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Family of man who died in Charleston County jail reaches $280K settlement

The settlement was officially finalized on June 16, according to court records.

?The grooming starts younger:’ Human trafficking task force gives parents, educators tips on protecting youth in digital world

A tri-county human trafficking task force gave parents and educators tips on protecting youth in the digital world ahead of the new school year.

ACLU seeks role in lawsuit challenging South Carolina’s open primary system

The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by the South Carolina Republican Party that seeks t…

SC vaccine requirements updated for the 2026-27 school year

South Carolina health officials are reminding parents to ensure their children are up to date on vaccinations ahead of the new school year, with…

Southern Baptist Convention named in federal lawsuit over Pawleys Island-area church case

The case of Warren Perry, a convicted sex offender who served as a custodian at a Pawleys Island-area church and school for years, has made it t…

Georgetown County sales tax proposal heads to third reading

Georgetown County Council is considering a one-cent sales tax that, if approved, could appear on the November ballot.

Charleston County School District kicks off new school year with focus on teacher retention, community engagement

The Charleston County School District is preparing for the start of the school year under the theme “Powered by Purpose,” with district staff ad…

Driver dies after striking a tree in Berkeley County single-vehicle crash

The South Carolina Highway Patrol said one person died after striking a tree in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon.

Man rescued from burning vehicle following a Beaufort County collision

Multiple agencies rescued a male driver after his vehicle erupted into flames following a collision Monday evening.

Isle of Palms turning to AI-powered traffic light to help ease congestion

For many drivers on the Isle of Palms, getting on and off the island can mean sitting in traffic for extended periods of time — especially durin…

Work at one of the country’s top large employers right here in the Low Country

Work at one of the country’s top large employers right here in the Low Country

SC Kinship Council discusses statewide initiative to advocate for caretakers

The South Carolina Kinship Council met in the Lowcountry to discuss accomplishments from the past year, including the “A Home for Every Child Pr…

Retired Mount Pleasant police K-9 Arie remembered at final honors

Officers with the Mount Pleasant Police Department gathered Tuesday to pay final honors to retired K-9 Arie, a 14-year-old Belgian Malinois who…

Man accused of firing gun into car, leading North Charleston officers on chase

The North Charleston Police Department arrested a man in connection with a shooting and a vehicle pursuit that occurred Friday.

Brittanee Drexel’s mother dismisses one of the lawsuits against Raymond Moody

The mother of Brittanee Drexel dismissed one of the lawsuits filed against Raymond Moody.

30,000 pounds of illegal drug products seized in statewide operation

Law enforcement agencies seized 30,000 pounds of illegal drug products this week during a joint operation targeting South Carolina businesses th…

Johns Island affordable housing project gives families a path to homeownership

Johns Island is one step closer to welcoming one of its largest affordable housing efforts in years, a project designed to give local families a…

James Island French teacher wants to give her classes a taste of French culture

A James Island Charter School French teacher wants to help her students learn the language while sampling a popular French treat.