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Deputies find 7 pounds of fentanyl in Berkeley Co. woman’s home
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A Sangaree woman is facing charges after deputies said she had more than seven pounds of narcotics inside her home. Dietra Drayton, 40, was charged with Trafficking Fentanyl, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime and Distribution within ½ mile Proximity of a School.
Charleston's new mayor believes city challenges can be overcome
Growing up in Charleston, William Cogswell knew there was something special about his hometown. People from around the world would come to visit, touring the city’s lush gardens, cobblestone streets, and antebellum homes. “It’s just instilled a sense of pride that I don’t think you see a lot of...
North Charleston lounge with troubled past to close, co-owner says
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An owner of a popular North Charleston lounge with a troubled past says the business will close. Michael Brown, co-owner of Blue Note Bistro, said in a video posted to Facebook that ongoing litigation over a past fight that broke out nearby and involved some patrons ultimately led to the […]
Attorney representing victims of Alex Murdaugh expresses concerns ahead of sentencing hearing
Convicted killer and disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh is set to be sentenced in Charleston on Monday in his federal financial crimes case. Murdaugh was already sentenced to 27 years in state prison in his state financial crimes case. Murdaugh took a plea deal in both the federal and state cases,...
Crash on I-26 near Aviation Ave causes traffic delays
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A crash on I-26 E near Aviation Ave has caused traffic delays on Thursday morning. The accident occurred at Exit 211 and the left lane is closed while emergency personnel assist with the crash.
Ex-College of Charleston lecturer booked in jail on grand larceny charges
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Robert Boessenecker, a former College of Charleston adjunct lecturer in the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, charged with breach of trust and grand larceny, was booked in jail Tuesday morning. Boessenecker was an employee of the College of Charleston from August 2015 to August...
What Lowcountry bridges SCDOT is keeping an eye on
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Dozens of bridges are getting a closer look at by the South Carolina Department of Transportation to ensure folks can drive safely to get to where they’re going. One of the bridges on a priority list for rehabilitation and replacement is a portion of Interstate...
New recording details 911 caller’s discovery of Boeing Whistleblower’s body
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The 911 calls made by a person who found Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett dead in his vehicle were recently released by Charleston County Dispatch. John Barnett, 62, from Louisiana was found dead in his vehicle outside a Charleston hotel earlier this month. Barnett, who worked for Boeing for 32 years, filed a whistleblower complaint alleging safety concerns. The United States Department of Labor was working through the discovery phase of its investigation and is set to begin hearings on that complaint this June.
37-year-old man killed in Saturday Rivers Avenue crash identified: CCCO
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A 37-year-old man who died in a motor vehicle accident was identified by the Charleston County Coroner's Office Monday. John Barrs, from Charleston, died on the scene of a crash that occurred at 8485 Rivers Avenue on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., officials said. The...
North Charleston man charged after firing shots during disturbance
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A North Charleston man has been charged after firing a gun at four people. Joshua Lamont Yarbrough, 26, was charged with four counts of attempted murder, jail records show. North Charleston Police responded just before 1 a.m. Thursday for a disturbance with shots fired near...
February 2024 Teacher of the Month
Ten Oaks Middle School science teacher Susan Miksa is the February 2024 Window World Teacher of the Month because she is known for inspiring her students to learn science while being fun and kind. Born in Texas, Miksa relocated to South Carolina when she was three-years-old. She attended College of...
Ships colliding with bridges is rare, but it’s happened in Charleston before
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Images of a container ship that struck a Baltimore bridge early Tuesday morning, causing the structure to collapse, may hit close to home for people who live and work along the Charleston coast. Charleston Harbor is home to the country’s eighth-largest container port with cargo ships of various sizes passing beneath […]
Driver in fatal 'Widowmaker' tree collision indicted on four counts of felony DUI
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Indictments have been served for the driver involved in the fatal collision with a tree in James Island. Brittney Nicole Roper, 26, has been indicted for four counts of felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury or death, according to the Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office.
Ladson man has been missing since Sunday: NCPD
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) is searching for a Ladson man who has been missing since Sunday. Cameron A. Martin, 21, was last seen in the area of Ladson Road on March 24 at approximately 6 p.m., according to the NCPD. Police say...
Residents and local leaders in West Ashley address homelessness in the area
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)–Across the Lowcountry, leaders are working to meet the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and make the communities safer for all residents. It’s a problem across the country, and right here in the Lowcountry. Some West Ashley residents are calling for more outreach for individuals experiencing homelessness. “I don’t condone homelessness, but I […]
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