Lillian Donahue
Reporter/MMJ
Charleston, SC
Lillian joined the Live 5 News team in June 2019.
African American activists say the vandalism of a monument honoring a freed Charleston slave and abolitionist is “disrespectful to the black community.”
North Charleston’s police chief called for the community to come forward with information on a shooting that left a teenager dead and 14 others wounded at an unauthorized concert.
Starting this weekend through October is a critical season for endangered Loggerhead turtles that call South Carolina's coastline home.
Community activists are calling for more action eleven months after Charleston City Council created a special commission on equity, inclusion, and racial conciliation.
It’s all a part of a larger effort between Charleston City, the Gullah Society, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and other groups to uncover and restore dozens of African American cemeteries across the city.
Although rare, Lowcountry Hospitals are seeing some patients come down with the coronavirus even after being fully vaccinated.
This week, one Lowcountry man is home for the first time in more than seven months after nearly losing his life to the coronavirus.
With dozens of healthcare providers across the state, the South Carolina Hospital Association has taken note of what works well when navigating the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
The North Charleston Police Department detained four people Saturday morning following a shooting incident at Tanger Outlet Mall.
Because of a newly discovered COVID-19 vaccine side effect, doctors are now recommending women wait to get their regularly scheduled mammograms until weeks after receiving both doses.
Doctors with the Medical University of South Carolina are calling on parents and healthcare providers to look for a rare but life-threatening COVID-19 complication in children before they get too sick.
While record numbers of people stopped traveling during the Coronavirus Pandemic, regional TSA officers say South Carolina airports, including Charleston, have seen an increase in firearms found in security.
A new report analyzing different causes of poverty across South Carolina identifies key issues like increased eviction rates, food insecurity and persistent child poverty.
Hundreds of South Carolina National Guard troops arrived back in the Palmetto State following deployment to Washington D.C. for the inauguration.
Crews found what they believe is the long-rumored time capsule hidden in the base of the former John C. Calhoun statue that once stood in downtown Charleston’s Marion Square.
With just days until the presidential inauguration, around 650 South Carolina National Guardsmen and women are in Washington D.C. supporting law enforcement.
Just days into her first term, First Congressional District Rep. Nancy Mace has been outspoken after the chaos on Capitol Hill and is calling out her peers to change their tone to protect lives.
New federal funds will help dozens of homeless veterans in Charleston find a safe place to live this next year.
Marion Pond has fostered dogs before with Eunoia Rescue, but none like her most recent one, Chiquita who went into labor Thanksgiving Day.
State Rep. Nancy Mace, the projected winner of the First District Congressional Race in South Carolina, thanked voters and supporters Wednesday morning.
Republican Nancy Mace has won the U.S. House 1st Congressional District race beating incumbent Rep. Joe Cunningham.
Campaign officials say more than 250 cars came to a drive-in rally for Jamie Harrison at the bend in North Charleston.
He worked for 17 years in EMS for many local agencies, most recently for MedTrust medical transport.
The majority of the citations are for chairs on the beach, while infractions increased by nearly 70 percent in July and August as compared to May and June.
The fuel reportedly came from an above-ground tank.
Community members have formed the Waylyn Heart Team in an effort to engage kids by collaborating with different activists, leaders and educators.
Some Fire Departments in the Lowcountry are reporting an increase in new COVID-19 cases while firefighters continue efforts to slow the spread while on the job.
One of the most visible changes include turning all vendors toward the street, so shoppers browse from the outside.
Uplift Charleston held a peaceful protest Sunday morning along Charleston’s Battery to mark the loss of nine Charleston church members killed in a 2015 shooting.
Dozens showed up to a rally in North Charleston as protests following the death of George Floyd continue across the Lowcountry.
The Medical University of South Carolina honored their graduating class for their years of work with a drive-in diploma pick up.
Four Lowcountry beach communities have agreed to continue island restrictions even as governor McMaster is expected to re-open beach access early this next week.
Around 80 percent of the Aquarium’s revenue comes from on-site visitors. With no guests, CEO and president, Kevin Mills said the organization will not be able to continue long-term efforts.
Official event organizers are allowing participants who can’t make race day in August to complete a “virtual 10K,” running any course from now through May 13.
The City of Charleston has passed an ordinance directing residents to stay at home for two weeks except for necessary trips to the grocery store and other essential activities.
As healthcare systems across the country are working to maintain mask supplies, people in Charleston want to use their sewing skills to help.
Saturday marks the two-year anniversary for the cafe, whose chain was started in honor of two children with Down Syndrome.
Vice President Mike Pence arrived at Joint Base Charleston late Thursday afternoon for a special evening at The Citadel.
Ahead of intense cancer treatment, the Marine Corps League of the Lowcountry granted the wish of a home-bound Korean war veteran with a ceremony to join the organization.
"It's just got a lot of memories. It's just kind of devastating in a way," a former student said. "That's one reason why we came by here, just to look at it."
Officials said if people can't take a dog home, they should still spread awareness.
In the round table discussion, Buttigieg spoke with fast food workers and activists with “Fight for 15,” a group working to raise the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 to $15 dollars an hour.
Leaders with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) hosted a forum to open a dialogue on what reparations mean to the African American community.
“I wanted to get a metal detector and especially after the hurricane and see if there’s anything, any history or artifacts that kind of washed up on the shore,” Lattin said. “We actually just got lucky with no equipment, just spending a day at the beach.”
Karey Montrel Hewyard is accused of of performing lewd acts upon a minor inside a North Charleston home from 2012 through 2015, according to court records.
