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Santee after-prom party leaves a 19-year-old dead
SANTEE, S.C. — A teen is dead following a prom after party in Orangeburg County, deputies are investigating what led to the deadly gun fire. On Saturday students from Lake Marion High School attended a supervised after-prom party at a home on Antioch Road. A little after one in...
Berkeley County looking to fill 5 school resource officer positions
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is looking to fill a handful of school resource officer positions in Berkeley County schools. Capt. Matthew Woodall believes the School Resource Officer, or SRO, is one of the most important law enforcement positions today. “Society expects to have a law enforcement, police officer, […]
Early voting begins on Dorchester School District 2 school upgrade referendum
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Early voting is underway in Dorchester County regarding a $200 million referendum aimed at helping alleviate overcrowding in Dorchester School District 2 schools. "Summerville's growing and we aren't prepared for it," DD2 resident Julie Beniash said. DD2 schools are facing an overcrowding dilemma. "We...
Hampton County, Lowcountry law enforcement respond to shooting of Allendale police officer
Hampton County law enforcement joined officers from around the South Carolina Lowcountry in responding to multiple shootings in Allendale that left one police officer injured and one juvenile dead. On Saturday afternoon, April 27, police responded to a report of a Town of Allendale police officer shot multiple times in...
Voices of Black Mothers United foster resilience during National Crime Victims' week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Voices of Black Mothers United (VBMU) and Reclaiming Our Youth Services will host a "Survivors Dinner" on Saturday, April 27 at the Wrightway Afterschool Center in Vance, SC. This event, part of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, aims to provide encouragement and support to crime...
Crash on I-26 near Ridgeville blocks all lanes eastbound
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — A crash has all lanes blocked on I-26 eastbound near Ridgeville Monday morning, according to the Department of Transportation's website. Traffic cameras show the crash at exit 187 eastbound. Drivers should expect delays in the area. There is no word on any injuries. This is...
Lowcountry nonprofit working to better the waterways one buoy at a time
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Wounded Nature Working Veterans have been working closely with local law enforcement agencies to install what are known as mooring balls across the state. This is to help resolve the problem of stranded or derelict boats often found in the waterways. Wounded Nature Working Veterans...
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