Andrea Gadsden has been appointed Director of Special Projects at Charleston County School District. She brings extensive experience from previous roles within CCSD. Superintendent Anita Huggins expressed confidence in her ability to support schools across the district.
Hannah Bodie will become principal of Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary starting July 1, succeeding Michelle Conner who is relocating out of state. Bodie’s background includes more than twenty years in…
Elizabeth Kackley has been appointed as the new principal of North Charleston Elementary School starting July 1. She previously led Oakland Elementary to an Excellent rating on its report card.…
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a multi-state effort challenging federal CFC reduction rules. The case raises questions about congressional delegation of power. The outcome could impact both regulatory policy…
Individual income taxes in South Carolina reached $1.9 billion in the second quarter of 2025.
Nathan Nelson has been appointed interim principal of Simmons-Pinckney Middle School by Charleston County School District starting July 1. Nelson previously served as founding principal at the school where he…
Charleston County School District has named Vanessa Brown as Director of Postsecondary Pathways at Burke High School following her retirement from Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies. In this role…
Charleston police are investigating a fatal crash involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler on Clements Ferry Road. The victim later died from injuries sustained in the collision. This is one…
Fairfield County honored its public safety telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Officials expressed gratitude for their dedication in responding calmly during emergencies. The announcement also highlighted various community…
Fairfield County celebrates Animal Control Appreciation Week by honoring local animal control staff for their service. The announcement recognizes their contributions alongside other community initiatives supporting quality of life across…
Charleston Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler on Clements Ferry Road. This is already the sixth traffic-related death investigated by police in Charleston in…
A federal jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws after a case led by Attorney General Alan Wilson alongside other states’ attorneys general. The ruling addresses monopolistic practices…
Fairfield County Council paid tribute to Rev. Bridget B. Goodwin at its April meeting for her lifelong service and spiritual leadership within the community. Her legacy continues alongside ongoing efforts…
Charleston Police are searching for Miracle Manigault, a missing teenager last seen near Harmon Field. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them or submit tips online. The City of…
The Midlands Fatherhood Coalition will offer a Visitation and Child Support Modification Clinic on June 16. Community members can reserve their spot by contacting Mr. R. Walker. The event aligns…
Of the $18 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2024, 1%, or $188.9 million, came from documentary and stock transfer taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual…
Governor Henry McMaster signed H.4216 into law on April 15 alongside legislative leaders in Columbia, simplifying individual state taxes into two brackets beginning in 2026 while creating mechanisms for further…
Devron Jakell Duncan was indicted for illegally possessing a firearm after an early morning traffic stop in Columbia’s Five Points area led officers to recover a loaded pistol he allegedly…
Two Lexington men have been sentenced to over two years each in federal prison after being found guilty of unlawfully possessing firearms as felons. The sentences follow an investigation led…
A Lancaster man received over seventeen years in federal prison after being convicted on drug trafficking charges involving large quantities of methamphetamine and other substances. Authorities also recovered firearms from…
Six people have been indicted for alleged involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy spanning Sumter and Lee counties. Authorities seized drugs including cocaine and fentanyl during an investigation led by…
Governor Henry McMaster signed legislation simplifying South Carolina’s individual income tax structure on Apr. 15 alongside legislative leaders. The new law introduces lower rates beginning in 2026 with future reductions possible if…
Attorney General Alan Wilson praised lawmakers for passing a bill focused on student physical privacy. The legislation aims at ensuring safety for women and girls in designated spaces. The measure…
Charleston County School District trustees have honored students from Stiles Point Elementary as champions in this year’s Book Battle competition. Staff members Jennie Church, Christy James, and Iroasha Washington were…
A Dollar General manager in Charleston has been charged after allegedly staging a robbery at her store. Police say she did so in order to obtain bail money for an…
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