James Island Connector Run Happening This Saturday
The 2026 James Island Connector Run takes place this Saturday, October 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURE ON US 17 NORTHBOUND TONIGHT FOR ASHLEY RIVER CROSSING CONSTRUCTION
The City of Charleston, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and MasTec Civil, will close a lane on US 17 northbound tonight for Ashley River Crossing bridge construction.
First-Time Homebuyers Get the Keys to Juniper Street Townhomes in West Ashley
Mayor William Cogswell, Councilmember Keith Waring and City housing staff joined new homeowners today to cut the ribbon on the Juniper Street Townhomes, 10 new affordable homes at 1555 Juniper St. in West Ashley’s Ardmore/Sherwood neighborhood. Each home
Charleston Police Investigating After Man Struck and Killed on Savannah Hwy
The Charleston Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating after a man was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday night on Savannah Hwy near Ashley Town Center Dr.
MAYOR COGSWELL AND CITY OFFICIALS TO CUT RIBBON ON JUNIPER STREET AFFORDABLE TOWNHOMES MONDAY
The City of Charleston will celebrate the completion of the Juniper Street Townhomes, new affordable homes for first-time buyers in West Ashley, built with $3.7 million in City funding as part of Project 3500.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW PROCESS IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS VACANT
The City of Charleston Community Development Committee will meet Thursday to review staff process improvement recommendations to address vacant and at-risk historic buildings.
Daniel Island Residents to Help Decide the Future of 62 Acres Donated to the City
Mayor William Cogswell announced last night at the State of Our City: Daniel Island & Cainhoy event that the City will open a public input process on the future of 62 acres donated to the City on Daniel Island, off Oak Leaf Street.
Cold Case Solved: DNA evidence links Charleston man to 2017 murder
Nearly a decade after a Charleston man was found stabbed to death inside his Johns Island apartment, Charleston Police Department detectives have made an arrest following a cold case review.
CITY OF CHARLESTON RELAUNCHES COMMISSION ON WOMEN WITH NEW STRUCTURE BUILT TO DELIVER ANNUAL POLICY
The City of Charleston Commission on Women will hold its first meeting under a new structure on Monday, Oct. 19, at 4:00 p.m.
CPD arrests suspect in downtown shooting that left one dead, one seriously injured
Charleston Police Department detectives arrested and charged Susan Lee Wright (35, of Charleston) in connection with a deadly shooting on South Street in downtown Charleston.
PENINSULA PLAN ENTERS FINAL STRETCH OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, THANKS PARTICIPANTS WITH LOCAL BUSINESS
The City of Charleston is thanking residents for helping shape the Peninsula Plan by partnering with local businesses to offer special discounts and gifts to engaged residents.
CITY OF CHARLESTON INVITES COMMUNITY TO APPLY FOR 2026 HOLIDAY PARADE
The City of Charleston is inviting schools, community groups and local businesses to join in the holiday fun and apply for a spot in the 2026 Holiday Parade, stepping off Sunday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m.
CITY MODERNIZES PENINSULA PARKING WITH TRANSITION TO PARKMOBILE
The City of Charleston is modernizing on-street parking on the peninsula, moving to ParkMobile over the next several weeks and gradually phasing out physical parking meters over the next several months, with significant completion expected by 2nd ....
CITY NEGOTIATES NEW DOMINION ENERGY AGREEMENT TO KEEP UNDERGROUND POWER LINE PROJECTS MOVING
Underground power line projects that stall would no longer hold their place in line under a new franchise agreement the City of Charleston negotiated with Dominion Energy South Carolina (DESC).
Teen Charged Following Shooting that Left Victim Seriously Injured
CPD Detectives have arrested and charged a 17-year-old Charleston resident following a shooting that seriously injured another teenager at the Bridgeview Apartment Complex.
MAYOR COGSWELL THANKS RESIDENTS FOR STAYING HOME, URGES DRIVERS TO STAY OFF THE ROADS AGAIN TONIGHT
Charleston made it through this morning’s high tide with 21 road closures and few drivers on the streets. Mayor William Cogswell is thanking residents who stayed home and asking them to do it again tonight.
City of Charleston Activates Flood Mitigation Plan Ahead of Weekend Impacts From Hurricane Isaias
Mayor William Cogswell has activated the City of Charleston’s Active Flood Mitigation Plan as heavy rain from Hurricane Isaias and a king tide cycle bring a risk of flooding this weekend.
City of Charleston Opens Free Storm Parking at 6:00 p.m.
Five City of Charleston parking garages will open at 6:00 p.m. today, free of charge, so city residents can move their vehicles out of flood-prone areas before heavy rain from Hurricane Isaias and king tides arrive this weekend.
CANCELED: Charleston Farmers Market at Marion Square this Saturday, October 10.
THE CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET IN MARION SQUARE IS CANCELED FOR THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th, DUE TO HAZARDOUS WEATHER RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS.
Former Charleston Police Officer Arrested and Charged with Misconduct in Office
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrested former Officer Stephen Chavis on October 7, 2026, and charged him with Misconduct in Office.
CITY BEGINS DRAFTING ORDINANCE TO RAISE THE BAR FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT WITH STRICTER TRAFFIC REVIEW
Mayor Cogswell announced tonight at the State of Our City: Johns Island event that the City has begun drafting an ordinance that would expand the traffic analysis required of developers through the Technical Review Committee (TRC) process.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON: STAY OFF THE ROADS. TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN
The City of Charleston is asking residents and visitors to stay off the roads tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for downtown Charleston this evening. Between 1 and 3…..
Charleston Police to Host Second Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event
The Charleston Police Department invites the community to join us in recognizing National Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a special event on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Brittlebank Park.
Downtown Drug and Firearm Investigation Leads to Numerous Arrests
The Charleston Police Department (CPD) in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the United States Attorney’s Office arrested eight individuals following a joint law enforcement operation.