Groups to release of new test results on shrimp sold at S.C. restaurants
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — Federal and state shrimping industry advocates say they plan to reveal results of a new round of genetic testing on shrimp served at Lowcountry restaurants next week. SeaD founder Dave Williams said the results of that testing are expected to be in next week....
Charleston area clinic offers preventive MRI scans to detect early health issues
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Palmetto Life) — A Charleston area clinic is offering preventive full-body MRI scans to detect health conditions before symptoms appear. MRI Wellness has been providing preventive proactive full-body evaluations for about three or four years, said Dr. Edward Tavel. The clinic uses MRI technology to...
FIRST ALERT – Recent Low Country quakes a reminder of state’s violent past
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) — South Carolina residents near Charleston felt the ground shake this week as a pair of minor earthquakes struck the Lowcountry region, reminding residents that seismic activity remains a threat in the state. Late Saturday night, a 2.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near Centerville, about 3...
Opened mail discovered in Mount Pleasant neighborhood, residents warn of theft
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — What started as routine yard work turned into a troubling discovery in the Mount Pleasant community, and now neighbors are warning others to think twice before leaving outgoing mail in their mailboxes. Mark Fitts, a Dunes West resident, said he was raking leaves near his home when he...
Love in the library: Charleston couple ties knot in fiction section of West Ashley...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — While Charleston is known internationally as a wedding destination, one lesser-known venue is gaining popularity: the Charleston County Public Library. George and Carmen Morrishaw walked down the “M” aisle, exchanged rings and said their vows in the fiction section of the Bees Ferry Branch...
Berkeley County schools on alert as measles cases surge in SC
Keep track of South Carolina's measles outbreak at the SC's Dept. of Health Department's daily updates. While South Carolina continues to be at the epicenter of the largest measles outbreak in 25 years, Berkeley County is preparing for the potential impact on local schools. As of Feb. 3, the state...
String of earthquakes continues in South Carolina with area’s 6th in 10 days
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WBTV) - A recent string of earthquakes in one area of South Carolina continued early Thursday morning with its sixth strike within the past 10 days. The latest earthquake struck just before 4 a.m. on Feb. 12, and had a magnitude of 1.8. It’s epicenter was off Dorchester Road in the North...
Goose Creek Police Chief Roscoe resigns, city confirms
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) — The city of Goose Creek has confirmed the resignation of its police chief after more than seven years in the role. LJ Roscoe, who has led the city’s police department since November of 2018, resigned on Thursday, city spokesman Frank Johnson said, adding that Goose Creek Police Capt. Tom...
Charleston Police Department reports crash with injuries
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston Police say a roadway has reopened following a crash with injuries. The multi-car crash happened on Highway 61 near Magnolia Ferry Road. The road was closed in both directions as crews worked the scene. Police did not specify how many people were hurt but...
North Charleston Police arrest second man in December assault, robbery
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A second man is facing charges in connection to an assault and subsequent moped theft that happened the day before Christmas Eve. Shaun Laval Jenkins, 38, is charged with first-degree assault and battery and strong-arm robbery. Jenkins was arrested Wednesday at a bus station.
