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Inmate dies while federal officials hear concerns about Charleston County jail conditions

An inmate died at the Charleston County detention center, the same week the sheriff's office settled another death case and feds continued their investigation. read more

Inmate hangs himself at Charleston County detention center; dies the next day: CCSO

An inmate at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center died in medical care a day after hanging himself while in custody. read more

Former Charleston Southern basketball player hospitalized after collapsing during pick-up game

A former basketball player at Charleston Southern University (CSU) is recovering after he collapsed on the court last week. Junior Kalib Clinton collapsed and went ... read more

North Charleston to launch nationwide search for next police chief

North Charleston is conducting a nationwide search to find the next police chief after Greg Gomes retires in June. Mayor Reggie Burgess will name the next chief. read more

20 people displaced, 1 sent to hospital following fire in North Charleston

A residential fire in North Charleston Wednesday evening displaced 20 people, with one person being sent to the hospital. read more

New mural at Charleston underpass bridges medical and arts districts

A new mural is being developed at the Charleston underpass to beautify the underpass area and to connect the medical and arts district of downtown Las Vegas.Mur ... read more

Republican candidates for Charleston Co. sheriff take part in debate

Four Republican candidates vying to replace Charleston County’s current sheriff laid out their plans for the sheriff’s office at a debate Thursday night.Rocky Burke, Rick Keys, Greg Kitchens, and Carl ... read more

WVU student-athletes visit patients, staff at South Charleston hospital

Patients and staff at WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital were surprised by student-athletes from the university on Monday. read more

Charleston jewelry brand to open 12South location

A Charleston-based jewelry brand chose 12South for its first expansion. Hart, founded in 2016 by Vanderbilt University graduate Hart Hagerty, will open at 2309 12 th Ave. S., a permit filed with Metro ... read more

UPDATE: Abandoned Charleston home torn down due to ‘continuing fire risk’

According to Metro 911, the fire started just before 7:00 a.m. at the intersection of York Avenue and Hanna Drive. read more

WVU’s Mountaineer Athletic Club holds annual scholarship dinner in Charleston

Several WVU head coaches, student-athletes and alumni were in attendance for the annual Charleston Scholarship Dinner Monday evening at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. In 2023, the ... read more

North Charleston initiates national hunt for new police chief as Chief Gomes set to retire

After North Charleston Police Chief Greg Gomes announced his retirement, the department has begun a nation-wide search to find his successor.Gomes joined the de ... read more