BBB warns consumers of new jury duty arrest warrant scam
The BBB Serving Central S.C. and Charleston is warning the public about a frightening and highly convincing phone scam that is part of a growing trend. The scam begins with a call from individuals impersonating law enforcement— using names like “Sgt. Wilson” and “Lieutenant Jonathan Hamilton.” These scammers claim...
Two Swimmers Drown in Breach Inlet’s Deadly Currents: Warning signage now in multiple languages
Two Lowcountry residents are dead after attempting to swim the treacherous waters of Breach Inlet on May 6. An 18-year-old woman, Yoselin Lopez-Perez, and a 28-year-old man, Guillermo Quintero-Camacho from the Charleston area, were unresponsive after first responders from both Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island...
Commonly used rodent pesticide is killing birds in the Lowcountry
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — Experts report a commonly used rodent pesticide is harming animals in the Lowcountry: making them sick and even in some cases leading to death. Experts are warning residents to be careful about what chemicals they put into the environment because they can have a chain reaction. Most...
Man arrested in alleged ‘Peeping Tom’ incident at Mount Pleasant tobacco shop
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — A 29-year-old man accused of taking inappropriate videos of women at the Mount Pleasant business where he worked is now facing charges, according to police. A report from the Mount Pleasant Police Department states that officers responded to Smoker Friendly on Ben Sawyer Boulevard on May...
Island-wide manhunt ends in successful capture, several injured
Early in the afternoon on May 1, a group of Sullivan’s Island schoolchildren and teachers suffered non-fatal injures following a crashed stolen car that ended with a police manhunt for a fugitive on the run. Officers from Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island police departments, alongside the help of other local, state...
Charleston’s new food truck offers 100% gluten-free menu
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – After 15 years of navigating her life with celiac disease, Renee Dilorenzo is opening a 100% gluten-free food truck called Gluten Free Gourmet Hub. After her celiac diagnosis, Dilorenzo was shocked by the lack of gluten-free options at the time. “A lot of food tasted like cardboard,” she...
Charleston townhome residents file lawsuit, claim city eviction notice left them stranded
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The residents of the Dockside townhomes are filing a lawsuit against the City of Charleston. The 19-page document reveals, in vivid detail, the timeline of residents who had to evacuate their homes with only a 24-hour notice. In the lawsuit, one resident describes the event as "thrown out on...
Your Guide to Sight-Fishing the Flats
Ask a hardcore angler if he’d rather catch a dozen fish blind-casting or a couple sight-fishing and you’ll probably hear a consistent chorus singing the praises of that skill-meets-patience-meets-focus thrill fest we call sight-fishing. Geographic distribution makes redfish the most commonly sight-fished species;...
Arrest Made in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Goose Creek Employee
A North Charleston man has been arrested in connection with the deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of a City of Goose Creek employee, Kelly Farmer, in April, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The post Arrest Made in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Goose Creek Employee first appeared on The Berkeley...
Berkeley County Man Charged in $43K Insurance Fraud Case: SLED
A Berkeley County man is in custody after state authorities say he tried to swindle more than $43,000 from an insurance company using fake and altered medical documents. The post Berkeley County Man Charged in $43K Insurance Fraud Case: SLED first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
