Man accused by SC’s Mace charged with domestic violence in Sullivan’s Island
One of the men accused by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace during a House floor speech of heinous crimes against women has been charged with domestic violence stemming from a 2016 video that circulated on social media. Eric Bowman has been charged with domestic violence in the first degree by the Sullivan’s Island Police...
Eligible Tri-County residents to receive utility bill assistance at event
PINEVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - South Carolinians are expected to face utility bill hikes over the next decade, but a Lowcountry nonprofit is stepping up to offer immediate financial relief to residents. South Carolina is projected to see the second-largest increase in residential electricity bills nationwide, according to...
Dorchester County traffic stop leads to woman’s arrest on drug trafficking charge
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman Wednesday morning after they discovered drugs inside the vehicle. Melissa Lynn Beverly, 48, of Summerville, is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, sheriff spokesman Steven Wright said. Deputies were conducting traffic stops...
‘ICE Will Find You’: DHS Issues Another Warning
Approximately 200 federal, state, and local agents have raided the Alamo nightclub in Summerville, South Carolina. The operation reportedly resulted in the arrest of more than 70 individuals, including a fugitive from Honduras wanted for homicide. Authorities recovered firearms, drugs, cash, and seven potential...
Woman found with ‘large quantity’ of drugs, firearms
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon after North Charleston police said she was found with a “large quantity” of drugs and firearms during a proactive patrol. Two officers with the North Charleston Police Department were patrolling the EconoLodge on Northside Drive because of...
ICE Raid Targets Nightclub, Resulting in Dozens of Arrests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted a sting operation at the Alamo Nightclub near Charleston, S.C., reportedly intensifying anxiety within the local immigrant community. Authorities seized cash, drugs, firearms, and arrested over 70 illegal immigrants. Sergio Joel Galo-Baca was among those...
Charleston County celebrates completion of Azalea Complex Phase II
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston County officials are set to celebrate the completion of Phase II of the Azalea Complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday at 10 a.m. The event will be held at the new six-building campus located at 3681 Leeds Avenue. The 122,000-square-foot complex, situated...
Early cancer screening may have saved a Charleston firefighter’s life. Now he wants others...
A Charleston firefighter is speaking out for the first time about his recent cancer diagnosis and how a partnership to screen firefighters helped catch it early.
Seabrook Island considers prohibiting low-speed vehicles on portion of road
SEABROOK ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - The Town of Seabrook Island is considering prohibiting or further regulating low-speed vehicles on the public portion of Seabrook Island Road. On Tuesday morning, the town’s public safety committee met to discuss concerns involving safety and congestion. More than 500 property owners on...
Moncks Corner considers new multi-use development along U.S. 52
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCIV) — The Moncks Corner Town Council had a first reading on Tuesday for a zoning amendment looking to create new development along U.S. Highway 52. Developing company STYO is looking to turn 30.3 acres of land into a mixed-use development for residential housing, businesses, and recreation.
