Colt Yeargin

Charleston

Digital Content Producer at WCSC-TV (Charleston, SC)

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Isle of Palms Police charge 4 after planned ‘Senior Skip Day’

1 week ago | live5news.com | Colt Yeargin

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Isle of Palms Police Department responded to a planned “Senior Skip Day” on Friday. Additional officers and staff were present to help ensure safety for residents and visitors, according to the Isle of Palms Police Department. Three adults and one juvenile have been charged with various offences in connection with the planned event. The charges are as follows:One adult charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a machine gun.
SC death row inmate set for April execution files petition for clemency

2 weeks ago | foxcarolina.com | Colt Yeargin

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - In just days before his scheduled execution, one South Carolina inmate on death row has filed a petition for clemency with Gov. Henry McMaster, asking to commute the sentence from death to life in prison. Mikal Mahdi is set for execution by firing squad on April 11 at 6 p.m. at a Columbia prison for the murder of an off-duty Orangeburg officer. Mahdi would be the second in the state to ever die by firing squad.
Charleston Police make arrest after gun fired into air during argument

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Colt Yeargin

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Police Department made an arrest on Wednesday night after an adult fired a handgun into the air. Officers responded to the area of Morrison Drive at Johnson Street. Sgt. Chris Stinson says that the person fired a handgun into the air during an argument with neighbors. Officers arrested the person, who was charged with discharging a firearm. Officials have not released the name of the person. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Dorchester County deputies investigating murder in Reevesville

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Colt Yeargin

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Dorchester County Sheriff’s office is investigating a murder that happened on Wednesday evening in Reevesville. The murder took place in the 4000 block of Wire Road, sheriff’s spokesman Steven Wright said. Capt. Chaz Easterlin issued the following statement on the matter:“On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, shortly after 6:00 p.m., Dorchester County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 4000 block of Wire Road.
Dorchester County mother sentenced in 2014 child abuse case

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Colt Yeargin

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe announced on Monday that a Dorchester County woman has been sentenced in a 2014 child abuse case in Dorchester County. Sarah Shakeri-Taylor, 40, of Summerville, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful conduct towards a child. Shakeri-Taylor was sentenced by Judge Maite Murphy to 10 years suspended to the service of nine years active prison time and will be followed by three years of probation, according to a press release.
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office conducts week-long traffic enforcement operation

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Colt Yeargin

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) - The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit conducted a week-long traffic enforcement operation from March 31 to April 4. The purpose of the operations was to enhance road safety, increase awareness and reduce dangerous driving behaviors, according to Cpl. Carli Carr.
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: 2 eastbound lanes of I-26 closed for flipped cement truck

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Colt Yeargin

LADSON, S.C. (WCSC) - The left and center lanes of I-26 eastbound are closed after a cement truck flipped on the highway. The accident is around Exit 205 B. The accident is around Exit 205B, which is the U.S. 78 East and U.S. 52 East exit.(South Carolina Department of Transportation)South Carolina Department of Transportation cameras show the cement truck flipped onto its side with traffic being directed to the far right lane to go around. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
S.C. Senate passes bill targeted at increasing energy needs

2 weeks ago | wrdw.com | Mary Green |Colt Yeargin

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Senate has passed a bill targeted at the state’s growing power needs. The over 80-page bill was passed in the House earlier this year, and it has now been passed by the Senate after a few changes. The bill’s changes streamline the permitting and appeals process for new power plants in the state.
SC Senate passes energy bill targeted at increasing energy needs in the state

2 weeks ago | wrdw.com | Colt Yeargin |Mary Green

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Senate has passed a bill targeted at the state’s growing power needs. The over 80-page bill was passed in the House earlier this year, and it has now been passed by the Senate after a few changes. The bill’s changes streamline the permitting and appeals process for new power plants in the state.
SC Senate passes energy bill targeted at increasing energy needs in the state

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Colt Yeargin |Mary Green

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Senate has passed a bill targeted at the state’s growing power needs. The over 80-page bill was passed in the House earlier this year, and it has now been passed by the Senate after a few changes. The bill’s changes streamline the permitting and appeals process for new power plants in the state.