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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — Thirty-six years after 13-year-old Crystal “Crickette” Surell disappeared on her way to school in Ladson and was found brutally murdered, her sister is still fighting to keep her memory, and this case, from fading. The man convicted of her murder, Bryan Lamb, is...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A Charleston man was arrested Saturday morning after police said he assaulted his girlfriend and threatened another person with a handgun during a domestic disturbance. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded just before 7:30 a.m. to the 3800 block of Rhett Park...

A new emergency medical program in Berkeley County is already making a life-saving impact, with first responders administering multiple blood transfusions in the field just weeks after its launch. The post Berkeley County EMS Whole Blood Program Credited With Saving Lives in First Month first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .

Apr. 19—WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — College of Charleston redshirt junior Carson Bryant and freshman Kaden Myers combined to shut out William and Mary in a 4-0 win April 19 at Plumeri Park. Bryant opened with four innings of four-hit ball, allowing a walk and striking out four. Myers was...

HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) – In the aftermath of the arrest and federal child sexual abuse charges against former Hanahan city councilman and mayor pro tem Kevin Hedgpeth, the community is sharing a message of hope and perseverance. “I’m hurting for this city,” city councilman Adam Spurlock said. “I’m hurting for students, I’m hurting for mom […]

Berkeley County has been recognized for its efforts to improve animal welfare, receiving the Charleston Animal Society’s prestigious Public Service Award during the organization’s annual Lifesaving Celebration. The post Berkeley County Honored With Public Service Award for Animal Welfare Efforts first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to join them in honoring one of its K-9 deputies. The organization will host a celebration of life service for K-9 Ares Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Ashley River Park Pavilion at 200 Renken Road in Summerville.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Drivers who use the Cosgrove Bridge should plan for delays on Sunday. Dominion Energy said lane closures will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from April 18-19. Crews will temporarily close portions of the bridge to perform routine maintenance and inspect a natural gas line.

It was “moving day” for competitors in Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point and teams in several classes put forth strong performances on the water to set themselves up for ultimate success. Saturday has traditionally been the time to make a move in the standings of this renowned...

The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) and the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) have announced updates in planning for and improving regional transit services. The BCDCOG, Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) and CARTA Now & Next project teams will hold joint community open house meetings in April to provide transit planning updates to the public.