Charleston SC

Ronald Lee Bowers II, 37, of Wilhite Drive (Ladson area), was arrested Tuesday, March 17, 2026, after a high-speed pursuit originating in Charleston County crossed into Berkeley County along Highway 78.​. Chase Details. Berkeley County deputies assisted, deploying tire deflation devices multiple times before using a...

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (Palmetto Life) — The 53rd annual Flowertown Festival returns to downtown Summerville March 27-29, featuring arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and activities for families. The festival runs Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on South...

Aimee Michelle Becker, 45, of Summerville, S.C., was arrested Tuesday and charged with damage to property while stealing metals after North Charleston police linked her to the theft of copper wiring from a Ruby Tuesday on Northside Drive. Incident Details. On Jan. 31, 2026, officers on foot patrol found two...

Deon Lathel Gibson, a 40-year-old from Charleston, S.C., received a 20-year federal prison sentence followed by 10 years of supervision for gun and drug charges stemming from his December 2023 arrest. Nearly a pound of methamphetamine, a loaded .380 pistol, and $2,300 cash were found in his car after a traffic stop...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — North Charleston Police are investigating a shooting that damaged a vehicle Friday. Police said they were called to the area of Brandywine Road and Mountainbrook Avenue in the Pepperhill community around 12:40 a.m. At the scene, officers found a car that had been struck...

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged a woman with submitting a fraudulent rental-car receipt as part of an insurance claim. Kenyada Lucretia Smith, 41, is charged with forgery, a charge of less than $10,000, and presenting a false claim for an insurance payment valued...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities arrested a North Charleston woman on multiple financial identity fraud charges. The North Charleston Police Department said the victim reported in January that her personal information had been used, without permission, to take out five loans in 2025 totaling more than...

Charleston County School District (CCSD) officials surprised five unsuspecting teachers today by announcing their selection of the Top 5 Finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year. The finalists are Coach Bradley Blake (Math Teacher) from West Ashley High School, Coach Anthony Galavotti (Science Teacher) from Lucy...

Charleston County’s building scene is buzzing this month — from roofing to cabinetry, there’s steady work for skilled hands and reliable crews. Here are several solid openings worth a look:

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Beginning Thursday evening, a portion of the Ashley River Crossing bridge will be temporarily closed as construction crews work in the area. According to a release from the City of Charleston, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Transportation and Mastec-Civil, US 17...