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Ridgeland man gets 25 years after handing drugs to police during traffic stop
RIDGELAND, S.C. (WCIV) — A man from Ridgeland who was pulled over for a broken brake light and handed law enforcement a bag of drugs during the traffic stop was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Kenneth Crivan Mitchell, 32, was found guilty Tuesday by a Jasper County General...
Honor Flight Savannah plans trip to Washington D.C.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - First responder agencies in Effingham County are teaming up to honor and thank local veterans with a trip to visit memorials in Washington D.C. dedicated to those who served and sacrificed in America’s past wars. Owen Hand is a board member for Honor Flight Savannah...
Fatal accident on Sunday night resulted in one death and an arrest
A four-month-old infant was killed and the driver arrested at the scene after a single-vehicle crash on Bluffton Parkway Sunday May 12. Gregorio Hernandez-Castillo, the driver, was charged with a felony DUI involving death as well as other charges in relation to the crash. South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper...
Coastal Carolina Hospital opens new operating room
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WTOC) - As the Hardeeville region grows, so do its hospitals. Tuesday morning, Coastal Carolina held a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of its fourth operating room. Hospital leadership told WTOC the new operating room will allow for around 20 more days of available surgery each month. Because...
Charleston man dies after chemical release at Georgia warehouse facility
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WCSC/WTOC) - A Charleston man working as a contractor died Friday morning after a chemical release at a Georgia cold warehouse facility. The coroner’s office identified the victim as Lawrence Wyatt, 54, WTOC-TV reported. Effingham County Fire Rescue responded to the Americacold facility at around 8:20...
Man who died while working at Americold in Rincon has been identified; cause of death unclear
Lawrence Wyatt has been identified as the man who died Friday while working at Americold in Rincon. Wyatt, who is 54, is from South Carolina. He was working for Ecolab and was found unresponsive following a chemical release, although it is unclear what caused his death. “We still do not know the cause...
Chamber presents 64th annual Jasper on the Move awards
Many local businesses and individuals received awards during an April 25 ceremony in recognition for their work in helping Jasper County continue to move forward and grow. The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 64th annual Jasper on the Move installation and awards banquet at Legacy Oaks Preserve in Ridgeland.
‘I don’t even know if I know what her real name is’ : Woman accused of practicing law without a license
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - We’re following a bizarre story out of the Coastal Empire, where a woman is being accused of posing as an attorney for years. Many in the legal community knew Nicole Johnston as a lawyer. But as it turns out, she’s being investigated for the unlicensed practice of law and the Chatham County District Attorney says, she’s prosecuting the case.
'Energizing our students for a brighter future' theme of Palmetto Electric Annual Meeting
RIDGELAND, SC – 4,933 members registered and voted at Palmetto Electric Cooperative’s 2024 Annual Meeting, and the fun-filled event was once again a success. Drive-thru registration and voting were held May 2, 3, and 4 at the co-op’s Ridgeland office. Members were able to drive-thru, register and cast a vote for the Board of Directors election. Palmetto Electric employees were on hand to distribute registration gifts and assist members with any questions.
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