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Mount Pleasant Police Department warns residents of phone scam: Imposter posing as Sergeant Jermaine Gilliard demands urgent matters, money, and personal information. Hang up immediately if suspicious, verify calls with official non-emergency dispatch line or Mount Pleasant Police Department.

The City of Charleston embarks on a significant project, the Battery Extension, to bolster coastal resilience against storms and rising sea levels. This initiative, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, focuses on pre-construction, engineering, and design. The project aims to create new public waterfront access, inspired by the existing Battery and international water management practices. The initial phase, funded by $20 million, seeks community input and aims to expedite the process to safeguard Charlestons cultural and historical significance.

Charleston City Council unveils record $381M budget for 2026, focusing on employee raises, city facilities, and affordable housing.

Orangeburg County Sheriffs Office offers $5,000 reward for information leading to arrests of Anthony Fersner and Tristan Mack, suspects in fatal drive-by shooting of Kyree Walker. Both suspects are considered armed and dangerous.

Charleston County Judge Sentences Woman to 28 Years for Attempted Murder and Weapon Charges: A Summary of the Case In a recent development, a Charleston County judge sentenced Kresha Oshey Simmons to 28 years in prison following her guilty plea to multiple charges, including two counts of attempted murder and various weapon-related offenses. The sentencing concludes a series of events that began in late 2022. Simmons admitted to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, along with several weapon-related offenses. The charges stemmed from two separate incidents. In September 2022, Simmons shot her girlfriend after mistakenly believing a visitor to their home was involved in a secret relationship with the victim. During the investigation into the first incident, Simmons made continuous threats against the victim, leading to an intimidation charge. She was also found in possession of a firearm. The second incident occurred at a local restaurant, California Dreaming, where Simmons became upset with a manager in the kitchen. The manager had planned to send her and other staff home due to slow business that evening. As the argument escalated, Simmons pulled a gun from her waistband, shot the victim, and then fled the scene. She was later taken into custody and has remained in jail since. This case underscores the severe consequences of gun violence and domestic disputes, with the 28-year sentence reflecting the gravity of the crimes committed and the impact on the victims involved.

Charleston County Jury Convicts Jaimen Tisdale of Murder, Sentences Him to 55 Years; Mariah McAteer Pleads Guilty to Accessory to Murder and Receives 15-Year Sentence

Thirteen years after Germel Grants tragic shooting death in Hollywood, South Carolina, the case remains unsolved. Authorities are renewing their plea for public assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward. Despite the passage of time, detectives believe that even small details could lead to the identification of those responsible. Contact Charleston County detectives at 843-554-2241 to help bring closure to Grants family and ensure justice is served.

North Charleston police arrest a man for wielding a sword in a residential area, leading to charges of aggravated breach of peace and threatening a public official.