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Former King Street bouncer convicted for 2021 murder in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A former King Street Cabaret bouncer was convicted for murder and other charges Monday in connection to a deadly April 2021 shooting. Melshaun Robinson was found guilty of murder, assault and battery in the first degree, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after a four-day jury trial, according […]
Charleston Police arrest 2 in Circle K armed robbery
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities arrested two people in connection with an armed robbery at a West Ashley gas station. Police responded to reports of an armed robbery at a Circle K convenience store on Ashley River Road in early June. Officials said the suspects pulled out a handgun and stole money during the incident. […]
Charleston Co. deputy crashes into civilian car while attempting U-turn
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy was involved in a crash early Tuesday morning. The crash happened in the 1100 block of Savannah Highway, sheriff’s office spokeswoman Lexi Douglas said. Investigators said the deputy was traveling north on Savannah Highway when it...
N. Charleston officials respond to FBI investigation into gun violence grant program
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - City of North Charleston officials are responding to reports about the Federal Bureau of Investigations opening an inquiry on the city’s gun violence reduction grants. Former North Charleston Police Chief Greg Gomes says he was contacted by the FBI on Friday and asked to...
Johns Island electrocution victim identified
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A woman who was killed in an electrocution has now been identified by the Charleston County Coroner’s Office. Emma Lopez-Garcia, 31, of North Charleston, died Friday morning as a result of an electrocution injury suffered while working at a landscaping site between Bear Swamp Road and Saint Hubert Way on Johns Island.
Coroner ID's man killed in North Charleston officer-involved shooting
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting in North Charleston Friday evening. Quentin Ravenel, 34, from Charleston, died Friday, June, 28 at 9:12 p.m. at Trident Medical Center after being shot multiple times on Alpha...
N. Charleston Police searching for missing 15-year-old
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Officers with the North Charleston Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. Mahki Green, 15, was last seen at his home on Thursday, police spokesman Harve Jacobs said. Green is 5-foot, 8-inches tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds.
Friends remember musician Quentin Ravenel after death during officer-involved shooting
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Singer and drummer Quentin Ravenel will be missed by many for his talents, humor, and kindness. Ravenel was killed in an officer-involved shooting the evening of Friday, June 28. His friends say he had a profound impact on their lives, and they believe he...
Driver identified in fatal single-vehicle ‘midair’ crash in Hollywood
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Coroner has released the name of a man who died in a crash Saturday. Terrance Wilson, 43, of Hollywood, died from injuries he sustained in the collision. Deputies say the single-vehicle crash took place just after 3:30 a.m. Saturday along Highway 162.
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