Charleston Southern University leads nation in ‘Operation Christmas Child’ donations
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston Southern University is celebrating a major milestone in giving back. For the seventh consecutive year, the school packed more Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes than any other college or university in the country. While CSU is celebrating the feat, the effort by the...
Part of I-526 east in West Ashley shutdown after auto-pedestrian collision
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A portion of Interstate 526 is shut down Monday night after a collision, Charleston police announced. Officials said I-526 east at Paul Cantrell Boulevard is shut down after a vehicle struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian received life-threatening injuries. Motorists are encouraged to use an...
North Charleston child with rare blood disease cleared for Make-A-Wish Disney trip
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A North Charleston child battling a rare disease is about to take the trip of a lifetime after spending nearly two years in the hospital going through treatment. Jaxson Foxwell, also known as Jax, was recently cleared to go on his Make-A-Wish event to...
North Charleston officers arrest convicted felon on firearms charges
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A convicted felon was arrested Saturday after North Charleston officers said they recovered two firearms. The officers were conducting proactive patrols near Dutton and Sumner Avenues just before 2 a.m. when they noticed a group of six to eight males standing near two vehicles parked...
Coroner identifies victim in fatal North Charleston motorcycle crash
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A 63-year-old man died early Sunday morning following a motorcycle crash in North Charleston, the Charleston County Coroner’s Office said. North Charleston officers were called to the scene of an accident involving a single three-wheeled motorcycle just after midnight. Jeffrey Boor was...
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office arrested a bus driver on child offenses charges
In connection with an investigation into Internet Crimes Against Children, the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 39-year-old public school bus driver from Moncks Corner. Allan W. Bladorn was arrested on Thursday by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office after Investigator Brittany Robinson identified him...
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 North Charleston murder
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison after he killed another man in North Charleston more than three years ago. Rigoberto Rojas-Santiago received a life sentence for the murder of 20-year-old Brihan Zuriel Martinez Calderon, according to a press release. Murder captured on...
This South Carolina Fried Chicken Joint Is So Authentic, Locals Guard It Like Gold
Follow the scent of perfectly fried chicken to 2332 Meeting Street Road and you’ll find a North Charleston treasure locals whisper about like a family secret. Bertha’s Kitchen serves soul food so true, the line forms before the doors swing open at 11 AM. The vibe is unpretentious, the portions generous, and the...
Shots fired in North Charleston neighborhood, 5 vehicles damaged
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston County deputies are investigating after shots were fired in a North Charleston neighborhood Friday night, damaging five vehicles. Deputies responded to the 7600 block of East Oakridge Circle just before 10 p.m. Friday. A witness told deputies she was in her home when...
Local brothers and grandfather give away 150 Thanksgiving meals to Lowcountry families
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Two young brothers in North Charleston are helping lead a community effort to fight food insecurity, one Thanksgiving meal at a time. Melo and Taj Amir Pierce, along with their grandfather, Chef Dwayne Pierce, hosted a Thanksgiving meal giveaway at Daniel Jenkins Academy on Monday,...

















