(ABC) — Federal Officials now say more than 150-people have been infected with e-coli. They say the disease is linked to tainted ground beef eaten both at home and at restaurants. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there have been no fatalities but twenty people have been hospitalized. No specific supplier, distributor or brand of beef has…
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WCIV) — A South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper was arrested on a DUI charge and later fired by the agency. WSPA-TV reports Cpl. Stephen McDowell was arrested Thursday for driving under the influence, less than 0.10. The state Department of Public Safety says McDowell was off-duty and driving his personal vehicle at the time of arrest. Bond was set at $90….
The real Slim Shady is 11 years sober and commemorated the occasion by posting a picture of a sobriety coin to Twitter and Instagram. “11 years – still not afraid,” the rapper wrote. Eminem posted a similar picture last year while he was at Coachella. The Detroit rapper has been public about his battle with prescription drug addiction. “It’s no secret I…
Two women come together through tragedy during a life changing 9-1-1 call.
The district where a fifth grader died after a school fight — held its first meeting since the child’s death.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) —UPDATE: Charleston Police Department says officers found the missing child, and say he is safe. Charleston Police Department is looking for Jamier Stanley, 7, who was reported missing Friday. Investigators believe he left his Coming Street on a black and green Huffy bicycle sometime during the evening. He’s described as being 4′ tall, and 60 pounds. He…
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Right now, re-entry in our state’s prison population is at an all-time low. Lee Correctional houses about 1,200 inmates. We previously reported on the million dollar enhancements to secure this institution. But another important part of that security is finding purpose for the inmates themselves. The Department of Corrections is tackling a key element to create a future that…
Former Vice President Joe Biden will deliver the eulogy at the funeral for South Carolina lawmaker Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings.
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Mt. Pleasant Police Department is investigating after two bodies were found in a crashed vehicle Sunday morning. Firefighters with the Awendaw McClellanville Consolidated Fire District say they were flagged down around 1:49 a.m. on Rifle Range Rd. near Hamlin Rd. by a driver that damaged their tire. While there, firefighters say they discovered another vehicle that…
Henry County police say three people, including the gunman, are dead this morning after a standoff lasted over 15 hours.
