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 .
‘Old-School’ South Carolina Eatery Named ‘Best Retro Diner’ In The State
This popular spot has been a mainstay of the community for more than a decade.
Charleston PD mourns the death of retired police K9 Hektor
Charleston, S.C. – The Charleston Police Department announced on Tuesday the death of K9 Hektor, a retired police dog who served the department with dedication for seven years. A Dedicated Service. K9 Hektor and his handler, Master Police Officer (MPO) Hall, were an essential part of the Charleston Police...
Charleston County opens housing trust fund loans
Charleston County opens applications for housing trust fund loans. $8.35 million allocated from local tax revenue to seed the fund. Loans support rental and homeownership housing development. Funds can be used for acquisition, rehab, construction, and planning. In efforts to meet local housing demands for flexible,...
Berkeley County man charged with $43k insurance fraud and forgery, SLED says
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A Berkeley County man is facing multiple charges after police say he made false insurance claims. Jonathan Terraine Reid-Boyd, 25, was charged with presenting a false claim for insurance payment valued $10,000 or more, and forgery valued $10,000 or more on June 4, according to the State...
Greater Goodwill AME Church to host inaugural Food Truck Rodeo in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — The Greater Goodwill AME Church will be holding their inaugural Food Truck Rodeo this June, in an event that is designed to unite the Mount Pleasant community through the universal language of food. This exciting open-to-the-public event promises an evening of vibrant community...
Staff relocated after discovery of bed bugs at 2 Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department stations
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department said Thursday that it has identified a bed bug issue at Fire Station 2 in Awendaw and Fire Station 4 in McClellanville. At first sign of the potential issue, department officials said they acted immediately to investigate the situation. An...
Accused ‘peeping Tom’ charged, Mount Pleasant Police say
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - The Mount Pleasant Police Department arrested and charged a man after a report of voyeurism on Saturday night. Giovani Reyes Lopez, 29, is charged with voyeurism after inappropriate behavior at Smoker Friendly. Sgt. Rovert Blaschke said Reyes-Lopez is accused of using his phone to take...