic candidates vying for the US House of Representatives in South Carolina’s First District. Incumbent Republican Rep. Nancy Mace has raised far more money than anyone else in the race. She’s also nearly doubled the amount of money spent by her Republican and Democratic opponents combined.

May 22, 2024 | live5news.com | Nick Reagan

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Truck drivers and ship crews are working double time to get their deliveries back on schedule after a software issue caused the Port of Charleston to shut down for nearly two days. The very technology that helps manage one of the busiest ports in the nation is now being blamed for its crippling closure Sunday night which lasted until around 11 a.m. Tuesday. The short shutdown may not seem like a big deal, but its impact can’t be understated.

Feb 7, 2024 | live5news.com | Nick Reagan |Autumn Klein

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County School District leaders are calling it a “difficult” budgeting year with federal pandemic money drying up and programs and teacher positions facing the financial axe. The earliest projections of next year’s budget, which starts July 1, show the district’s expenses increasing by about $50 million. A major problem for the board is what to do with about 300 staff members whose salaries are being paid for with federal dollars that will soon go away.

Feb 6, 2024 | live5news.com | Patrick Phillips |Nick Reagan

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A new superintendent for the Charleston County School District could be one signature away from being in place, but at least one school board member is demanding that the full board have the chance to approve the document first. Anita Huggins has signed the contract to officially become the new superintendent, filling the role left by the departure of Dr. Eric Gallien.