Local Charleston SC News and Government News (2024)

Judge denies motion to dismiss Taco Boy from a lawsuit that came after one of its off-duty employees allegedly drove into a wedding party, killing the bride, after a night of drinking.

They include the owners and operators of an Asian steakhouse in West Ashley. All three have agreed to plead guilty.

A man was shot and killed in St. Stephen on July 4. Berkeley County sheriffs are investigating.

All lanes of traffic are open after a six-vehicle collision closed the left lane of I-26E. One person was injured and transported to the hospital.

From bridge closures to evacuation routes and emergency planning, Hilton Head Island's emergency managers share tips to prepare for an especially active hurricane season.

This week we recall some of the bloodiest days in Charleston’s history: The Civil War battles of Fort Wagner, fought on the southern tip of Morris Island.The second battle, on July 18, is better remembered thanks to the 1989 movie “Glory.”

Last week, the City of Charleston resumed bond hearings for municipal court cases after county magistrates said they couldn't "sustain the increased workload."In the first five days, the city held at least 35 bond hearings, including eight on the July 4th holiday and 11 the following day. Most of the charges involved drunken driving.

A hate crime bill has failed twice in the Statehouse, leaving South Carolina municipalities to fill in the gaps. Fifteen cities have passed hate crime ordinances in an effort to make their cities safer and more welcoming to minorities.

Which SC city deserves the crown of "biggest city?" It depends on how you measure it.

Halfway through the nonprofit's year-long celebration, here are some events that the local and statewide community can attend to in support.

Seniors on Folly Beach say they need more accessible ways to get on and off the island. City officials are hoping to meet their need.

Broad swaths of the peninsula were built on artificial land. Now that ground is sinking, and roads across Charleston are buckling and cracking as a result.

Charleston Police responded to a fatal shooting atthe Bridgeview Apartment complexat about 11 p.m. July 5 in downtown Charleston, according to a news release.

Police found a woman dead on July 5 at the 9900 block of U.S. Highway 78 after New Jersey State Police requested the sheriff's office conduct a welfare check.

South Carolina schools face sizable budget cuts as federal COVID-19 aid expires. How will that affect students?

Lorenzo Trappdied July 3 inside the Al Canon Detention Center. The Charleston County Coroner released Trapp's identity on July 5. A cause of death is pending.

The man was at a block party when he apparently ignited a "large firework device" and placed it atop his head. The device then exploded, causing massive head injuries.

Person died during an early-morning June 5 shooting in downtown Charleston. Police continue to investigate.

In addition to the donation-based ride service, CHAPS volunteers climb aboard container ships to offer prayer, bilingual religious pamphlets and SIM cards for cell phones.

First opened in 1999, MarTar Swim School helps children with disabilities learn to swim.

A Summerville teacher worked with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to launch Path to Honor, a program that teaches students the six core values of the Medal of Honor.

It's sea turtle nesting and hatching season in South Carolina. Here's how beachcombers can help turtle hatchlings survive to adulthood.

Charleston police released its final report in the racial bias audit that dates back to 2019. Some community members feel like the department's work is still unfinished.

The county told Condon in early May to repay more than $11,000. Instead he hired an attorney.

The Democrat challenging U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District has called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race,arguing the preservation of American democracy hangs in the balance.

The formal notice of non-compliance comes days after new county administrator starts job. It calls on Lowcountry Ferry to provide a second ferry vessel, as contractually required.

The man, whose identity hasn't been released, was found unresponsive and alone in his cell. Despite multiple attempts of resuscitation, he was pronounced dead on scene.

The former president, who initially endorsed pastor Mark Burns in the contest for South Carolina’s 3rd congressional district, described Biggs as an "America First Patriot."

Chad Rabon pleaded guilty earlier this year to four counts of child sex crimes. He was caught attempting to solicit a 13-year-old girl in an online sting operation. His crimes held a potential life sentence.

It is believed that in 1778, William Henry Drayton, a Charleston native and founding father, sparked thetradition of celebrating America's independence with fireworks. But they are illegal nowadays in the city unless part of a public display.

North Charleston's archive and history room has two frayed American flags that flew atop World War II vessels built at the Charleston Naval Yard.

Hotter oceans fuel stronger storms, accelerate sea-level rise and can devastate underwater ecosystems. These impacts are felt not only by fish and coral living below the surface, but also by people who depend on the ocean as their main source of income or food — or who live in flood-prone regions, like Charleston.

One person is dead and a suspect is in custody after a shooting near downtown Florence, law enforcement said.

Two Republican state lawmakers are now being sued for defamation by a former state Senate candidate. Here's what we know.

The city of North Charleston put its internal review of a $1.3 million anti-violence program on hold amid an FBI investigation into the initiative, officials said.

Quentin Ravenel died on June 28 from multiple gunshot wounds after an incident at an Alpha Street home in which a homeowner and a North Charleston police officer fired their weapons.

The Chevron doctrine was a legal precedent that propped up many federal environmental rules. Now that it's gone, what could be the impact to South Carolina?

After Prohibition, South Carolina had strict rules on liquor store signs. The "red dot" was a clever response.

Findings of a Charleston County School District investigation into hostile workplace accusations exonerated Anita Huggins and other district officials of wrongdoing.

A year and a half ago, North Charleston officials gave 13 nonprofits over $1 million in taxpayer funds to curb gun violence. Now the FBI is probing the program, former police chief Greg Gomes said.

Jasper County responded to the lawsuit filed by its own treasurer, Michael Skinner, who previously asked the state Supreme Court to demand he be added to the county's bank accounts.

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a Hollywood roadway on June 30. Neither the driver nor victim have been identified. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating this collision.

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources and S.C. Highway Patrol are partnering for Operation Dry Water to ensure highway and boat safety this July 4 holiday.

Parking tickets on the Isle of Palms have skyrocketed since parking enforcement was outsourced in March.

Members of Movement 400 and board members of the Charleston County School District minority faction condemned the attempt to censure board member Darlene Roberson.

After a monthslong investigation, a 62-year-old woman was arrested on double murder charges for allegedly killing Maylashia Hogg, who was nine months pregnant.

A local musician died in a shooting involving a Park Circle homeowner and North Charleston police.

Elmer Neftali Martinez-Escobar was arrested and charged with simple possession of marijuana. He will be transferred to ICE custody, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Court records show the former bouncer at King Street Cabaret was out on bond for weapon charges when he was charged with shooting two — killing one — in April of 2021.

Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the season, is a major Category 3 storm as it moves across the Caribbean Sea bringing threats of life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and heavy rain to the islands in its path.

A driver was killed after vehicle became airborne and left the roadway on June 29 in Hollywood.Charleston County Sheriff's officers are investigating.

A mother is suing the North Charleston Police Department and the juvenile who crashed into a car with her daughters during a high-speed pursuit. She wants answers about their deaths.

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch across much of southeast South Carolina and Georgia on July 1, as rough weather pushed through the region.

Half a century after its formation, and a year after the initial bill was signed to separate a bloated state agency, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control officially split Monday. Here's what to expect.