Charleston County Government has announced the appointment of Justin Pierce as the new director of Emergency Management. Pierce, who began his role on Dec. 2, brings over 20 years of experience in ...

Charleston County’s previous emergency management director, Joe Coates, passed away in May 2024 following a cancer battle. Deputy Director Ben Webster was named interim director.

As the winter weather intensifies, many state and local officials are urging residents to stay safe and prepare for cold weather.A winter storm watch is in effe ...

The agency is making strides to augment its ranks and resources by filling vacancies and adding new positions. But it must ...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston County Emergency Management Director Justin Pierce was appointed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Advisory Council Monday.

The first big winter snow in six years is heading to South Carolina as a storm is expected to coat the coast tonight with ...

The National Weather Service predicts bitterly cold temperatures, freezing rain and 1-2 inches of snow could fall across the Lowcountry.

Charleston County schools will have a two-hour early dismissal on Tuesday and will remain closed through Wednesday to deal ...

so we have started to lean forward with our state partners and county parents as well,” said Justin Pierce, director of emergency management for Charleston County. The state and Charleston ...