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Jury Convicts Two Executives in Conspiracy to Fix Prices, Rig Bids, Allocate Markets for Concrete
A jury convicted Gregory and David Melton yesterday in the U.S. District Court in Savannah, Georgia, for their role in a conspiracy to fix prices, rig bids and allocate markets for sales of ready-mix concrete in Georgia and South Carolina. The conspiracy, which began as early as 2010 and continued...
American Cancer Society in SC seeking 1,000 participants for ‘Voices of Black Women’ cancer study
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Tens of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year, and while the death rate from cancer has declined over the past two decades in the United States, black women still die from cancer at higher rates than white women. The American Cancer Society has launched the largest-ever study of […]
Now That’s a REALLY Big Fish…
Local fisherman Brian McLaughlin made quite a splash last weekend by reeling in a massive 65 lb. catfish at Santee. McLaughlin, who was fishing with Wayne Kanipe of K&K Printing, hooked the giant fish using cut bait in approximately 8 feet of water. McLaughlin, who owns Onesimus Venture Pressure Washing...
Berkeley County corn farmer seeing impacts from lack of rain and high temperatures
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Hot weather has arrived in the Lowcountry, and the high temperatures are impacting plenty including farmers. The lack of rain and intense heat has impacted one corn farmer in the Cordesville community. “The day after I got through planting all of this corn I got one inch of rain on […]
Sniff search leads to large drug bust, repeat offender arrested
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A repeat offender is back in jail after Berkeley County deputies pulled over a vehicle for an out-tag light and discovered a large amount of narcotics and opioids, among other drugs. Shawn Casey Thieman was arrested and charged with trafficking heroin, trafficking methamphetamine with more than 100 grams but less than […]
Berkeley Co. school board moves forward with J.K. Gourdin Elementary School merger
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)—When the school year begins in August, students at a northern Berkeley County elementary school will attend a different school. At a Monday night Berkeley County School Board meeting, committee members decided to proceed on the merger with St. Stephen Elementary School. Initially, the board voted to close J.K. Gourdin and move […]
Summerville’s Carson Messina drafted in 12th round by Blue Jays
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – History was made in the Palmetto State Tuesday when the Toronto Blue Jays selected Summerville alum Carson Messina in the 12th round. Along with brother Cole going in the third round on Monday, the Messina brothers become the first pair of brothers to both be selected in the same draft […]
Judge considers bond for off-duty officer awaiting murder trial after South Carolina shooting
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — A judge is considering whether to grant bond to a former police officer as he awaits a murder trial after an off-duty fight led to a shooting in a South Carolina fast food restaurant parking lot. Anthony DeLustro, 65, has remained jailed since his arrest on April 10. Circuit Judge Deadra Jefferson […]
Red Cross Blood Drive July 18th
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Palmetto Life) – Our next American Red Cross Blood Drive is Thursday, July 18th at Crews Subaru. You and Your Teams continue to provide the help needed to make each and every drive successful. As the Low Country grows, the need for lifesaving blood grows as well.
Lowcountry AT&T workers rally for better wages and benefits amidst negotiations
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Lowcountry A-T&T workers are hosting a rally Tuesday evening in support of continued contract negotiations for improved conditions. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) local 37-04 is part of a larger group representing the southeast in the negotiations. The local CWA Chapter president said that...
City council approves rezone request for 1000 King St. mixed-use development plan
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston City Council passed a rezoning request Tuesday that will allow for renovation and expansion to 1000 King Street Apartments and additional mixed-use buildings to be added to the site. The nearly 4-acre area will be reclassified for the King Palace Planned Unit Development. Tim Keane, the Planning, Permitting, and Engineering […]
Former North Charleston cop pleads guilty to Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol Riot charges
WASHINGTON (WCSC) - A former North Charleston police officer pleaded guilty to charges related to his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building. Thomas Edward Blackwood pleaded guilty to one count of disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building and grounds and one count of parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
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