Mount Pleasant resident extorted after hiring ‘ethical hacker’ to recover Roblox account
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — A Mount Pleasant resident is being extorted and threatened with "swatting" after hiring and quickly firing an "ethical hacker" to help recover a Roblox account, according to a police report. The complaint submitted to Mount Pleasant police states that the resident, whose personal...
Charleston Police seek help identifying suspect in credit card fraud
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who used a stolen credit card to buy more than $5,000 in merchandise. Charleston Police say that two credit cards were stolen on Aug. 22 from a victim and used by...
North Charleston police arrest 18-year-old after high-speed chase and foot pursuit
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man was arrested Aug. 30 after leading North Charleston Police on a chase resulting in a foot pursuit, according to an incident report. Jontai Jones, an 18-year-old, was charged with failure to stop for blue lights and resisting arrest. The report from police...
Cane Bay Senior Leah Scarmeas Crowned Miss South Carolina Teen USA
Leah Scarmeas, a Cane Bay High School senior and longtime local resident, was recently crowned Miss South Carolina Teen USA in Spartanburg. The post Cane Bay Senior Leah Scarmeas Crowned Miss South Carolina Teen USA first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Summerville man charged with murder in May death of 19-year-old
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — A Summerville man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a teenager who was found dead at a North Charleston home in May. Javion Armonte Mitchell, 22, was arrested Sept. 8 in connection with the death of 19-year-old Cassisus Grays, according to the Charleston County...
North Charleston sees drop in violent crime, police credit community collaboration
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Violent crime decreased by double-digits in August compared to the same time last year, according to data released by the North Charleston Police Department Tuesday afternoon. Notable to law enforcement was the significant reduction in homicides and robberies in the newly released...
Charleston man arrested after stealing from Rivers Avenue pawn shop
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man was arrested Monday after stealing from a Mega Pawn on Rivers Avenue, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Unique Glover, 28, of Charleston, was arrested and charged with grand larceny, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, police said.
WATCH THIS: Video captures dolphin show near Folly Beach
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Dolphins put on quite the show for some lucky Folly Beach visitors this week. Video submitted through News 2’s ‘Report It’ feature captured the very energetic dolphins who came out to play on Monday, showing them jumping feet out of the water for several minutes as onlookers enjoyed the...
Dorchester County officials to hold tax tips seminar Monday evening in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dorchester County residents are invited to join county officials in North Charleston Monday night for a tax tips seminar. County Auditor JJ Messervy, Jr., Council Vice-Chair Rita May Ranck, Councilman Todd Friddle, and auditor's office staff will be on hand to help residents learn...
Ten Mile community advances plan to preserve historic land
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) The Ten Mile community has taken another step forward in protecting their historic lands and it could set a precedent for other historical settlements in the Lowcountry. Charleston County’s Planning Commision has recommended an overlay district for the community that will provide custom...