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The Post and Courier

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Man, 21, to serve 9 days in prison after DUI crash killed best friend on Johns Island

CHARLESTON — A 21-year-old man will spend nine days in prison after he drove drunk, crashed into a ditch and caused the death of his best friend. Irineo Pimentel Guerrero pleaded guilty to felony DUI resulting in death Nov. 10. Deputies with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office arrested Pimentel Guerrero on Oct. 2, 2025, in connection with the death of 30-year-old Julian Navarro-Hernandez on Johns Island. Circuit Judge Debra McCaslin sentenced him to the mandatory minimum of one year. Pimentel Guerrero received 355 days of credit toward his sentence for time spent in jail and on electronic-m...

Charleston County, SC · 8h

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Fentanyl, meth seized during search of Berkeley Co. home, deputies say

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office says seven people were arrested following a narcotics investigation in the Cross community. Deputies seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, and a firearm during the investigation, officials said. The investigation began after deputies received information about suspected drug activity involving 59-year-old...

Berkeley County, SC · 15h
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The Post and Courier

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Berkeley County man killed by his own truck while getting out, authorities say

ST. STEPHEN — An 82-year-old man was killed after getting out of his vehicle while it was in reverse, authorities say. According to Cpl. Nick Pye of the S.C. Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at roughly 2:40 p.m. Nov. 5 on Seaboard Road near Forty-One Road. The man had parked along Seaboard Road, which runs alongside U.S. Highway 52, and got out of his Ford pickup truck. The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office clarified that the vehicle was put into reverse by mistake, which led to the man — identified as St. Stephen resident Gilbert King — being struck by the vehicle while getting out. King ...

Berkeley County, SC · 2d

The State

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Chef Andrew Zimmern picks 10 top Charleston restaurants ahead of food festival

Food & Wine Classic Charleston returns to the city Nov. 13 to 15 and “Bizarre Foods” Chef Andrew Zimmern will be back to lead two sessions. As a lead-up to the event, Travel & Leisure asked Zimmern for a list of Charleston’s best restaurants. The magazine called Zimmern “a cultural anthropologist who examines the role food plays in telling the world’s most important stories.” “Charleston has one of the most exciting food scenes in America,” the 65-year-old restaurateur said on Facebook. His sessions are “ The Secrets Behind the World’s Most Iconic Restaurant Dishes ” on Nov. 14 and “ The New Surf and Turf: Fresh Takes on the Ultimate Pairing ” on Nov. 15. The event takes place at the Charleston Visitor Center at 375 Meeting St. Other chefs include Adrian Miller, a two-time James Beard Award-winning culinary author, certified barbecue judge who calls himself a recovering attorney; Amanda McCrossin, a certified sommelier, wine personality, and podcast host; Bethany Heinze, co-owner and Operations/Beverage Director at Vern’s, which is included in Zimmern’s list. Andrew Zimmern’s favorite Charleston restaurants Here are the restaurants Zimmern selected, and many of them have won accolades from various sources previously. FIG 232 Meeting Street The

Charleston, SC · 2d

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Don Holt Bridge reopens, crash clears

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — North Charleston Police say a multi-car crash that left people injured blocked eastbound traffic on the interstate for several hours Wednesday. All eastbound lanes of I-526 at mile marker 20 near Viriginia Avenue were closed to traffic. Charleston County officials said one lane westbound...

North Charleston, SC · 3h

WCBD Count on 2

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2 dead following Berkeley County multi-vehicle crash

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Two people were killed following an early Sunday morning crash in Berkeley County. Coroner Darnell Hartwell said the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office was notified around 5:53 a.m. of a multi-vehicle crash on Old Highway 6, where two victims were confirmed dead. Hartwell identified one victim as Malik X. Becoate, 20, […]

Berkeley County, SC · 2d

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Private plane runs over alligator during takeoff near Charleston

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) — A private plane ran over an alligator during takeoff Friday night at Johns Island Airport, according to the Charleston Airport Police Department. The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. The pilots, who were headed to New Jersey, diverted to Charleston Airport because of possible damage...

Charleston, SC · 1d

WCBD Count on 2

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Father of girls found dead in Ladson home takes legal action against Charleston County sheriff

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The father of the two toddlers found dead of starvation and dehydration at their Ladson home is taking legal action against Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie, according to a legal filing. The father, Zachary Deacon, is asking a court to compel the sheriff to turn over evidence he says he is […]

Charleston County, SC · 16h

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North Charleston Man Gets 30 Years After Motel Robbery Plot Turned Deadly

Five years after a botched robbery plan turned into gunfire at a North Charleston motel, Roman Early Lo'Landon Allen-Davis has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The 29-year-old pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the September 2021 shooting that killed Ra'Shod Arkeem Washington-Moody, 24, and wounded a 33-year-old woman at the Charleston Heights Motel.

North Charleston, SC · 21h

The State

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Two drivers killed in crash on South Carolina road, Highway Patrol says

Two drivers were killed Sunday in a multi-vehicle crash, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol . Malik X. Becoate, a 20-year-old from Cross, and Quinton Levonde, a 39-year-old from Holly Hill, were the drivers who died in what the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office called an accident. The two-vehicle collision happened Sunday at about 5:15 a.m., said Cpl. Tyler Tidwell of the Highway Patrol. A 2018 Nissan sedan was driving west on S.C. 6 , according to Tidwell. Near the intersection with Nicholas Drive the Nissan collided with a 2016 Toyota sedan that was driving east on S.C. 6, Tidwell said. Both cars ran off the right side of the road, where the Toyota overturned, according to Tidwell. Both Becoate and Levonde died at the scene, the coroner’s office said. The crash was in a part of the Lowcountry near both Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion. A passenger in the Toyota was taken to an area hospital, according to Tidwell. Further information on the passenger’s condition was not available. Tidwell said that a passenger in the Nissan was not hurt, and no other injuries were reported. There was no word if anyone involved in the wreck was wearing a seatbelt.

Berkeley County, SC · 2d

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Child struck in vehicle-bike crash along Cane Bay Boulevard: BCSO

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Cane Bay Boulevard was closed in both directions after a traffic accident on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office. The collision occurred just after 1:30 p.m. between a vehicle and a bicycle, according to emergency officials. The individual struck by the...

Berkeley County, SC · 22h

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South Carolina’s Family-Owned Department Store Returned to Charleston After 12 Years With Discounts Up to 70%

Brand-name clothes, shoes, and home decor at up to 70 percent off department store prices. That promise got a whole lot closer for Lowcountry shoppers when a beloved family-run store came back after a long time away. The company has deep roots in South Carolina. It sells workwear, activewear, purses,...

North Charleston, SC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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Bird flu confirmed in South Carolina pond

State wildlife officials have confirmed cases of bird flu in South Carolina after several dead geese and ducks were recovered from a pond in Charleston.

South Carolina · 2d

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Food Lion Expands North Charleston Footprint With New Store Planned for 2027

A supermarket chain is expanding its footprint in North Charleston. Food Lion will join Planet Fitness as a co-anchor tenant at Festival Centre, located at 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., according to The Post and Courier. Woodlock Capital, the property owner of Festival Centre, expressed excitement about Food Lion joining the...

North Charleston, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Father of toddlers found dead in Ladson will challenge charge for calling 911 on mother Justine May

NORTH CHARLESTON — A father who tried to have authorities intervene in the welfare of his now-dead children could appear in court on accusations that he was harassing the mother charged in their deaths. Zachary Deacon, 35, is scheduled to appear before a Charleston County magistrate at 10 a.m. Nov. 16 at the North Area 2 Magistrate Court on 2145 Melbourne Ave., according to Deacon’s attorney. Charleston County sheriff’s deputies arrested Deacon on Sept. 12, accusing him of badgering his ex-fiance Justine May, 31, about her mental health and ability to care for their two daughters. Deacon’s arr...

Ladson, SC · 1d

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Southern Charm's Craig, Madison, Shep & More Tell All on "Real and Raw" Season 12 (EXCLUSIVE)

Craig Conover and Austen Kroll rebuild their fractured friendship after hitting “rock bottom,” while several cast members navigate new dating journeys, rekindled relationships, breakups, and evolving priorities around family and adulthood. Cast dynamics see major shakeups, including Madison LeCroy’s close friendship with Salley Carson, Venita Aspen opening up...

Charleston, SC · 2d

WCBD Count on 2

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Charleston port truck drivers report progress after work stoppage, but concerns remain

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A group representing truck drivers who halted operations at the South Carolina Ports Authority last week says progress has been made following a work stoppage over pay and safety concerns. Coalition 18, a local support and advocacy group for port truck drivers, said a temporary fuel and recovery bonus took […]

Charleston, SC · 6h

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This South Carolina Soul Food Kitchen Serves Fried Chicken, Okra Soup And Collard Greens From A Turquoise Building

People line up before the doors even open for fried chicken with crispy skin and juicy meat. The menu also features okra soup, a dark, garlicky tomato stew loaded with pork. The restaurant operates out of a bright turquoise, two-story building that’s hard to miss from the road. A place this colorful doesn’t exactly need a sign to get your attention.

North Charleston, SC · 2d

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Real Pierogi and Kielbasa Are Worth the Drive at These 6 South Carolina Polish and European Delis

Some of the best meals hide in plain strip-mall storefronts you would drive right past without a second look. Step inside one of these little shops in South Carolina, though, and the smell of smoked sausage and buttery dumplings tells you that you found something special. Pierogi and kielbasa made...

South Carolina · 18h