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Dianté Gibbs

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Charleston, SC, United States

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Past articles by Dianté:

Vehicle violations lead to arrest on several drug, weapon charges in Williamsburg Co.

WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A 37-year-old man was arrested Sunday on multiple drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop in Kingstree, according to the Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office. David Vice III was arrested on multiple charges including driving under suspension, expired vehicle license, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession with […] → Read More

Charleston Co. jail medical contract worker arrested on contraband charges

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A medical staff contractor at Al Cannon Detention Center was arrested Monday after being accused of trying to furnish contraband at the jail, deputies say. Deputies charged Dayna Yvette Smalls, 45, of North Charleston with four counts of furnishing contraband and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Charleston County Sheriff’s […] → Read More

Coroner ID’s driver killed after car hits tree in Moncks Corner

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office identified a man killed in a single-car crash Friday in Moncks Corner. The crash happened Friday afternoon after the driver struck a tree on Altman Street, according to Coroner Darnell Hartwell. The victim, identified as Anthony Richardson (67) was pronounced dead at the scene. Berkeley […] → Read More

Deputies: Man, 75, accused of fraud arrested for robbing bank in Aynor

AYNOR, S.C. (WCBD) – A man accused of recent bank fraud has been arrested for robbing a bank in the area of Aynor. John Henry Stack, 75, has been charged with armed robbery and entering a bank with intent to steal, according to a release from the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office. Stack was arrested Friday. […] → Read More

Charleston man pleads guilty in $80K SBA fraud scheme

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Charleston man entered a guilty plea after being accused of defrauding the Small Business Administration, the United States Attorney’s Office announced Friday. According to the USAO, it was found that Antonio Brown-Sanders, 26, applied to the SBA to receive an Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) with fraudulent information stating he […] → Read More

Police investigating deadly motor v. pedestrian crash on I-26

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Police Department released additional information about a deadly Wednesday crash involving a pedestrian on I-26. The crash happened just after 7:20 p.m. on I-26 eastbound near the 221-mile marker, according to CPD. “A Toyota Highlander was traveling eastbound on Interstate 26 approaching the Meeting Street exit when it struck […] → Read More

No injuries after fire at Wando Welch Terminal

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Multiple fire crews responded to a fire at SC Ports’ Wando Welch Terminal Thursday morning. Officials say it was reported around 9:06 a.m. after a forklift inside a partially covered building caught on fire. Several units including Mount Pleasant Fire, Charleston Fire Department and Charleston County EMS responded. No injuries were reported. → Read More

Driver dead after running off road, hitting tree in Colleton County

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A motorist is dead after running off the road and striking a tree Wednesday evening in Colleton County. The crash happened around 7:45 p.m., according to Master Trooper Brandon Bolt with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Trooper Bolt said the driver of a 2008 Honda Odyssey was traveling south on […] → Read More

Coroner ID’s contractor killed by electrocution on James Island

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Coroner’s Office identified a contractor who was killed after officials say he was accidentally electrocuted Monday. The victim was identified as Christopher Bradshaw, 32, who was pronounced dead just before 6 p.m. at the scene, according to Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal. Deputies with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office […] → Read More

CCSO: Man charged in gas station armed robbery, theft of lawn equipment

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A man faces multiple charges after he’s accused of armed robbery and a reported theft of lawn equipment in February, affidavits show. According to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, Harold Gadsden III (23) on February 19, allegedly pointed a handgun toward the victim at a Circle K in Ravenel and […] → Read More

SCHP: 1 dead after crash on Ashley River Road

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating after a motorist was killed in a Wednesday-morning crash in Dorchester County. The crash happened around 5:40 a.m. on SC-61/Ashley River Road near Dogwood Ridge Road, said LCpl. Nick Pye. A 2020 Dodge sedan and 2017 Nissan sedan were both headed south on […] → Read More

Coroner ID’s 17-year-old killed in Georgetown Co. shooting

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A 17-year-old male shot to death Tuesday in Georgetown County was identified by the coroner’s office. Coroner Chase Ridgeway released the name of Jaydyn Woodward who died after a shooting on Alex Alford Drive. Woodward was pronounced dead after being taken to Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Specific details on when […] → Read More

1 killed in auto v. pedestrian crash on Highway 52 in Berkeley Co.

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a Tuesday crash that killed a pedestrian in Berkeley County. Cpl. David Jones said the crash happened around 7:50 p.m. on US-52 near Trinity Church Road. A 2017 Toyota Scion was headed eastbound on the highway when it struck a pedestrian walking west […] → Read More

Man ID’d in deadly shooting at N. Charleston shopping center

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A man shot to death Monday in North Charleston was identified by the Charleston County Coroner. Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal identified Darion Jamal Johnson, 22, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The North Charleston Police Department responded to the Liberty Mall Shopping Center on Rivers Avenue, just before 1 […] → Read More

Man charged in deadly shooting at West Ashley apartment complex

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A 26-year-old man is facing charges after a deadly shooting that occurred at an apartment complex in West Ashley, according to the Charleston Police Department. Dyvonte Collins, of Charleston, was arrested Monday by CPD and U.S. Marshals with help from the Goose Creek Police Department. Collins is charged with murder and […] → Read More

2 injured, 1 dead in Colleton County ejection crash

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Fire-rescue crews responded to a deadly high-speed crash that happened Saturday in Colleton County. According to Colleton County Fire-Rescue, crews responded to the single-car crash at the 1200 block of Jonesville Avenue. The car reportedly flipped over and one occupant was ejected after losing control after leaving a curve. “The Shelby […] → Read More

I-26 EB crash near Downtown Charleston slowing traffic for morning commuters

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Commuters on I-26 Monday morning may see delays in traffic after a crash. The crash happened just before 8:40 a.m. near the 219-mile marker. This is near Downtown Charleston at the Rutledge Avenue interchange. The crash prompted the right lane to be shut down while crews work the scene. SCDOT traffic […] → Read More

Police: 1 dead in shooting at Charleston apartment complex

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Thursday evening at Carriage Lane. CPD responded to The Jaunt Apartments along Carriage Lane around 7:30 p.m. following a reported shooting in the area. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was shortly […] → Read More

NCFD: No injuries after early-morning structure fire in North Charleston

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Multiple fire crews responded to a structure fire along Rivers Avenue Thursday morning. Crews responded to the 5600 block of Rivers Avenue around 4:30 a.m., according to the North Charleston Fire Department. NCFD said crews found heavy smoke venting from a building and a fire coming from a nearby dumpster. […] → Read More

Deputies: 10-year-old charged for making threats at Georgetown Co. school

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office charged a 10-year-old student at Waccamaw Intermediate School with student threats Tuesday. According to GCSO, the child was detained after the school resource officer and an investigator learned of the threats. The child was detained until being released to his parents. “No weapons were found […] → Read More