Berkeley Co.

For three straight meetings – people have been disagreeing about how to kick-off the Berkeley...

Prayers recited at Berkeley Co. School Board meetings cause chaos

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Melissa Rademaker and Raphael James

For the past three school board meetings some people have recited the Lord’s prayer during a designated moment of silence.

Berkeley Co.

To earn their way to a clean record and to continue enjoy life outside of jail, participants...

Berkeley County drug court graduates earn clean record

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 7:38 PM EDT

By Melissa Rademaker

Six Berkeley County Drug Court participants graduated from the recovery program, earning their freedom from jail time and the removal of charges from their record.

Berkeley Co.

Moncks Corner Police responded to a stabbing Tuesday morning at the Food Lion on Highway 52.

Moncks Corner Police respond to fight, stabbing

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT

By Patrick Phillips

Police say a fight led to a stabbing Tuesday morning at a Moncks Corner grocery store.

Charleston Co.

Several school districts across the Lowcountry are making meals available for children during...

Lowcountry school districts offering summer meal programs

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 12:37 PM EDT

By Steven Ardary

Several school districts across the Lowcountry are making meals available for children during the summer months.

Berkeley Co.

The Seamless Summer Option allows school districts to provide these meals during the summer to...

‘Hunger doesn’t take a break’: Berkeley County Schools provide free summer meals

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:17 AM EDT

By Anna Harris

Berkeley County School District is bringing back its Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program so no child is left hungry.

Charleston Co.

Trident United Way's book drive collected 1,800 books.

Book drive delivers 1,800 books to elementary students

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 12:34 PM EDT

By Steven Ardary

An area nonprofit’s book drive delivered 1,800 books to Tri-County elementary students.

Berkeley Co.

Jaden Thomas Jack Hood, 19, is facing several charges including hit and run accident with death

19-year-old faces charges in fatal Moncks Corner motorcycle crash

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:20 PM EDT

By Marissa Lute

Police say a 19-year-old has been charged in connection to a fatal motorcycle crash that happened Wednesday morning.

Berkeley Co.

Coroner identifies motorcyclist killed in Berkeley County crash

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:13 PM EDT

By Patrick Phillips

The Berkeley County Coroner says a Ladson man died Wednesday morning when his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a second vehicle.

Berkeley Co.

The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office says a 54-year-old Bonneau man was arrested after...

Berkeley Co. man charged with criminal solicitation of a minor

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:47 AM EDT

By Steven Ardary

The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office says a 54-year-old Bonneau man was arrested after trying to meet someone he believed to be a minor for sex.

Charleston Co.

A recent Supreme Court ruling puts a strong limit on what the Environmental Protection Agency...

How a Supreme Court ruling cutting wetlands protection will impact the Lowcountry

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 11:01 PM EDT

By Anna Harris

A recent Supreme Court ruling puts a strong limit on what the Environmental Protection Agency can control when it comes to water pollution.

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Berkeley Co.

Goose Creek breaks ground on amphitheater, venue hopes to increase arts in city

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:53 PM EDT

By Emily Johnson

The city of Goose Creek hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday afternoon as construction begins on the new Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater.

Berkeley Co.

Coroner identifies victim of Moncks Corner shooting

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 12:59 PM EDT

By Pilar Briggs

The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the Holly Hill woman who died in a Moncks Corner shooting.

Charleston Co.

Lowcountry events will mark Memorial Day Monday

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 4:43 AM EDT

By Patrick Phillips

Groups and area governments are planning events throughout the day Monday to pay tribute to those who died serving their country this Memorial Day.

Berkeley Co.

Tim Scott hosts first event since announcing presidential bid

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 10:22 PM EDT

By Emily Johnson

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott hosted his first town hall in Goose Creek Sunday evening since announcing his presidential bid last week.

Berkeley Co.

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott hosts town hall event in Goose Creek

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT

By Patrick Phillips and Pilar Briggs

Republican presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is hosting a town hall event Sunday afternoon.

Berkeley Co.

Moncks Corner Police investigate woman’s death

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:11 PM EDT

By Pilar Briggs

The Moncks Corner Police Department says they are responding to a home Saturday afternoon in response to a deceased woman.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. 911 calls released regarding wanted fugitive

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:29 PM EDT

By Michal Higdon

The Charleston County dispatch has released the 911 calls made regarding wanted fugitive Michael Burham. Burham was caught on Wednesday after a four-day massive manhunt.

Berkeley Co.

Palmetto Railways begins construction on $185M rail line servicing Camp Hall

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:16 PM EDT

By Rey Llerena

Palmetto Railways has started construction on a rail line that will service the Camp Hall Commerce Park and Volvo’s plant in Berkeley County.

Charleston Co.

Customers claim Lowcountry contractor left them out over $100,000

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 7:55 PM EDT

By Emily Johnson

A construction business that worked on projects throughout the Lowcountry is facing multiple lawsuits after customers claim the work was never completed or was completed incorrectly.

Berkeley Co.

Book about human trafficking sparks Berkeley Co. parent debate

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:58 PM EDT

By Anna Harris

Some Berkeley County School District parents say students should not be reading about topics of human trafficking and rape without parent permission.

Waggin’ Wednesday

Waggin’ Wednesday: Meet Shamrock, Herndon, Harley & Frankie

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 11:09 PM EDT

By Jana Cugliari

It’s Waggin Wednesday and we have a few fluffy friends from the Berkeley Animal Center who would be great additions to your family!

Berkeley Co.

2 Berkeley Co. School District buses will not operate as search continues for man

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 11:11 PM EDT

By Marissa Lute

Officials with the Berkeley County School District say two school buses won’t be operating Wednesday morning as authorities are still looking for a wanted man.

Berkeley Co.

Man charged after 4 homemade explosive devices found in Goose Creek

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 12:15 PM EDT

By Marissa Lute

A man is facing charges after authorities say four homemade explosive devices were found in Goose Creek over the weekend.

Berkeley Co.

Bomb squad removes ‘small explosive device’ found in Goose Creek

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 1:52 PM EDT

By Pilar Briggs and Cameron Bopp

Goose Creek Police say they are working to detonate a bomb that was found on Westview Boulevard just off St James.

Berkeley Co.

Mother and son arrested after Berkeley Co. pursuit caught on camera

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:34 PM EDT

By Marissa Lute

A mother and son are facing charges after what the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is calling a wild series of events that was all caught on camera.

Berkeley Co.

Family, community remembers first responder killed in motorcycle crash

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT

By Marissa Lute

Community members and loved ones gathered Wednesday to remember the life of a 22-year-old Moncks Corner first responder.

Berkeley Co.

Man charged in deadly Goose Creek shooting

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:17 PM EDT

By Marissa Lute and Patrick Phillips

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office has released details on a weekend shooting that left one man dead and another injured.

Berkeley Co.

Tickets on sale for Jimmy Buffett concert this Saturday

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:32 AM EDT

By Patrick Phillips

Tickets are now on sale for the chance to see Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band perform this Saturday on Daniel Island.

Charleston Co.

New app aims to increase affordable elder care in the Lowcountry

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 11:35 PM EDT

By Molly McBride

A new app is connecting college-educated caregivers with families in the Lowcountry.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Police praise GPS ankle monitor program, say it could expand

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:42 PM EDT

By Katie Kamin

It’s been eight months since GPS monitors were first put on defendants’ ankles as part of the Charleston Police Department’s electronic monitoring program for violent offenders, and leaders behind program say they have seen success in a variety of ways.

Berkeley Co.

Family, fire department mourns loss of 22-year-old first responder

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT

By Emily Johnson

Just weeks after turning 22 years old, family, friends and members of the firefighter community are mourning the loss of one of their own.

Berkeley Co.

Coroner identifies Cross man killed in single-vehicle crash

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 2:04 PM EDT

By Bryce Jacquot

The Berkeley County coroner says a 33-year-old man died overnight Saturday at an area hospital following a crash late Saturday night.

Berkeley Co.

Moncks Corner Fire Department engineer, EMT dies, agency confirms

Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 1:48 PM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

The Moncks Corner Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own Saturday night.

Berkeley Co.

Man sentenced in killing of wife, pregnant stepdaughter

Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT

By Steven Ardary, Dylan Leatherwood and Emily Johnson

A man pleaded guilty to the 2019 killing of his wife and pregnant stepdaughter on Friday.

Berkeley Co.

‘I want this person found’: Search continues after Moncks Corner hit-and-run

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 8:52 AM EDT

By Molly McBride

Over one month after a woman was the victim of a hit-and-run, she continues her search for answers.

Berkeley Co.

3-month-old puppy found with ‘serious’ facial injuries in Berkeley Co.

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood and Meredith Blair

Deputies in Berkeley County are investigating a possible animal abuse case as a puppy continues to get treated for serious injuries.

Berkeley Co.

Man charged with pointing gun at Berkeley Co. deputy, drug possession

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 11:13 PM EDT

By Patrick Phillips

A Berkeley County man is facing three charges after deputies say he pointed a gun at one of them.

Berkeley Co.

Man arrested after leading deputy on chase in Summerville

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 7:44 PM EDT

By Marissa Lute

A 44-year-old man was cited after deputies say he led them on a chase in Berkeley County.

Charleston Co.

26 indicted on federal charges in multi-agency Lowcountry operation

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 7:07 PM EDT

By Patrick Phillips

Federal, county and local authorities announced more than two dozen arrests Wednesday in a three-part multi-county crime investigation involving drugs, firearms and wire fraud.

Berkeley Co.

Report: Man arrested following chase on stolen moped

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 6:31 PM EDT

By Marissa Lute

Authorities say a man is facing several charges after he led deputies on a chase on a moped that was reported stolen.

Berkeley Co.

Report: Man tries to hit deputy while being tasered outside closed vape shop

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 5:54 PM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

Authorities say a man tried to hit a Berkeley County deputy in the face while resisting arrest outside a closed vape shop he was trying to get into.

Berkeley Co.

Goose Creek Police charge student in fight that sent classmate to hospital

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 9:30 PM EDT

By Patrick Phillips

A high school student is facing a criminal charge after a bathroom fight sent a fellow student to the intensive care unit for treatment of her injuries.

Charleston Co.

Santee Cooper resource roadmap prioritizes green energy

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT

By Melissa Rademaker

A Lowcountry utility company is looking to go greener with its integrated resource plan for the future.

Berkeley Co.

Teenager facing charges after accidental shooting in Berkeley County

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT

By Steven Ardary

A 14-year-old boy is facing charges after a handgun accidentally went off striking his girlfriend in the leg.

Tri-County

Final Tri-County Gun Violence Forum focuses on finding common ground, solutions

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 12:42 AM EDT

By Emily Johnson

After multiple gun violence forums have called upon people from all backgrounds to share their input, the final meeting brought together solutions.

Berkeley Co.

Report: Mother ‘neglected’ child to drink at hotel bar

Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 6:34 AM EDT

By Marissa Lute

The Summerville Police Department says a woman is facing a child neglect charge after she reportedly left a child alone in a hotel room.

Berkeley Co.

New charter school in Berkeley Co. set to open in 2024

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT

By Anna Harris

A new charter school is set to open its doors in Berkeley County next fall.

Berkeley Co.

Coroner IDs pedestrian killed in Jedburg Rd. crash

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a Thursday night crash that left a pedestrian dead.

Tri-County

Crews respond to house fire in Berkeley County

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 7:35 PM EDT

By Dylan Leatherwood

Central Berkeley Fire & EMS is working a Wednesday night fire in the Whitesville area.

Berkeley Co.

Coroner: 3-year-old dies from crash injuries

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 12:48 PM EDT

By Steven Ardary

The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified a 3-year-old who died from injuries sustained in a crash earlier this month.