Independent news coverage of Charleston, South Carolina and the Lowcountry. https://charlestonsentinel.com en-us Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:02:28 GMT Copyright 2026 Charleston Sentinel editor@charlestonsentinel.com (Charleston Sentinel) editor@charlestonsentinel.com (Charleston Sentinel) 60 https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/old-dominion-shooter-had-isis-conviction-before-attack https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/old-dominion-shooter-had-isis-conviction-before-attack Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:02:20 GMT Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was released from federal prison less than two years before fatally shooting one person at Old Dominion University in Virginia. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/snow-wind-and-tornado-threats-batter-multiple-us-regions https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/snow-wind-and-tornado-threats-batter-multiple-us-regions Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:01:32 GMT A sprawling storm system hit the US with heavy snow in the Upper Midwest, destructive winds on the Plains, and tornado threats across the mid-South. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/shooting-in-forest-hills-2-leaves-one-injured-in-n https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/shooting-in-forest-hills-2-leaves-one-injured-in-n Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:41 GMT North Charleston police are investigating an overnight shooting on Warsaw Road in the Forest Hills 2 community that left one adult with gunshot wounds. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/charleston-mayor-pushes-affordable-housing-in-dc-meetings https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/charleston-mayor-pushes-affordable-housing-in-dc-meetings Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:02:43 GMT Charleston Mayor William Cogswell traveled to Washington to pitch Project 3500, his initiative to add 3,500 affordable housing units to the city. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/ex-nfl-player-darron-lee-consulted-chatgpt-before-911-call https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/ex-nfl-player-darron-lee-consulted-chatgpt-before-911-call Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:01:51 GMT Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee faces murder charges after prosecutors say he consulted ChatGPT before calling 911 in his girlfriend's death. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/army-sergeant-seeks-guilty-plea-in-georgia-base-shootings https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/army-sergeant-seeks-guilty-plea-in-georgia-base-shootings Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:47 GMT Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, wants to plead guilty to attempted murder after allegedly shooting five co-workers at a southeast Georgia military installation. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/odu-shooting-gunman-mohamed-jalloh-had-isis-conviction https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/odu-shooting-gunman-mohamed-jalloh-had-isis-conviction Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:02:00 GMT Mohamed Jalloh, convicted of supporting ISIS, killed one and injured two at Old Dominion University. The FBI has opened a terrorism investigation. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/armed-man-rams-vehicle-into-michigan-synagogue-shot-dead https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/armed-man-rams-vehicle-into-michigan-synagogue-shot-dead Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:01:31 GMT An armed attacker drove a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan before being fatally shot by security. No other fatalities reported. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/11-year-old-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-5-year-old https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/11-year-old-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-5-year-old Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:01:02 GMT A Colorado 11-year-old faces first-degree murder charges in his younger brother's death, sparking debate over juvenile justice and criminal intent. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/colin-dorgan-scores-ot-winner-after-family-tragedy https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/colin-dorgan-scores-ot-winner-after-family-tragedy Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:01:42 GMT Blackstone Valley Co-op senior Colin Dorgan scored a double-overtime winner to reach the finals weeks after losing three family members in a Rhode Island shooting. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/hockey-player-scores-game-winner-after-family-rink-shooting https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/hockey-player-scores-game-winner-after-family-rink-shooting Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:01:13 GMT Colin Dorgan, a Rhode Island teen who lost his mother, brother, and grandfather to gun violence, scored the game-winning goal to reach the championship. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/shooting-at-old-dominion-university-2-injured-gunman-dead https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/shooting-at-old-dominion-university-2-injured-gunman-dead Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:45 GMT A shooting at ODU's Constant Hall in Norfolk left two people injured and a gunman dead. Campus was placed on lockdown as police responded. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/isle-of-palms-eyes-new-officers-and-drone-technology https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/isle-of-palms-eyes-new-officers-and-drone-technology Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:01:51 GMT Isle of Palms city leaders are considering expanding police capabilities with new officers and drone surveillance ahead of the busy tourist season. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/ex-nfl-player-darron-lee-used-ai-bot-before-reporting https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/ex-nfl-player-darron-lee-used-ai-bot-before-reporting Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:01:21 GMT Tennessee prosecutors allege former Jets linebacker Darron Lee consulted an AI chatbot to cover up his girlfriend's killing before calling 911. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/mayor-cogswell-lobbies-dc-for-charleston-affordable-housing https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/mayor-cogswell-lobbies-dc-for-charleston-affordable-housing Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:48 GMT Charleston Mayor William Cogswell heads to Washington to seek federal funding for Project 3500, the city's plan to build 3,500 affordable housing units. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/lowcountry-mom-turns-autism-diagnosis-into-advocacy https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/lowcountry-mom-turns-autism-diagnosis-into-advocacy Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:02:48 GMT Layla Luna transformed her son's autism diagnosis into a mission for awareness and inclusion across South Carolina's Lowcountry region. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/williamston-man-gets-20-years-for-dollar-general-robbery https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/williamston-man-gets-20-years-for-dollar-general-robbery Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:02:01 GMT Thomas Britt Alewine sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting a Dollar General cashier during an armed robbery in Anderson County, SC. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/charleston-recreation-department-launches-smartphone-app https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/charleston-recreation-department-launches-smartphone-app Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:47 GMT Charleston's Recreation Department debuts a new app for park programs, but questions remain about development costs, vendor contracts, and competitive bidding. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/missing-woman-found-safely-at-dorchester-county-park https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/missing-woman-found-safely-at-dorchester-county-park Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:06:10 GMT Dorchester County emergency crews located a missing woman safely near Rosebrock Park using drones, K-9 units, and water-rescue teams in a multi-agency response. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/faa-grounds-jetblue-flights-after-brief-system-outage https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/faa-grounds-jetblue-flights-after-brief-system-outage Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:05:27 GMT The FAA briefly grounded all JetBlue flights for roughly 40 minutes Tuesday after the airline requested a nationwide ground stop due to a system outage. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/ccsd-board-approves-peninsula-promise-school-plan https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/2026/03/ccsd-board-approves-peninsula-promise-school-plan Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:04:33 GMT Charleston County School District unanimously approved Peninsula Promise, redrawing elementary school zones on the peninsula starting in 2027-28. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/south-carolina-house-votes-to-rename-roads-after-trump-and https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/south-carolina-house-votes-to-rename-roads-after-trump-and Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:15:16 GMT The South Carolina House of Representatives voted Thursday to rename three state roads in honor of President Donald Trump and deceased conservative activist Charlie Kirk, despite strong opposition from Democratic lawmakers. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/greenland-mines-deal-charleston-defense-supply-chain https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/greenland-mines-deal-charleston-defense-supply-chain Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT Greenland Mines Corp. acquisition by NASDAQ-listed Klotho closes March 4, bringing a $68 billion palladium asset into focus for South Carolina's defense supply chain. Wendell Graves Business https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/port-growth-fuels-industrial-real-estate-rush-inland https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/port-growth-fuels-industrial-real-estate-rush-inland Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:12:42 GMT Record container volumes at the Port of Charleston are driving warehouse and logistics demand from the Neck area to Summerville, Ladson, and Goose Creek. Nicolle DeRosa Business https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/local-news/charleston-podcast-scene-flourishes-with-11-local-shows https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/local-news/charleston-podcast-scene-flourishes-with-11-local-shows Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:43:44 GMT Charleston's podcasting community has emerged as a vibrant platform for sharing stories about Lowcountry life, with local creators producing shows that explore everything from the city's deep history... Caroline Beaumont Local News https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/sports/citadel-first-win-cofc-swept-patriots-point-baseball https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/sports/citadel-first-win-cofc-swept-patriots-point-baseball Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:03:02 GMT The Citadel broke through for its first victory of the season while College of Charleston dropped both games of a doubleheader to Rutgers at Patriots Point. Trey Huger Sports https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/sports/charleston-djokovic-powers-vcu-basketball-surge https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/sports/charleston-djokovic-powers-vcu-basketball-surge Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:33:49 GMT Former Charleston basketball player Lazar Djokovic posted a career-high 26 points as VCU extended its winning streak to eight games in Atlantic 10 play. Trey Huger Sports https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/real-estate/charleston-winter-stargazing-dark-sky-locations https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/real-estate/charleston-winter-stargazing-dark-sky-locations Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:02:40 GMT Winter's clear skies offer Charleston stargazers better viewing conditions. Local astronomy group Lowcountry Stargazers helps find dark spots away from city lights. Trey Huger Real Estate https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/food-dining/south-carolina-winter-storm-deaths-charleston-horry-county https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/food-dining/south-carolina-winter-storm-deaths-charleston-horry-county Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:03:45 GMT State health officials report 11 additional deaths from the late January storm, bringing the total to 17 across South Carolina including two Lowcountry men. Drew Maloney Food Dining https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/technology/charleston-man-charged-covid-relief-fraud-scheme https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/technology/charleston-man-charged-covid-relief-fraud-scheme Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:45:25 GMT Theodore Jackson was arrested in Charleston Wednesday on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with stolen pandemic relief funds. Drew Maloney Technology https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/sports/clemson-baseball-2026-season-preview-omaha-drought https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/sports/clemson-baseball-2026-season-preview-omaha-drought Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:03:44 GMT Tigers address power hitting and pitching depth issues that plagued 2025 season. Clemson visits College of Charleston March 17 in key regional matchup. Trey Huger Sports https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/technology/charleston-county-sheriff-delays-booking-posts-stop-scams https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/technology/charleston-county-sheriff-delays-booking-posts-stop-scams Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:11:02 GMT Charleston County Sheriff's Office implements delay on online inmate postings after investigating 188 fraud reports, including eight bail scams targeting families. Drew Maloney Technology https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/arts-culture/2026/02/sewe-turtle-survival-center-conservation-gaillard-center https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/arts-culture/2026/02/sewe-turtle-survival-center-conservation-gaillard-center Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Turtle Survival Center showcases endangered species conservation at SEWE, displaying rare turtles and tortoises while explaining breeding programs that serve as lifelines. Delphine Ravenel Arts Culture https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/technology/charleston-county-sheriff-delays-inmate-postings-combat-scams https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/technology/charleston-county-sheriff-delays-inmate-postings-combat-scams Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:51:23 GMT Charleston County Sheriff's Office now delays posting booking information online after investigating 188 fraud reports, including eight jail bail scams targeting families. Drew Maloney Technology https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/2026/02/sawmill-center-49m-mixed-use-project-nears-completion https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/2026/02/sawmill-center-49m-mixed-use-project-nears-completion Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT The $49M Sawmill Center on Johns Island will complete construction this year, anchored by Roper St. Francis Healthcare and featuring retail space and a hotel. Wendell Graves Business https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/city-historian-calls-for-charleston-archaeologist-position-t https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/city-historian-calls-for-charleston-archaeologist-position-t Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:25:56 GMT Charleston's Commission on History is pushing city council to hire an official city archaeologist following months of controversy over a proposed College of Charleston dormitory at a site believed to ... Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/charlestonian-calls-for-revival-of-dormant-marion-square-com https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/charlestonian-calls-for-revival-of-dormant-marion-square-com Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:05:03 GMT A Charleston resident is urging city officials to revive a long-dormant commission to oversee Marion Square after a Robert E. Lee Memorial Highway marker appeared in the park with little public notice... Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/fbi-arrests-1-amid-west-ashley-investigation https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/fbi-arrests-1-amid-west-ashley-investigation Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:56:12 GMT The FBI has arrested one person in connection with an ongoing investigation in the West Ashley neighborhood, officials said Wednesday. According to information from the FBI Columbia Field Office, the ... Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/arts-culture/2026/02/marion-square-commission-reseat-public-trust https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/arts-culture/2026/02/marion-square-commission-reseat-public-trust Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Charleston arts advocates led by Sarah Geer demand City Council replace Marion Square Commission members, citing controversial decisions favoring commercial interests over community input. Delphine Ravenel Arts Culture https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/arts-culture/colour-of-music-festival-plant-bingo-weekend-events-charleston https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/arts-culture/colour-of-music-festival-plant-bingo-weekend-events-charleston Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:26:57 GMT The Colour of Music Festival returns Feb. 4-7 after selling out last year. Plant-themed bingo at Citadel Mall and oyster tasting in Hampton Park round out the week. Staff Arts Culture https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/real-estate/forest-acres-bans-liquor-vape-shops-covenant-crossing https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/real-estate/forest-acres-bans-liquor-vape-shops-covenant-crossing Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:04 GMT Forest Acres considers ordinance to prohibit alcohol and vape sales in Covenant Crossing area surrounded by neighborhoods and family businesses. Staff Real Estate https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/huntington-bank-charleston-expansion-trent-holland https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/huntington-bank-charleston-expansion-trent-holland Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:37:45 GMT Ohio-based Huntington Bank opens 55 branches across the Carolinas as regional banking competition heats up in Charleston's growing market. Wendell Graves Business https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/charleston-riley-forty-panel-discussion-legacy-celebration https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/politics/charleston-riley-forty-panel-discussion-legacy-celebration Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:34:46 GMT Community leaders gathered Tuesday to honor former Mayor Joe Riley's four-decade tenure through stories and discussion of his memoir at downtown event. Caroline Beaumont Politics https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/food-dining/charleston-family-cat-stolen-delivery-driver-willa-search https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/food-dining/charleston-family-cat-stolen-delivery-driver-willa-search Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:59:50 GMT The Layfield family's beloved cat Willa disappeared after a routine food delivery downtown. Security footage shows the driver's suspicious behavior. Margot Claure Food Dining https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/georgetown-county-development-ordinance-charleston-impact https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/georgetown-county-development-ordinance-charleston-impact Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:31:14 GMT Georgetown County's first unified development ordinance could reshape regional growth patterns and influence Charleston's housing and business markets. Wendell Graves Business https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/mount-pleasant-ai-assistant-municipal-costs-sawyer https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/mount-pleasant-ai-assistant-municipal-costs-sawyer Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:37:56 GMT Town partners with Charleston tech firm Citibot to launch 24/7 virtual assistant, aiming to reduce staffing costs while improving resident service access. Wendell Graves Business https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/beach-company-luxury-rental-strategy-charleston https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/beach-company-luxury-rental-strategy-charleston Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:59:00 GMT The Charleston-based developer's newest project tests whether demand exists for $23,000-a-month rentals in a city where median rent hovers around $1,800. Wendell Graves Business https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/opinion/island-brands-scott-hansen-crowdfunding-charleston https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/opinion/island-brands-scott-hansen-crowdfunding-charleston Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:58:00 GMT After a decade covering Silicon Valley's obsession with venture capital, I've watched countless founders sacrifice their vision for growth. Island Brands' Scott Hansen is proving there's a better path. Drew Maloney Opinion https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/ironline-metals-expansion-hampton-county-jobs https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/ironline-metals-expansion-hampton-county-jobs Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:55:00 GMT Kentucky-based Ironline Metals announces $6.5 million expansion in Yemassee, adding steel framing production capacity as construction demand outpaces supply across the Southeast. Wendell Graves Business https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/business-stories-2025-year-in-review https://charlestonsentinel.com/category/business/business-stories-2025-year-in-review Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT From Google's $9 billion commitment to Boeing's billion-dollar expansion, the year brought transformational investment alongside a cooling real estate market. Wendell Graves Business