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Low-speed chase in Charleston County ends in apparent suicide, deputies say
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – One person is dead following a low-speed chase in Charleston County this week. Officers with the Charleston Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a driver who had outstanding warrants while traveling in the Grand Oaks neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon. Law enforcement officials said the driver refused to stop and […]
Summerville man arrested after stabbing a man to death
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred July 14 in Ladson. Deputies arrested Dwayne Bell, 38, of Summerville on July 14. Bell is charged with murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and burglary, authorities state. Deputies responded around 3:30 a.m. […]
Dorchester Co. hiring within Water and Sewer Dept.
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester County is hosting an on-site hiring event to fill multiple positions within the Water and Sewer Department. The hiring event will occur on Wednesday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 235 Deming Way in Summerville. The county says they are interested in filling various positions including: […]
Isle of Palms plans to spend $1 million in beach renourishment on inlet rebuilding
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCSC) - The Isle of Palms is getting $1 million in state budget funding for beach renourishment that leaders say they plan to use to build up Breach Inlet and do shoal work from Dewees Island. The city applied for $2.5 million estimating the restoration projects...
Charleston nightclub shut down by city for unlawful business operations
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Aura Latin Club’s doors on Ann Street are closed to the public after the city says unlawful activity at the establishment has been ongoing for months. The city put the club on notice back in May 2023 when it was known as Deco, and since...
Charleston woman celebrates 100th birthday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Beatrice Myers Givens of Charleston is celebrating her 100th birthday. She was born July 17, 1924, in Green Pond. She is the 13th of 16 children. She and her husband had 10 children, 14 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She has been a member of the United...
Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Expo – Thursday, September 26, 2024
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Don’t miss Mount Pleasant’s biggest networking event, sponsored by Crews Subaru of Charleston. The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) Community and Business Expo is back for its 14th year, happening on Thursday, September 26th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Omar Shrine Center.
Woman loses control of motorcycle before falling off Charleston overpass, police say
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A woman lost control of her motorcycle on a South Carolina highway off-ramp and fell off an overpass, according to police. (Above video is the Wednesday morning headlines for July, 17, 2024.) Investigators from the Charleston Police Department said the crash happened just before 5 p.m....
A Growing Concern: Addressing the Dangers of Social Isolation and Food Insecurities in Summerville, SC
Summerville, S.C. –– As social isolation and food insecurity continue to impact the Summerville area, Meals on Wheels of Summerville remains dedicated to addressing these critical issues during these unprecedented, challenging times. The well-established Meals on Wheels of Summerville, a nonprofit founded in 1982, stands as a crucial support system for the community, combating hunger and isolation among its most vulnerable residents. However, the organization now grapples with funding shortages as the number of clients the organization serves has increased by 14.8% since last year.
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 […]
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 […]
UFL Draft sees South Carolina football star drafted despite being on NFL roster
South Carolina football wide receiver Ahmarean Brown had a great showing at the Gamecocks' Pro Day this spring, earning himself a free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns thanks in large part to running a 4.30 in the 40-yard dash. The speedy wideout is still with the Browns and figures...
The Citadel hikes out-of-state tuition, holds line on in-state costs for 2024
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Citadel's Board of Visitors voted to raise out-of-state tuition for cadets while keeping in-state cadet tuition the same as the year prior. During a June board meeting, members approved an out-of-state tuition increase of 3%. It was a decision that backtracked on a November 2023 vote that increased both in-state and out-of-state tuition by 4.25%. The board then determined that the increase was unnecessary and elected to keep the in-state tuition level while increasing the out-of-state sticker price.
Port Royal names Assistant Town Manager
Plank-Buccola promoted from Director of Administrative Services. For the first time in 20 years, Port Royal has an Assistant Town Manager. During the July 10 Town Council meeting, Town Manager Van Willis announced that Brooke Plank-Buccola was being promoted to the position of Assistant Town Manager. “I am absolutely thrilled...
South Carolina basketball learns television information for early-season tournament
South Carolina basketball fans will have plenty to watch the week of Thanksgiving. In addition to checking out Shane Beamer's Gridiron Gamecocks play the rival Clemson Tigers two days after Turkey Day, both the men's and women's basketball teams will be on the court at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Lamont...
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