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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Coroner has identified the passenger killed during a police pursuit on Wednesday. Joshua Richardson, 31, of James Island, died at the scene on Fort Johnson Road at approximately 9:49 p.m. from injuries sustained in the collision, according to the coroner. As previously reported, Lance Cpl. Lena Butler […]

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Two former North Charleston councilmembers and two others are set to plead guilty to federal charges Friday following a year-long public corruption investigation. Eight people, including Councilmembers Jerome Heyward, Mike A. Brown, and Sandino Moses, face charges for their roles in various alleged schemes. The charges unveiled by prosecutors on […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The National Weather Service has issued a fire danger statement for the Lowcountry that will be in effect until Saturday. Officials say conditions across southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia have an increased risk of fire danger, with the greatest risk each afternoon. These fire dangers can include brush and wildfires. […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County Parks released an update on the construction of Old Towne Creek County Park with an anticipated opening in late 2025 to early 2026. Officials say many of the amenities are starting to take shape, including renovations to an existing structure that will become the new Park Center. A Learning […]

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Members of a Mount Pleasant high school’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps have secured a spot in a national academic competition. Lucy Beckham High School’s Coast Guard JROTC team, comprised of JohnThomas Anderson, Sarah Adams, Isabella Prevuznak, and Greyson Walton, will travel to Washington D.C. this June to compete in […]