HAPPENING NOW: Local environmental groups are holding a rally against the proposed Dominion Energy Gas Plant, citing health and safety dangers. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

The 437th Airlift Wing took off at Joint Base Charleston this morning, marking the beginning their 40+ hour Palmetto Reach combat exercise. They are expected to carry out operations in the Indo-Pacific. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

HAPPENING NOW: Kiawah Conservancy is making a major announcement about the future of conservation on the Sea Islands. It will be followed by walks, talks, and programming throughout the rest of the day. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

HAPPENING NOW: Local volunteers are participating in a marsh cleanup along the downtown Waterfront Park in honor of World Wetlands Day. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

TONIGHT: I caught up with Jim Millns, a 1976 Olympic Bronze Medalist, about his experience and excitement for the 2026 Winter Games. Hear more about the Summerville resident at 5pm WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

NEW: 160 IB students from James Island Charter High School participated in its largest volunteer event with S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources. They rotated through several stations, working on environmental service projects. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2 counton2.com/news/local-new…

NEW: Charleston County School District is one of the 67 participating districts in the state preparing to kick off the SCDA’s Certified SC Cafeteria program. It will bring locally-grown food to students’ meals. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

For those flying into and out Charleston International Airport, there have been 54 cancellations and 13 delays today, likely due to the winter storm slamming the Northeast. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2 counton2.com/news/local-new…

NEW: Charleston County Parks recently add a visual communication board at IOP County Park. It joins a number of other playgrounds, meant to make communicating easier for kids of all abilities. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

NEW: Allergy season is in effect here in the Lowcountry. I spoke to local experts about what you can expect this spring. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

HAPPENING NOW: Wounded Nature - Working Veterans, S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources, and local Georgetown organizations are removing 8 abandoned and derelict boats from Georgetown waterways. These are some of the last in the area. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

TONIGHT: Folly Beach Police is working to prevent people from jumping off low bridges like this one on the Folly River. They tell me the new ordinance would directly address the potentially dangerous activity. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

NEW: Charleston Waterkeeper is launching the Stono River Project this month. The initiative is expected to restore a mile of shoreline by 2028. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

NEW: Charleston International Airport staff just put up this sign. They are raising money for their TSA agents agents amid the partial government shutdown, along with offering personal loans to those who qualify. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

Wondering how S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources maintains our coastal bird population? I tagged along with them today as some Lowcountry seabird sanctuaries are now closed. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

NEW: The SC Drought Response Committee voted to move the Lowcountry in a moderate drought status this morning. As of now, they predict no significant rainfall in sight, which is impacting local farms. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

NEW: The College of Charleston is one of top leaders in the country for diverting food waste. Experts tell me they saved 1.5 million pounds of it from heading to the landfill from 2019-2025. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

NEW: North Charleston Fire has contained a 5 acre brush fire near Weber Boulevard. They tell me roads are expected to be open soon. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

NEW: S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources has released an opening day for provisional trawl areas, expected to start up on April 29. Local shrimpers tell me they are optimistic heading into this season. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2

Happy Earth Day🌎🌱: Some of the Lowcountry celebrated in North Charleston with the opening of its first food forest, and the City of Charleston awarded local environmentally-focused orgs with mini-grants. WCBD News 2 | Count on 2 counton2.com/news/local-new…