North Charleston Police ID Suspect in Fatal Child Shooting
Police have identified a suspect in the December shooting death of a 4-year-old on Van Buren Street that left neighbors' homes and cars damaged by gunfire.
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Caroline Beaumont spent eight years covering the South Carolina statehouse before joining Charleston Sentinel. Her investigative work on municipal contracts and campaign finance has earned recognition from the South Carolina Press Association. She holds a journalism degree from the University of South Carolina and completed a Knight Fellowship in local news innovation. When not chasing public records requests, she volunteers with the League of Women Voters of Charleston County.
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North Charleston mother charged after child wounded in shooting
Police arrested the woman Tuesday morning after officers responded to Corona Street home following reports of juvenile gunshot victim at hospital.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Push Sparks Climate Concerns for SC Coast
President's plan to boost Venezuelan oil production raises environmental stakes for Charleston region already battling sea level rise and flooding.
McMaster seeks $1.1B to rescue stalled road projects
Governor proposes massive budget increase to counter inflation hitting infrastructure projects across South Carolina, including Charleston area.
Graham Says Cuba's 'Days Numbered' After Venezuela Raid
South Carolina's senior senator predicts Cuba will fall following U.S. seizure of Venezuelan president, signaling broader regional shifts ahead.
40 Million Turn to ChatGPT for Health Advice Daily, Report Shows
OpenAI data reveals massive adoption of AI health consultations, raising questions about medical oversight and patient safety nationwide.
Mount Pleasant Pushes Forward With Coleman Boulevard Bike Lanes
Town Council approved nine additional bike lane segments on West Coleman Boulevard following completion of Shem Creek Bridge project.
Trump Signs Iran Hat as Graham Weighs Foreign Policy Impact
Sen. Lindsey Graham joined President Trump in a photo with a signed 'Make Iran Great Again' hat as demonstrations continue across Iran against the regime.
Dorchester voters pick Murphy's House District 98 replacement Tuesday
Special election fills vacant state House seat after Chris Murphy's resignation earlier this month, affecting parts of Summerville and rural Dorchester County.
Mount Pleasant eyes roundabouts for Old Village traffic woes
Town officials consider mini-roundabouts to address speeding complaints in the historic Old Village neighborhood after years of resident concerns.
Uvalde Officer Trial Highlights Police Accountability Debates
A Texas jury will decide if former school officer Adrian Gonzales failed to protect children during the 2022 Uvalde shooting that killed 21 people.
SC hit by $2 billion in disasters despite mild hurricane season
Two extreme weather events cost South Carolina at least $1 billion each in 2025, federal data shows, even as the state avoided major hurricane damage.
Sen. Graham warns Cuba 'days are numbered' after Maduro capture
South Carolina's senior senator, aboard Air Force One with President Trump, called the Venezuela operation an 'amazing achievement' and issued stark warnings to Havana.
Mount Pleasant TV elephant's hidden life revealed after 50 years
Susie Q performed at WCBD for decades before vanishing. New records show where the beloved Lowcountry elephant spent her final years.
Charleston pet owners turn to underground fences amid rising costs
Hidden pet fence installations surge 40% in Charleston area as homeowners seek cheaper alternative to traditional fencing amid rising construction costs.
North Charleston lacks historic protections despite century-old roots
While Charleston peninsula enforces strict historic guidelines, North Charleston offers minimal protection for structures dating back more than 100 years.
Warming Centers Open as Temperatures Plunge Across Lowcountry
City and county agencies activate emergency protocols as overnight lows drop into the 20s, offering shelter for those without safe places to stay.
North Charleston Man Gets 55 Years for 2021 Fatal Shooting
A jury's guilty verdict ends a case that stretched more than four years, bringing closure to the family of a 21-year-old killed in a shooting.
Arrest Made in Fatal North Charleston Hit-and-Run
A 22-year-old faces charges after allegedly fleeing a Rivers Avenue collision that killed a pedestrian, with a BAC more than twice the legal limit.
Derelict Navy Vessel Sunk Off Coast, Becomes State's 612th Artificial Reef
The HAZAR spent four years rotting in Bohicket Creek before becoming the first major test of South Carolina's toughened abandoned vessel law.
County Sets December Meetings on Transportation Sales Tax Future
Officials seek input on whether voters should extend the half-cent tax that has funded road projects across Charleston County since 2004.
Charleston's 2025 Flooding Report Card Shows Another Historically Bad Year
The city logged another year of record tidal flooding as officials race to complete drainage projects before conditions worsen further.
Senate Confirms Citadel Professor as Pentagon Inspector General
Platte Moring will oversee an office responsible for rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse across the sprawling Defense Department.