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District breaks ground on new Harbor View Elementary

Students break ground.

JAMES ISLAND, SC (WCSC)- The Charleston County School District broke ground on construction of a new James Island school, Harbor View Elementary, on Monday.

The 87,000-square-feet new school will feature larger classrooms and a number of computer labs. The school will also have 32 teaching stations and several "special function" classrooms for art, music, and science.

Teachers are also hoping to have iPads for each classroom.

Work is expected to be completed by August 2014.

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Brisk morning to make way for lower 70s

Brisk morning to make way for lower 70s

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson has your forecast to get the week started:

Clouds were fairly widespread early on Monday morning with temps down in the upper 40s and lower 50s. The brisk northeast breeze off the Atlantic has made jackets necessary for the first half of the day. By mid-afternoon the clouds will gradually break up and the winds will relax a bit allowing our temps to hit the lower 70s away from the coast. Beaches will stay cool in the mid 60s. Tonight we should stay mostly clear and cool with lows back down near 50°

Storms expected to roll into the Lowcountry Friday evening

Storms expected to roll into the Lowcountry Friday evening

Live 5 News Meteorologist Chad Watson has your weekend forecast:

Morning clouds are streaming in from the west ahead of a storms system that will bring us rain and thunder before Friday is done. Early temps are in the upper 60s and low 70s with a mild south breeze. By mid-afternoon highs are back in the mid 80s with pop up storms west of the tri-county. After the evening rush hour we are expecting a line of storms to approach the coast and bring with it damaging winds and the slight chance of an isolated tornado. Rain chances after sunset are around 70-80%. Clouds and showers will linger into part of Saturday as much cooler air filters in behind the overnight rain.

Morning coastal showers give way to temps in the low 80s

Morning coastal showers give way to temps in the low 80s

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson has your Thursday forecast:

A few more clouds are around to start us off on Thursday but temps are just fine in the upper 60s. A few coastal showers have been pushing over the beaches across Edisto Beach inland toward Walterboro. They should fizzle out by late morning. Highs this afternoon are back in the lower 80s with a mild southeast breeze.

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Duo arrested after drugs found at James Island home

Steven Lemon and Ishmel Lemon

JAMES ISLAND, SC (WCSC)- The Charleston Police Department has arrested two people after drugs were found at a James Island home.

Investigators charged 44-year-old Steven Lemon and 26-year-old Ishmel Lemon with possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

The charges stem from an April 11, 2013 incident when investigators executed a search warrant at a home on Seacroft Road.

A police report states officers found 7.5 grams of crack cocaine, 12.5 grams of cocaine, nearly $2000 in cash and a digital scale with a white powder residue.

Police arrested Ishmel Lemon who was found in a converted garage living room. On Wednesday, police arrested Steven Lemon.

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Wednesday temps to reach low 80s as sunshine continues

Wednesday temps to reach low 80s as sunshine continues

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson says we are looking at more fantastic weather throughout the Lowcountry on Wednesday:

Its shaping up to be another great Wednesday here along the coast with plenty of sun mixed with a few clouds as we move past mid-day into the afternoon. Highs should again reach the lower 80s away from the beaches with a light east wind. Drive time this early evening will welcome the windows down with nice weather lasting into tonight.

SCOTUS to rule in Baby Veronica case by midsummer

Baby Veronica at 2-years-old

WASHINGTON, DC (WCSC)- After listening to an hour and a half of oral arguments, Supreme Court justices officially submitted Baby Veronica custody case hearing at the national level. Now it's a waiting game as SCOTUS will take three months to decide with whom the 3-year-old belongs.

The battle for Baby Veronica focused on the definition of a 'parent' under a federal law enacted in 1978 to protect Indian families.

The focal point of the arguments between representatives of Veronica's adoptive parents and her biological father focused on whether her father was a "parent" according to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

The passionate hearing lasted roughly an hour and a half. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the case in June.

"It was tough, it's intense," said Jessica Munday, a supporter of Veronica's adoptive parents. "It's been a very difficult and emotional journey."