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Woman charged with fraud after claiming more than $12,500 in SNAP benefits, SC officials say
BEAUFORT, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Social Services said Monday they arrested a woman who fraudulently received more than $12,500 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. (Above video is the Monday morning headlines for July 22, 2024.) Officials said Marcia Marie Kidd, aka Monica Kidd Coleman,...
New gene therapy treatments for sickle cell disease
This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Jennifer Joi Jaroscak about new gene therapy treatments for sickle cell disease. Dr. Jaroscak is a Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Non-Malignant Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation at MUSC. TRANSCRIPT:. Conner: I'm Bobbi Conner for South Carolina Public Radio with Health Focus here...
Police investigating after shots fired at North Charleston Cook Out
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Police are searching for two people accused of firing shots outside a Cook Out restaurant on Dorchester Road over the weekend. Around 10:15 p.m. Sunday, the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) responded to reports of shots fired outside a Cook Out drive-thru window. An employee told officers that two […]
Delays, cancellations persist at Charleston’s airport after computer glitch
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/AP) - A dozen flights still appear to be affected at Charleston International Airport days after a global computer software failure. The flight-tracking website Flight-Aware reported there were four delays and eight cancellations for Monday as of 7:30 a.m. The site reported Delta, Endeavor Air and Breeze...
Berkeley County to decide how they will spend some accommodation fee dollars
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Berkeley County Council will decide Monday how to spend some of their accommodation fees dollars. The fees are collected by the county which must be spent on things that will be used in relation to tourism. Lisa Jennings, vice president of the Berkeley County Historical Society, was standing in a […]
Former South Carolina baseball star signs with Atlanta Braves
South Carolina baseball legend Whit Merrifield is in his 9th year in Major League Baseball (and his 15th as a professional). During his career, he has made three Major League Baseball All-Star Games, led the league in hits (2x), doubles, triples, and stolen bases (3x), has been a Silver Slugger Award nominee at multiple positions, and has been a multiple-time Gold Glove nominee at second base as one of the league's top utility players.
Six must-win games on 2024 South Carolina football schedule, including Clemson
COLUMBIA — After a 5-7 season for South Carolina football last year, coach Shane Beamer is trying to return the Gamecocks to a winning record in 2024. It might be difficult for South Carolina with a new quarterback, key players gone to the NFL or transfer portal and an offensive coordinator in his second season.
Rainy week ahead could ease our drought
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Happy Monday!. We're kicking off the work week with morning lows in the 70s with partly cloudy skies. Following rains on Sunday night, we anticipate more possibilities of rain throughout the week. Our area will see a weak frontal boundary, which is expected to increase the...
Authorities: Increased law enforcement presence in and around Sun City-Hilton Head
SUN CITY HILTON HEAD, S.C. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. Update 11:23 a.m.: According to the BCSO, a deputy attempted to pull over a vehicle with a stolen license plate. The car drove into Sun City. They located the vehicle, but not the driver. They are searching for...
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