Charleston County Coroner's Office

05/26/2026

The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has officially released its 2025 Annual Report, Annual Drug Death Report, and Annual Child Death Report.

These reports provide a comprehensive overview of the work completed by our office throughout the year, including mortality trends, public health data, overdose statistics, child fatality reviews, investigative efforts, and community outreach initiatives.

The 2025 reports highlight important findings related to:
• Drug and fentanyl-related deaths
• Child fatalities and prevention efforts
• Su***de and homicide trends
• Traffic fatalities
• Forensic investigations and autopsies
• Public health and community partnerships

Our office remains committed to transparency, accountability, prevention, and serving the citizens and families of Charleston County with professionalism and compassion.

We encourage community members, healthcare professionals, educators, law enforcement partners, and policymakers to review these reports as we continue working together to improve public safety and save lives.

Link to the reports is in the comments.

05/25/2026

05/18/2026

This National EMS Week, the Charleston County Coroner’s Office wants to give a huge thank you to Charleston County EMS and all EMS professionals serving our community every day.

Whether responding to emergencies, providing lifesaving care, or supporting patients and families during difficult moments, your dedication and compassion make a difference every single day. We’re grateful for the strong partnership we share and appreciate everything you do for Charleston County.
Thank you for always answering the call.

Happy National EMS Week!

05/10/2026

Today, we honor and celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures who give so much of themselves to their families and our community.
Mother’s Day is a time of joy for many, but we also recognize that it can be a difficult day for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. To all who may be carrying both love and sorrow today, please know that you are in our thoughts.
From all of us at the Charleston County Coroner’s Office, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the mothers who nurture, guide, and strengthen our community each and every day.
Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and meaningful Mother’s Day.

05/07/2026

The Charleston County Coroner’s Office would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Angela Biela on being named Nurse of the Year by the Medical University of South Carolina!

Angela previously served as a Deputy Coroner with our office and continues to make a tremendous impact in our community as a pediatric emergency nurse. We are also proud to have her working alongside our office through the CDC Cooperative Agreement as an SDY Research Coordinator, where she plays an important role in advancing education, research, and prevention efforts related to sudden death in the young.

In addition to this well-deserved recognition, Angela recently secured support and funding for additional bassinets in the pediatric emergency department. These bassinets will help influence and champion safe sleep practices for new parents and visitors to the emergency department, while also providing a safe resting space for patients who may experience extended wait times.

Angela’s dedication, compassion, and commitment to improving pediatric care and community health continue to make a lasting difference. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and grateful for her continued partnership with our office and commitment to the community. Congratulations, Angela, on this outstanding honor!

05/07/2026

This week, we proudly recognize and thank the dedicated nurses who serve our community with compassion, professionalism, and strength every single day.
Whether providing comfort in difficult moments, delivering lifesaving care, supporting families, or standing beside patients through every stage, nurses are an essential part of our healthcare system and our community.
Your commitment does not go unnoticed. We are grateful for the long hours, sacrifices, expertise, and kindness you bring to your profession each day.
From all of us at the Charleston County Coroner’s Office — thank you for your service, your resilience, and your unwavering care for others.
Happy Nurses Week 2026!

05/01/2026

Loved having this group visit us! We are so thankful for them!

04/30/2026

Today, on Donor Remembrance Day, we pause to honor the extraordinary individuals who gave the gift of life through donation.

We remember and celebrate every donor whose generosity has brought hope, healing, and second chances to families across South Carolina and beyond. Their legacy lives on in the lives they’ve touched, and their impact will never be forgotten.

We stand in support of Sharing Hope SC and the lifesaving mission of organ, eye, and tissue donation. To the donor families who carry both grief and pride, we see you, and we honor your loved one’s courage and compassion.

Thank you to all who choose to give life, and to all who continue to share hope.

04/19/2026

A 68-year-old West Ashley woman who died at her home earlier this year while estranged from her family has joined a growing list of 119 people whose unclaimed cremated remains are in the custody of the Charleston County Coroner’s Office.