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Deputies respond to rollover crash involving fire truck near Awendaw
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office was on the scene of a rollover crash in the Awendaw area Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened near the intersection of SeeWee Road and Maxville Road in Awendaw, according to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Police investigating discovery of woman’s body outside N. Charleston hotel
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - North Charleston Police and the Charleston County Coroner’s Office say they are conducting a death investigation after a woman’s body was found at a hotel. Police responded to a report of a body at a hotel on Tanger Boulevard just before 8 a.m....
Mt. Pleasant man sentenced to nine years in federal prison
COLUMBIA — Andrew Chmiel, 48, of Mt. Pleasant, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison yesterday for his role in a nearly $100 million scheme related to the payment of kickbacks and bribes in exchange for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME) orders. Chmiel’s charges were brought in...
SC Highway Patrol trooper suspended after March 16 arrest
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A sergeant with the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) has been suspended from the agency following his arrest earlier this month. James F. Sweatman was arrested by the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on March 16, according to officials from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. Details about his […]
Undocumented immigrant wanted for illegally possessing firearms at large in Dorchester Co.
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is assisting state and federal law enforcement in searching for a wanted undocumented immigrant. Fredy Antonio Gonzales Gamboa, 30, is wanted by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) for two counts of firearm possession by an unlawful...
North Charleston city councilman improperly sold alcohol at his nightclub: SLED
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A city councilman in North Charleston who owns a bar and nightclub was charged with alcohol offenses, according to warrants obtained by News 4 Wednesday. Michael Antonio Brown, 45, is charged with failure to secure the required beer or wine slate permit, unlawful storage...
CCSO: Body washed ashore on James Island
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities are investigating after a body washed ashore Sunday morning on James Island. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said it received reports that a body was found near the water just off Wampler Drive around 10:30 a.m. Officials said the body was that of a white male who appeared […]
Sullivan’s Island at risk of losing water if water expense debt isn’t paid
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - A yearslong dispute between Sullivan’s Island and the Charleston Water System could leave thousands of residents without water starting in July if over $600,000 in debt is not paid. As of Sept. 28, 2021, Charleston Water System claims Sullivan’s Island owes them $197,468...
37-year-old man killed in Saturday Rivers Avenue crash identified: CCCO
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A 37-year-old man who died in a motor vehicle accident was identified by the Charleston County Coroner's Office Monday. John Barrs, from Charleston, died on the scene of a crash that occurred at 8485 Rivers Avenue on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., officials said. The...
Charleston Co. Parks to host inclusive superhero dance party for people with disabilities
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston County Parks announced details of their inclusive superhero dance party taking place this spring in Mount Pleasant. People with disabilities and their families and caregivers are invited to the event Wednesday, May 8 in the Cooper River Room at Mount Pleasant Memorial Park.
Former FirstEnergy execs allowed to travel while awaiting criminal trial
Facing criminal charges for a sweeping bribery scandal, two former FirstEnergy executives were given permission to travel. On Monday, Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Susan Baker Ross granted former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones's to visit his property in Naples, Florida. And ex-Senior Vice President of External Affairs Michael Dowling was approved to take an Easter trip to Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, Cleveland.com first reported.
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