Beth Kerns News Today

Former Charleston Police Chief James "Tyke" Hunt who has been under the microscope following sexual misconduct allegations has been demoted and suspended, the Charleston Police Department said on Thursday.

The Charleston City Council voted, on Feb. 20, 2024, to ease restrictions on private vendors, settle a 2019 lawsuit and fund a use of force training simulator for the Charleston Police Department.

Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin cleared the City Council chamber, on Feb. 5, 2024, after members of the packed audience started yelling at a council member. For a fourth straight council meeting, the gallery was packed with supporters of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution. Council Beth Kerns brought the motion to untable the resolution.

Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin cleared the City Council chamber, on Feb. 5, 2024, after members of the packed audience started yelling at a council member. For a fourth straight council meeting, the gallery was packed with supporters of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution. Council Beth Kerns brought the motion to untable the resolution.

Charleston City Council could reconsider a resolution calling for a ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas war after the initial measure was voted down last month.

Charleston City Council could reconsider a resolution calling for a ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas war after the initial measure was voted down last month.

The Charleston City Council voted 23-3 Monday night to approve Private Outdoor Designated Areas around the city where establishments can serve to-go drinks that people can carry around the area.

The Charleston City Council honored West Virginia’s Miss USA competitor before smoothly approving several grant applications and agreements Monday night. A few council members, though, raised continuing issues with police

James "Tyke" Hunt has resigned from his role as chief of the Charleston Police Department.

The Charleston City Council said no to two hot-button issues Monday night — a syringe service program and an independent investigation into Charleston Police Chief Tyke Hunt.