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Don Holt Bridge crash closes eastbound I-526 near Charleston
A multi-vehicle crash closed all eastbound lanes of Interstate 526 at the Don Holt Bridge in North Charleston during the morning commute on Nov. 11. Police reported injuries after the collision, which occurred around…
FIRST ALERT: Don Holt Bridge shut down in one direction after crash
A multi-car crash near Virginia Avenue has closed all eastbound lanes of I-526 at mile marker 20 in North Charleston, police said. Injuries were reported, and one westbound lane was also closed, according to Charleston…
A year in, Boeing SC shows progress on 787 expansion
One year after Boeing South Carolina began expanding its 787 operations, the company is reporting progress on the project. The expansion is part of the aircraft maker’s manufacturing footprint in the state. The update…
North Charleston public hearing scheduled for proposed NextEra-Dominion merger
Dominion Energy customers can speak at a public hearing Thursday in North Charleston about NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion. The hearing, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Lonnie Hamilton III Public Services…
Charleston County School District hosts Veterans Day event for staff veterans
Charleston County School District is holding its 14th annual Veterans Day breakfast to recognize veterans who work for the district. Veterans from every military branch are attending, and students considering enlistment…
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Man pled to lesser charge in North Charleston motel slaying
A man has entered a guilty plea to a lesser charge regarding a deadly armed robbery at a North Charleston motel. The incident, which involved the defendant and his brother, resulted in one fatality and left another…
Stingrays sweep the Solar Bears to pick up two more wins; advance to 7-1-0
The South Carolina Stingrays swept the Orlando Solar Bears, earning two more wins and improving their record to 7-1-0. The result extends the Stingrays’ strong start to the season. The brief report provides no further…
October wrong-way crash on the Don Holt Bridge wasn’t the first. Is it a road or driver issue?
Wrong-way driving incidents are causing increasing concern in South Carolina, with fatalities on certain roads nearly doubling over the past decade. Recent data from the S.C. Department of Public Safety highlights the…
Holy City Missions trains dozens of volunteers for warming shelter season
Holy City Missions has completed training for dozens of volunteers ahead of the upcoming warming shelter season in North Charleston. The nonprofit, which provides hot meals, showers, and clothing, expects to host…
Starvation And Neglect: South Carolina Mother Faces Homicide Charge In Baby’s Death
Janette Clayton, 27, faces homicide by child abuse charges following the death of her 11-month-old son. Investigators found the infant severely emaciated in a neglected North Charleston apartment in June. Autopsy…
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Stingrays stifle Solar Bears, surge to 7-1-0 start
The South Carolina Stingrays secured a 3-0 shutout victory against the Orlando Solar Bears on Saturday night at the North Charleston Coliseum. This win extends the Stingrays' impressive start to the season, bringing…
Pinewood travels to Northwood for football rematch
Northwood Academy is set to host Pinewood Prep on November 13 for a highly anticipated second-round rematch in the SCISA 4A football playoffs. Both teams advanced following first-round victories on November 6. The…
‘I can and I will’: Ninth annual Boyz to Men conference teaches boys how to be men
The ninth annual Boyz to Men conference was held at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston. Hosted by the Palmetto Hope Network and Real Men Against Violence, the event provided mentorship and life…
Nonprofit hosts TeacherFest 2026 for Lowcountry teachers
The Charleston-based nonprofit Teacher Care Club hosted "TeacherFest 2026" in North Charleston on Saturday. The free community event provided local educators with mental health and wellness resources, including…
Stingrays bounce back with home win against Orlando
The South Carolina Stingrays secured a 4-1 victory over the Orlando Solar Bears at the North Charleston Coliseum. Goalie Ben Kraws delivered a strong performance, stopping 25 of 26 shots to earn his fifth win of the…
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Charge upgraded against North Charleston man who livestreamed assault on partner
Authorities have upgraded charges against a North Charleston man accused of livestreaming a violent assault on his partner. The case, which gained attention due to the public nature of the broadcast, is moving forward…
Upgrades are coming to North Charleston Coliseum
The city of North Charleston has initiated plans to renovate the Bourne-Summey City Center Complex, which includes the North Charleston Coliseum, Performing Arts Center, and Convention Center. City officials have…
Child found starved to death in SC home with roaches, flies; mom charged, warrant says
A South Carolina mother, Janette Elizabeth Clayton, has been charged with homicide by child abuse after her 11-month-old child starved to death. An arrest warrant revealed the child was found emaciated in a home…
New details revealed after emaciated toddler found dead in North Charleston
South Carolina authorities have upgraded charges against Janette Clayton, 27, to homicide by child abuse following the death of her 11-month-old child. The toddler was found emaciated in an insect-infested apartment in…
SC woman threatens to shoot Dollar General manager, police say
Nakyah Denae Odom, 22, was arrested in North Charleston after allegedly threatening to shoot a Dollar General manager during a verbal altercation. Police reported that Odom followed the manager through the store before…
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NCPD searching for suspect after overnight shooting at Chester Place Townhomes
The North Charleston Police Department is actively searching for a suspect involved in an overnight shooting at the Chester Place Townhomes. Officers arrived at the scene following reports of gunfire, but the…
NCPD arrests teen after K-9 finds hidden handgun following on-foot pursuit
The North Charleston Police Department arrested a teenager following a foot pursuit that ended with the discovery of a hidden handgun. A police K-9 unit successfully located the weapon discarded by the suspect during…
Woman, 22, arrested for threatening to shoot Dollar General manager: NCPD
A 22-year-old woman was arrested by the North Charleston Police Department after allegedly threatening to shoot a manager at a local Dollar General store. The incident, which prompted a police response, highlights…
Woman arrested after allegedly threatening Dollar General manager with gun
A 22-year-old woman, Nakyah Denae Odom, was arrested Wednesday after allegedly threatening to shoot a Dollar General manager in North Charleston. Police responded to the Northbrook Boulevard store following a…
Dorchester County advances TIF plan that could bring millions to Fort Dorchester High School
Dorchester County Council has advanced a tax increment financing (TIF) plan for the Festival Centre Redevelopment Project. The initiative could provide approximately $12 million to Dorchester District Two for…
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Teen arrested after allegedly pointing gun at juveniles in N. Charleston
A 15-year-old was arrested in North Charleston following reports of a teenager pointing a gun at juveniles at an apartment complex. Police apprehended the suspect after a brief foot chase near the Appian Way Apartments…
Police investigate shooting at North Charleston townhomes
North Charleston police are investigating a shooting that occurred early on November 4 at the Chester Place Townhomes. An adult male victim was shot while waiting for a friend and subsequently drove himself to a medical…
Police: 21-year-old woman drives into SC church with child in car
A 21-year-old woman, Aliyah Symone Reese, is accused of intentionally driving her vehicle into a North Charleston church following a physical altercation at a nearby convenience store. Police report that Reese's young…
Mom charged after allegedly driving into church with child in car: NCPD
A mother has been charged by the North Charleston Police Department after allegedly driving her vehicle into a church while a child was inside. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the…