Charleston firefighters battle early-morning downtown residential fire
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Fire investigators are working to determine what sparked a fire early Wednesday morning at a downtown residential building. The Charleston Fire Department responded shortly after 4 a.m. to a building on America Street, the agency said on its Facebook page. They searched the building and...
College of Charleston new dormitory location holds historical significance
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) –The College of Charleston is building a new dormitory for students, but its location is causing some controversy. College of Charleston is looking to provide more housing for students by building a new dorm on Coming Street, but some people are pushing back due to the historical significance...
Former SC detective arrested for stealing evidence multiple times, SLED says
A former Hanahan police detective is in custody after admitting to stealing from the department to, among other things, build a deck at his residence, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Carlos Reyna Hernandez, 31, was charged with misconduct in office after a SLED investigation revealed he...
Driver cited after crashing into Mount Pleasant barber shop
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A driver was injured Wednesday evening after crashing into a Mount Pleasant barber shop. The Mount Pleasant Police Department said a Toyota Tundra crashed into the Barrelli Barber Shop on Chuck Dawley Boulevard around 9:30 p.m. The driver was still at the scene when officers arrived and...
Officer shoots shoplifting suspect’s dog during West Ashley arrest
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A shoplifting suspect’s dog was fatally shot Thursday evening when officers went to arrest the individual in West Ashley. Charleston officers went to serve an active arrest warrant for Tobin James Pettiet, 51, near Radcliffe Place Drive and Bees Ferry Road around 4:30 p.m. When police...
North Charleston Officers Arrest Two After Intense Home Invasion Incident
Two Suspects Arrested in Connection With North Charleston Home Invasion, Authorities Say I’ve seen my share of crime reports over […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Expansion planned for Angel Oak Preserve as Lowcountry Land Trust secures new designation
The Old Growth Forest Network has declared the Angel Oak and its surrounding area a community forest. “It’s always a refreshing place. But mainly because of the people not just the tree," says artist Frank deLoach, who spends months creating drawings of one of the Lowcountry's most iconic spots.
New York Times bestselling author Mike Mooneyham ‘devastated’ by Hulk Hogan’s death
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — New York Times bestselling author and National Wrestling Hall of Famer Mike Mooneyham was "devastated" Thursday when he heard the news of Hulk Hogan's death. Hogan, 71, died of cardiac arrest. "I was absolutely stunned," Mooneyham said. "This guy, he completely transformed wrestling in the...
2 arrested in alleged $21,000 North Charleston scam
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The North Charleston Police Department has charged two suspects in connection with an alleged gambling scam that cost a man over $20,000. James Darr, 25, and Valva Kennedy, 51, were both charged with swindling. Police said a victim was lured into a bingo-style game at...
National African American Museum conference comes to North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) conference is in the Lowcountry this week, as they emphasize the importance of protecting and preserving African American history. Wednesday was the first day of the three-day conference. It’s happening during the 60th anniversary of...
