The former police chief of Mount Pleasant took the oath of office Tuesday morning to become Charleston County’s new sheriff.

Carl Ritchie was sworn in as the Charleston County Sheriff during a Jan. 7 ceremony at the City Council chambers. He succeeds former sheriff Kristin Graziano.

After recent truck attack in New Orleans, South Carolina police discuss how they protect crowds at large events as federal ...

Two Lowcountry counties are ushering in the new year with new sheriffs. Carl Ritchie (R) will be sworn in as the new ...