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Isle of Palms 5k and 10k

By brookebc on Tuesday, 29 May 2012 - 3:55pm
The Isle of Palms Connector Run is celebrating our 20th year and we want to invite those with an interest in fitness, health, family and community to join. Our race offers a 5k run, 5k walk and a 10k run with one of the most scenic views in the... More

Carolina Youth Development Center Receives $175,000 Grant

By CYDC Charleston on Tuesday, 29 May 2012 - 1:45pm
(North Charleston, South Carolina) -- Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) has been awarded a PropelNext grant of $175,000 over 18 months from the Edna McConnell ClarkFoundation, and will also receive expert strategic consulting assistance to... More

Andrus Family Fund Awards Carolina Youth Development Center $82,000 Grant

By CYDC Charleston on Friday, 13 April 2012 - 9:45am
Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC), in partnership with One Economy Corporation (OE), has received an $82,000 planning grant from the Andrus Family Fund (AFF) for an innovative pilot to bring technology access, training and resources to foster... More

Local child sexual abuse prevention organizations recognized

By Katrina Robinson on Tuesday, 2 August 2011 - 3:30pm
Eight Lowcountry organizations have been honored with the Partner in Prevention certification, which recognizes groups that work towards preventing child sexual abuse.The certification was developed by the Charleston-based nonprofit organization... More

Controversial testing practices could be key to stopping sexual abuse

By Katrina Robinson on Monday, 6 June 2011 - 8:46am
Since 1996, William Burke, 53, has been using plethysmograph (PPG) and other controversial testing practices in an attempt to prevent child abuse. While his methods have pure intentions, they are not always seen as positive; in fact, one Lowcountry... More

Partnership to address children and domestic violence

By Katrina Robinson on Thursday, 21 April 2011 - 2:25pm
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, so it's the perfect time to talk about a new partnership that is forming to address the community's response to children that have experienced or been exposed to domestic violence.The committee formed by the... More

'Preacher' shoots West Ashley woman inside her own home (update: murder charge, more details)

By Katrina Robinson on Saturday, 19 March 2011 - 8:14am
Update March 19, details: More details continue to emerge in the odd case.The Post and Courier again has an update, this one focusing on Charleston Police Chief Greg Mullen's defense of the officers' actions and the abuse of Fields' child.Read the... More

Four teens arrested in ugly instance of alleged child abuse (update: child getting better)

By Amanda Click on Friday, 17 December 2010 - 8:53am
Update December 17, getting better: The Post and Courier has another follow up on the story.The paper notes who the child will be staying with when he's released and the general improvement of his condition; take a read here.Update December 4,... More

More arrests for suspected child abuse, this time at Knightsville Elementary

By Ken Hawkins on Thursday, 12 November 2009 - 12:20pm
A week ago a teacher's aide in North Charleston was charged, then a teacher in St. George, and now four at Knightsville Elementary in Summerville. The Summerville Journal Scene has a good report on the latest, and some of the accounts are quite... More

Ravenel man accused of lewd act on child

By Ken Hawkins on Friday, 24 October 2008 - 10:08am
Clyde L. Benton Junior of Ravenel has been accused of making his girlfriend's son perform masturbation on him. His bond was set at $50,000. Head over to Live 5 News for the story. More
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