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 ‘Educate the kids’: Mayors call for change at Charleston Co. School Board SLED charges former Berkeley County Sheriff’s deputy after 2022 incident Coroner IDs inmate found unresponsive at Al Cannon Detention Center N. Charleston police investigating report of people shooting from vehicles Murder trial begins for man accused of shooting wife on Nexton Pkwy. Judge rules Colleton Co. murder suspect...

Top headlines for Oct. 24, 2023: N. Charleston police investigating report of people shooting from vehicles ‘Good Catch Seafood Connection’ fights food insecurity in the Lowcountry SC Dept. of Transportation addresses road concerns on portion of Johns Island Charleston Co. School Board holds first monthly meeting since suspension vote Officials hold meeting to discuss public housing, Gadsden Green...

Top headlines for Oct. 23, 2023: Early voting opens Monday across South Carolina Charleston Co. School Board members to seek update on investigation Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Organizations work to break cycles for victims SC American Lung Association sees fundraising win in annual walk against cancer NAACP meeting to feature residents’ attorney in Gadsden Green housing battle

Top headlines for Oct. 20, 2023: High levels of CO2, medical emergencies prompt eLearning days at Whitesides Elem. Local developer hopeful about Shem Creek boutique hotel future after lawsuit win Charleston Housing Authority to testify on Gadsden Green conditions Eagle Creek feasibility study approved for Dorchester County Groups focusing on ‘epidemic’ of unsafe teen driving DeSantis to visit Moun...

Top headlines for Oct. 19, 2023: Whitesides Elementary to hold eLearning day Thursday ‘They don’t have a voice’: Charleston group pushes for ban on animal tethering Victim awarded over $750K after sexual assault by Citadel camp counselor N. Charleston pursuit ends with crash in Ladson, police say Possible amendment coming to Summerville’s panhandling ordinance Leaders hear proposals for future of...

Top headlines for Oct. 18, 2023: City of Charleston makes residents’ lives easier with new trash app State to remain in control of Murdaugh’s assets, judge rules Charleston County School superintendent withdraws proposal to leave district  ‘Alumina dust’ issue fixed, Berkeley Co. plant returns to normal operations SC court grants stay of Alex Murdaugh’s appeal so he can seek new trial

Top headlines for Oct. 17, 2023: Community, school board members rally against Charleston Co. Board of Trustees Moncks Corner man identified in fatal College Park Rd. crash Coroner: Summerville 6-year-old fatally struck after falling from golf cart SC Ports leader credits deepened harbor, increased cargo capacity for growth Georgetown County Schools launches new security measure for all middle, hi...

Top headlines for Oct. 13, 2023: 8th Annual Hope Walk brings awareness to domestic violence $15M in grants set aside to bring healthcare to rural, underserved areas of SC ‘Stand with Israel’ event at Charleston City Hall draws crowd Charleston sees big jump in firefighter applicants amid better pay, recruiting Goose Creek looks for resident feedback on walking, biking infrastructure Second teen ch...

Top headlines for Oct. 12, 2023: MUSC officials speak on significance of breast cancer early detection and self-care ‘Banned Books Week’ event at N. Charleston bookstore highlights ban history One in custody after Charleston bank robbery, police say Deputies: Murder suspect out on bond, woman arrested on weapon, drug charges  Kamala Harris speaks at College of Charleston in ‘Fight for Our Freedoms...

Top headlines for Oct. 11, 2023: Troopers seek information in deadly hit-and-run crash on I-26 Man searching for answers after hit-and-run in downtown Charleston Major land expansion coming to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in Awendaw ‘We have a long way to go’: New SC school report cards show progress, challenges ‘She was scared for her life’: West Ashley parents react to shooting at park S...

Top headlines for Oct. 10, 2023: 17-year-old hurt in shooting at West Ashley Park South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace voices support for Israel Community packs Charleston County Board of Trustees meeting ‘Alumina dust’ plant emissions concern Goose Creek community ‘We want peace in the world’: Lowcountry feels effects of war in Israel State lawmakers urged to intervene in Charleston Co. School Board co...

Top headlines for Oct. 9, 2023:  SC lawmakers react to Hamas attack on Israel US Supreme Court to decide if SC Congressional map discriminates against Black voters ‘All children are capable:’ National camp teaches sailing to kids with autism  Coast Guard medevacs injured man from survey vessel offshore Charleston

Superintendent sues Charleston County School District Charleston Co. House Delegation calls meeting to discuss school board’s actions ‘You will be dearly missed’: Midway Fire Rescue firefighter dies in off-duty motorcycle crash SC leaders, military base commanders gather for annual governor’s briefing Group to further preserve remains of historic Colonial-era fort at Marion Square City of Goose Cr...

Top headlines for Oct. 5, 2023: MUSC, Fetter Health introduce free diabetes program for women City of Charleston approves removal of 21 grand trees  DD2 addresses bullets found at Ashley Ridge High School House reps from SC push for a better future in midst of Speaker oust State agents honor fallen K-9 Rico with ceremony at criminal justice academy Dorchester Dist. 2 to implement metal detectors a...

Top headlines for Oct. 4, 2023: ‘I’m still in shock’: Man crashes into 78-year-old woman’s bedroom overnight New dashcam video shows Charleston mayoral candidate getting arrested for DUI Berkeley County Schools committee reviews first batch of challenged books Governor, mayor weigh in on Charleston School Board questions YMCA provides free membership to Berkeley Co School District employees

Top headlines for Oct. 3, 2023: Police make arrest in Fairwind Drive shooting Woman charged with attempted murder in N. Charleston shooting Concerns surround Berkeley Co. Schools book review committees Advocates, school board members question validity of parent’s 93 book challenges SC works to ensure rural counties play role in economic development surge Construction to renovate Archer School into...

Top headlines for Oct. 2, 2023: 2-year-old injured in hit and run, suspect in custody Emergency crews respond to fire at Charleston condominium Police investigating deadly shooting at Hanahan apartment complex Settlement reached with husband of bride killed in Folly Beach wedding night crash Charleston Co. school board members to address recent actions taken ‘It is senseless’: Family, authorities...

Top headlines for Sept. 29, 2023: Suspect killed K-9 before being fatally shot during manhunt, state agents say GRAPHIC: Photos of blood-stained cap released as deputy recovers from shooting Two men convicted in shootout outside of Berkeley Co. bowling alley SeaRise project to fight against climate change  Lowcountry Youth Services evicted from headquarters, forced to find new one

Top headlines for Sept. 28, 2023:  Schools near Johns Island shooting close amid search for suspect MOJA Arts Festival kicks off Thursday Funeral arrangements announced for former SC Rep. David Mack III SC attorney, former Citadel football QB Stanley Myers dies, school confirms Charleston, Army Corps of Engineers partner to study inland flooding Charleston Co. Schools superintendent releases state...

Top headlines for Sept. 27, 2023: Charleston Fire hosts free education event to save lives ‘We need answers’: Concerns raised over Charleston Co. school superintendent’s suspension Mount Pleasant Police investigate suspicious activities involving pamphlets Community hosts ‘vigil’ to rally behind Charleston Co. superintendent Devon Forest neighbors seek transparency over plant emission worries ‘Not...

Top headlines for Sept. 26, 2023: Health officials in South Carolina spread awareness of HIV medication ‘We’re going to break our own record,’ Trump tells SC voters Charleston Co. School Board votes to place superintendent on paid leave Stall High School student charged after stabbing another student More tourists visiting, spending more money during Charleston trips Student state testing scores s...

Top headlines for Sept. 25, 2023: Trump makes appeal to SC voters to stay front-runner in GOP primary field Trump’s visit expected to impact traffic around Summerville Monday ‘Let us not fall asleep at the wheel’: Charleston NAACP opens doors to new facility Georgetown Co. deputies searching for man in armed robbery Evidence in Rick Chow murder case dismissed due to search warrants that lack ‘prob...

Top headlines for Sept. 22, 2023: 1 killed, 3 injured in Berkeley County crash James Island residents voice opinions against proposed development Charleston Co. Council approves the rezoning of Andell West North Charleston Police look to ID suspects in ATM robbery 911 call shows bizarre circumstances of F-35 ejection: ‘Not sure where the airplane is’ City asks for input on peninsula’s future, neig...

Top headlines for Sept. 21, 2023: Charleston’s Neighborhood Services Division gearing up for ‘Operation Neighborhood’ U-Haul smashes into mobile home in Colleton County Murdaugh in court Thursday for guilty plea on federal financial crimes Charleston Co. School District continues discussion on early learning center CARTA undergoing study to optimize, improve peninsula bus routes, service Noise ord...

Top headlines for Sept. 20, 2023: Crews respond to Mount Pleasant structure fire Unofficial results: Deon Tedder in lead of SC Senate Dist. 42 race Neighbors near site of F-35 jet crash say they feel ‘blessed’ Couple seeking change at ‘deadly’ intersection in Andrews Berkeley County deputies hosting car seat check Saturday SC ready to carry out executions by lethal injection again, governor says S...