Kaitlin Stansell

Charleston, SC

Recent Articles by Kaitlin

Hours before male prisoner escaped, female inmate also ran away from Lowcountry hospital

Just a few hours before a male inmate escaped from Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital last Friday morning, a female inmate also did the same before she was taken back into custody.

Kaitlin Stansell

Published 3h at 11:13 AM

Berkeley County School District expands Office of Internal Audit with proposals for new standards

The Berkeley County School District is setting new standards for its Office of Internal Audit.The office didn’t exist until January 2018, when the newly promoted Director of Internal Audit was first hired to add an extra layer of financial accountability to district operations.

Kaitlin Stansell

Published May 17, 2019 at 3:47 AM

Nearly $6.6 million proposed settlement with Exxon Mobil to pay for restoration of contaminated waters, marshes

Nearly $6.6 million from a proposed settlement with Exxon Mobil will go towards restoring Charleston area salt marshes and building oyster.

Kaitlin Stansell

Published May 15, 2019 at 8:07 PM

Coroner: Mix of drugs including fentanyl, heroin caused death of CA police officer in Charleston

According to the coroner’s report obtained by Live 5 News through a Freedom of Information Act request, the death of a California police officer in Charleston was caused by a mix of drugs

Nick Krueger and Kaitlin Stansell

Published May 14, 2019 at 5:20 PM

Nearly $90,000 spent defending Dorchester County bond referendum question

Dorchester County officials say nearly $90,000 has been spent defending a bond referendum voters approved in 2016 to build parks and libraries, and one county councilman believes the legal battle could cost taxpayers even more.