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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A Charleston County Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed in a collision on Wednesday while on duty, CCSO announced on Thursday. Deputy Michael Hendricks, 33, joined the sheriff’s office in April 2023 and served as a member of the agency’s Metro Unit. The collision occurred at about 11:45

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A German smoke and fire protection system manufacturer is expanding its operations into Dorchester County, the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced on Thursday. Stoebich Fire Protection Systems is investing $2.53 million into a North Charleston facility that officials say wil

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCIV) — A Ladson man was arrested after authorities said he put a deputy in a chokehold while trying to flee a traffic stop in Berkeley County. “This incident is another reminder of how quickly a traffic stop can turn dangerous for our deputies,” Sheriff Duane Lewis said. “There is no such thing as

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A stalled plan to bring hundreds of new housing units to a key downtown Charleston property is back on the table, with the city and Charleston County moving toward a new partnership to transform a 6-acre concrete lot at 993 and 995 Morrison Drive. Charleston...

HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) – A long-discussed vision for a town center in Hanahan is moving closer to reality as developers break ground Thursday on Blackwells Corner, a mixed-use destination planned for the former Blackwells Hardware property. When it opens, residents can expect the project to bring new dining, shopping, an

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — While state officials monitor bacteria levels at South Carolina beaches, Charleston Waterkeeper and the College of Charleston are testing creeks and rivers across the Lowcountry to help people understand whether local waterways are safe for recreation. Through its Swim Alert program, Charlesto

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Rising rents and a higher cost of living are reshaping Park Circle, a North Charleston neighborhood that has seen dramatic economic growth over the past decade — and longtime residents and locally owned restaurants say they are feeling the strain. The Junction and...

A Berkeley County jury has convicted a Goose Creek man of murder for fatally shooting his fiancée's father in the family's front yard during a 2023 domestic dispute, and a circuit court judge has now sentenced him to 45 years in prison. Joshua Scott-Lee Butler was found guilty of murder, possession of a weapon during t

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Charleston County sheriff’s deputy has died following a multi-vehicle collision that shut down Ladson Road for several hours Wednesday, officials confirmed. The Moncks Corner Police Department extended its deepest condolences to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office following th

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Jobseekers and those looking for a career change can attend a Workforce Career Fair in North Charleston. SC Works Trident and Charleston County will host the event Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ECPI University on Paramount Drive. More than 30 employers and resource partners – rang