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A man is arrested by Charleston Police after pointing and discharging a gun during a fight.

A man is arrested by Charleston Police after pointing and discharging a gun during a fight.

Charleston Police arrested Anthony Animas, 50, on Thursday evening following a family argument that escalated to gunfire at MAA Hampton Pointe Apartments on Sam ...

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Police report that a cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run on Ashley River Bridge.

Police report that a cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run on Ashley River Bridge.

A bicyclist died in a hit-and-run crash on the Ashley River Bridge in Charleston, S.C., on January 7, 2026, just before 7 p.m., marking ...

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Following an unexpected sighting by a resident, Summerville police rescue a wallaby from a backyard pool.

Following an unexpected sighting by a resident, Summerville police rescue a wallaby from a backyard pool.

Summerville police recently rescued a wallaby that escaped into a local resident’s backyard and jumped into a pool. The animal was safely returned to ...

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911 recordings describe the incident in North Charleston that claimed the life of a 4-year-old

911 recordings describe the incident in North Charleston that claimed the life of a 4-year-old

A tragic shooting in North Charleston, South Carolina, claimed the life of 4-year-old Merci Watson on December 16, 2025. Newly released 911 calls capture ...

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A man from Summerville is accused of killing someone with fentanyl, according to the sheriff's office.

A man from Summerville is accused of killing someone with fentanyl, according to the sheriff’s office.

Authorities arrested 24-year-old Quadarius Scott from Summerville in Charleston County, South Carolina, charging him with murder via fentanyl-induced homicide and fentanyl trafficking (second offense) ...

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Door-kicking pranks might result in criminal charges, according to North Charleston police.

Door-kicking pranks might result in criminal charges, according to North Charleston police.

The North Charleston Police Department warns that “kick and ditch” pranks, an evolution of ding-dong-ditch, can lead to serious legal consequences. These acts involve ...

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Charleston's MLK Day Parade and events are scheduled.

Charleston’s MLK Day Parade and events are scheduled.

Charleston is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy under the theme “Honoring the legacy. Marching with purpose.” ...

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Concern develops in Berkeley County as families and medical professionals warn of the risks associated with kratom.

Concern develops in Berkeley County as families and medical professionals warn of the risks associated with kratom.

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, where its leaves have been used traditionally for their stimulant and pain-relieving properties. ...

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A man has been detained in relation to a strong-arm robbery in North Charleston.

A man has been detained in relation to a strong-arm robbery in North Charleston.

North Charleston Police arrested Anthony Lamar Thompson, 32, for his alleged role in assaulting a moped rider and stealing the vehicle on December 23 ...

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According to a police report, a cherry picker struck powerlines, electrocuting two people.

According to a police report, a cherry picker struck powerlines, electrocuting two people.

Two 25-year-old workers died Tuesday evening after their cherry picker became entangled in power lines off Goer Drive in North Charleston, igniting a fire. ...

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