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Manatees spotted in Shem Creek

Manatees spotted in Shem Creek

MOUNT PLEASANT (WCSC) - Boaters in Shem Creek should take heed as manatees have been spotted swimming on Wednesday.

A viewer, Dustin Ryan, sent us this picture of a "sea cow" grazing in the waters. 

Thanks for the picture, Dustin!

 

 

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Build your best sand castle at IOP sand sculpting contest

Build your best sand castle at IOP sand sculpting contest

ISLE OF PALMS (WCSC) - Grab your shovels and pails and head out to Isle of Palms on June 2 for a sand sculpting contest.

The Isle of Palms Recreation Department will have their annual Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting on Front Beach of Isle of Palms on Saturday, June 2 at 9 a.m.

The competition will be divided into four divisions; Children (ages 14 and under), young adult (ages 15-20), family (at least one adult and one child) and adult (ages 21 and older).

Contestants can register as individuals or as a team with up to four people.

The first 200 people to register for this free event will receive a free t-shirt.

For information on how to register call 843-886-8294, or go to the Palms Recreation Department to pick up a form.

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
Live 5 Meteorologist

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'Reggae on the Creek' takes to Shem Creek this weekend

'Reggae on the Creek' takes to Shem Creek this weekend

MOUNT PLEASANT (WCSC) - The Tanzanian Education Foundation is hosting its 6th annual "Reggae on the Creek" this Saturday.

The event, which is held to raise money for the Tanzanian Education Foundation, will be held on the dock at Vickery's Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant from 12 p.m. until dark.

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

Have a great weekend, folks!

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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