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Charleston's St. George Police Department hosts a community meeting on animal control issues, while voters prepare for the South Carolina Republican primary runoff. HCA Healthcare Trident introduces a new osteoarthritis treatment, and a Juneteenth mural project begins in Goose Creek.

Charleston -- Law enforcement from across the country gathered in North Charleston for the Holy City Motorcycle Training Competition, while a small plane made an emergency landing at the Coastal Carolina Fairgrounds. Lindsay Jones was crowned Miss South Carolina 2026, and political tensions rose as Alan Wilson and Pamela Evette received Trump endorsements ahead of the gubernatorial runoff.

Charleston deputies arrested a Bonneau woman following an aggravated assault in Berkeley County that caused severe chemical burns. A missing swimmer's body was found in Georgetown County's jetties, and a child escaped a daycare in North Charleston, prompting protocol reviews.

Charleston residents are urged to prepare for severe weather from Tropical Storm Arthur, with thunderstorms and high temperatures expected. A deadly infant neglect case in North Charleston and the retrial of Alex Murdaugh in South Carolina are among the key updates covered.

Charleston firefighters honor the 19th anniversary of the Sofa Superstore fire with a ceremony at Charleston 9 Memorial Park, while a grenade discovery near Pitt Street sparks increased security measures. The city also marks the Emanuel 9 tragedy with remembrance events, and CARTA offers free rides to reduce traffic and gas costs.

Charleston voters have until June 18 to cast ballots in the First Congressional District primary runoff, with early voting available June 16-17. A Greenville County inmate faces charges in the 1986 murder of Chelsie Yvonne Moss, while the city enforces new rules on nitrous oxide sales and Georgetown’s Howard School becomes a Head Start Administration Annex.

Charleston — A moped rider was critically injured in a Colleton County crash on Hampton Street, while a man faces trial for the 2020 fatal shooting of a College of Charleston provost’s husband. The city also warns about a recalled sauce linked to potential contamination and prepares for its annual Day of Remembrance at Mother Emanuel Church.

Charleston's "Splash into Safety" program returns to Dorchester and Colleton counties this summer, offering free swim lessons to reduce drowning risks. Verizon is also boosting hurricane preparedness in the Lowcountry with emergency supplies and backup power advice.

Charleston police are investigating a fatal shooting near CE Williams School in West Ashley following a Saturday morning incident, while heat advisories remain in effect across four areas with temperatures hitting 100 degrees. Dominion Energy reports over 1,200 power outages in Dorchester County, and the USS Yorktown will host a Flag Day Ceremony celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

Charleston faces a dangerous heatwave with temperatures hitting 90s and heat indexes in the triple digits, while a major arrest involves a man impersonating a doctor in Dorchester County. City officials also propose new rules for street vendors on the Charleston peninsula to ease tensions with local businesses.

Charleston police are investigating the deaths of two people found on James Island, while the USCGC EAGLE arrives for public tours in Charleston Harbor. Berkeley County is reviewing an inmate’s death at MacDougall Correctional Institution, and North Charleston arrests a man for assault and kidnapping on Ladson Road.

Charleston's Council is set to vote on extending the half-cent transportation sales tax to fund infrastructure projects amid rising traffic and road maintenance needs. A man has been charged in the fatal Shem Creek boat crash with prior boating citations, while a shooting in Moncks Corner leaves one dead and another injured, raising concerns about gun violence.

Charleston's primary elections saw Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson advance to a June 23 gubernatorial runoff, with Evette backed by Trump, while Sen. Lindsey Graham secured re-election in South Carolina. Authorities arrested a 19-year-old in a downtown shooting and dismantled an illegal gambling ring in Georgetown County, led by Sheriff Carter Weaver.

Charleston voters face strict new polling guidelines ahead of South Carolina’s primary, while an ex-officer shot someone on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston. A UTV crash in Meggett killed one person, and Charleston’s hospitality tax debate continues as the city ranks among top job markets.

Charleston police are investigating a crash on Ashley Phosphate Road that closed all lanes, while a shooting in North Charleston left one person hospitalized. Isle of Palms Fire Rescue and Wake Up Carolina are also offering free overdose prevention training as part of a public safety initiative.

Charleston — This episode covers the tight South Carolina governor's race with Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and former Gov. Henry McMaster Jr., a fatal Summerville collision under investigation, and new concerns over rip currents in the Lowcountry. It also highlights Georgetown's new police chief Nelson E. Brown and the environmental impact of wetland loss on Charleston homeowners.

Charleston's episode covers Georgetown's new police chief Nelson E. Brown, a truck-driving preacher in Aiken named Anthony Moore who stopped a kidnapping, and the removal of 22 historic oaks in West Ashley. It also highlights the threat to Kiawah Island's loggerhead sea turtles from coyote attacks.

Charleston — A man faces involuntary manslaughter charges after a boat crash on Shem Creek killed Citadel cadet Evan Greenleigh and injured others, while a targeted shooting in Colleton County left one man critically injured. A former Charleston County deputy is also charged with assault following an altercation at the Al Cannon Detention Center.

Charleston — Sullivan’s Island Fire and Rescue dealt with two swimmer rescues due to rip currents, while Edisto Beach opened a new town hall and emergency center. Residents in Kiawah Island will attend candidate night, and Senator Josh Kimbrell paused his gubernatorial bid to focus on Senate duties.

Charleston — The Pentagon hired a Jan. 6 Capitol riot convict for a counterterrorism role, while a Mount Pleasant man faces charges after a "ding dong ditch" incident. South Carolina Democrats also debate gubernatorial candidates as the state prepares for a potential hurricane season impacted by drought conditions.

Charleston — A South Carolina jury acquitted Chikei Rick Chow of murder in the 2023 shooting of a Black 14-year-old, reigniting debates on race and self-defense. The city also faces a fatal house fire in North Charleston and ongoing discussions about Highway 41 improvements and the upcoming gubernatorial race.

Charleston's Transportation Committee meets Monday to discuss updates on the Highway 41 improvement project in Mount Pleasant, with potential impacts on traffic and local businesses. Gas prices in South Carolina drop to $3.75 per gallon, while Southern Democrats push for South Carolina to host the 2028 presidential primary.

Charleston voters prepare for a pivotal South Carolina governor's race as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette gains presidential endorsement and early voting hits record levels. Residents of North Charleston secure extended relocation deadlines for the Ferndale Mobile Home Park, while police investigate a painting theft from the city market.

Charleston's upcoming South Carolina GOP primary sees Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette gain momentum with Trump's endorsement, while North Charleston's Ferndale Mobile Home Park residents secure relocation agreements. The city also highlights the Spoleto Festival, rare dolphin sightings, and record early voting numbers ahead of the June 9 primary.

Charleston's latest Local Wire update covers record early voting in South Carolina's primary, a shooting at South Carolina State University, and a drowning incident near Folly Beach. It also discusses a new school transparency law and confirmed rabies cases in two counties.