Experts see increase of bacteria levels in area beaches and waterways
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Starting around the month of August, experts typically see fluctuations of bacteria levels across the Lowcountry. Experts said this time of year often brings high bacteria levels due to rain and flooding events. Charleston Waterkeeper tests water quality in the area every week,...
South Carolina police pull submerged driver and semi-truck from boat landing
Coast Guard | iStock - 1208340748 When a trucking company's driver went missing it didn't expect him to be in a semi-truck under 14 feet of water. The post South Carolina police pull submerged driver and semi-truck from boat landing appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Folly Road safety changes coming to Bowens Island Road
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) - A Folly Beach road safety project is entering the permitting phase that would change the workings of the intersections at Bowens Island and Peas Island Roads. Right now, two lanes of traffic on Folly Road merge into one just after passing by Bowens Island and...
City of Charleston Launches Full Restoration of St. Julian Devine Smokestacks
The City of Charleston has begun a full restoration of the historic smokestacks at the St. Julian Devine Community Center — an effort to preserve one of the Eastside’s most recognizable landmarks and protect the neighborhood’s historic skyline for generations to come. Built in 1935 as part...
Historic Charleston fire station still standing strong after 137 years of service
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Tucked in the heart of downtown Charleston is a lasting landmark: Charleston Fire Department Station 2/3, or Central Station. Built in 1887, the historic station is not only a functioning part of Charleston’s emergency response system but also a living piece of history. Before the station...
1,000 boxes, 1 legacy: Lowcountry law enforcement event set to honor late chief
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Police departments across the Lowcountry are coming together Friday to honor a beloved leader and continue a mission of compassion in the face of tragedy. Charleston Police and other local law enforcement agencies will pack 1,000 boxes of food and hygiene products in memory of former...
Deputies recover stolen vehicle from Cypress Gardens Boat Landing
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — A vehicle that was reported stolen from North Charleston more than a year ago has been recovered from a Berkeley County boat landing, according to authorities. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were notified Feb. 25 about a submerged vehicle near the train truss at...
U.S. marshals capture suspect in North Charleston armed robbery case
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A man accused in a North Charleston armed robbery has been taken into custody. Members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Keama Saulters, 19, in connection with an armed robbery that happened at a store off Midland Park Road on August 6. According to information provided by the...
This Day in History: Aug. 15, 1995: First woman cadet admitted to Citadel
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Citadel opened its doors to its first-ever female cadet three decades ago. Shannon Faulkner became the first woman to attend the military college on Aug. 15, 1995. When she applied to the school in 1993, it only allowed men, but neither her application nor transcripts...
Man wanted for murder surrenders to police, arrested in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man wanted for murder and multiple counts of attempted murder out of the Town of Santee was arrested Friday morning after turning himself in, according to the North Charleston Police Department. 20-year-old Zaquan Shaquez Jamison was wanted for attempted murder, possession of a...