Sydaija Smalls

Dec 6, 2024 | abcnews4.com | Sydaija Smalls

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Members of the Alliance for Full Acceptance are expressing a deep sense of vulnerability following the loss of beloved radio personality Mike Edwards, known for his openness about his sexuality and his impact on the LGBTQ+ community. "Voices like Mike's meant so much and mean so much to members of our community who are looking for sources of joy in the midst of what's kind of a scary time and what can be a sad time," said Chase Glenn, executive director of AFFA.

Dec 4, 2024 | abcnews4.com | Sydaija Smalls |Ian Kayanja

Devin Dantzler, who was apprehended in Columbia, South Carolina, after allegedly committing the double homicide in Berkeley County on Nov. 26 will stay behind bars until his next court date which is scheduled for Feb. 14, 2025. At around 10 p.m. on Nov. 26, deputies were called to a residence on Spires Landing Road in reference to a shooting. Deputies said they located two victims who had been shot and were pronounced dead on the scene.

Dec 3, 2024 | abcnews4.com | Sydaija Smalls

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — As temperatures drop, several warming shelters across the Lowcountry are opening their doors to those in need, including the City of Charleston's Hope Center. The center is part of a broader initiative to support the unhoused community, providing not only cold-weather gear but also a space where individuals can feel cared for. Latosha Fludd, the executive director of the Hope Center, highlighted the impact of the work.

Nov 28, 2024 | abcnews4.com | Sydaija Smalls

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship program is making its way back to town for it's second year. The paid job training in McClellanville gives apprentices a taste of what the Lowcountry's waterways will bring. Boating on the southern coastline is something that's always been instilled in Lowcountry native, Rebekah Bennett. "I've seen growing up in Charleston, the development of our coastlines.

Nov 25, 2024 | abcnews4.com | Sydaija Smalls

After two deadly police pursuits in the Lowcountry last week, South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy leaders are outlining their policies and the dangers of pursuits. The SCCJA teaches future officers to drive with precision knowing that they'll be met with any and all sorts of situations on the roads. Jackie Swindler, Director with the SCCJA, says that's the key for safer policing, and also holding elected officials accountable for traffic incidents.