New Year's Eve checkpoints, brush up on Lowcountry firework rules, promote pet safety this holiday

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office will be conducting DUI saturation patrols and checkpoints over the New Year holiday in response to recent collisions, complaints, and data. Read the full story here: https://abcnews4.com/news/local/dorch... LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — As New Year's Eve approaches, pet parents across the Lowcountry are preparing their animals for holiday related stressors, and making plans to ensure their fur babies stay safe. Read the full story here: https://abcnews4.com/news/local/charl... #news #scnews #localnews #southcarolina #trending #lowcountry #charleston #fireworks #fireworksafety #newyear #2026 ____________________ ABC News 4 (WCIV-TV) covers local news, weather, sports and more in the Charleston, South Carolina metro area and surrounding communities. Website - https://abcnews4.com Facebook -   / abcnews4   Twitter -   / abcnews4   Instagram -   / abcnews4   Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/abcnews4.com Download our iOS Apps: News - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/abc-new... Weather - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/abc-new... Download our Android Apps: News - https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Weather - https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Submit news tips: [email protected] Submit photo/video: https://abcnews4.com/chimein