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Man dies 2 months after crash on I-526, coroner says
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Coroner’s Office released the name of a Charleston man who died after a January crash on I-526. Lenin Garcia-Muriel, 30, died at MUSC at 6:33 p.m. on Friday, Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal said. Garcia-Muriel died from injuries he suffered in a crash that happened at approximately 1:44 a.m. on Jan. 14 on the Mark Clark Expressway.
Isle of Palms focused on safety with crowd ordinance as spring break travel ramps up
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) — Spring break is quickly approaching, which means people will be heading to the Lowcountry's beaches – like Isle of Palms. Recently, that community has implemented additional safety precautions in the wake of a shooting last April that left five people injured. Previously, News 4 discussed the new lights, new cameras and traffic upgrades that allow for more officer presence on the beach. They will also be enforcing an ordinance that limits the number of people that can gather without a permit.
9 arrested in narcotics operation investigation at Goose Creek Quality Inn: BCSO
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Nine people were arrested on charges involving illegal activity at the Quality Inn located in Goose Creek, the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office said Monday. After receiving several complaints, law enforcement bag surveillance on the area. They then began to see a significant amount of...
1 dead in N. Charleston shooting
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Officers with the North Charleston Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting in a neighborhood Monday night. The shooting happened around 9 p.m. near the Ginger Lane and Smoketree Court, police spokesperson Harve Jacobs said. Once officers were on the scene, they found a male...
Police recover vehicle, body from West Ashley pond
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A vehicle and body were recovered from a pond near Savage Road and Ashley Town Center Drive early Monday morning. Sgt. Anthony Gibson, public information officer for the Charleston Police Department, said the vehicle belonged to a missing person who was last seen in the area the night before. Sgt. Gibson […]
Motorcyclist dies in single-vehicle crash in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — A motorcyclist is dead after a single-vehicle collision in Mount Pleasant Friday, according to authorities. The crash happened on Patriots Point Road, according to Mount Pleasant Police Department spokesperson Sergeant Ashley Croy. The coroner's office has not yet identified the name of the deceased.
South Carolina law enforcement's use of Flock cameras raises privacy issues
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The public debate about police surveillance is often framed as a trade-off between privacy and safety. With 110 law enforcement agencies using Flock safety surveillance cameras to solve crimes, questions arise regarding what the cameras capture and how the data is being used. "None of...
Part of Long Point Road closed due to collision: MPPD
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — A collision has closed Long Point Road between Needlerush and Parkway Drive, the Mount Pleasant Police Department said Monday afternoon. There is no word on injuries at the moment. Police urge drivers to seek alternate routes while they work the scene.
Chilly end to Winter, Spring begins this evening!
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - It’s the last morning of winter and it definitely feels like it outside to start today!. TODAY: Sunny & Cool. High 63. WEDNESDAY: Mostly Sunny. High 75. THURSDAY: Partly Cloudy. High 73. FRIDAY: Cloudy with Rain Likely. High 67. SATURDAY: Mostly Cloudy. Scattered Showers. High...
James Island woman recovering after hand amputation from blow dryer burns
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — A James Island woman is recovering after she had her hand amputated after it was badly burned by her hair dryer. Mary Wilson passed out while drying her hair at her home on Feb. 7. “The way I [fell] on top of the dryer,...
GALLERY: Fire damages multiple buildings on Hagood Ave.
Multiple agencies were called to help put out a structure fire on the Isle of Palms Sunday afternoon. An early morning crash led to one vehicle going through the storefront of a downtown deli. Updated: Jan. 9, 2024 at 8:00 PM EST. Residents throughout the Lowcountry have some cleaning up...
Lowcountry Dog Magazine accepting submissions for dog cover star
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Think you have the most photogenic pup? This is your chance to prove it! The annual Lowcountry Dog Model Contest for Lowcountry Dog Magazine is accepting submissions until March 31. The entry fee is $8, and each dog must have its own entry photos. Photos entered must be clear and showcase […]
Charleston Police close some downtown roads due to malfunctioning electrical box
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston Police Department said they are closing a few roads downtown Monday while Dominion Energy repairs a malfunctioning electrical box. The department said the electrical box is near Queen Street and Church Street. As a result of the malfunction, the department announced Church Street...
Lowcountry Land Trust breaks ground for center dedicates to conservation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — It is a focal point for an organization whose mission is to preserve sacred grounds. The Lowcountry Land Trust is walking in its purpose with the groundbreaking of its new headquarters: The Lowcountry Center for Conservation in West Ashley. At the heart, it is all...
Tuesday’s forecast: Cooler temperatures just in time to start astronomical Spring
After the past couple weeks of warmth, Tuesday might come as a bit of a shock as lows dip into the upper 30s across a good bit of the metro to start the day as cool high pressure builds in throughout the day. Temperatures will only get into the low 60s, far below normal for mid-March (the normal high for March 19 is 71°). At least the sun will be out, and the March sun angle should make these cooler-than-normal temperatures feel pretty decent.
12 years later and no convictions in the case of a missing West Ashley mother
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Sunday marked twelve years since a mother in West Ashley disappeared without warning, and investigators have yet to discover what happened to Gayle McCaffrey. WHAT WE KNOW The night of March 17, 2012, was the last time Gayle was seen alive. Detectives learned that that night, Gayle and her husband, Robert […]
Father, stepmother accused of murdering Justin Lee Turner in 1989 want charges dropped
Attorneys spent much of the morning discussing why they believe the charges need to be dropped, saying 35 years is way too long of a wait to prosecute a case with no new evidence, especially since a grand jury and multiple sheriffs and solicitors have looked at the case over the years.
Officials concerned about abandoned boats in Charleston waterways
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — Officials say abandoned boats are a chronic problem along the South Carolina coast. They negatively impact marshes and coastal waters and create hazards. Billy Want, who lives on Sullivans Island, says an abandoned sailboat has been sitting near his house for two weeks. “It just stayed here day after day. […]
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