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Coroner identifies woman found deceased in bushes Wednesday
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — The Charleston County Coroner released the name of the deceased woman found by North Charleston Police in some bushes Wednesday morning. Kelly Wingate, 48, was found near the Fairfield Inn and Suites on Tanger Outlet Boulevard. Ms. Wingate died from blunt force injuries. Police responded to a report of a […]
Alex Murdaugh's lawyers want to make public statements about stolen money. FBI says Murdaugh lied
Lawyers for convicted killer Alex Murdaugh want to release to the public statements he made to the FBI about what happened to million of dollars he stole from clients and his South Carolina law firm and who might have helped him steal the money.Murdaugh's attorneys made the request in a court filing Thursday after federal prosecutors asked a judge earlier this week to keep the statements secret. They argued that Murdaugh wasn't telling the truth and that his plea deal on theft and other charges should be thrown out at a sentencing hearing scheduled for Monday.Prosecutors think Murdaugh is...
Ex-College of Charleston lecturer told coworker of stolen fossils, search warrants show
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Search warrants obtained by News 4 show what led up to the investigation and arrest of former College of Charleston professor Robert Boessenecker, who is accused of taking fossils from the school museum. According to the search warrant, Boessenecker left the college to work as...
Driver in fatal 'Widowmaker' tree collision indicted on four counts of felony DUI
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Indictments have been served for the driver involved in the fatal collision with a tree in James Island. Brittney Nicole Roper, 26, has been indicted for four counts of felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury or death, according to the Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office.
Why you may want to avoid one common traffic violation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – How often do you pull into a median before entering the turn lane? That action could land you a ticket. “If it’s really dangerous—if you really want people to stop doing this, people should be made aware, so they understand the rule.” Sometimes, wanting to make a left turn can drive […]
Construction begins on new animal sanctuary in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, S.C. (WCSC) - A Hollywood animal sanctuary has begun construction on a new animal care facility. The Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary started construction on its new animal care facility. This new center in Hollywood is called the Hub and it will allow the sanctuary to care for more homeless...
Some AT&T customers in West Ashley may have issues calling 911
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Charleston County officials say some residents in West Ashley may have trouble calling 911. Charleston County’s emergency communications center received an alert from AT&T that 127 landline customers in West Ashley may be unable to make 911 calls, said Kaitlin Jordan, the county’s spokesperson. The issue is due to a copper […]
Taylor attorney wants FBI accountability over false accusations in Drexel case
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The man falsely named as a suspect in the Brittanee Drexel case is owed a big apology, and so are the American people, his attorney says. Ryan McKaig, who represents Timothy Taylor, says he’s never seen the FBI be as “reckless” as they were with Taylor and his family.
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...
Charleston officials postpone hotel development on Columbus Street
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)– On Wednesday, the City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review met to discuss plans for a new hotel in downtown Charleston. The plans were deferred but are expected to be taken up by the board again. “Once they do a preliminary review, that’s really where...
State Rep. Wendell Gilliard involved in car crash in Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- State Rep. Wendell Gilliard (D-Charleston) was involved in a car crash in Lexington County Wednesday morning, according to a friend of the representative. A friend told News 2 that Gilliard was taken to a nearby hospital and is currently undergoing x-rays. Gilliard is reportedly okay, but details on his condition are […]
Lack of resident judges in Berkeley County causing slowdowns, solicitor says
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- The wheels of justice are turning slowly in Berkeley County as courts grapple with a lack of resident judges. “People need to understand that Berkeley County is no longer the sleepy South,” Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said. “It’s bustling in every way and unfortunately that means our criminal dockets are […]
Ironwork, legacy of Lowcountry blacksmith carried on with family’s work
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A Lowcountry family is working to preserve ironwork in the area and the legacy of one man who propelled the art forward. For the last 57 years, Carlton Simmons has been hammering away at his anvil. “Just the way I was raised up around here. I...
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