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54-year-old woman identified as motorcyclist killed in Florence Co. crash, coroner says
FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - A Charleston County woman died on Saturday after a motorcyclist crash in Florence County. LCpl. Brittany Glover with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the wreck happened just south of Timmonsville on I-95 southbound at around 1:45 p.m. Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken identified the...
Probate Court judge responsible for $11k procurement card reimbursement
CHARLESTON CO., S.C. (WCBD) – The Probate Court judge for Charleston County is responsible for an over $11,000 reimbursement after an internal audit found the office was misusing procurement cards, or p-cards. Last Thursday, the Charleston County Audit Committee decided to implement a procurement card restriction for the Probate Court. A reimbursement was also recommended. […]
South Carolina man contracts life-threatening, flesh-eating bacteria on the beach
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Brent Norman has spent his whole life near the ocean. "I've grown up on beaches all my life and stepped on probably over ten thousand shells," he said. At the end of April, he walked his usual route on Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms. "Health-wise,...
Isle of Palms adds safety measures amid coyote encounter increase
ISLE OF PALMS, SC (WCBD) – On Tuesday, the Isle of Palms Public Safety Committee met, addressing concerns about the recent increase in coyote sightings and attacks and discussing plans to keep people safe. In the hours before Isle of Palms City Council met to discuss coyote activity, five sightings were reported to the Isle of Palms […]
Boating safety organization aims to educate public on boating law changes
HANAHAN, S.C. (WCSC) - One boating safety organization wants to teach young boaters to be safe on the water ahead of the summer season. Boating Safety South Carolina will host a free boating education requirements meeting Thursday. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Hanahan City Hall. Governor Henry McMaster...
Behind the Badge: Sullivan's Island Deputy Chief trains the next generation of officers
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — Here on News 4, we're taking you Behind the Badge, introducing you to men and women of the Lowcountry who keep us safe. Today we're heading out to Sullivan's Island to meet one of the new men leading the department. Deputy Chief Monty Anders isn't new to law enforcement.
Missing in the Lowcountry: Police searching for teenage girl who vanished
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Above video: Your Tuesday headlines. Police in South Carolina need your help finding a missing teenage girl. Raina Saini, 16, was last seen at her home in North Charleston around 4 a.m. Monday. Raina has braces and wears glasses. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts...
'Nothing but Net' fundraiser seeks to raise $1M for Special Olympics in 2024
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Lowcountry legend Debbie Antonelli is back again raising money for the Special Olympics. Every year, the college basketball analyst spends a weekend at her Mount Pleasant home shooting free throws in support of Special Olympic athletes. Antonelli's goal for this year's "Nothing but Net" fundraiser is $1 million.
Lowcountry police pay tribute to fallen officers
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Police officers in the Lowcountry are hosting their annual Fallen Officer’s Memorial Service to honor those who perished in the line of duty on Wednesday. The SC Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #3 is holding the memorial service to support the loved ones who were left behind, along with their fellow […]
Construction crews to begin work on River Road Tuesday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Beginning Tuesday, motorists on sections of River Road should be prepared for construction crews to be present and work to affect traffic. River Road between Main Road and Maybank Road is getting 10 miles of new edge line rumble strips and enhanced reflective pavement markings as a part of Charleston County’s 2023 resurfacing […]
8-year-old's signs may change the future of tree removal on Sullivan's Island
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — One Sullivan’s Island 8-year-old hopes to save the town’s trees with his homemade signs. After five years, Dominion Energy crews are back and preparing for another round of palmetto removal. With 523 trees slated to be cut down, the Town of Sullivan’s Island is considering new options to minimize that loss for the next cycle.
Mount Pleasant leaders to present a resolution that would discourage a cruise ship terminal
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- The conversation around whether a cruise ship terminal should be allowed in Mount Pleasant is heating up. The Town of Mount Pleasant is planning to pass a resolution on Tuesday that would attempt to put a stop to it, but some council members aren’t on board. The contract between Carnival Sunshine […]
Police searching for 2 involved in North Charleston Walmart robbery
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A North Charleston Police report released the day after a robbery at a North Charleston Walmart store states two people were involved. Police responded at approximately 1:58 p.m. to the Walmart at 9880 Dorchester Rd., where “an active assailant” had been reported. The first officers to arrive saw people running out of the store and it was not immediately clear whether shots had been fired or whether any firearm had been seen.
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