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CRIME & SAFETY
Man sentenced in Charleston murder case to appeal conviction
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A former downtown Charleston bouncer will appeal a murder conviction against him. A jury found Melshaun Robinson guilty of murder, first-degree assault and battery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after a four-day trial last week. The charges were filed in a 2021...
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...
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...
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.
North Charleston responds to FBI probe into gun violence prevention program
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — City leaders in North Charleston have responded to allegations of an FBI investigation into a gun violence prevention program that allocated over a million dollars of taxpayer money to nonprofits. Tony Tassarotti, spokesperson for the City of North Charleston, said, “The City of North Charleston is committed to transparency and […]
Mt. Pleasant Police cracking down on intoxicated boaters during holiday weekend
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - This Fourth of July weekend, the Mount Pleasant Police Department is participating in Operation Dry Water, a national initiative by law enforcement agencies to educate the public about the importance of safe and sober boating. In addition to raising awareness of the dangers of boating...
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. […]
Family and friends remember the legacy of Charleston drummer killed in officer-involved shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)–Many people across the Lowcountry are mourning the loss of a beloved musician who they say was taken from this world too soon. Quentin Ravenel is remembered as a talented musician, friend, and community member. Ravenel died following an officer-involved shooting Friday, but family and friends say they plan to carry on his […]
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.
1 dead in auto-pedestrian crash in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County deputies are investigating a deadly auto-pedestrian crash that happened early Sunday in the Hollywood area. According to the sheriff’s office, a vehicle was traveling on Sugar Hill Road near Wright Hill Lane around 1:30 a.m. when a pedestrian walking in the roadway was struck. The pedestrian, identified by the […]
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