Charleston Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Possess with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
Evidence presented to the court showed that a K-9 trained to detect narcotics alerted on a package at a mail shipping center in Louisville, Kentucky. Law enforcement obtained a search warrant for…
North Charleston Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Drug Trafficking
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Maurice “Black” Adams, a 29-year-old North Charleston resident, was sentenced to 198 months in federal prison following his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation. Adams faced charges for…
Charleston Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Weapon Violation
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Dontrell Lamar Watson, 34, of Charleston, was sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon. Evidence presented to the court…
Charleston Powerball Ticket Hits $150,000 Prize
COLUMBIA, SC — A Powerball ticket sold in Charleston has won $150,000 in the drawing held on Saturday, December 23, 2023. The lucky ticket was purchased at King Street Station, located at…
Charleston Woman Pleads Guilty to Straw Purchasing Firearm
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Cassandra Lee Lovely, 34, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to making false statements in acquisition of firearms. According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 1,…
Charleston Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun Crimes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Joshua Azale Mitchell, 21, of Charleston, was sentenced today to five years and three months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for stealing firearms…
Operation Smoke and Mirrors Update: Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization
CHARLESTON, W.Va. Karl Lamont Funderburk, 37, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, conspiracy to…
Operation Smoke and Mirrors Update: Charleston Woman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Telisa Rene McCauley, 31, of Charleston, was sentenced today to nine years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams…
$20k Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in South Charleston
SOUTH CHARLESTON, OH – Chester Nibert of Springfield won a $20,000 prize after playing the Ohio Lottery’s $10 Precious Diamonds scratch-off. The winning ticket was purchased at Flagway #19, located at 40…
Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Gun Crimes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Doran King Burroughs Jr., 23, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to distribution of 40 grams or more of fentanyl and being a felon in possession of firearms. According to…
United States Attorney Will Thompson to Hold Press Conferences in Huntington and Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Will Thompson, along with law enforcement partners, will hold a pair of press conferences on Monday, December 19, 2022, to announce outcomes in three high-profile cases.…
Charleston Man Ordered to Pay Restitution for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Malik Breckenridge, 26, of Charleston, was ordered today to pay $41,666 in restitution and sentenced to five years of federal probation, including eight months on home detention, for wire…
Charleston Woman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Multi-State Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Denise Marie Cottrill, 64, of Charleston, was sentenced today to two years and nine months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with…
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Announces Ongoing Growth with a Multi-Unit Development Agreement for The Charleston, South Carolina Market
Multi-Unit franchise agreement with local entrepreneur to open five locations with the first opening in Charleston, October 2021! West Palm Beach, FL (-) The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, an award winning and…
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Comes to Charleston, South Carolina
(-) Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is one of the fastest growing BBQ and hot dog chains in America. With 43 units across the United States and food trucks on the road…
CRU Expands With New Agreements in Charleston & Greenville, SC
Atlanta, GA (-) CRU Lounge, owned by Atlanta-based entrepreneur Dennis McKinley, already the largest black-owned nightlife chain and largest hookah lounge chain in the United States, is furthering it’s imprint in South…
Marco’s Pizza Expanding Throughout Charleston to Meet the Demand of Local Pizza Lovers
Locally Owned Marco’s Expands into Charleston, SC, Bringing More Melty, Saucy Pizza Goodness Charleston, SC (-) Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, will be continuing expansion with a new Moncks Corner…
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Charleston church gunman Dylann Roof’s appeal
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear white supremacist Dylann Roof’s bid to overturn his conviction and death sentence for fatally shooting nine Black people…
Charleston Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Multi-State Methamphetamine Conspiracy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Treydan Leon Burks, 32, of Charleston, was sentenced to seven years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or…
South Charleston Man Sentenced to More than 20 Years in Prison for Major Role in Multi-State Methamphetamine Conspiracy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Timothy Wayne Dodd, 46, of South Charleston, was sentenced today to 21 years and seven months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for helping…
Charleston Man Thought Undercover Agent Was 14-Year-Old Girl, He Was Wrong
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — A Charleston man thought he was propositioning a 14-year-old girl from West Virginia online. Instead, he was chatting with a federal agent and later arrested. Scott Ashley Cascone, 48,…
United States Attorney Adair Boroughs, Justice Department Leadership to Participate in National Night Out Events in Charleston to Promote Community-Police Partnerships
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA —United States Attorney Adair F. Boroughs will join Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco to participate in the 39th Annual National Night Out today as part of a department-wide effort…
Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Charleston man pleaded guilty today to wire fraud, admitting to a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $41,666 in COVID-19 relief loans guaranteed by…
Charleston Woman Sentenced to Prison for Gun Crime
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Lettia Harris, also known as “Tish,” 30, of Charleston, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession of…
Charleston Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Shawn Lamont Lane, 33, of Charleston, was sentenced today to seven years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for distribution of methamphetamine and possession…
Charleston Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Multi-State Drug Ring
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ricky Lee Taylor, also known as “RT,” 58, of Charleston, was sentenced today to two years in prison, to be followed by one year of supervised release, for his…
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