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Coroner identifies 35-year-old St. Stephen man killed in Berkeley County crash
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The adult victim who died in the auto-pedestrian collision in Berkeley County on Friday night, has been identified. The Berkeley County Coroner's Office has identified the victim as Mr. Juan Diego Ordonez Velazquez, a 35-year-old from St. Stephen. The collision occurred just at approximately...
Manning Native named Chief of Police at Clemson
Manning native and Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) Captain Chris Harrington has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Police, effective July 15th. Harrington, a two-time graduate of Clemson University, began his career with CUPD in 2005 and has served in various leadership roles over his 19-year tenure. “Chris has distinguished...
Local chicken farmer raises over $900 for St. Jude through annual beach barbecue
Russ Harrelson was born and raised locally in Alcolu. He currently works as a chicken farmer, owning four chicken houses. However, he goes down to the beach once a year and barbecues a hog, selling portions and then donating the profits to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When asked...
Coroner identifies man killed in auto-pedestrian crash in Berkeley Co.
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was killed Friday night in an auto-pedestrian crash. Juan Diego Ordonez Velazquez, 35, of St. Stephen, died at the scene of the crash on Forty-One Road near Spider Lane, Coroner Darnell D. Hartwell said.
Five Manning students awarded scholarships by St. Peters Masonic Lodge 54
St. Peters Masonic Lodge 54 hosted its annual scholarship donation event on July 8 at the lodge, located at 232 East Boyce Street. Five local students were awarded scholarships to assist with their college and further education expenses. The recipients, listed from left to right in the group photo, are...
Update: Missing South Carolina teen found safe
ANDREWS, S.C. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Update: He has been found safe. Initial report: Authorities in South Carolina need your help finding a missing teenage boy. According to the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, Dontavias Dollard, 16, was reported as a runaway by his family. He was last...
SGM Howard Brown retires from Lake Marion High School JROTC Program
The Lake Marion High School gymnasium was filled with heartfelt tributes and fond memories on July 5, 2024, as students, colleagues, and community members gathered to honor Sergeant Major (Ret.) Howard Brown on his retirement from the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program. The event, dubbed “SGM Howard Brown’s Day,” marked the end of a remarkable 31-year career at the school and a total of 57 years in military uniform.
North Charleston woman accused of attacking vehicles with a weapon
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) - The Goose Creek Police Department arrested a woman after she was accused of smashing the windows of three cars. Shelby Fink, 33, of North Charleston, was charged with three counts of malicious injury to personal property, according to the Goose Creek Police Department. Investigators said...
Summerton Town Council approves multiple measures at regular town meeting
The Summerton Town Council convened on July 9th at the Town Hall to address a series of pressing community issues, ranging from economic development grants to the renewal of crucial public utility permits. The meeting, held at 6:00 PM, saw the approval of several significant measures. The council began by...
Moncks Corner mayor wants vandalism at recreation center bathrooms to stop
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – Moncks Corner Mayor Thomas Hamilton is frustrated by acts of vandalism at the town’s recreation complex bathrooms. “When I ran, my platform was to open up the bathrooms to the public,” he said. Visitors used to have to use the bathroom in...
Dennis McGraw named Manning Lions Club Lion of the Year
Dennis McGraw has been honored as the Manning Lions Club Lion of the Year. The award recognizes McGraw’s outstanding commitment to the club’s core values of improving health and wellbeing, strengthening the community, and supporting those in need through humanitarian service. McGraw, known for his extraordinary dedication, is...
Kingstree police investigating break-in at Dollar General
KINGSTREE, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities are investigating a break-in at a Dollar General store. The Kingstree Police Department is calling on the community who may have information about an individual seen on surveillance video breaking into the store on Wednesday. It happened on N. Longstreet Street. A video shared by the department shows an individual […]
Pineville, a historic refuge—Ferguson, the origins
Editor’s Note: At the request of his readers and in memory of Warner M. Montgomery, Ph. D, we will continue to publish his Adventure Travel stories for the time being. Two Yankee carpetbaggers came South in 1880, bought up land along the Santee River, built a lumber mill, made a fortune, and returned home to Chicago. In 1920, the mill closed and the forest reclaimed the buildings.
Missing in South Carolina: It's been 2 years since elderly woman with dementia was last seen
PINEVILLE, S.C. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. It's been two years since anyone has seen an elderly South Carolina woman who vanished without a trace. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, Ruth Jenkins, 78, was last seen July 16, 2022. Investigators say she was spotted around 2...
Historic Trinity AME Church celebrates 150 years in Manning
The Historic Trinity AME Church in Manning marked a significant milestone this past weekend, celebrating its 150th anniversary with a community-wide event that drew notable figures and local residents alike. Rev. James Williams, who has pastored the church since October 2022, led the festivities. The celebration included a variety of...
Horseless carriages in Moncks Corner
It was like a trip back in time at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner, and it’s certainly not the first time. Between July 15 and 17, the 72nd annual Horseless Carriage Club Tour for the North Carolina Region took place, with stops across the Lowcountry. It’s not...
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