SCDES proposal for changes to private dock rules and regulations, hosting public hearing
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services held a public information session Tuesday evening to discuss proposed regulatory changes for private and jointly owned coastal docks, drawing waterfront property owners and marine industry professionals. The session, held at North Charleston City Hall, outlined a proposal that would affect docks in […]
Possible changes to South Carolina dock regulations on the horizon
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — State coastal managers met with residents in Charleston Tuesday night to discuss possible changes to dock regulations in South Carolina. As the state’s population grows, so has the number of private docks. That increased volume has led to challenges with navigation, shoreline access, and impacts to the Tidelands and the coast.
McMaster will not oust CCSD member despite finding conduct ‘unacceptable’
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Gov. Henry McMaster announced Wednesday that he will not remove Charleston County School Board member Darlene Dunmeyer-Roberson, though he characterized her conduct as “unacceptable.”. The decision follows a September hearing before a three-member panel in Columbia, where Dunmeyer-Roberson responded to allegations involving the unauthorized...
As sand mines fuel Charleston’s growth, rural Dorchester is saddled with the side effects
DORCHESTER — Sparkle Clark lives in a small home in the woods around Four Hole Swamp, which sits near Dorchester County's border with Berkeley. Her closest neighbor is not a person; it's a sand mine. Clark calls her land "Pretty Place," inspired by a scenic overlook and open-air chapel...
Mount Pleasant settles legal battle over 185-acre Republic Tract on Wando River for $28.5...
MOUNT PLEASANT — A 185-acre tract of undeveloped land along the Wando River will be partially preserved as a public park under a settlement agreement reached on Oct. 13. Mount Pleasant Town Council agreed to settle a yearslong legal battle brought against the town in 2023. The Deierlein family, who previously owned the land off of Highway 41, sued the town and Mount Pleasant Waterworks over water and sewer service access that was tied to the town's annexation requirements.
NAI Charleston Brokers Sale of ±1.99 Acres on Johns Island for Office Development
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce the sale of a ±1.99-acre development site located at 2729 Bohicket Road on Johns Island, South Carolina. The property sold for $725,000, with David Grubbs, SIOR and David Ellis Grubbs of NAI Charleston representing the seller in the transaction. Situated at the corner...
Residents raise concerns over trash pile-up at West Ashley apartment complex
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Concerns are growing among residents at The Magnolia by Trion Living, where one tenant says disruptions to basic services and property upkeep have made living conditions increasingly difficult. Jim Quisenberry, who has lived at the complex for seven years, said problems have worsened since Trion...
Behind the Front Door: Lowcountry families working hard and still falling short
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — From the outside, a Charleston home can tell a story of stability: a familiar façade, a well-kept exterior and a place that looks like it belongs. But appearances can be deceiving. Behind some of those front doors, families are stretching every dollar to...
Charleston celebrates with multiple Pride events during October
Charleston-area LGBTQ+ residents and visitors will have multiple opportunities to celebrate Pride this October, with Charleston Pride bringing a parade, festival and entertainment to Charleston and North Charleston, followed later in the month by Charleston Black Pride. Charleston Pride Weekend kicks off Friday, October 16, at 7 p.m. and continues...
Mount Pleasant officers kick down door to rescue domestic violence victim
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — The Mount Pleasant Police Department has arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a woman with a metal baseball bat. Geoffrey Gugel is charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature. This comes after police received a call in the early hours of...

















