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Investigators looking for man wanted for receiving stolen goods

JAMES ISLAND, SC (WCSC)- The Charleston Police Department is on the lookout for a 33-year-old man wanted for receiving stolen goods.

Investigators are searching for Damien Christopher Churchill of James Island.

Churchill is wanted for an incident that happened last year where stolen items were found in an apartment on River Haven Circle. On March 16, 2012, police say they executed a warrant at the apartment and found Churchill in the bathroom.

A police report states officers also found two iPods and a camera in a basket in the living room.

Authorities say the two iPods were stolen from two different vehicles. The camera was also found to be stolen and returned to its owner.

If you have any information you are asked to call police at 577-7434 or Crime Stoppers at 554-1111.

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Mosquitoes beware: Charleston Co. to begin aerial spraying May 23

Mosquitoes beware: Charleston Co. to begin aerial spraying May 23

 

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Its getting hot out, which means its mosquito time in the Lowcountry.

Charleston County Mosquito Control will be doing all they can do reduce the numbers of these pesky insects when they begin aerially spraying standing water for aquatic stage mosquitoes on Thursday, May 23. The spraying will continue through June 3.

Expect to see low-flying planes between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Charleston Co. parks to host Fido-friendly events

Charleston Co. parks to host Fido-friendly events

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission is preparing to host a number of fun events geared towards people who love spending great times with their pups. 

Pups, Yups and Food Trucks will be held at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park on Thursday, May 23 and May 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. Rawberry Jam will be on hand to provide live music on the 23rd and Nathan Calhoun will take the stage on the 30th. 

Folks are invited to bring Fido along to mix and mingle with other dogs while owners enjoy live music and great eats from local food trucks.

Be on the lookout for pop up showers Wednesday afternoon

Be on the lookout for pop up showers Wednesday afternoon

Live 5 Meteorlogist Chad Watson has your Wednesday forecast: 

Mix of sun and clouds will take charge of the forecast for Wednesday. Temps started mild in the upper 60s but will quickly warm through the 70s to an afternoon high around 85°. There will be some pop up storms later this afternoon along the seabreeze so keep an eye on the radar after lunch to see if you will need the umbrella. Rain chance today us around 40-50% away from the beaches.

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Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto returns May 24

Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto returns May 24

 

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston’s premiere multi-arts festivals will return for 17 days of music, dance, theatre, and art beginning Friday.

The 2013 Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto Festival will bring hundreds of events to the Lowcountry May 24 through June 9. While a couple of events are scheduled to take place Thursday, the festivals do not officially get underway until Friday.

Spoleto Festival USA will showcase nationally and internationally renowned artists to the Charleston while Piccolo Spoleto highlights local and regional artists. Piccolo is operated by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs.

Reggae Nights Concert Series returns June 1

Reggae Nights Concert Series returns June 1

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - The relaxing sounds of reggae will return to James Island County Park in June.

The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series will kick off Saturday, June 1 at 8:30 p.m. with Selah Dubb. Gates open at 8 p.m.

Set for four shows, Reggae Nights invites the public to enjoy live music while chowing down on food from a number of on-site vendors. Crafters and other vendors will also be on-hand.

The 2013 Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series lineup is:

  • June 1: Selah Dubb
  • June 22: The Dubplates
  • July 13: De Lions of Jah
  • August 3: Mystic Vibrations

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and/or blankets, but cannot bring outside alcohol or coolers.

Tickets for each show are $8 for adults, and free to children 12 and under and Gold Pass holders.

For more information, click here.

Showers to continue Tuesday with muggy temps in the 80s

Showers to continue Tuesday with muggy temps in the 80s

Live 5 Meteorologist Chad Watson has your Tuesday forecast:

Morning showers and a few areas of thunder continue across the Lowcountry early on Tuesday. We will see just about a repeat of yesterday with warm and muggy temps in the lower 80s. With the sea breeze moving inland later around noon, more storms will pop up and keep some of us wet into the afternoon drive. Rain could be heavy at times. Storm chances today are around 60%.