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‘I’m still in shock’: Man crashes into 78-year-old woman’s bedroom overnight

A Moncks Corner woman says she feels blessed to be alive after a man drunkenly crashed into her Moncks Corner home multiple times early Tuesday morning.

The crash happened in the 1200 block of Edwards Drive in Moncks Corner around 2 a.m.

Charleston Co.

Complaint blames Charleston Co. superintendent for ‘hostile work environment’

Charleston Co.

Charleston mayoral candidate Debra Gammons was charged with DUI in August, according to jail...

New dashcam video shows Charleston mayoral candidate getting arrested for DUI

Berkeley Co.

This display shows some of the books being reviewed by committees created by the Berkeley...

Berkeley County Schools committee reviews first batch of challenged books

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National

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks to reporters amid news that Rep. Matt...

McCarthy becomes the first speaker ever to be ousted from the job in a House vote

Updated: 1 hour ago

By The Associated Press and LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI

Next steps are uncertain, but there is no obvious successor to lead the House Republican majority.

Charleston Co.

Jennifer Michelle Walker, 37, is charged with 11 counts of first-degree obtaining prescription...

Vet tech charged with stealing medications from North Charleston clinic

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Marissa Lute

A woman is facing charges after authorities say she stole prescription drugs from a North Charleston animal hospital.

Dorchester Co.

Five-year-old Boykin Spaniel “Rex” was left in the care of the Carolina Boarding Kennels in...

Family searches for dog after it goes missing at Summerville boarding kennel

Updated: 50 minutes ago

By Caitlin Ashbaugh

A weekslong search is continuing for a family dog lost while under the care of a Summerville boarding facility in mid-September.

State

With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a nonprofit organization serving victims...

Data: 58% of Lowcountry adults have experienced domestic violence

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Rey Llerena

A nonprofit organization serving victims of domestic violence released its initial findings as to how common this type of violence is in the Lowcountry.

Charleston Co.

A free sailing camp designed for children with autism is making its way to Charleston this...

Sailing camp for children with Autism coming to Mount Pleasant

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Molly McBride

A free sailing camp designed for children with autism is making its way to Charleston this weekend, and camp officials say sailing isn’t the only skill the camp teaches.

Beaufort Co.

3-year-old killed, two injured after domestic dispute in Beaufort Co., police say

Updated: 12 hours ago

By WTOC Staff

A 3-year-old was shot and killed during a domestic incident in Beaufort on Sunday.

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Charleston County

VIDEO: Sailing camp for children with Autism coming to Mount Pleasant

Dorchester County

A weekslong search is continuing for a family dog lost while under the care of a Summerville...

VIDEO: Family searches for dog after it goes missing at Summerville boarding kennel

State

VIDEO: McMaster signs repeal of ‘Certificate of Need’ law

Classroom Champions

An art teacher in the Charleston County School District says she wants her students to leave...

VIDEO: Classroom Champions: Elementary art teacher wants to create a safe space

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Classroom Champions

Classroom Champions: Elementary art teacher wants to create a safe space

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Elisheva Wimberly

An art teacher in the Charleston County School District says she wants her students to leave her classroom feeling supported.

Berkeley Co.

The Goose Creek Planning Commission is considering zoning requests for more than 500 acres of...

Planned development proposed for 560 acres off of Highway 52 in Goose Creek

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Melissa Rademaker

The Goose Creek Planning Commission is considering zoning requests for more than 500 acres of land off Highway 52.

Charleston Co.

Governor, mayor weigh in on Charleston School Board questions

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Patrick Phillips

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg are calling on the Charleston County School Board to address publicly the outcry involving the Charleston County School Board’s decision to place its new superintendent on administrative leave.

State

Gov. Henry McMaster is set to hold a ceremonial signing Tuesday to repeal a bill that has been...

McMaster signs repeal of ‘Certificate of Need’ law

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Patrick Phillips and Mary Green

State leaders believe a new law will make healthcare more accessible and affordable for South Carolinians.

Georgetown Co.

The crash happened around 11:34 a.m. on U.S. 17 near True Blue Drive about a mile south of...

Georgetown Co. Coroner’s Office releases name of victim in Pawleys Island crash

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Marissa Lute

The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the person who died a week after a crash near Pawleys Island.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Police say the family of Jeffrey Richardson, 16, reported him missing on Monday.

Police searching for missing 16-year-old

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Patrick Phillips

Charleston Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 16-year-old reported missing by family.

Charleston Co.

Tenants of a Charleston low-income public housing complex have filed a lawsuit against the...

Gadsden Green tenants file suit against Charleston Housing Authority

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Steven Ardary

Tenants of a Charleston low-income public housing complex have filed a lawsuit against the Charleston Housing Authority.

State

The average waiting time for a trial is more than 3 years in Charleston County and your right...

South Carolina trial system creates years-long delays

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:38 PM EDT

By Nick Reagan

The average waiting time for a trial is more than 3 years in Charleston County and your right to a speedy trial isn’t helping.

National

FILE - President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden leaves after a court appearance, July 26, 2023,...

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to three federal gun charges filed after his plea deal collapsed

Updated: 12 hours ago

By The Associated Press and LINDSAY WHITEHURST, CLAUDIA LAUER and RANDALL CHASE

President Joe Biden’s son has been charged with lying about his drug use in October 2018 on a form to buy a gun that he kept for about 11 days.

State

During Tuesday’s Silent Witness Ceremony, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson read the...

‘Silent Witness’ ceremony honors 2022 domestic violence victims

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Patrick Phillips

The state of South Carolina will pay tribute to the 36 women and men who died in 2022 as a result of domestic violence.

Charleston Co.

The Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Administration Health Care System is celebrating the legacy of...

Motorcade will honor memory of 2 Charleston veterans

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Patrick Phillips

The Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Administration Health Care System is celebrating the legacy of two veterans who recently died Tuesday morning.

State

SC Attorney General argues ruling on freedom of speech for students

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Steven Ardary

South Carolina’s attorney general is stepping up to challenge rulings in other states.

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Dorchester Co.

Dorchester Paws was one of four South Carolina animal shelters celebrated for engaging...

Dorchester Paws awarded ‘Most Pawductive’ animal shelter during statewide event

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Steven Ardary

Dorchester Paws was one of four South Carolina animal shelters celebrated for engaging supportors to come into the shelter and adopt.

Charleston Co.

North Charleston mayoral candidates speak to the Whipper Barony Neighborhood Association....

Charleston Metro Chamber hosting North Charleston mayoral forum

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Steven Ardary

North Charleston voters on Tuesday will have an opportunity to hear from nine candidates vying to become the city’s next mayor.

Charleston Co.

The Medical University of South Carolina, My Sister’s House and other community partners are...

MUSC, community parters highlight domestic violence resources

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Steven Ardary

The Medical University of South Carolina, My Sister’s House and other community partners are joining forces to highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

State

Man charged after admitting to killing hunter dog in Sumter County

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Jordyn Markhoff

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources reported a man was charged after admitting to killing a hunting dog in Sumter County.

Charleston Co.

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division K-9 officer Rico was shot and killed Thursday afternoon...

Memorial service set for K-9 Rico, SLED agent killed during Charleston Co. manhunt

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Steven Ardary

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has announced a memorial service for a K-9 officer killed during a manhunt in Charleston County.

Schools

Trident United Way and Tri-County library systems are encouraging families to read to their...

Libraries, nonprofit team to promote literacy across Tri-County

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Steven Ardary

Trident United Way and Tri-County library systems are encouraging families to read to their children to promote literacy early.

Berkeley Co.

Berkeley Co. Schools, YMCA partner for staff wellbeing

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Steven Ardary

The Berkeley County School District and YMCA of Greater Charleston are launching a partnership geared to serve the physical and mental health of the district’s staff.

Berkeley Co.

One of the main concerns parents expressed about the upcoming meetings is whether librarians...

Concerns surround Berkeley Co. Schools book review committees

Updated: 24 hours ago

By Emily Johnson

Members of the Berkeley County School Board heard from the district’s legal counsel Monday night regarding the ongoing debate of whether certain books will be allowed in the district.

Williamsburg Co.

Jaquan Shamar Julious was shot and killed in Hemingway on Sept. 10.

Family of man shot, killed in Hemingway plead with community to end gun violence

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 9:18 PM EDT

By Molly McBride

The family of a 24-year-old who was shot and killed in Hemingway are calling on the community to come together, not only for justice for their son but to unite against acts of gun violence.

Live 5 Investigates

Documents ACLU South Carolina obtained through the Freedom of Information of Act show all 93...

Advocates, school board members question validity of parent’s 93 book challenges

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Blair Sabol

The decision of whether 93 challenged books in Berkeley County schools will remain on the shelf is coming soon, after one parent formally complained to the district about them.