Injured sea turtles make triumphant return to the ocean
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) – The waves welcomed back five sea turtles Wednesday as they returned to the ocean, each one released by the South Carolina Aquarium after special care and recovery. All five juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtles—Seashore Mellow, Sunflower, Marigold, Hyacinth, and Sweet Caroline—were...
“Phantom DUI Checkpoint” in Berkeley County leads to multiple arrests
BERKELEY COUNTY- On August 23, at 8:00 p.m., the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Phantom DUI Checkpoint as part of its ongoing efforts to deter impaired driving and keep county roadways safe. This operation was made possible through a grant from the Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention (CDDP),...
Local doctor talks Bruce Willis’ condition, offers advice for families of aging loved ones
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Tuesday night, Emma Heming Willis will open her heart and home to Diane Sawyer, sharing what life has been like since her husband, legendary actor Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. News 4 spoke with a Lowcountry doctor about the severity of Willis' condition...
Victim allegedly attacked from behind, shot at on East Montague Ave: report
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – North Charleston police are still searching for suspects after three men allegedly attacked another man on East Montague Avenue Tuesday afternoon, according to a police report. Officers responded to the location around 4:14 p.m. after being notified of shots in the area. When they...
Summerville mom pleads for community help after home destroyed in flood
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Heavy rain turned Summerville streets into rivers Friday, forcing some families to evacuate and leaving others stuck inside their homes. Flooding has damaged homes, washed out roads, and has left many residents asking for help. One area mother Nia told News 4 in a matter...
SC timber industry faces uncertainty amid mill closures
(WPDE) — The timber industry, a cornerstone of South Carolina's economy, is grappling with significant challenges following the closure of several key mills. The recent shutdowns of mills in Darlington and Estill have sent ripples through the local supply chain, affecting forest management and the livelihoods of many...
Dorchester Paws unveils $12 million plan for new animal shelter
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — Dorchester Paws leaders announced plans Tuesday for a new $12 million animal shelter, citing overcrowding and outdated conditions at their current 53-year-old facility. The existing shelter was built to hold about 180 animals, but staff and volunteers are now caring for nearly 500....
Former SC Ports CEO Barbara Melvin to receive nearly $823,000 in severance, remain consultant
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Former South Carolina Ports Authority CEO Barbara Melvin will remain as a consultant and receive nearly $823,000 in severance pay following her resignation last week. According to a separation agreement obtained by counton2.com, Melvin will receive separation payments totaling $822,780 and...
Protesters hold vigil outside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
CDC director out after less than a month on the job. She was sworn in on July 31 — less than a month ago, making her the shortest-serving CDC director in the history of the 79-year-old agency.
Passenger ejected during Johns Island crash was found days later
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – The passenger of a vehicle involved in an Aug. 22 crash on Johns Island was found days later, according to law enforcement officials. Deputies with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office responded to Fickling Hill Road around 7 p.m. that evening for reports of a crash. While investigating...
