Charleston SC

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The League of Women Voters of Charleston invites the community to attend a Charleston County Probate Judge candidate forum at North Charleston City Hall on Monday, Oct. 12. Moderated by News 2 Carolyn Murray, the free forum lets attendees hear directly from the candidates for Charleston County Probate Judge. The […]

USGS hazard maps highlight South Carolina's Lowcountry as a major East Coast earthquake risk zone.

Palmetto City Ballet opens its 26/27 Season with two performances of its chilling full-length “Dracula” ballet at the historic Sottile Theatre. The production invites audiences to journey to the depths of Transylvania with ill-fated sisters Mina and Lucy as they face the Count and his Brides amid graveyards and dark forests.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – One person died, and another was injured following a crash on I-26 eastbound at the 206-mile marker on Saturday morning, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. At 7:53 a.m. Saturday, a 2022 Peterbilt tow truck was stopped on the shoulder of I-26 when a 2016 Kia Sorento SUV swerved […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Jared Echols threw for three touchdowns, two to Mekhi Campfield, and Charleston Southern beat South Carolina State 49-39 on Saturday in a game the Buccaneers never trailed. Echols' 33-yard touchdown pass to Campfield was the game's first score. Hakeem Watters returned a punt 60 yards...

Though tracking well west of the Charleston area, Hurricane Isaias is expected to produce local weather impacts this weekend. Charleston County Emergency Management is monitoring the storm system and making preparations now to keep residents safe. The Forecast:. According to the National Weather Service, hazardous conditions are expected to develop...

Savannah, GA – A tornado watch is in effect across portions of Georgia and South Carolina this Saturday afternoon, putting 22 counties under a severe weather alert through 8 p.m. EDT. Communities near Savannah, Charleston and surrounding inland areas are being urged to remain weather-aware as the evening approaches.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – After flooding caused 21 road closures across Charleston Saturday morning, Mayor Cogswell is urging residents to stay off the roads again Saturday night as another round of heavy rain and a high tide of 7.5 feet are expected. Read the full story for more details “Thank you to everyone who stayed […]

In 2026, Charleston, South Carolina, saw substantial grant allocations across the arts, historic preservation, and community resilience. Below is a detailed breakdown of major organizations and institutions awarded grant funding this year. 1. City of Charleston Arts Grants-in-Aid Program ($2.5 Million Total) The City of Charleston approved $2.5 million in...

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) — As heavy rain, high tides and rough surf threaten parts of the Lowcountry this weekend, Isle of Palms leaders are preparing for possible flooding while crews continue work on a major beach renourishment project. The city is increasing preparedness efforts, with police monitoring roadways for flooding, particularly as a […]