'I thought I was going to die'

Dog's actions may have helped save man from burning third-floor apt.

Michael Donaldson awoke early Monday and felt his dog, Tristan, gnawing on his hand. The pet often got his attention that way, but not at 1 a.m. Read More

Fire damages North Charleston apartments; firefighters rescue one

Firefighters used ladders to rescue a man from a third-story apartment unit near the Whitehall subdivision early this morning, the North Charleston Fire Department said. Read More

Families at risk, backers say

Local advocates for the Latino community say U.S. immigration policies are tearing families apart and they plan to put the issue in the spotlight as soon as President-elect Barack Obama takes office. They are joining a national campaign to ask the incoming chief executive for a moratorium on immigration raids until Congress enacts comprehensive reform. They contend that deportations often separate legal-resident children from parents who are in the country illegally. Read More

Lab fire ruled arson

A fire that damaged a North Charleston laboratory on Thursday night was arson, fire officials said. Read More

Crime and the economy intersect

Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry says more offenses occur, tips come in during hard times

The local Crime Stoppers affiliate wants to clarify something for the public: they're a nonprofit, not a police agency. While some nonprofits feed the hungry or house the homeless, Crime Stoppers helps solve crimes. But like others nonprofits, the group is concerned about raising enough money at a time when needs are increasing. Read More

Troopers, local police, out in force tonight

Don't expect state troopers to head home after the ball drops tonight and bartenders make their last calls.

The Highway Patrol has authorized them to stay out the entire night, and keep up the pressure throughout the upcoming weekend.

3 charged with robbing bank

A man who surrendered to police after a standoff in North Charleston on Monday is one of three people charged with robbing a West Ashley bank the same morning, police said. Read More

Three charged in Monday's bank robbery

Charleston police have obtained warrants to charge three men in Monday's robbery of a West Ashley bank. Those arrested included Alonzo Brown, the subject of a 90-minute standoff on in North Charleston which ended peacefully after Brown spoke to a North Charleston deputy police chief. Read More

Suspect surrenders - Detectives investigating if man is linked to robbery

Update: Police have obtained warrants to charge three men in connection with Monday's bank robbery and standoff. Read more here

Big bird's adventure

Charleston Animal Society took animal in, returned feathered friend to worried couple

Most of the emus at Tom and Diane Pearson's farm had numbers. But one of the tall, gawky birds was special. He had a name. Buddiemu, pronounced 'Buddy Emu,' had distinguished himself from the mob as the outgoing one. He would often stick his beak into his owners' pockets in search of corn. Read More