On Monday, the North Charleston Community Resource Center opened as a cooling center for the public, amid a triple digit heat index across the area. Summer months are hot in the Lowcountry, and the ...

Five people were arrested last week as part of an effort to crack down on crime by North Charleston hotels. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department met with several hot and motel managers ...

The city of Charleston is making changes to animal control code that will include identification requirements and clear laws ...

If the goal of Charleston’s public safety system is to keep the public safe, then it’s time for Charleston’s city leaders to rethink our system. To ensure that Charleston is vibrant and safe ...

Prosecutors weeded out bad cases without affecting public safety, resulting in fewer days spent in jail for arrestees, a new ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Public Safety Directorate and Charleston County School District are partnering to create a new program for high school students interested in a career ...

The City of Charleston has received a federal grant to participate in the Safe Streets and Roads for All study.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The City of Charleston Public Safety Committee discussed a juvenile curfew ordinance during their meeting. Officials approved the ordinance amid a joint effort from the ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A new community survey wants to gather community input on police in Charleston. The Charleston Police Department and the Citizen Police Advisory Council on Monday launched an ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- The City of Charleston is one step closer to adopting a new emergency operations plan. The plan was presented to the city’s Public Safety Committee and Charleston May… ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)– The City of Charleston is working to combat homelessness in the community by partnering with outreach organizations and individuals experiencing homelessness to ident… ...

The Charleston Public Safety Committee met in person Wednesday to hear from first responders and experts on harm reduction in the city. The meeting was kicked off with a presentation by the ...