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130+ pounds of unwanted prescription drugs collected

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC)- The Charleston County Sheriff's Office collected over 130 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs during a take-back effort in late April.

During the collection on April 28, deputies collected 131.9 pounds of the drugs.

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, 276 tons were collected nationally.

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Showers likely to start the week

Showers likely to start the week

LOWCOUNTRY (WCSC) - Showers and storms are likely to pop up on Monday, says Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson:

Morning clouds have broken up enough to let some sunshine through across much of the coast. Temperatures were already in the low 70s and with a south breeze and some sun, we should have no problem hitting the lower 80s by this afternoon. Showers and storms are in the forecast today and could really pop up at any time. We expect the best coverage across the region later this afternoon into the evening as the sun heats us up. Rain chances are around 60% into the overnight hours. Keep an umbrella handy...just in case!

Chad Watson
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Sea Islands business expo this weekend

Sea Islands business expo this weekend

SEA ISLANDS (WCSC) - The Sea Islands Chamber of Commerce is holding a business expo on May 19 at the James Island Charter High School.

If you're a business owner interested in renting a booth, the rates are $150 for chamber members and $300 for non-members.

Call 843-345-9971 or email karen@seaislandschamber.org to rent a booth.

Greek Festival, HMS Bounty, and Beach, Bluegrass and BBQ

Have a great weekend, folks!

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Mayors announce year-round swimming program

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- Three Lowcountry mayors announced a new regional program on Friday designed to teach more children how to swim.

Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, Mt. Pleasant Mayor Billy Swails, and North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey announced the year-round program in hopes of cutting down on drowning accidents and helping children from lower-income families become stronger swimmers.

As part of the program, the Danny Jones Recreation Complex in North Charleston will offer a heated and enclosed pool for year-round access.

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Cyclist killed in wreck was felony DUI suspect from 'Skinful' death

JAMES ISLAND, SC (WCSC)- Authorities say the cyclist killed in a wreck on Folly Road on Thursday is the same man charged with felony DUI after the auto-pedestrian fatal accident near the "Skinful Halloween Party" last October.

The Charleston County Coroner's Office identified the cyclist as 31-year-old Matthew Reid Fisher.  Major Jim Brady with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office said Fisher was charged with felony DUI last year after deputies say he struck and killed 25-year-old Beau Froehlich near the corner of Folly and South Grimball roads on Oct. 23.  The accident happened around 3 a.m.

On Thursday Around 4:56 p.m., the Charleston County Sheriff's Office responded to an accident at 2323 Folly Road involving two vehicles and Fisher.  That location is just down Folly Road from the "Skinful" incident.

Charleston Animal Society offering free adoptions

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- The Charleston Animal Society needs your help to save dozens of animals.

The shelter on Remount Road in North Charleston has reached capacity and has more than 50 animals waiting in the back for space on the adoption floor.

On Friday and throughout the weekend, you can adopt adult cats and dogs for free.  You can even foster a pet for a few weeks to help save it if you can't offer a permanent home.

All adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and current vaccinations.

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