BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A woman who took part in a fatal summertime shooting at a Nexton apartment complex in 2022 was sentenced Thursday for kidnapping and voluntary manslaughter. Jennifer Mae Todus, who was 34 at the time of the crime, pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. […]
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston officers arrested two men accused of vehicle and property crimes on Johns Island. The Charleston Police Department began investigating on Feb. 25 after several Fontana Street residents reported that an individual had broken in or attempted to break into their vehicles. One of the victims said they had a checkbook […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning residents of potential charity and disaster fraud scams stemming from the Carolina wildfires. Law enforcement says while these scams can happen at any time, they are more likely after high-profile disasters. Criminals use tragedies to exploit people wanting to help. Charity scams can take […]
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Leaders in Dorchester County are holding their first Critical Infrastructure Summit to strengthen partnerships and enhance security in the county. Officials say in an era of evolving threats, proactive collaboration is the key to protecting Dorchester County’s essential services. The summit will bring together key public and private sector stakeholders […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Residents are invited to visit American Revolution sites on a bus tour through Berkeley County and meet SC250 representatives. The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission and the Berkeley County 250 committee invite the public to visit American Revolution sites and meet with SC250 representatives to learn state and county-level […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Warming centers are opening this week due to expected cold temperatures in the Lowcountry. If you are without housing or adequate heat, warming centers will be available at the following: Holy City Missions at Aldersgate – 1444 Remount Road Open on Thursday from 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Serves a hot […]
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County Council members are set to discuss a rezoning request for a Johns Island medical park. The current property on Betsy Kerrison Parkway is a low residential density area, but the developer intends to turn it into a planned development or commercial zone. The Island Park Place LLC plans […]
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A woman was severely injured after being hit by a pickup truck over the weekend in Colleton County, fire officials said. The woman was struck at the intersection of Charleston Highway and Sandy Dam Lane around 9:10 p.m. She was wearing dark clothes, and there were no street lights in […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A woman is facing charges after authorities said a body was found wrapped inside a bag at a Ladson home. Deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office were called to an address on Judy Hill Drive just before 5 p.m. Tuesday after a concerned citizen told dispatchers that they found […]
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charges were upgraded Wednesday for a man accused of assaulting a 76-year-old victim last spring. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department were dispatched to a location on Beech Avenue during the early hours of May 8, 2024, where they found an unconscious man sitting in a car being treated […]
