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Man found guilty of murder in the death of Mount Pleasant woman
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A Charleston man was found guilty of the murder of a Mount Pleasant woman in 2019 on Wednesday. Norman Philip Browne was sentenced to life in prison for the charge of murder and five years for grand larceny in a Charleston courtroom. Browne has been on trial for the past week […]
Coroner identifies inmate who died in Charleston Co. jail custody
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Coroner’s Office released the name of the inmate who died in custody of the Charleston County Detention Center. Forrest Kreider, 33, from Michigan, died at MUSC on Wednesday at 7:06 p.m., Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal said. He had been found unresponsive at the jail following what the sheriff’s office called an apparent suicide.
North Charleston man sentenced to 12 years for gun, drug charges
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A North Charleston man will serve twelve years in prison after pleading guilty to weapons and drug charges. Warren Lamar Forrest, 32, pled guilty to possessing a firearm after a felony conviction, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking […]
20 people displaced following fire at Baker Hospital Blvd in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A residential fire in North Charleston Wednesday evening displaced 20 people. The fire damaged a family's home at Baker Hospital Boulevard, according to the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross says disaster-trained volunteers are assisting the 20 individuals by providing financial assistance for...
Fire department says driver disobeyed roadblock during 5-vehicle crash, then harassed crew
LADSON, S.C. (WCBD) – A fire department in Ladson offered a stark reminder Wednesday for drivers to obey roadblocks as firefighters respond to vehicle crashes. It comes after one driver decided to go around a barrier while crews were working a multi-car crash on Treeland Drive during the morning rush hour, according to leaders with […]
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.
Developers share renderings of new entertainment and retail space for Mount Pleasant
Renderings in this story were provided courtesy Synchronicity Land + Architecture — MOUNT PLEASANT S.C. (WCBD)-After years of planning for a new entertainment venue in Mount Pleasant, that idea is one step closer to life as developers presented new renderings of the space called Gather Mount Pleasant to town officials. On Wednesday, during a preliminary review with […]
N. Charleston woman says complaints about Section 8 home have gone unanswered
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A woman says her mobile unit has been neglected by her landlord and the Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Tanika Capers has been living at Delta Oaks Trailer Park in North Charleston for about 8 months and she said it’s nothing short of a nightmare.
New major development coming to Berkeley County
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A new subdivision with 233 single-family homes will be coming to the area of Cainhoy Road and Clements Ferry Road. The Cainhoy Del Webb subdivision has had a bit of a hold-up because of wetlands and stormwater issues in the area. As the project enters phase two, developers are working the kinks out.
Freight transportation company bringing 100 new jobs to Charleston Co.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Freight transportation service Tradd Advisory Company has now shared that it will expand operations in Charleston County. The company has invested over $88,000 in this expansion and will create 100 new jobs over the next five years. “South Carolina’s logistics industry continues to impress, and today’s...
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.
Why North Charleston’s police chief is retiring
North Charleston Police Chief Greg Gomes never really planned on being the department’s chief, he told the Charleston City Paper April 24. But when now-Mayor Reggie Burgess — the former chief — announced his bid for the city’s top office, he simultaneously announced his retirement as chief of one of the largest police forces in the Palmetto State.
25Accident on Green Pond Highway
An adult and a juvenile were injured in a single vehicle, high speed MVC in the 4500 block of Green Pond Highway (SC Hwy 303) Friday afternoon April 19. A northbound Nissan Altima crossed into the southbound ditch, struck a driveway culvert, and became airborne. The passenger car struck a large pine tree approximately 15 feet off the ground, then fell back into the ditch behind a guardrail. The adult female driver was trapped in the wreckage. A 15 year-old female passenger suffered traumatic injuries but was able to exit the vehicle on her own. Sheriff's Deputies arrived first and began providing aid to the injured. Firefighter-Paramedics arrived a short time later and extricated the driver. Both patients were transported to the Trauma Center at MUSC in Charleston. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Traffic on Green Pond Highway was blocked for approximately 45 minutes.
Charleston PD Chief Chito Walker involved in minor crash on Spring Street
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston’s police chief, Chito Walker, was involved in a minor crash Thursday afternoon. The incident happened on Spring Street. Chief Walker said there were no injuries nor damage in a report to staff at the Charleston Police Department. Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is en route to investigate the collision.
Charleston Aviation Authority first responders receive equipment grant from Firehouse Subs
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston County Aviation Authority (IAA) received a $11,156 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to provide first responders with necessary equipment. According to the IAA, the grant will be used to purchase a new Polaris Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicle (ATV), improving...
Low Battery Seawall Restoration Project showcased by national engineer group
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — An event was held Thursday to highlight the Low Battery Seawall Restoration Project and the role engineers and public works professionals play. The National Engineering and Public Works Roadshow visited the seawall project. They held a showcase discussing how the project “underscores the importance of innovative engineering solutions in addressing the […]
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