Simone Roberts

One James Island man is taking his service as a veteran one step farther and serving his fellow veterans ahead of Memorial Day with handmade canes.
You can watch and read the story below!

What if your child just hasn't found the best way to communicate for themselves? Well Spellers Center- Charleston is helping young adults and children speak for themselves!
STORY: https://www.live5news.com/2026/03/05/spellers-method-helps-nonverbal-charleston-children-find-their-voice/

Charleston County School district is launching a NEW program called Thrive to focus on student mental health and behavioral stabilization. The program will focus on students in pre-k to the eighth grade.
AND the district is covering transportation for students to travel from school to the program. What do you guys think of the district efforts to strengthen student health?

Charleston County Schools launch program for students with mental health needs The Charleston County School District is launching a new program tailored to help fill mental health needs for its younger students.

If you are interested in running for office in Charleston County, but aren't sure where to start, there's a workshop for you tomorrow starting at 6 p.m.!

Charleston County hosting free candidate filing workshop for political hopefuls Charleston County is hosting its first candidate filing workshop Tuesday for anyone interested in running for office or seeking an update on current election rules.

Mental health access is so important in not just the Lowcountry or the state, but the entire country. Yesterday I was able to speak with staff HCA Healthcare Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness about how they are expanding and what it means to receive a third straight Zero Harm Award!

Ladson mental health facility addresses specialist shortage, keeps safety record A Lowcountry mental health facility has expanded its capacity to serve residents in crisis, adding 24 new inpatient beds to address ongoing specialist shortages throughout the state.

It was so great speaking with you all and learning more about telehealth! It is so important this winter that everyone takes care of their mental health and are aware of seasonal depression symptoms.

Health experts urge awareness as seasonal depression affects South Carolinians As winter approaches and daylight hours shrink, health experts are reminding South Carolinians to monitor their mental health during what can be a challenging season for many.