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CRIME & SAFETY
Former club bouncer sentenced to 33 years for fatal shooting outside Charleston nightclub
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man charged with murdering someone at a night club in downtown Charleston in 2021 was convicted and sentenced to over 30 years imprisonment, according to Solicitor Scarlett Wilson's Office. Melshaun Robinson, 41, was sentenced to 33 years imprisonment for murder, first-degree assault and battery,...
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...
1 injured in shooting at Summerville fast-food restaurant
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - Officers with the Summerville Police Department are investigating a shooting that left a fast-food employee hurt Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened at Taco Bell on Dorchester Road, according to Capt. Chris Hirsch. A Taco Bell employee was shot and taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.
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...
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. […]
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.
Family and friends remember the legacy of Charleston great musician Quentin Ravenel
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 […]
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