by Perrin Moore (WCIV) — Dozens of demonstrators and a coalition of local organizations led protests outside of the Elbit Systems of America facility in Ladson Thursday opposing its Israeli parent company producing weapons used against Palestinians in Gaza and seeking Charleston County's divestment from the Middle Eastern conflict Over 75 people showed up to picket the weapons manufacturer they say is getting unfair tax breaks from the county and producing weapons for the Israeli military for its assault on Gaza members of the coalition have gone out to rally outside of Elbit's Ladson facility Elbit Out of SC said they wanted to coordinate a larger picket on May 1 in honor of International Workers Day a public holiday observed to honor workers in many Western countries that predated Labor Day becoming a federal holiday "We're here at the Elbit Systems weapons factory to recognize hard working Americans by saying ‘We don't work to pay for bombing hospitals assassinating children and starving people to death!'" said local small business owner and protester Martin Levisen self-described as anti-genocide and pro-human rights included members from Free Palestine Charleston the Charleston Democratic Socialists of America They said their May Day protest outside Elbit America showed "unified recognition that Charleston workers prefer to invest their taxes in improvements to local quality of life rather than the war economy of a foreign nation." our money should not be used to commit genocide which is the business of Elbit Systems," said one Charleston County resident in attendance Organizers reported that a "stream of employee vehicles" left the facility and security "abandoned" the sole entrance around 2 p.m. just 30 minutes after the peaceful demonstration began The coalition said they plan to continue their demonstrations to "permanently close the doors of Elbit Systems" after deeming the May Day picket a success that provided "ample motivation." In Ladson, Elbit Systems of America in part produces the SIGMA Next-Gen. Mobile Howitzer an artillery vehicle utilized by the IDF with a fully automated 155mm 52-caliber cannon that fires 8 rounds per minute with a 40-round magazine The Ladson facility opened in May 2023 after Elbit was awarded a $700,000 set-aside grant and fee-in-lieu of tax agreement by Charleston County Local lawmakers praised the company's expansion into the Lowcountry Nancy Mace saying at the time that Elbit's "commitment to building the best for the best will result in cutting-edge defense systems for America and our allies and there’s no better place for this work to be done than right here in South Carolina.” Democrat Rep Jim Clyburn said he was "pleased" Elbit chose North Charleston as the new home for its Ground Combat Vehicle Center of Excellence and that the facility would bring "good-paying manufacturing jobs" to his district while injecting "millions of dollars" into the local economy State lawmakers announced the formation of the new South Carolina-Israel Legislative Caucus in April seeking to "strengthen" the Palmetto State's ties to Israel and "foster greater cooperation explore new opportunities for growth and trade education and beyond," the Consul General of Israel to the Southeast US Anat Sultan-Dadon said at a press conference One protester in attendance was removed from the announcement event labelling South Carolina tax dollars as "blood money." Reuters reports that over 50,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Oct when Hamas militants stormed into Israeli communities near the border with Palestine killing over 1,000 and taking around 250 people hostage Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara said Monday that the number of hostages thought to still be alive in Gaza is less than 24, the Times of Israel reported Tuesday during a meeting in which the PM appeared to have forgotten to mention the hostages at all When Sara Netanyahu began her remarks after her husbands lengthy talk of Israel's successes against Hezbollah Transportation Minister Miri Regev appeared to write something on the premier's notepad and fuel from entering the area over 60 days ago when a two-month ceasefire collapsed in March It's Electric: E-Bike Shop is located at 650 College Park Road in the Ladson area of Berkeley County it was an idea spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic Edie May and her husband bought electric bikes to ease the boredom and isolation during the lockdowns She said she fell in love with the bikes and decided she wanted as many people as possible to have the same experience and electric bikes were at the top of her list The grand opening of It’s Electric: The E-Bike Shop was May 1 The bike shop is located at 650 College Park Road in the Ladson area of Berkeley County She said her twist is that she wants to offer more mid-range bikes that everyone can afford the bikes currently range from $550 to $2,500 “I’m absolutely terrified of the tariffs,” she said “I have been contacted by every one of my vendors and they say things could be up 100% after May 1 I hope President Trump will say we don’t need these tariffs.” May said she is not into politics and the only dogs she has in the fight are the e-bikes and she will have to raise the prices on her future inventory “It will affect the customers once it affects me," she said considering the shop is up and running with a brand-new inventory of bikes She believes her shop is unique to the area because while e-bikes are becoming more popular shops that personalize the bikes and offer test rides are limited “Some bicycle shops sell a few e-bikes but usually sell the higher-end e-bikes "Mine is the only e-bike shop that offers scooters and the larger bikes." some of her bikes can hold a charge for a full day or longer She said state law requires e-bikes not go faster than 28 miles per hour Any faster and they will no longer be considered bicycles She wishes they would need insurance and licenses like motorcycles the bikes have brought her the type of joy she wants to share and I just can’t stress enough; if people just get on them once “I want it to be when they walk out of here they are so excited about going out and riding these bikes.” Email: online@berkeleyind.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: she was the daughter of the late Carl and Anna Mae (Ertel) Seitzer Sharon was a proud graduate of Williamsport Area High School She received her LPN and worked for over 48 years in various nursing homes in the Lycoming area rarely missing a game of her favorite team she belonged to the Williamsport Riding Club Sharon loved spending time with her family Jennifer Wertz and Heather Wertz; four grandchildren and Brendan Wertz; two great-grandchildren Memorials may be made in Sharon’s name to the Lycoming County SPCA and/or Lycoming Animal Protection Society (LAPS) 630 Wildwood Blvd. Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLADSON (WCSC) - The North Charleston Police Department has identified the three people charged in connection with a shooting Monday afternoon in the Ladson area Police have released the following people who are charged: North Charleston Police spokesman Harve Jacobs said Officers responded to a reported shooting around 2:30 p.m officers learned one shooting victim had left the scene in a car North Charleston Police Deputy Chief Rick Keys said EMS took the second victim from the scene to an area hospital One of the victims was listed in critical condition as of Monday afternoon Jacobs said the three suspects were arrested after a chase that began on Ashley Phosphate Road they were being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center LADSON, S.C. (WCIV) — The community of Ladson is reeling after a triple homicide and kidnapping last month as chilling 911 calls reveal the chaos and fear that gripped the neighborhood Another caller described the terrifying scene as Seay fled with the child "He's grabbing the kids and he's driving away Witnesses reported seeing Seay in tactical gear "A girl just ran over to me petrified saying please help me," a male caller said "He had an AR and he was dressed in paddings and stuff." The urgency in the callers' voices was palpable "He's got a gun and he's putting on a bullet vest North Charleston police tracked Seay to his house where he surrendered the child before taking his own life The family said the child is now being raised by his aunt and uncle CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston County Coroner's Office has identified the man who died by suicide Friday after being approached by police as a suspect in a triple homicide. 44-year-old Darius Seay was named by the coroner's office as the man who died by way of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday afternoon The North Charleston Police Department confirmed to News 4 that Seay was the suspect who they believe killed three people and then himself in Ladson on Friday identified by the Dorchester County Coroner as Adrienne and father John Childs were murdered Friday Witness reports indicated the armor-clad gunman wielded an AR-15 style rifle and fled from the scene with a 5-year-old child the North Charleston Police Department said Friday Darius and Kim Seay had a 5-year-old son together according to Kim's social media accounts "We are devastated by the senseless murders of Kim Our united focus is honoring their legacies through loving and raising Kim's son," a member of the Childs family told News 4 26 and charged with assault and battery 2nd degree He was released on $10,000 bond about 8 hours after he was booked The ASRC Federal LinkedIn page says they are an IT services and IT consulting company that works with over 30 federal defense and civilian agencies including projects in the realms of space exploration Seay's LinkedIn profile lists him as a "rangemaster" with more than 20 years of experience in logistics According to job listings on Indeed.com ASRC Federal is under contract at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in North Charleston USASpending.gov values the federal government's contractual obligations to ASRC Federal in South Carolina to be around $2.4 million The FLETC confirmed that Seay worked on the premises They confirmed he worked at a range there and was a private contractor A law enforcement source confirmed Seay worked on the premises of the FLETC calling him a "range instructor," though an FLETC spokesperson confirmed Seay was in fact a rangemaster ASRC Federal confirmed Seay was an employee "We are deeply saddened to hear about this tragedy and our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected," it read in part The Citadel's BannerWeb Directory lists a "Mr Darius Ian Seay" as "Security Specialist III Commandant of Cadets." Seay's LinkedIn lists him as a part-time "Night Officer in Charge" at the Citadel since 2020 writing that he "represents the Commandant on duty in each barrack in an official duty status after normal working hours." The Citadel confirmed that Seay was a part-time employee as a night watchmen in the barracks and did not work in a law enforcement role at the college "We are deeply saddened to hear about this horrific loss of life and the Seay and Childs families are in our prayers," the Citadel's statement read in part The North Charleston Police Department said their investigation regarding the triple murder and suicide remains ongoing *Editor's note: This article was updated to include statements received from the Citadel ASRC Federal and the family of the victims after publication The incident occurred during the early hours of Sunday at a high school graduation party on the 9700 block of Tremont Avenue in Ladson Brown was attending the celebration when gunfire erupted Despite the presence of over 100 attendees at the party fewer than a dozen individuals have come forward to assist investigators according to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office READ MORE | "Lowcountry mom seeks justice after daughter's fatal shooting at party" Detectives are urging witnesses to provide any information that could shed light on the events leading up to the shooting No arrests have been made in connection with the case (WCIV) — A Ladson woman was arrested and charged with attempted murder this week was charged with two counts of attempted murder possession of a weapon during a violent crime Charleston County sheriff's deputies responded to a residence on Peatwood Drive in Ladson in reference to a shooting Deputies said they found a spent brass shell casing in the roadway in front of the residence told deputies they were outside on the front porch when the suspect drove up One of the victims said after the suspect missed she walked closer to the residence and took aim again however the victims were able to retreat inside READ MORE | "SLED probe finds no criminal charges in Dorchester County Sheriff's Office K-9 death" The victims told deputies they didn't know the name of the suspect but she lived in the neighborhood. One of the victims led deputies to the house where they thought the suspect lived, the affidavit states. A victim described the suspect and deputies said, due to being familiar with the residence from previous incidents, the description matched the woman who lived there. While investigating, detectives obtained video footage that showed a dark-grey pickup truck turn left onto Peatwood Drive and shortly after a gunshot was heard, according to the affidavit. On Dec. 18, 2024, deputies were notified that the shell casing from the shooting matched with a 9mm pistol recovered from a traffic stop on Dec. 13, 2024. The person driving the vehicle during that traffic stop was Scott's son, the affidavit states. Scott's bond was set at $200,000. She was still being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center at the time of publishing, online jail records show. Send help right to the people and causes you care about Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee (WCIV) — One person is dead after a residential fire in Ladson Saturday evening first reports of a fire on Robert Drive in Ladson came in to the Dorchester County Consolidated Dispatch Dorchester County Fire Rescue and Summerville Fire Rescue responded with the first engine arriving to the scene at 6:19 p.m. They arrived to find smoke and fire at the back entrance to the Robert Drive home Neighbors notified firefighters that an individual was in the house and DCFR and SFR personnel were able to locate them inside Despite attempts to resuscitate the victim they soon succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead on the scene Dorchester County officials said the house was not recoverable and that an investigation into the cause of the fire is still ongoing by Ian Kayanja & Claire Weber 10:05 p.m.) – One man was apprehended after a three-hour standoff with police Tuesday afternoon which took place in the Ladson area on Winnowing Way and Roseberry Street The woman and child escaped the situation safely before the suspect surrendered the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) reported Officers made contact with the suspect over the phone before introducing gas into the residence Police said the suspect exited the house with his hands above his head "Our officers calmly talked to the gentleman and waited him out," said Harve Jacobs "It was a little more than three hours We're just glad that this ended very peacefully." Local law enforcement initially described the scene as a "possible barricaded subject" around 2:45 p.m Several emergency crews from the North Charleston Police Department North Charleston Fire Department and Charleston County Rescue Squad were at the Ladson-area residence “It was awesome that they were here at the time of need I really do appreciate that," said Zelda Coleman The multi-agency scene was a shock to Kymberly Lynge who's lived in the neighborhood for 14 years “I've never seen anything like this in my entire life You don't expect it at all in our little neighborhood over here," she said The identity of the apprehended subject was not immediately made known he was taken to a local hospital for observation by Bryce Jacquot was charged with first-degree domestic violence and kidnapping North Charleston police spokesperson Harve Jacobs announced Wednesday morning which took place on Winnowing Way and Roseberry Street A woman and child escaped from the residence before Belliveau surrendered Police said they made contact with Belliveau over the phone before introducing gas into the residence, which led to Belliveau exiting the residence with his hands raised, according to police. "Our officers calmly talked to the gentleman and waited him out," Jacobs said Tuesday. "It was a little more than three hours. We're just glad that this ended very peacefully." Belliveau was booked at the Dorchester County jail. President Donald Trump makes a major sports announcement. The announcement comes amid reports Washington, D.C. will host the 2027 NFL Draft. WATCHChick-fil-A to open new location on Ladson Road Thursdayby ABC News 4 Staff (WCIV) — Chick-fil-A is set to open a new location in Ladson this week The new Chick-fil-A will bring approximately 150 jobs to the community who has been the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Dorchester Road for over 20 years will also serve as the Owner-Operator of the Ladson Road location READ MORE | "North Charleston's Park Circle inner lane closure set for traffic study" The funds are promised to be distributed to local partners to help combat hunger in the community Thanks for visiting (Update) The ramp has been reopened to traffic as of 7:04 a.m the State Transport Police and the South Carolina Highway Patrol arrived on scene Two tow trucks have also arrived to clear away the vehicle (Original Story) Traffic along an I-26 eastbound exit ramp has been blocked Thursday morning due to an overturned vehicle Reportedly the affected area includes the exit ramp from I-26 eastbound at Highway 78 The specific ramp is the one that would direct drivers towards Ladson The overturned vehicle is a FedEx tractor trailer and the driver was transported to an area hospital for treatment The extent of the driver's injuries is currently unknown Drivers are advised to use caution when travelling in the area to allow first responders to assess the scene NEW YORK -- One thing can be said about the Royals’ starting rotation: It has been effective this season, and for 5 2/3 innings, right-hander kept the Yankees at bay and it proved costly in a 4-2 loss at Yankee Stadium 4.35 ERA) was on his way to having his best start of the season he had allowed only three singles while protecting a two-run lead Wacha retired 14 of the next 16 batters he faced We were getting some early quick outs,” Wacha said “Guys were making some plays out there for me.” Even the sixth inning was looking like a breeze for Wacha Wacha struck out Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt But Wacha left the mound without getting the third out He walked Chisholm and Anthony Volpe to load the bases “It was probably one of the best outings I’ve seen from Wacha in a long time,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said He was just out of the zone there a little bit in the sixth it was one of the most efficient outings he has had in a long time.” Wacha was taken out of the game for left-hander Angel Zerpa and disaster struck Austin Wells drew a four-pitch walk that sent Judge home to cut the lead by one run Zerpa then followed his own scouting report before facing Jasson Domínguez “Since I was in the bullpen [during Domínguez’s previous at-bats] I was paying attention to see what he was swinging at Fastballs up and in are his weakness and I came in,” Zerpa said through interpreter Luis Perez The loss brought up a wound that hasn’t healed Kansas City’s offense was silent for the most part The Royals were able to get to Yankees left-hander Max Fried for two runs in the third -- on a solo homer by MJ Melendez and an RBI double by Bobby Witt Jr Kansas City collected two hits the rest of the way Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Kansas City, however, had a chance to score with less than in the two outs in the fourth against Fried. After Salvador Perez led off with a double, Fried left him stranded by retiring Michael Massey, Hunter Renfroe and Melendez. “We put some pretty good at-bats against Fried, but not enough to string together enough hits for runs,” Quatraro said. The Royals have been struggling for runs. They are tied for 27th in the Major Leagues in runs scored (55) and have scored four runs or fewer in 16 of 18 games, which is last in the Majors. Kansas City is 6-10 when scoring four runs or fewer. Quatraro believes the Royals will snap out of this slump. This is the same team that went to the postseason in 2024 by finishing near the middle of the pack (13th) in runs scored. “There are too many good players in that room. It’s part of baseball,” Quatraro said. “These guys are working their tails off. We are facing really good pitching, and that’s part of the game. We can pitch, too. These games can [turn around] with one swing of the bat. So they have to keep their heads up and keep going.” WATCHBicyclist killed in hit and run near Spinx on Ladson Roadby Abigail Quinn (WCIV) — A late night hit and run involving a vehicle and a bicyclist has left one dead Thursday according to the North Charleston Police Department The collision reportedly occurred around 10:25 p.m on Wednesday in front of a Spinx gas station on Ladson Road Officers responded to the scene to find a male lying in the roadway where he was pronounced deceased however a person has been detained for questioning This is an active investigation and updates will be provided as more information becomes available This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Beyond the Lesson Plan: How a Series of Questions Sparked My Belief "Forging Firsts" is a series that shares the stories of  individuals who have accomplished remarkable achievements in their journeys talks about when they became the “first” whether that is breaking records The series explores how these experiences helped them grow personally uncovering new strengths and depths within themselves "Forging Firsts" highlights the meaningful impact they have and how they’re inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.  where I was born to parents who entered the working world at a very young age Although they didn’t have access to education they instilled in me core values like respect and the courage to speak up when something felt wrong The first person to broaden my view of what was possible was my fifth-grade teacher Ethel Benn - a remarkable Black woman who saw potential in me and opened my mind to all that I could be “What makes you think you can’t be the smartest fifth grader in this classroom?” Her words caught me by surprise so why not you?” Her belief in me was revolutionary and her words have stayed with me ever since While my parents emphasized good behavior and respect Benn taught me the power of learning and knowledge even though it wasn’t part of the official curriculum I remember taking turns keeping an eye out for the principal as she brought to life stories of W.E.B Benn sparked my love for history and English I noticed that other students had resources and connections I lacked and their parents’ jobs opened doors and opportunities that were out of reach for my family I’ll never forget a science project that I was unable to complete not because I didn’t want to or wasn’t capable but because I didn’t have the materials needed to do it It wasn’t that other students were smarter than me I began to realize that the playing field wasn’t level and the difference wasn’t in intelligence but in opportunity I observed and experienced these disparities throughout high school which led me to a pressing question: How many kids aren’t succeeding simply because of their environment and what can we do to provide the resources they need to thrive Asking these critical questions shaped my philosophy on education and sparked my desire to create opportunities for others.  the way out seemed to be through athletics – that’s the path legends like Wilt Chamberlain took But I was determined to pursue a different route one where I allowed my mind to lead me to a fulfilling life I excelled in my history and English courses when the idea of becoming a teacher was suggested I couldn’t quite see that as a path for me and returned to Philadelphia to teach at a local high school It wasn’t until I stepped into the classroom that I fell in love with teaching The most rewarding moments were watching concepts come alive in my students’ minds watching their excitement as they grasped new ideas rekindled my own love of learning but initially I faced a lot of intolerance from some of the parents The school was located in a predominantly white and I was one of only three Black teachers there I often was called a number of hurtful things I remember one student’s father passing away I brought a condolence card signed by the class to the family’s home not realizing that the wake was taking place at that very moment Unfamiliar with the tradition of an in-house wake I felt out of place and aware that I was surrounded by people who might not think kindly of me drawing on my parents’ teachings about respect and compassion for others this act of empathy helped shift perceptions and earned me respect within the community It was one of the first moments I truly understood how powerful shared experiences could be in bridging divides I decided to transition into higher education securing a fellowship with the University of Washington to earn my Master’s degree but I felt I had accomplished all I set out to do I didn’t expect that Stanford was made for me but moving to California allowed me to teach and complete my studies in a place that was also ideal for my growing family With my background as a former high school track athlete and my husband’s experience as an NFL player it was no surprise that our kids developed a love for athletics But we had one rule: each child had to participate in both a sport and an art each season or school year This ensured they were well rounded and developed skills beyond their “playing field” and a beginning career at Santa Clara University I was invited to give a talk at the University of Wisconsin-Madison though I joked that I wouldn’t overstay my welcome for fear of the harsh Wisconsin winters I’ll never forget at one point during the conversation “I already have a job.” Without missing a beat I eventually decided to give Wisconsin a try It turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life Wisconsin was the perfect environment to push me and help me grow It provided me everything I had hoped for and things I had never even thought of Wisconsin empowers educators to innovate in ways that other schools would never consider I had the privilege of serving on the athletic board and serve as a Big Ten Faculty representative One of my responsibilities was approving athletic schedules ensuring that travel demands didn’t overwhelm our student-athletes I remember an early conversation with former basketball head coach Bo Ryan I pointed out that his team’s proposed schedule had heavy travel and suggested giving the players a bit more rest This allowed me to blend my love for education and sports who came to me one day and shared his dream of becoming a teacher we worked out a schedule that allowed him to balance his classes and eventually went to the University of North Carolina-Charlotte where he completed his PhD he’s the Dean of Students at Georgia State University It’s experiences like these that truly capture the impact of a place that values education and opportunities allowing students to pursue all of their dreams I became the first Black woman to be tenured in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison there’s a bit of sadness that comes with it and it took over a century for someone like me to reach this milestone I feel a deep sense of accomplishment when I see the Black women who have followed in my footsteps If there’s one thing that I impart to them I remind them that their journeys are about more than just personal success – they’re also paving the way for others who aren’t here yet but I’m here to support them and encourage them to keep moving forward knowing they’re part of something much bigger and yet they instilled in us an optimism about the future My generation fought in the civil rights era we didn’t always pass on that same sense of progress and possibility we need to do more than just parent them—they need mentors They need guidance so they don’t feel pressured to make adult decisions before they’re ready is something I hope to inspire in my students There’s a transformative power in using our minds and discovering what makes us truly come alive I talk about legacy often with my students My hope is not to be remembered solely as the first Black woman to earn tenure in the School of Education whose life’s purpose was to teach and guide others I want people to remember me as someone who believed in the potential of every student and helped them discover that same belief within themselves Thanks for visiting (WCIV) — Highway 78 at College Park in Ladson is closed following a three-vehicle collision that left five people injured the Charleston County Sheriff's Office reported Authorities reported that the injured individuals are being transported to local hospitals with moderate to severe injuries Officials are urging drivers to avoid the area as emergency crews work to clear the scene and assist those affected by the crash Civale struggles in short-handed Crew's loss to YankeesRighty set to undergo tests on left hamstring after lasting 3 innings vs NEW YORK – The Brewers’ rotation is thin because left-hander Jose Quintana needs more time to build up after signing on March 5 Aaron Ashby and DL Hall landed on the injured list during Spring Training That’s without mentioning that Brandon Woodruff and Robert Gasser were already on the IL because they were rehabbing from surgery they used first baseman Jake Bauers as a reliever for the second consecutive game while the Brewers became the first team since 1901 to allow at least 15 homers in its first three games of a season “As you come into the series with the pitching as decimated [as it is] – eight of our top 13 [pitchers] are not here and two of your starters don’t get deep into the game – you are going to be really thin,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said the Yankees are good and they kicked our [butt] While Murphy is concerned about his pitching staff he has a gut feeling that the Brewers will turn it around “I trust this team and I trust people in the room,” Murphy said “They are strong enough to get through this time We knew it would be tough with all those injuries I trust that we will be able to get through it.” Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich, for one, declined to blame the three-game sweep on the Yankees’ use of the Torpedo model bats where the barrel rests in a non-traditional location “I think us players will try anything,” Yelich said “I don’t think the kind of bat you use has an impact on the outcome of the series “I don’t think we played anywhere close to good enough to win any of those games the last three days I don’t think the bats had any factor on the series For the first time in the three-game series and that occurred in the first inning when Sal Frelick singled to right field off starter Marcus Stroman But Civale had problems once he stepped on the mound The first four hitters he faced had three-ball counts and two of them ended up scoring on a home run by Aaron Judge Ben Rice added to the lead with a solo home run an inning later Civale ended up leaving the game after throwing 68 pitches (44 strikes) because of a hamstring injury he suffered in the third “We are being smart about it and getting some more information in the next few days,” Civale said Civale reminded reporters that there are 159 games left in the season We’ve all been through three-game losing streaks before It’s not ideal on how you want to start the season but it’s not going to hinder anything moving forward.” Judge's belated birthday blast fuels Yanks to doubleheader sweepEscarra blasts 1st big league homer in 2-hit nightcap: 'It's a dream come true'April 28th NEW YORK -- Happy Birthday, OK, so we are a day late, but it wasn’t a dollar short for the Yankees during the second game of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium on Sunday. His solo homer in the sixth inning helped New York defeat the Blue Jays, 5-1 In the first game, New York made it a grind for right-hander Kevin Gausman in an 11-2 victory but he didn’t play that day because the game was called because of inclement weather But it turned out to be a great Sunday for him as he went 3-for-8 in the twin bill and extended his on-base streak to 24 games With the score tied at 1 and Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt on the mound Judge swung at the first pitch and hit the ball over the right-field wall to give New York a one-run lead It was Judge’s eighth homer of the year and his first since April 16 against the Royals He may have been homerless for a week -- big deal -- but he is still hitting .406 for the season He is just so good at not leaving the strike zone,” manager Aaron Boone said “So if you keep making pitches against him People have to be aware how dangerous he is [with his power] He is really doing a good job using the entire field kind of spraying the ball around right now.” “I didn’t feel the ball off the bat,” Escarra said about the home run it’s fun watching Judge up close and personal Such a special human being on and off the field You look up and he already has two hits and a walk,” Escarra said “It’s special for him to be my teammate and learn from him every day.” What’s the biggest thing Escarra learned from Judge “Just be the same guy everyday,” Escarra said but we have to stay even keel and be the best version of ourselves.” Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball Right-hander Clarke Schmidt and four relievers, including new closer Luke Weaver combined to allow one run on three hits and struck out 12 batters After offseason of 'what ifs,' Royals still looking to solve YankeesApril 15th NEW YORK -- Before Monday’s game against the Yankees, Royals shortstop acknowledged he had a bitter taste in his mouth after his team lost to the Bronx Bombers in the American League Division Series last October The Royals went to Kansas City with the series tied at one game apiece but the Yankees ended up winning two games on enemy territory before advancing to the AL Championship Series against the Guardians We had a lot of motivation knowing we could have beaten them and could have done more,” Witt said “You try to give yourself a reset and try to get back to work.” The two teams were back at it six months later at Yankee Stadium. There was a lot of adrenaline when the game started between the two clubs, but it was the same old story with the Yankees winning the game, 4-1 It was Witt who gave Kansas City a 1-0 lead by hitting his second homer of the season on a 3-2 pitch off right-hander Carlos Carrasco It was the second time in Witt’s career that he has homered in an at-bat that went 10-plus pitches The only other Royals player with multiple such homers since pitch counts have been tracked (1988) is Mike Sweeney just being able to get ready and on time on a couple of other good pitches I was able to get out in front [on the slider],” Witt said But that was it as far as Kansas City’s offense was concerned the Royals collected one more hit and that came from Witt himself in the ninth inning off closer Devin Williams They are 27th in the Major Leagues in runs scored (53) and have scored four runs or fewer in 15 of 17 games Kansas City is 6-9 when scoring four runs or fewer and their six such wins are tied with Texas for the most in the Majors “You like to swing the bats a little bit better you have to give credit to the opposing pitcher “We had a couple of walks in the first inning and we were not able to capitalize on them But we need to do a better job stringing some bigger innings together.” Witt said he is not concerned about the offense He believes it will pick up sooner rather than later “We just have to keep preparing and getting better every day That’s what we are going to continue doing.” It was Carrasco who did the heavy lifting against Kansas City pitching five innings and allowing the one run on one hit “We knew he was going to keep the ball down,” Quatraro said I think his fastball shape was a little different So it was maybe a little different than what we expected That meant right-hander Seth Lugo needed to be perfect but he ended up with his second loss off the season All four runs came in on solo homers by Jazz Chisholm Jr. “We all know that he’s very aggressive in the zone; he doesn’t like to walk people,” Chisholm said of Lugo I think we went up there with a plan of attack [to] get your pitch early Maybe that’s what the Royals need to do on offense (WCIV) — A Ladson man is facing several charges after an attempted murder investigation in the Ladson area of Berkeley County was arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl four grams or more two counts of possession of other controlled substance possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime Deputies responded to Caromi Drive in reference to a shooting on Oct they located a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head READ MORE | "Shooting in Kingstree leaves one injured, damages home: WCSO" Waldron was identified as a suspect during the investigation Deputies said they contactedthe US Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force in order to get Waldron in custody They located Waldron in the parking lot of Walmart on North Main Street on Tuesday After taking down Waldron in the parking lot authorities executed a probable cause search of his vehicle and said they located approximately seven grams of fentanyl Waldron was booked at Hill-Finklea Detention Center A variety of tacos are served at El Molino on July 19 A new Mexican restaurant is coming to the Charleston-area this year Parker Milner is the Food Editor of The Post and Courier He is a Boston College graduate and former professional hockey player who joined The Post and Courier after leading the Charleston City Paper's food section LADSON — The owners of a popular restaurant and market with locations in West Ashley and North Charleston are opening a new business El Molino Supermarket, known for its tacos will open at 113 College Park Road in Ladson previously home to a gym named Fitness Fusion The new destination is slated to open in September 2025 The need for a third El Molino came from a desire to cater to the growing population in Summerville they say (North Charleston is) too far away," Sierra said El Molino Ladson's offering will mirror that of the other two locations, meaning patrons can expect a scratch kitchen; selection of Mexican pantry items, produce and beverages; bakery; and tortilleria, where the staff will produce house-made tortillas in bulk The taqueria inside the new outpost will lean more heavily into coastal Mexican cooking than North Charleston and West Ashley with seafood-forward items like ceviche and aguachile planned for the menu Reach Parker Milner at 843-830-3911. Follow him on Twitter @parkermilner_. Subscribe to CHS Menu newsletter News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com (WCIV) — A Ladson man was sentenced to prison Tuesday after a chase with the North Charleston Police Department resulted in his arrest in 2023 according to Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson was sentenced to one year in prison after he failing to stop for blue lights It was Jeter's second failure to stop offense Jeter was pulled over at a gas station on Ashley Phosphate road in North Charleston for reportedly having a tinted license plate The solicitor's office said Jeter then fled the scene after an officer asked him to step out of his vehicle Jeter reportedly reached speeds in excess of 118 mph during the chase with NCPD NCPD eventually abandoned the chase after losing sight of Jeter's vehicle but he was still able to be located and arrested afterwards Jeter had a prior conviction for failure to stop for blue lights as well as voluntary manslaughter and several municipal driving infractions The prosecution sought a maximum sentence of five years for Jeter but the court issued a three-year sentence suspended to one year in prison and two years of probation Charleston County has released the dispatch report and call audio from three separate calls the night Darius Seay killed his estranged wife LADSON — Neighbors frantically called 911 the afternoon of Dec equipped with a semi-automatic rifle and a bulletproof vest entered the apartment of his estranged wife whom he shot and killed along with her father and brother before taking their child and driving away Darius Seay was Kim's estranged husband and the father of her 5-year-old child John and Andrew were visiting Kim and her child that day the county emergency line received the first call about the shooting at 4:41 p.m The second came in about five minutes later The Post and Courier obtained a copy of the 911 calls through an open records request The first call to 911 happened just after the shooting occurred A child can be heard yelling in the background as a man told the operator the address of the shooting and I heard shots fired," he told the dispatcher "He's grabbing the kid and he's driving away," he said He told the dispatcher that the gunman was putting on a camouflage bulletproof vest and had an AR-15-style rifle He told the dispatcher that the suspect also had a "headset" on The second call came from a man who was watching the incident unfold "from a distance." He called when a young woman came running up to him asking for help The dispatcher asked him to put the phone on speaker so she could ask the woman about the gunman "I don't see him anymore because I ran over to where he wasn't," the woman said There was more people outside the apartments and they were yelling he has an AR!' So I just started running." She told the dispatcher that when she saw him in the gear he was getting the gun from his trunk and seemingly loading it she clarified that he was wearing what appeared to be a brown bulletproof vest The third call came in about 10 minutes after the shooting "My neighbor's been shot and she's dead," a woman told the dispatcher She then said that the man had taken her neighbor's child and that he was the child's father She clarified that he shot her neighbor before taking their child The dispatch records show that the first North Charleston police officers began arriving at the scene around when the third call was made at 4:51 p.m Police found what appeared to be handgun shell casings at the scene Darius Seay was first identified as a possible suspect at 5:01 p.m. Police used witnesses' description of his car and his license plate number to identify him and find his address The North Charleston Police Department advised Summerville police and the Dorchester County and Charleston County sheriff's offices to be on the lookout for his vehicle At the time of the killings, Seay was out on bond for a second-degree assault charge He had allegedly groped a woman and got into a fight with her boyfriend at a bar in downtown Charleston in the early hours of Dec On Dec. 27, the day of the shootings, the first officer arrived at Darius Seay's residence on Briarstone Court at 5:16 p.m., according to the dispatch records. Two minutes later, Seay exited his home with his child After instructing the child to go to the officer A memorial service for the Kim, John, and Andrew was held on Jan. 9 at Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant, where hundreds gathered to pay their respects and share stories of the family members (WCIV) — A Ladson man was arrested Thursday after being accused of armed robbery on College Park Road early in the morning was charged with armed robbery with a deadly weapon and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office Deputies were dispatched to a Circle K on College Park road just before 4:30 a.m Deputies said they met with the cashier who told them she was robbed by a man wearing a ski mask and who left on a bicycle after taking $300 K-9 deputies were called to the scene and began to track the suspect Deputies tracked the stolen money to an address on Berkeley Farms Road They then located Capers' bike at the residence deputies said they found a currency electronic tracker Investigators believe Capers was the suspect who robbed the story He was booked at the Hill-Finklea Detention Center.