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Troopers investigating collision involving Charleston Police cruiser
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A Charleston Police car was involved in a collision Friday evening. Shortly before 7 p.m., a Charleston PD cruiser and a truck collided in downtown Charleston. The collision occurred near the intersection of Meeting Street and Huger Street by Strayer University. The officer was treated at the scene and released by […]
Dept. of Justice makes payout to estate of Charleston man who died in prison
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Department of Justice will pay a six-figure settlement to the family of a 22-year-old Charleston man who died in 2021 while he was being held in an out-of-state prison. The department’s payout of $700,000 will go to the estate of Davon Gillians, the Peper Law...
North Charleston PD investigating Stall Road homicide
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Police in North Charleston are investigating a Thursday night homicide. Officers responded to an address on Stall Road around 10:00 p.m. after receiving a call regarding the sound of gunshots. When police arrived, they learned that an armed robbery occurred and were informed that the suspects ran from the scene, […]
N. Charleston man sentenced on weapons, drug charges
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A judge has sentenced a North Charleston man to federal prison after the man pleaded guilty to three charges. Warren Lamar Forrest, 32, entered guilty pleas to charges of possessing a firearm after a felony conviction, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesperson Veronica Hill said.
Fire damages Master Craft Upholstering in North Charleston Friday afternoon
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A commercial structure fire broke out at Master Craft Upholstery Friday afternoon. The fire occurred at the 2400 block of Spruill Avenue. NCFD, the Charleston Fire Department, and Charleston County EMS & Rescue Squad responded and reported heavy fire and smoke on arrival.
Man leads police on chase in Folly Beach after hitting vehicle; had gun and drugs: FBPD
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) — A minor traffic violation in Folly Beach Thursday evening led to a police pursuit and a man facing multiple charges. Shaun Anthony Kelly, 40, is charged with failing to stop for law enforcement, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, hit-and-run to unattended vehicle, and possession of MDMA. He was booked at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center on April 26, according to jail records.
‘They need to do better’: Ladson family reacts to sentence for daughter’s killer
LADSON, S.C. (WCSC) - While the parents of a woman killed in Colleton County say justice has been served after her ex-boyfriend was sentenced to prison for her murder, they say her death could have been prevented. A Colleton County jury found Justin Cole Carroll guilty of the 2021 murder...
Lowcountry man claims $200K ticket at N. Charleston liquor store; plans to start business
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A Lowcountry man won the top prize of $200,000 from a lottery ticket he purchased in North Charleston. The man purchased the $5 Double Sided Dollars Extra Play ticket at the Happy Liquor Store on Rivers Avenue after seeing a customer in front of him buy the same ticket, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery.
Breezy and warm temperatures for Friday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – If you enjoyed Thursday’s weather, then you’re in for a treat on Friday. Similar warm and breezy temperatures are in the forecast! Storm Team 2 says to expect high temperatures in the near 80s range throughout Friday. “We’re going to have a similar day to yesterday, there will be more cloud […]
Missing in the Lowcountry: Police searching for 13-year-old girl in school uniform
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Police in the Lowcountry need your help finding a missing teenage girl. Pacheco Casta Solane, 13, was last seen Wednesday in North Charleston. Police say she is a runaway. She is described as 4 feet 11 inches and 90 pounds.
Blotter: Get J.K. Simmons on the phone
A North Charleston woman’s home alarm went off April 10, prompting a response from North Charleston police. The homeowner told officers her son frequently tries to enter the house through the rear window instead of the door. Follow-up question: When he comes in through the window, is he dressed as Spider-Man?
Black Food Truck Festival returns to Ladson this weekend
LADSON, S.C. (WCSC) - Be sure to bring an appetite to the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson this weekend for the Black Food Truck Festival. The festival runs Saturday and Sunday and is a family-oriented event featuring some of the top food trucks in the Charleston area. Tickets are $20...
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