Charleston man faces several charges in early-morning downtown shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Police Department has arrested a man following an early-morning shooting last Thursday. Daquen Tyell Brown, 22, of Charleston, is charged with attempted murder, armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime and unlawful possession of a machine...
Calls for safety measures after second car drives into water at Isle of Palms...
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) After two separate incidents of cars driving in the water at the Isle of Palms Marina, some people on the Isle of Palms are calling for increased safety measures. Saturday night, video from the Isle of Palms police shows a rideshare driver being pulled from a sinking car, after he […]
$14.3M refinancing secured for Mount Pleasant retail center
The Plaza at East Cooper secures $14.3 million refinancing. Property 85% leased, anchored by Aldi and other retailers. Visitor growth up nearly 22% over the past three years. JLL Capital Markets arranged financing for private investor Bamoza LLC. A $14.3 million refinancing project has been arranged for The Plaza at...
Our View: Slow down on MUSC overlay district
So what’s the big rush on this proposed Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) zoning overlay district? We understand the need for some flexibility to upgrade facilities throughout MUSC — and are particularly heartened by word of a new and improved Hollings Cancer Center. But while the city...
North Charleston City Council is taking their meetings to the community
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – North Charleston Mayor Reggie Burgess is bringing city council meetings to the community. Officials say taking the meetings out of city hall will allow residents and business owners to meet their leaders. The first community meeting will be held at the North Charleston Sports Complex...
Dorchester County deputies seek suspect after overnight shooting in Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Deputes with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office are looking for a suspect after a victim suffering from gunshot wounds arrived at a local hospital early Thursday morning. According to an initial statement from the sheriff's office, an investigation determined the shooting occurred in...
State approves MUSC takeover of Tidelands Health
A takeover of Tidelands Health by the Medical University of South Carolina received approval this week from the state Fiscal Accountability Authority. Tidelands is on track to lose $50 million in the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30 and has cash reserves to cover another two years of losses, MUSC Health officials told...
North Charleston police seek public help in finding missing deaf, non-verbal woman
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The North Charleston Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a woman who is deaf and non-verbal. Leeann L. S. Smith, 45, was last seen on Aug. 2. She's described as 5'03" and approximately 165 pounds from the Chicora/Cherokee community. She...
West Ashley neighborhood proposal could add 700 new homes — and new headaches
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A new West Ashley neighborhood could move one step closer to construction, but not without more scrutiny from Charleston City leaders. The proposed Somersby subdivision, a 704-unit mixed-use development, is making its second appearance before the city’s Technical Review Committee Thursday...
North Charleston soul food restaurant receives $50K grant
A longtime North Charleston soul food restaurant has recently received a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express.