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Be on the lookout for pop up showers Wednesday afternoon

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 9:00am
Be on the lookout for pop up showers Wednesday afternoon

Live 5 Meteorlogist Chad Watson has your Wednesday forecast: 

Mix of sun and clouds will take charge of the forecast for Wednesday. Temps started mild in the upper 60s but will quickly warm through the 70s to an afternoon high around 85°. There will be some pop up storms later this afternoon along the seabreeze so keep an eye on the radar after lunch to see if you will need the umbrella. Rain chance today us around 40-50% away from the beaches.

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Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto returns May 24

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 2:56pm
Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto returns May 24

 

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston’s premiere multi-arts festivals will return for 17 days of music, dance, theatre, and art beginning Friday.

The 2013 Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto Festival will bring hundreds of events to the Lowcountry May 24 through June 9. While a couple of events are scheduled to take place Thursday, the festivals do not officially get underway until Friday.

Spoleto Festival USA will showcase nationally and internationally renowned artists to the Charleston while Piccolo Spoleto highlights local and regional artists. Piccolo is operated by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs.

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Showers to continue Tuesday with muggy temps in the 80s

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 9:00am
Showers to continue Tuesday with muggy temps in the 80s

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson has your Tuesday forecast:

Morning showers and a few areas of thunder continue across the Lowcountry early on Tuesday. We will see just about a repeat of yesterday with warm and muggy temps in the lower 80s. With the sea breeze moving inland later around noon, more storms will pop up and keep some of us wet into the afternoon drive. Rain could be heavy at times. Storm chances today are around 60%.

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Storms to pop up in Lowcountry

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 9:32am
Storms to pop up in Lowcountry

Monday is starting warm and muggy and we are already seeing scattered showers and storms developing. There will be more around by early afternoon.  A few storms may produce frequent lightning and heavy rain.  Highs will be in the low 80s.  Rain chances today are over 60% so keep the umbrella handy.

Chad Watson
Live 5 Meteorologist

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Charleston Co. to propose tax cut for homeowners

Submitted by Live 5 News Web Staff
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 9:00am

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC)- The proposed Charleston County budget is set to be presented Tuesday, and it could mean good news for your wallet.

The proposed 2014 fiscal year budget includes a 6% decrease in taxes on owner-occupied homes.  That's equal to about $4.80 on a $100,000 home.

The budget also includes funding for public safety vehicles, the sheriff's office headquarters, a new recycling center, and a new senior center.

Copyright 2013 WCSC.  All rights reserved.

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Weekend showers on the way throughout the Lowcountry

Submitted by Philip Weiss, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 9:00am
Weekend showers on the way throughout the Lowcountry

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson has your Friday forecast:

Today look for a good deal of sunshine early in the day on Friday with increasing clouds during the afternoon.  A very isolated storm will fire up well inland along the sea breeze during the late afternoon.  Temps today will top the upper 80s inland and near 80 along the coast.

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Charleston schools asking for public input on budget planning

Submitted by Cameron Easley, Digital Content Director
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 3:59pm
The CCSD board

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC)- The Charleston County School District is holding their series of public budget meetings for the 2014 fiscal year next week.

Parents, teachers, students, and community members are invited to attend any of the four meetings to provide input on what they'd like to see included in the upcoming budget.  Each meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

The meetings will be held:

  • Monday, May 20, Stall High School Performing Arts Center
  • Tuesday, May 21, West Ashley High School Auditorium
  • Wednesday, May 22, Burke High School Cafeteria
  • Thursday, May 23, Cario Middle School Cafeteria 

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