Interim Charleston Police chief Scott Dempsey was promoted to the position full-time at a swearing-in ceremony on Feb. 16 2024. Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin made the announcement at City Hall. Dempsey had served as interim chief since former chief James "Tyke" Hunt stepped down in August. Also at the event, CPD officer Jason Webb was named deputy chief.
Interim Charleston Police chief Scott Dempsey was promoted to the position full-time at a swearing-in ceremony on Feb. 16 2024. Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin made the announcement at City Hall. Dempsey had served as interim chief since former chief James "Tyke" Hunt stepped down in August. Also at the event, CPD officer Jason Webb was named deputy chief.
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.