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Forfeit upheld, pending appeal
The S.C.H.S.L. has upheld the Summerville forfeit from last night’s baseball playoff game against Ashley Ridge. Summerville has filed an appeal, which will likely be heard by the League’s Executive Council on Monday. If the appeal is denied, Summerville can appeal to the League’s appellate panel. That hearing would likely be Tuesday. Meantime, the S.C.H.S.L. […]
Free CARTA beach shuttle returning Memorial Day weekend
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) — Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority’s (CARTA) free summer beach shuttle service is returning next weekend. Beginning May 25, the ‘Beach Reach’ route will return, operating on weekends only. CARTA will run the service on the Mondays of Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day, officials said. The shuttle is […]
Joint program could improve tri-county EMS response times
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A new agreement is in the works between Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties that could better help when you experience an emergency. Charleston County’s finance committee approved a new program that would reduce response times when you call EMS on Thursday. Aaron Maciariello, Charleston County Project Officer, said they are […]
North Myrtle Beach baseball season comes to an end
Winning a state championship is a difficult task. Sometimes, it’s even hard to get in position to play for one. North Myrtle Beach saw its excellent baseball season come to an end Friday night when the Chiefs were overrun 12-2 in five innings by James Island in the third and deciding game of the 4A Lower State championship series.
Charleston County seeks federal grant for safer North Bridge for cyclists and pedestrians
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston County hopes to achieve a “Better North Bridge” with plans for a new, separate pedestrian and cyclist bridge. Officials expect to hear back on a federal RAISE grant application by late June. Local nonprofit Charleston Moves doesn’t just think the proposed...
Power lines difficult to bury, but worth it, some say
Dominion Energy’s latest cycle of tree-trimming to protect power lines from blowing limbs during heavy winds continues to draw ire from Lowcountry residents, many of whom suggested power lines should be buried below ground to better serve the native trees that line many Charleston corridors. “Keeping the natural resources...
62-year-old arrested in connection to deadly Ladson hit-and-run: SCHP
LADSON, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol has arrested a 62-year-old man in connection to a deadly May 10 hit-and-run collision in Ladson, South Carolina. Russell Grant Draper Jr. was arrested Friday and charged with hit and run involving death, the South Carolina Highway Patrol said. The...
Missing in South Carolina: Police searching for teen boy not seen in days
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Police in South Carolina need your help finding a missing teenage boy. Mathew Driggers, 14, was last seen Tuesday at his home in North Charleston. Anyone with information can contact North Charleston Police Detective Cockrum at 843-740-2864 or dcockrum@northcharleston.org. This...
Blockade of Charleston Festival postponed due to severe weather, rescheduled for June 15
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Expected severe weather has resulted in the Charleston Battery and Follywood Productions postponing the Blockade of Charleston Festival originally slated for Saturday, May 18. The festival has now been moved to June 15. It will still take place at Patriots Point Soccer Stadium. Most...
IAAM's 70th anniversary celebration of Brown v Board of Education decision
4 now face charges in fatal Summerville shooting
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - Summerville Police say four people have been arrested in connection with a shooting last month that left a 20-year-old man dead. Zyon Vaughn, 17; Dominique Dawson Jr., 18; and Tyshawn Mashack, 23; each face a charge of murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. A fourth man, Brandon Steplight, 19, was charged last month with accessory after the fact to felony murder, according to Lt. Shaun Tumbleston.
Charleston International Airport reports several thefts from terminal, parking lots in 2024
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — The summer travel season is heating up, and as that happens, new data obtained by News 2 shows the number of reported thefts at Charleston International Airport is on the rise. Spencer Pryor, Chief Communications Officer for the Charleston County Aviation Authority said Memorial Day weekend will mark the start of […]
53-year-old man dies after wrong-way crash near Gaston
GASTON, S.C. (WIS) - A Summerville man is dead following a wrong-way crash in Lexington County Tuesday afternoon. The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) said the crash occurred on U.S. 321 at Wilbur Road, around three miles north of Gaston, at around 2 p.m. A 2005 Mazda SUV was traveling...
Charleston police announced latest slate of traffic safety checkpoints
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — As Charleston continues its concerted effort to police drunk driving more throughout the city, the city's police department announced another slate of checkpoints at major through routes on the peninsula. Starting Thursday, May 16, the Charleston Police Department will conduct traffic safety checkpoints near East...
PHOTOS: The Best of Charleston 2024 Party
We took over the Citadel mall last night and partied like it was 1989 in celebration of this year’s Best of Charleston winners… and we think it might have been the best Best of Charleston yet. Find yourself in your finest shoulder pads and taffeta in these photos...
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