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Electric chair tested and firing squad prepared in South Carolina
South Carolina's prisons director said Wednesday the state is ready to carry out an execution next month that would mark its first in more than 13 years. Corrections Director Bryan Stirling said South Carolina's supply of a common lethal injection drug is pure, its electric chair has been tested and the firing squad has the ammunition and training needed to put condemned inmate Freddie Owens to death in September.Stirling was ordered by the state Supreme Court to submit a sworn statement to the lawyer for Owens certifying that all three methods of putting a prisoner to death are available for...
Organizations across the Lowcountry raise awareness during National Overdose Week
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)–Several organizations are coming together to bring awareness to the opioid crisis in the Lowcountry and to provide strategies and support to those who may be struggling with substance abuse. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, over 70,000 drug overdose deaths occur in the United States every year, including […]
Proposed development could be coming to Moncks Corner
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – A proposed development will come before the Moncks Corner Town Planning Commission on Tuesday night. It’s one of several developments that could be coming before the town in the future. DR Horton is requesting annexation and re-zoning for 16.29 acres of property in the Perry Hill community. The developer wants […]
SCHSL football rankings, August 27
COLUMBIA (WBTW) – The second set of South Carolina High School League state football rankings were released on Tuesday, as voted on by members of the media. Below are the Top 10 in each classification with our local squads in bold. First place votes are in parenthesis. SCHSL Class 5A: 1. Dutch Fork (16) 2. […]
Former deputy pleads guilty in reckless homicide trial
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A former Charleston County deputy pleaded guilty Wednesday for his role in a deadly May 2020 crash on Old Towne Road. Jason Barry entered his plea in the middle of the trial this week after the prosecution had rested its case. At one point, he read a remorseful letter to […]
Nashville notes: Maren's “Kiss the Sky” + Caylee's “Breaking Dishes”
The star-studded Toby Keith: American Icon airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on NBC and the next day on Peacock. Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Parker McCollum, HARDY, Ashley McBryde, Darius Rucker and more of your favorite stars will take the stage for tribute performances to Toby.
City of North Charleston appoints new Artist-in-Residence
Mixed media artist Shayn Green to serve as first resident artist in Park Circle Community Building. The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is proud to announce the appointment of Shayn Green as Artist-in-Residence (AIR) for its Pilot Residency Program running August-October 2024. The City’s AIR serves as a visual art ambassador for the North Charleston community. Along with creating new work in the 270 sq. ft. AIR Studio located within the Park Circle Community Building, Shayn will collaborate with the City’s Cultural Arts Department to offer opportunities for artistic engagement for North Charleston citizens during her residency period.
North Charleston police chief finalists to be named in September
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The city of North Charleston is working to narrow down finalists for their new top cop. 34 people from all over the country have applied to be North Charleston’s next police chief. Three of the applicants are from within the department. Ahead of Chief...
Teen charged in failed armed robbery attempt that left 15-year-old dead
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Police Department shared new details about a shooting that left a 15-year-old boy dead. Desean Matthews, 18, of Charleston is charged with attempted murder and armed robbery, according to Sgt. Chris Stinson. The charges stem from the deadly shooting that happened outside of the...
Alex Murdaugh murder trial jurors raise doubts in TV interview, read full transcript
As the South Carolina Supreme Court prepares to hear appeals to determine if convicted double murderer Alex Murdaugh deserves a new trial after allegations of jury tampering, two people at the center of those allegations are finally speaking out publicly, identifying themselves and casting doubt on the legal process that sent Murdaugh to prison for two life terms.
Summerville officers involved in Walmart rose selling incident cleared of wrongdoing
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – State law enforcement, the Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, and Summerville Police have cleared two officers of misconduct after they detained a minor outside a Walmart in April. Summerville Police announced they received a clearance letter from Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson absolving Sergeant Kathryn Kirkland and Corporal Dante Ghi of wrongdoing […]
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