Old Dominion Shooting: Gun Had Obliterated Serial Number
The gun used in the fatal Old Dominion University shooting had its serial number destroyed, complicating efforts to trace how a felon obtained the weapon.
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Lt. Col. Brandon Shah Killed in Old Dominion University Shooting
Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, an ROTC professor at Old Dominion University, was killed in a campus shooting Thursday, prompting a lockdown in Norfolk, Virginia.
ODU Shooting Victim Had South Carolina Lowcountry Ties
A shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia killed one person with Lowcountry roots, injuring two others and drawing grief to coastal South Carolina.
Old Dominion Shooter Had ISIS Conviction Before Attack
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was released from federal prison less than two years before fatally shooting one person at Old Dominion University in Virginia.
Snow, Wind, and Tornado Threats Batter Multiple US Regions
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.
Shooting in Forest Hills 2 Leaves One Injured in N. Charleston
North Charleston police are investigating an overnight shooting on Warsaw Road in the Forest Hills 2 community that left one adult with gunshot wounds.
Charleston Mayor Pushes Affordable Housing in DC Meetings
Charleston Mayor William Cogswell traveled to Washington to pitch Project 3500, his initiative to add 3,500 affordable housing units to the city.
Ex-NFL Player Darron Lee Consulted ChatGPT Before 911 Call
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee faces murder charges after prosecutors say he consulted ChatGPT before calling 911 in his girlfriend's death.
Army Sergeant Seeks Guilty Plea in Georgia Base Shootings
Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, wants to plead guilty to attempted murder after allegedly shooting five co-workers at a southeast Georgia military installation.
ODU Shooting: Gunman Mohamed Jalloh Had ISIS Conviction
Mohamed Jalloh, convicted of supporting ISIS, killed one and injured two at Old Dominion University. The FBI has opened a terrorism investigation.
Armed Man Rams Vehicle Into Michigan Synagogue, Shot Dead
An armed attacker drove a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan before being fatally shot by security. No other fatalities reported.
11-Year-Old Charged With Murder in Death of 5-Year-Old Brother
A Colorado 11-year-old faces first-degree murder charges in his younger brother's death, sparking debate over juvenile justice and criminal intent.
Colin Dorgan Scores OT Winner After Family Tragedy
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.
Hockey Player Scores Game-Winner After Family Rink Shooting
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.
Shooting at Old Dominion University: 2 Injured, Gunman Dead
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.
Isle of Palms Eyes New Officers and Drone Technology
Isle of Palms city leaders are considering expanding police capabilities with new officers and drone surveillance ahead of the busy tourist season.
Ex-NFL Player Darron Lee Used AI Bot Before Reporting Girlfriend's Death
Tennessee prosecutors allege former Jets linebacker Darron Lee consulted an AI chatbot to cover up his girlfriend's killing before calling 911.
Mayor Cogswell Lobbies DC for Charleston Affordable Housing
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.
Lowcountry Mom Turns Autism Diagnosis Into Advocacy
Layla Luna transformed her son's autism diagnosis into a mission for awareness and inclusion across South Carolina's Lowcountry region.
Williamston Man Gets 20 Years for Dollar General Robbery
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.
Charleston Recreation Department Launches Smartphone App
Charleston's Recreation Department debuts a new app for park programs, but questions remain about development costs, vendor contracts, and competitive bidding.
Missing Woman Found Safely at Dorchester County Park
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.
FAA Grounds JetBlue Flights After Brief System Outage
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.
CCSD Board Approves Peninsula Promise School Plan
Charleston County School District unanimously approved Peninsula Promise, redrawing elementary school zones on the peninsula starting in 2027-28.
South Carolina House Votes to Rename Roads After Trump and Late Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk
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.
City historian calls for Charleston archaeologist position to protect burial sites
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 ...
Charlestonian Calls for Revival of Dormant Marion Square Commission After Highway Marker Controversy
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...
FBI Arrests 1 Amid West Ashley Investigation
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 ...
Charleston celebrates Riley's 40-year mayoral legacy at downtown panel
Community leaders gathered Tuesday to honor former Mayor Joe Riley's four-decade tenure through stories and discussion of his memoir at downtown event.