CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Charleston-based company specializing in “historic American beverages” is opening its first retail storefront near Marion Square. Oliver Pluff & Co. is holding the grand opening for its retail store at 49 John Street on Thursday, May 29. Visitors will have the chance to choose from drinks that draw inspiration from […]
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The Town of Mount Pleasant celebrated Wednesday the inaugural use of a new safety improvement on Mathis Ferry Road. Leaders, staff, and neighbors gathered at the corner of Milldenhall Road and Mathis Ferry Road for to see the area’s newest safety feature, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB). It comes as […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston police have arrested two people for murder in connection with a domestic-related homicide, the agency said Wednesday. Jean Irene Lesperance, 36, of North Charleston, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Jacinda Francesca Trader, 28, of Saint George, is also charged […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina can continue to enforce a ban on abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. The court sided with the state in a lawsuit brought by Planned Parenthood challenging the 2023 “fetal heartbeat” law, particularly at what point during pregnancy a heartbeat becomes detectable. […]
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – Former Colleton County clerk of court, Becky Hill, was booked Wednesday morning on three felony charges. The Colleton County jail website shows she was arrested Wednesday morning and shows felony arrest warrants as well as a “hold for South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.” While there are no specific charges detailed […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — A man accused of using “threatening” language toward students after illegally stopping a Berkeley County school bus has been arrested, according to authorities. 31-year-old Ronald Olivier, Jr. was taken into custody during a traffic stop Tuesday evening. He is expected to face charges for kidnapping, interference of operation of a […]
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities are investigating a Tuesday night shooting that left a person injured. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to the JR Market on Spruill Avenue just before 11 p.m. A male gunshot victim was found at the scene. Police officials said he was taken to a local hospital […]
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)—The Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday night that they are investigating an incident between a WCSO deputy and a local student. In a video posted to social media on Tuesday, a deputy and a student at Kingstree High School are shown in an altercation. As a result, an investigation has been […]
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – City council members on the Isle of Palms met Tuesday night to discuss changes to city parking rates. Last week, council members met and recommended changing the flat rate after 4 p.m. in lots A and B to a $3 per hour fee until 8 p.m. As for seasonal […]
HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) – An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened Monday, leaving one person dead. Deonte Calden Trevon Lancit of Charleston was charged with armed robbery regarding the shooting on Bowen Pier Drive, according to the Hanahan Police Department. Officers responded to the location just after 9 p.m. and […]
