Man attempts to steal giant goose statue outside Goose Creek Waffle House
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – A man attempted to steal a giant $2,000 goose statue outside a Waffle House in Berkeley County named Waffles. The Goose Creek Police Department said it was the first time someone has tried to steal one of the statues. Waffles is part of a flock of 41 geese, who each […]
Injured dog found trapped under Hanahan dumpster has been reunited with her owner
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – An injured dog that was trapped underneath a dumpster in the Hanahan area has been reunited with its owner. The Hanahan Fire Department and Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control team worked together to free the animal after learning about the dog in distress last Saturday....
North Charleston Police bring murder, attempted murder suspect into custody
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A man wanted in an Orangeburg County murder case turned himself in and was arrested in North Charleston. Zaquan Shaquez Jamison, 20, was arrested on warrants for murder, several counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon while committing a violent crime. Jamison reportedly...
Experts see increase of bacteria levels in area beaches and waterways
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Starting around the month of August, experts typically see fluctuations of bacteria levels across the Lowcountry. Experts said this time of year often brings high bacteria levels due to rain and flooding events. Charleston Waterkeeper tests water quality in the area every week,...
South Carolina police pull submerged driver and semi-truck from boat landing
Coast Guard | iStock - 1208340748 When a trucking company's driver went missing it didn't expect him to be in a semi-truck under 14 feet of water. The post South Carolina police pull submerged driver and semi-truck from boat landing appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Folly Road safety changes coming to Bowens Island Road
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) - A Folly Beach road safety project is entering the permitting phase that would change the workings of the intersections at Bowens Island and Peas Island Roads. Right now, two lanes of traffic on Folly Road merge into one just after passing by Bowens Island and...
City of Charleston Launches Full Restoration of St. Julian Devine Smokestacks
The City of Charleston has begun a full restoration of the historic smokestacks at the St. Julian Devine Community Center — an effort to preserve one of the Eastside’s most recognizable landmarks and protect the neighborhood’s historic skyline for generations to come. Built in 1935 as part...
Historic Charleston fire station still standing strong after 137 years of service
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Tucked in the heart of downtown Charleston is a lasting landmark: Charleston Fire Department Station 2/3, or Central Station. Built in 1887, the historic station is not only a functioning part of Charleston’s emergency response system but also a living piece of history. Before the station...
1,000 boxes, 1 legacy: Lowcountry law enforcement event set to honor late chief
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Police departments across the Lowcountry are coming together Friday to honor a beloved leader and continue a mission of compassion in the face of tragedy. Charleston Police and other local law enforcement agencies will pack 1,000 boxes of food and hygiene products in memory of former...
Deputies recover stolen vehicle from Cypress Gardens Boat Landing
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — A vehicle that was reported stolen from North Charleston more than a year ago has been recovered from a Berkeley County boat landing, according to authorities. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were notified Feb. 25 about a submerged vehicle near the train truss at...