Asian Longhorned Beetle Detected at Mount Pleasant Shopping Center
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — State agricultural officials have confirmed the detection of an Asian longhorned beetle at a shopping center in Mount Pleasant, raising concerns over the invasive pest’s spread across South Carolina’s hardwood trees. Discovery and Immediate Response. The beetle was found on August 24 by...
Summerville man accused of applying for jobless benefits while working
A Summerville man is facing serious charges after investigators say he illegally collected unemployment benefits while still employed. Matthew Howard Morgenthaler, 29, has been charged with:. Obtaining property by false pretenses (over $10,000) First-degree computer crime valued at more than $10,000. Forgery of...
Former North Charleston city councilman’s personal assistant pleads guilty in corruption scheme
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An aide to a former North Charleston city council member who faces federal charges for public corruption pleaded guilty Friday. Michelle Stent-Hilton pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery, two counts of bribery, two counts of wire fraud, theft involving programs receiving...
The French Onion Soup At This Restaurant In South Carolina Is So Good, It’s...
There’s something almost mystical about a bowl of French onion soup that can make grown adults weep tears of joy, and Oscar’s of Summerville has mastered this ancient art of onion alchemy. You might think you know French onion soup, but until you’ve experienced the version at Oscar’s...
Thousands in the Lowcountry run in honor of 9/11 victims
DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – The impact of September 11th is still felt by many Americans, which is why the Travis Manion Foundation and others participated in an honor walk to remember those impacted by the event. However, they say there is also a responsibility to help educate the younger generations who were not...
VIDEO: SC hopeful to get tool it needs to crack down on illegal cellphones...
The North Charleston Police Department is investigating after a reported shooting at a Raising Cane’s location Friday night. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman following a deadly shooting at an assisted living facility Friday morning.
Measles threat looms in schools as vaccination rates fall short of recommendations
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Health officials are sounding the alarm after a third confirmed case of measles was reported in South Carolina. The latest case, identified in Upstate South Carolina, involved a patient with no previous immunity — and officials say the source of the infection remains unknown.
Trident Medical Honors Berkeley County First Responders for Life-Saving Actions
More than 60 Berkeley County first responders were recognized this week for their role in saving two lives during separate trauma incidents earlier this year. The post Trident Medical Honors Berkeley County First Responders for Life-Saving Actions first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Asian longhorned beetle detected in South Carolina
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials with the Clemson University Department of Plant Industry (DPI) said an Asian longhorned beetle was detected in South Carolina. Officials said the infestation was found the grounds of a commercial shopping center in Mount Pleasant on Aug. 24 by two off-duty DPI inspectors.
Committee to help determine future of Charleston County transportation sales tax
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - As sales taxes in Charleston County start the final stretch before they expire, the county’s council has created a new committee to decide what comes next. The Charleston County Council has established a Transportation Sales Tax Program Special Committee. This committee will “guide the...

















