Charleston

Hope Prevails at Mother Emanuel AME as Survivors Reflect on 10 Years Since Tragic Charleston Massacre

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CHARLESTON, S.C. — Congregants at the historic Mother Emanuel AME Church gathered once again on Tuesday, reflecting on a tragic chapter in their community’s history as they sought solace and strength in faith. Ten years have passed since the devastating loss of nine lives in a racially motivated shooting that shocked the nation. The harrowing … Read more

Tragedy: Woman Fatally Shot in Charleston Convenience Store Mishap as Teen Faces Charges

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A tragic shooting incident at a Charleston convenience store has left one woman dead and a teenager facing potential criminal charges. The shooting occurred early Tuesday morning as the victim was walking toward the entrance of the Sheetz on MacCorkle Avenue in the Kanawha City neighborhood. According to Charleston Police Chief of … Read more

Pursuit: Tragic Crash in Downtown Charleston Claims One Life and Leaves Multiple Injured After U-Haul Evades Police.

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CHARLESTON, S.C. — A police chase involving a rental box truck ended tragically in downtown Charleston on April 26, resulting in one fatality and several injuries, authorities reported. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. on a busy street frequented by tourists and pedestrians, as the city buzzed with spring activity. The pursuit began after … Read more

20-Year Sentence Handed Down for Fatal Interstate 26 Shooting Case in Charleston

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – A man who admitted to firing shots into a car on Interstate 26, resulting in the death of a passenger, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. US Marshals apprehended Kimani Pinckney in December of 2020 after a pursuit in North Charleston, leading to his eventual guilty plea. The shooting, … Read more

Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates, Spares Boston Bomber and Charleston Killer

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Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden has made a significant decision to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, converting their punishment to life in prison without the possibility of parole. This action by the President comes as a demonstration of his firm stance against the use of the death penalty at the … Read more

Storm Surge Threat Prompts Curfew and Road Closures in Historic Charleston

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Sarasota, Florida – Tropical Storm Debby wreaked havoc in Florida, causing heavy rains and high winds that led to at least four reported deaths and the rescue of hundreds from flooded homes. The storm’s path now raises concerns about potential flooding in some of America’s most historic Southern cities. In Sarasota, Florida, around 500 individuals … Read more

Legacy: Family of Charleston Shooting Victim Honors Father with Museum Exhibit

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MULLINS, SC – In a remarkable display of resilience and forgiveness, the family of Dr. Daniel Simmons Jr., one of the victims of the 2015 mass shooting at the Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, is honoring his memory by creating a lasting legacy. Dr. Simmons was among the nine individuals tragically killed during a … Read more

Man Shot and Killed at Charleston Tobacco Shop: Homicide and Robbery Investigation Underway

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CHARLESTON, WV – Authorities have launched a homicide and robbery probe after a man was fatally shot while working at a tobacco store in North Charleston. The incident occurred late Tuesday evening at a tobacco shop on 7th Avenue, prompting an investigation by the Charleston Police Department. As of now, no detailed information about the … Read more

Charleston Welcomes Biden for Memorial Speech at Mother Emanuel AME Church

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CHARLESTON, S.C. – President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit the historic Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston on Monday. The church was the site of a racially-motivated mass shooting in 2015, where nine Black churchgoers were shot to death during Bible study. Biden’s visit to the church serves as a kickstart to his 2024 … Read more