Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms

Lowcountry jails frequently fail inspections due to a lack of enforcement authority.

Lowcountry jails frequently fail inspections due to a lack of enforcement authority.

Four Lowcountry jails—Berkeley, Colleton, Charleston, and Dorchester counties—have failed South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) inspections every year since 2022 due to overcrowding, understaffing, ...

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Police said a Johns Island woman is accused of murder.

Police said a Johns Island woman is accused of murder.

Charleston police are investigating the homicide of Alan Atkinson, a 37-year-old Johns Island resident found dead on January 2, 2026, in the Twelve Oaks ...

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Check out this escaped wallaby that was saved from a South Carolina backyard pool.

Check out this escaped wallaby that was saved from a South Carolina backyard pool.

Summerville police rescued an escaped wallaby that hopped through a neighborhood and jumped into a backyard pool on Wednesday. Officers collaborated with Dorchester County ...

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The suspect allegedly broke into the neighbor's flat with a spare key and attacked her while she slept.

The suspect allegedly broke into the neighbor’s flat with a spare key and attacked her while she slept.

North Charleston police arrested 19-year-old Kenneth Lee Gillard Jr. early Wednesday for allegedly breaking into a neighbor’s apartment and assaulting her while she slept, ...

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PHOTO GALLERY: Demonstrators in Charleston assemble to denounce ICE and demand justice

PHOTO GALLERY: Demonstrators in Charleston assemble to denounce ICE and demand justice

Community groups in Charleston protested a fatal ICE shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Good in Minneapolis, demanding justice amid conflicting federal and local accounts. ...

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Sheriff Carl Ritchie explains his goals for the future as he celebrates one year in office.

Sheriff Carl Ritchie explains his goals for the future as he celebrates one year in office.

Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie has prioritized staffing improvements, increased deputy visibility, and jail reforms in his first year in office. These efforts address ...

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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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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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