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Local law enforcement cracks down on speeding in ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) — From July 15 to July 21, Georgia and Alabama join Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee for the eighth annual “Operation Southern Slow Down” The campaign aims to change the driving behaviors of residents in the region by prioritizing the safety of all citizens by focusing on drivers who are traveling at […]
Man Wins $100,000 With Lottery Strategy From Watching ‘Lottery Changed My Life’
Is there a strategy to winning the Lottery? Well, there might be... If you've ever seen "Lottery Changed My Life" on TLC, you might remember the episode where a former Lottery winner shared what he claims was his strategy for winning. A South Carolina man says he's been using the...
Ohio man who fled to South Carolina after stabbing wife pleads guilty, sentenced
A man who fled to South Carolina after stabbing his wife to death admitted his crime Monday before the case went to trial. Charles Rocker, 56, pleaded guilty to one count of murder in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. Judge Chris Brown sentenced Rocker to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 15 years.
South Carolina American Legion Senior playoffs start
The road to the South Carolina American Legion Baseball senior tournament in Florence starts Thursday. League champions Richland Post 215 and Camden Post 17, post-season will have a week to wait. Both were among eight league champions to earn a first-round bye and have advanced to the second round starting...
'There's room for everybody' | Worldwide Rollout Day comes to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Worldwide Rollout Day took place on Sunday throughout the nation. It's a movement founded in 2020 by Skatefantacee to gather community members to erase hate. The movement began in Atlanta at the peak of the Black Lives Matter movement during the pandemic. “The purpose of the...
Summerville man identified as victim in Ladson homicide
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal has released the name of the victim of a recent homicide in Ladson. Jeremy Mack, a 37-year-old Summerville man, was found dead in a home off Von Ohsen Road early Sunday morning after suffering an apparent stabbing, according to the Coroner’s office. The Charleston […]
Lowcountry sings karaoke to benefit Summerville Parks
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – “Lowcountry Sings” is a karaoke contest where the community’s voice can make a difference. Lowcountry Sings says this event is open to all ages and will support the Summerville Parks Foundation to improve and maintain local greenspaces. Karaoke singers can enter the contests online beginning July 15. Singers upload a video […]
Mount Pleasant Fire Department celebrates engineer’s retirement after 21 years of service
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) announces the retirement of Engineer Ken Franks, who has served his community for 21 years. MPFD said Franks has made a lasting impact on both the department and the community, playing a significant role in firefighting operations, emergency responses, and community safety initiatives. “His […]
Woman arrested at Pine Forest Country Club after methamphetamine discovery
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — Summerville Police arrested a woman Sunday accused of trafficking methamphetamine after a traffic stop for trespassing at the Pine Forest Country Club. Carolyn Edith Lord was taken to the Dorchester County Detention Center and booked on one charge of trafficking methamphetamine. An officer on patrol was checking the swimming pool at […]
Cycling for a cause, cyclists complete 257 mile ride in 'Ride to End ALZ' three day event
MOUNT PLESANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Despite the heat, many people got outside to cycle for a cause Sunday. Participants in the sixteenth annual 'Alzheimer’s Association Ride to End ALZ’ crossed the finish line in Mount Pleasant Sunday after a multi day ride. Cyclists started the ride last...
Mathis becomes the highest Cougar ever selected in MLB Draft
Courtesy of CofC Athletics FORT WORTH, Texas – College of Charleston first baseball and pitcher Cole Mathis was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of the MLB Draft on Sunday night. Mathis was the 54th overall pick to become the highest Cougar ever taken in the draft. Taylor Clarke was a third-round selection (No. 76 […]
City of Columbia hosting book drive for launch of “Little Libraries” initiative
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is hosting a community book drive to support the launch of the new “Little Libraries” initiative. City officials say the initiative is part of the Columbia Streams Art public art program. Charming boxes will provide easy access to books for...
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