Charleston County | featured news

BY DEANNA PAN and DERREK ASBERRY

BY EMMA DUMAIN and GAVIN JACKSON

Gov. Nikki Haley visited with Jacob Hall’s parents for an extended amount of time Wednesday at Greenville Health System Children’s Hospital shortly after the school shooting that injured the 6-year-old.

In the wake of recent police shootings, the public outcry for transparency has come head to head with law enforcement agencies’ interpretation of freedom of information laws.

Do you want to believe? You’re not alone.

For Shane Bowers, Wednesday’s school shooting in Townville was a chilling reminder that violence can strike at any time.

The National Weather Service has issued an advisory as system of strong thunderstorms moves into the Charleston area.

Mass transit will benefit to the tune of $600 million if voters approve the half-cent sales tax referendum on Nov. 8, Charleston County Council decided Thursday.

The Obama administration is moving forward with plans to make federal contractors give their employees paid sick days, a move expected to affect more than 1 million workers nationwide and potentially thousands around the Lowcountry.

CONWAY — When Chase Tidwell dreamed about being a professional athlete, he envisioned himself as the next great first baseman for the Boston Red Sox or a power forward for the Celtics.