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2 weeks ago | 
live5news.com | Shelbey Roberts
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - There’s a lot of learning that happens at the Charleston County Public Library and it extends beyond what’s inside books. Saturday, a group of creatives came together to collaborate at the Keith Summey library branch as part of the Minority Self-Publishing Authors Roundtable.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
fox5vegas.com | Shelbey Roberts
(InvestigateTV) — Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. African Americans make up the largest minority group in need of a donation, according to data from 2021. Just 28% of Black people on the national waiting list received a transplant, as opposed to 48% of white people on that same list. Experts say living organ donations can help bridge that gap.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
live5news.com | Shelbey Roberts
A Lowcountry historian-turned-storyteller is shedding light on cultures worlds apart and the connections between them.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
msn.com | Shelbey Roberts
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
live5news.com | Shelbey Roberts
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Danielle Barnett rocks and rolls to her own vibe. She’s known as Skate Boss. “In my journey in life, I always went to skate to relieve stress,” Barnett said. The Washington, D.C. native says ever since she was eight years old, she found peace and passion in skating. “I lived in the projects in Washington, D.C. and the city built a skating rink at Anacostia Park and we would go there whenever my mother had time,” she said.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
live5news.com | Shelbey Roberts
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2020 to 2022, more than 4,500 people drowned in the United States. But one Lowcountry swim organization is working to change that. Summer means swim lessons for 11-year-old Jordan Jackson. For two years, he has been working on his water skills and confidence during one-on-one sessions at the Gullah Swim Academy in downtown Charleston.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
live5news.com | Shelbey Roberts
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - It can be scary to start at a new school, especially midway through the school year. However, one North Charleston librarian is working to make sure all her students feel welcome. After working as Chicora Elementary School’s librarian for the last six years, Melissa Zahler is no stranger to the school. But she’s preparing for students who are. “I’ve noticed in the last couple of years that we’ve had an influx of students showing up in the middle of the year.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
live5news.com | Shelbey Roberts
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Lowcountry history is now being made at the Charleston Police Department, but the person at the center of the recognition says she just wants her work to speak for itself. Capt. Tonatte Mitchell has accomplished a lot during her 28 years with the Charleston Police Department.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
live5news.com | Shelbey Roberts
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - As a dentist and the owner of Sweet Grass Dental in North Charleston, Dr. Shawn Mitchell juggles a lot. But his office space for teeth is also the headquarters for other talents. Mitchell is one of six brothers honing in on history and style through their company, Sweet Grass Clothing. “We all can learn more about our culture and have it in a way to where it’s not pushed in your face and it’s more of like a cool conversation starter,” he said.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
live5news.com | Shelbey Roberts
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A new resource at the International African American Museum is helping some families trace their family lines easier. Lost lineage is coming to life at the Center for Family History at the International African American Museum. Brian Sheffey is the director for the museum’s Center for Family History. He’s one of the four staff members working to help families discover their lost lineage, especially for Black Americans.
