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Man facing new charges in Sullivan's Island hit and run that injured 3

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Man facing new charges in Sullivan's Island hit and run that injured 3

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A man accused of hitting multiple children and an adult earlier this month on Sullivan’s Island and then hiding from law enforcement for hours is facing additional charges. Justin Collin Adams, 36, is now charged with three counts of assault and battery in the first degree, according to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. Adams was previously charged with three counts of attempted murder, and two counts of as…See the Story

Third lawsuit filed against Sullivan's Island for alleged misconduct by former police chief

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Third lawsuit filed against Sullivan's Island for alleged misconduct by former police chief

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Employee of Sullivan's Island Police Department is suing the town for failing to discipline former Chief Chris Griffin amid claims of sexual misconduct.Read Article

2 retrieved from water near Breach Inlet; both were unconscious, officials say

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Two people were retrieved from the water at Breach Inlet on Tuesday afternoon. Both were unconscious. Sullivan's Island Fire Rescue responded to an emergency call around 3:18 p.m. after someone saw a male and female struggling in the water at the eastern end of Sullivan's Island. Crews at the scene told News 2 that one of the two people made it to a buoy and then started going underwater. A good Samaritan helped …Sullivan's Island · Sullivan's Island See the Story

Pilots to discuss search, capture of suspect in Sullivan's Island manhunt

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The pilots who helped find a man accused of intentionally hitting two children and a teacher with a vehicle last week on Sullivan’s Island will share details about how they utilized air search and equipment to find the wanted suspect. Pilots from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office ‘Air 1’ located 36-year-old Justin Collin Adams last Thursday, hiding in a boat off a Sullivan’s Island dock following an hours-lo…Sullivan's Island · Sullivan's Island Read Article

Upstate man arrested after driving into playground, hitting teacher, 2 kids

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

According to deputies, an Upstate man accelerated his mother's stolen vehicle into a playground, striking a teacher and two kids.Sullivan's Island · Sullivan's Island See the Story

Police release new details of SI arrest

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

On May 1, at approximately 12:46 p.m., the Sullivan’s Island Police Department was dispatched to a call in the 2700 block of Ion Avenue involving a subject armed with a knife. While en route, an update from the Charleston County…Sullivan's Island · Sullivan's Island Read Article

Police tell judge Sullivan's Island hit-and-run suspect used his vehicle to intentionally target children

60% Center coverage: 10 sources

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The man accused of hitting three people with a vehicle on Sullivan’s Island and sparking an hours-long manhunt was denied bond Friday morning. Justin Collin Adams, 36, is charged with three counts of attempted murder and one count of first-degree assault and battery following a crash outside Sunrise Presbyterian Church that injured an adult and two children Thursday afternoon. Police said in court that Adams used…Americas · Sullivan's Island See the Story

Wanted: Police identify Sullivan's Island armed suspect

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The suspect involved in a May 1 crash injuring three individuals was identified as Justin Collin Adams, a White male in his 40s who was seen wearing black shorts and red/burgundy shirt, police say. The search for the armed subject…Sullivan's Island · Sullivan's Island Read Article

Southern Lightning: NIWC Atlantic, NSWC Crane Advance Navy’s Unmanned Mission

NIWC Atlantic completed a week of testing on April 18, 2025, involving unmanned autonomous systems off the coast of Sullivan’s Island in partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division and U.S. Fleet Forces Command.Sullivan's Island · Sullivan's Island See the Story

Sullivan’s Island updating Historic Design Guidelines to preserve culture, architecture and history of their properties

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SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) -- Sullivan's Island is updating their guidelines for the historic houses to preserve the architectural, cultural and historic significance of the properties. The purpose of these guidelines is to help owners of historical homes make any repairs, restorations, or changes with the town's approval. The town of Sullivan's Island hosted an open house from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. before their town council meeting to present th…Sullivan's Island · Sullivan's Island Read Article