‘One of Berkeley County’s biggest drug dealers’ arrested after 7-month narcotics probe
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCIV) — A 36-year-old man was arrested after a seven-month-long investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics, Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis said. Aundreas Martell Johnson, from Moncks Corner, was arrested on March 22 and faces charges of trafficking cocaine, trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking cocaine base, 12...
Councilmember Aaron Polkey to host affordable housing town hall addressing project 3500
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston City Councilmember Aaron Polkey will be holding an affordable housing town hall on Tuesday, meeting with housing authority residents and supporters to discuss Project 3500. Project 3500 is the city's ambitious initiative to build 3,500 net new affordable housing units across the city by...
Family of Rayvonta Deas raises concerns about unequal justice in 2022 murder case
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The family of a Moncks Corner man killed in 2022 is speaking out following a recent conviction in the case, raising concerns about how justice is being handled for others accused in the crime. Jerell Tresean McMillan, 19, was found guilty in April for...
Moncks Corner murder victim’s family urges accountability as co-defendants wait
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) — Nearly four years after the killing of 24-year-old Rayvonta Deas, his family says they are still searching for a sense of justice—this time focusing on what happens next for the remaining defendants in the case. “Even if they don’t deserve life, they deserve...
‘Stay gold!’ The CODfather officially shuts its doors months after announcing closure
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — After announcing an intention to close in January, The CODfather Proper Fish & Chips, located in North Charleston, officially shuttered its doors. In a social media post, Adam Randall said the restaurant's decision to close was now effective immediately. The decision comes after the...
Suspect on the run after robbing Charleston bank, officials say
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Police are searching for a bank robbery suspect in Charleston. Officials confirmed the robbery at the Huntington Bank on 677 King Street, which happened around 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday. An unknown person entered the bank, demanded money, and fled before officers arrived. No one was...
One person arrested following large drug bust in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A Moncks Corner man is facing multiple drug and weapons charges following a months-long investigation by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office that resulted in the seizure of large amounts of narcotics, firearms, and nearly $300,000 in cash and financial assets. Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced Tuesday that Aundreas Martell Johnson, 36, was arrested […] The post One person arrested following large...
New interchange ramps, roundabout will soon ease Johns Island traffic
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) — Drivers traveling between Johns Island and West Ashley will see a new interchange on Highway 17 by the end of this year. The interchange is a portion of a three-mile construction project that started earlier this year. It will feature four ramps, with two leaving Johns Island and two entering.
SC250 Charleston: commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Because the people of Charleston shaped the American Revolution, SC250 Charleston invites everyone to explore the numerous stories that will educate our community through commemorative events and engaging educational programs. The event encourages everyone to see themselves as a vital part of America’s ongoing story. We are joined by Brett Bennett, […]
After fire, inspectors find widespread smoke alarm issues at Charleston motel
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Investigators say a West Ashley motel that caught fire on Sunday either had numerous missing or non-functional smoke alarms. The property was ordered to vacate temporarily. The Charleston Fire Department and multiple auto-aid partners responded to the West Ashley Inn on Sunday after a candle in a unit’s bathroom ignited nearby […]
