Took a crack at explaining SC’s somewhat unique process for vetting judges - something that’s generated lots of fun discourse on here about lawyer legislators and the “trial lawyer lobby.” Welcoming thoughts on this one! abcnews4.com/news/local/s...

20 inmates have died in Charleston County's jail alone over the last decade, most of them in the last 5 years

A group of local organizers gathered in downtown Charleston to rally against fascism and the influence of billionaires in politics "in the Lowcountry and beyond" Saturday.

Want to know more about making a more resilient Lowcountry? To read the entire Rising Tides deep dive, click here:

News 4 went all over the Lowcountry to see firsthand how people in all walks of life are impacted by climate change and how they are adapting to it. "Rising Tides: Making a More Resilient Lowcountry" is now available to watch online here: youtu.be/R5vYeeTcAeg

An incredible amount of work went into getting this made. Tune in!

Noor Abdalla was eight months pregnant when her husband, Mahmoud Khalil, was arrested, in March. She hasn’t seen him since, and now has a one-month-old son. nyer.cm/b7u1tIk

Congressman Clyburn is needed in DC tomorrow for a critical vote. Tomorrow’s West Ashley Town Hall will be rescheduled to a later date. Also, Senator Tedder and I have a joint Town Hall coming up in June. Announcement dropping soon.

I got to meet Ken Burns today. Story here: tinyurl.com/355x7kdh

Fmr SC Gov. Nikki Haley, who endorsed Trump twice, criticized his administration Tuesday morning after it appears ready to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the Qatari royal family, saying she believes accepting gifts from foreign nations implies the President "can be bought."

Rep. Jim Clyburn told reporters last week that giving up his House seat would mean giving up his life. DNC vice chair David Hogg criticized that sentiment Friday, arguing that the decision is up to constituents, not representatives like SC's sole House Dem.

Livestreaming the Sistine Chapel chimney today on day one of conclave @abcnews4.com

With mere days remaining before most of this year's General Assembly work wraps up, Rep. Wendell Gilliard continues pressing lawmakers to pass legislation to establish stronger penalties for crimes motivated by hate.

With the South Carolina Board of Education voting to remove 10 more books from public school libraries Tuesday afternoon, the Palmetto State now leads the nation in the number of state-mandated school book bans.

President Donald Trump’s justification for the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport members of Tren de Aragua does not align with information contained in a newly declassified intelligence memo.

Palestinian writer @mosababutoha.bsky.social has been awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his essays about life in Gaza during Israel's genocidal military campaign, which has killed dozens of his relatives. Watch our interview with him from late last year: www.democracynow.org/2024/10/25/m...

The Omar interview here was conducted by @mehdirhasan.bsky.social in 2018. It got clipped and passed around MAGA Twitter again over the weekend without the context, of talking about Trump targeting Muslims in the name of preventing violence.

My latest on the Elbit Out of SC coalition's recent demonstrations:

Smart Growth America's Dangerous by Design 2024 lists the Charleston-North Charleston metro area as the ninth most dangerous areas for pedestrians. Memphis, Tennessee topped the list with a pedestrian fatality rate of over five per 100,000 people for the 2018-2022 time period.

Charleston Mayor William Cogswell and Police Chief Chito Walker both addressed the recent gun violence around the city Monday after four separate shootings left at least three injured and one dead over the weekend.

WEEKEND LOCAL SPORTS: Another clean sweep for Charleston's big three Saturday as the Stingrays extended their first round playoff series lead to two games, the RiverDogs won their third straight after a rough start to the season, and the Battery got their first road win of the year. My game recap 🧵:

PHOTOS: An estimated 1,000+ people gathered in downtown Charleston Saturday to protest the Trump administration in the Lowcountry's second 50501 national day of action protest. Our Cameron Limes has details at 6 - tune in!

Today one of our reporters and I toured the Charleston County jail with a bunch of great media folks. We took a look at some challenges the new administration still faces and what improvements have been made. Story:

Replies to this are actually insane. You people deride “the other place” and flock to this one only to make it just as toxic. Get a fucking grip. You’re foaming at the mouth just as much as the people you hate and until that changes, nothing will

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham backed Donald Trump's threats toward CBS and its flagship show "60 Minutes" for what the president believes are "defamatory" stories about him.

Rep. Jim Clyburn is hitting the road for a town hall listening series that kicks off Wednesday in Clarendon County.

WEEKEND LOCAL SPORTS: Charleston's big three all picked up wins as the Battery came from behind to beat former striker Augi Williams and the Riverhounds, Rays dominated Norfolk for their 17th straight, and the RiverDogs offense exploded in a 10-1 victory over Columbia. My game recap 🧵:

A Charleston-area entrepreneur who once owned a local soccer team and was one of four men named by Rep. Nancy Mace in her explosive Feb. 10 House floor speech surrendered to police Tuesday for charges of harassment and stalking allegedly filed by his wife.

The Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council unveiled its 2024 annual report Monday, offering key insights into the local criminal justice system.

Cal Jennings was good from the spot and MD Myers scored on his birthday as the Charleston Battery saw out a 2-1 win in a tense Saturday afternoon match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the No Quarter Derby.

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Summerville Saturday, taking part in a national day of action organized across the country against President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.

BREAKING: Lawmakers in the South Carolina House passed H.3927 Wednesday, a controversial bill that targets state agencies and schools for any association with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, training, or practices.

Booker is still going, we've got it live here:

The familiar Palmetto State flag could be seen emblazoned on the vertical stabilizer of a C-17 being loaded with 17 individuals allegedly linked to prominent South American gangs in a video shared by El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele Monday.

One of the loudest voices in Congress visited the Lowcountry this week.

Civil rights advocates, historians and Black political leaders sharply rebuked Trump on Friday for his “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History” order.

Lindsey Graham won the Trump International Spring Member-Guest Tournament Friday, days after the president endorsed him in his upcoming US Senate reelection campaign.

“I continue to support all members of President Trump’s national security team," Lindsey Graham said Wednesday. "Lessons learned.”

Spoke with SC State Senator @edsutton.bsky.social, a decorated Air Force pilot and current Lt. Col. in the Air Force Reserves, about the national security risks of Waltz, Hegseth, and co. texting US military plans to a journalist

The chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court issued an interim policy order Tuesday setting rules on the use of generative AI by the state's judicial branch.

The Trump administration on Monday confirmed it accidentally texted sensitive information about the United States’ war plans to a civilian journalist.

Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning film "No Other Land" in the occupied West Bank on Monday, and he was then detained by the Israeli military, activists on the scene said.

"The Trump Administration’s actions to reduce the cost of Social Security and Secretary Lutnick’s comments raise the concern that delaying Social Security checks is being considered. We consider this a serious threat to our small businesses and to the nation’s economy.” More:

Local lawmakers are voicing frustration after Trump's commerce secretary Howard Lutnick appeared on a podcast last week and suggested that those on Social Security who hypothetically wouldn't receive their checks and complain were likely "fraudsters."

An update on the whole Charleston County Public Library/Matt Leber Constitutional oath situation:

Had a great chat with Charleston Battery Owner Rob Salvatore to discuss the USL's announcement that it's adopting a promotion and relegation system, and what that means for fans:

Jacqueline's point here, that too much media just runs stories without checking, is important. And also crazy-making. Why the hell would you want to "be a reporter" if not use the card that lets you call people about anything?

What is evident in the reporting is when abortion restrictions are codified into law, women die.

A man was taken into custody Monday for reportedly sexually assaulting a woman in her car in a North Charleston parking lot earlier in March, according to a Charleston County Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit.

Residents of a Daniel Island neighborhood are hosting a vigil in their community Saturday for the "beloved" alligator known locally as Walter, who was reportedly baited and killed by SCDNR contractors Friday.