Fire blamed on ashes in trash

No one hurt, but Village Green home destroyed

Careless removal of ashes from a fireplace caused a fire that gutted a West Ashley home Monday, officials said. Read More

Katrina leader offers prep advice

Honore stresses importance of preparation. Read More

Fire guts West Ashley home, damages neighboring house

Careless removal of ashes from a fireplace caused a fire that gutted a West Ashley home today, officials said. No one was injured in the blaze at 3426 Forest Glen Drive in the Village Green subdivision, but the fire burned through the roof and caused heavy damage throughout the home, said Mark Ruppel, public information officer for the Charleston Fire Department. Read More

Despite rain, sales brisk for 'Staying True'

Jenny Sanford's memoir, "Staying True," was selling very well at area bookstores Friday despite a rainy evening that might have kept some shoppers at home. Nationally, the book was moving up in the online sales rankings at Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. Read More

Jenkins Academy student killed

Boy, 14, accused of off-campus shooting

A 17-year-old student at Daniel Jenkins Academy in North Charleston was shot to death Friday, and a 14-year-old boy is the accused triggerman. Larry Maybank of North Charleston, was found about 12:30 p.m. after North Charleston police were dispatched to a report of shots fired on Bonds Avenue, just off Dorchester Road. Read More

Felines for free

Adoption fees waived on older cats to help save more

From now until Valentine's Day, the Charleston Animal Society is waiving adoption fees for cats 3 years of age or older. The purpose of the promotion, dubbed "Free Over Three," is to save as many cats as possible, said Jim Bush, the society's executive director. Read More

Police looking to identify suspect

Charleston police are asking the public for help in identifying a man suspected of stealing a Toyota from the valet parking area of a downtown hotel. Read More

5 people injured after tractor-trailer flips

Five people were injured in a three-vehicle collision that snarled eastbound traffic on Interstate 26 for more than an hour Monday afternoon. Read More

Bail set for 2 suspects

Bail was set at $500,000 Friday for each of two North Charleston men charged in connection with the Thursday robbery of a Rivers Avenue credit union office. Joseph Marion Carter Jr., 42, of North Kenwood Drive, is charged with entering a financial institution with intent to steal. Read More

Deputy makes first public statement

Jeffrey DeGrow says surviving shooting was 'truly a miracle'

"My life was changed forever." Read More