Man found with stolen gun during North Charleston robbery investigation
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An investigation into an armed robbery in North Charleston led to the recovery of a stolen gun. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to Alston Avenue on Thursday evening to investigate a report that two men had robbed victims at gunpoint. A suspect matching a...
Berkeley County deputies, state and federal agencies team up for crime crackdown
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – A multi-agency crime operation in Berkeley County led to 13 arrests, the recovery of a stolen firearm, drug seizures and dozens of traffic citations in the Goose Creek and Ladson areas. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office launched Operation “All of the Lights” Friday night with help from...
Backyard shed becomes scene of alleged kidnapping over noise dispute in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A 24-year-old man was arrested by North Charleston police after allegedly locking another person inside a shed over a noise complaint. Cesar Marquez Loyola is charged with kidnapping, standing accused of locking an unnamed victim inside a backyard shed for approximately 30 minutes on...
Berkeley High School teacher accused of allegedly tattooing minor
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A Berkeley High School teacher is facing charges for allegedly tattooing a minor at his home. Michael Pierce, 47, was arrested on charges of tattooing a person under 18 years of age, according to an incident report. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office says the victim’s...
North Charleston police chief says officers did not violate policy in incident involving juvenile...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – North Charleston Police Chief Ron Camacho released information on Monday regarding a juvenile detained at a CVS last week, saying the department’s officers did not violate conduct during the incident. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department were called to the CVS at 5215...
Haunting ruins of 1754 church to be resurrected after collapse, SC officials say
The skeletal remains of a 271-year-old church in South Carolina’s Lowcountry are set to be resurrected five years after key parts collapsed for unknown reasons, historians say. Pon Pon Chapel of Ease – built in 1754 – is a ghost church that consists largely of a grand entrance to nothing, but that’s not stopping an...
National gas prices drop while South Carolina sees a slight rise amid storm preparations
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — The average price of gas in South Carolina rose in the past week, as the Lowcountry prepared for potential effects caused by now tropical storm Imelda. According to GasBuddy's survey of 3,028 stations in South Carolina, gas prices in the state rose 4.4 cents per...
Charleston man arrested after vehicle chase and foot pursuit
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man was arrested Thursday after he led police on a vehicle chase and fled on foot from a collision, according to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. David Garner was charged with failure to stop for blue lights second offense after his criminal history...
South Carolina’s Most Talked-About Shrimp And Grits Aren’t Found In Charleston
When most people think of South Carolina’s best shrimp and grits, Charleston immediately comes to mind, often hailed as the state’s undisputed culinary capital. And while the Holy City certainly has its share of iconic spots, my own exploration of the Palmetto State’s food scene has revealed a different story.
Charleston Faces Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Coastal Flooding Through Tuesday
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Drivers and coastal residents in the Lowcountry are bracing for another round of heavy rain, gusty winds, and coastal flooding that could persist into Tuesday morning, making travel difficult and beaches dangerous. Tough Commutes and Flooding Risks. According to the National Weather Service in...
