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BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A Ladson man is in custody after reportedly leading deputies on a cross-county pursuit in a stolen vehicle, which ended with a PIT maneuver sending him into a ditch after he'd already driven over multiple tire deflation devices. The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office said...

North Charleston Police made a swift arrest Sunday evening (March 15, 2026) after spotting a vehicle with illegal window tint near Dorchester Road and South Allen Drive. Officers pulled over the car at a Cheapway gas station on Dorchester Road. They smelled marijuana from the four occupants, who exited the vehicle. A...

The legendary Hell Hole Swamp Festival is making its return in 2026, promising a few days of what organizers proudly call “swampy fun” in the heart of the Lowcountry. The post 55th Annual Hell Hole Swamp Festival Returning to Jamestown first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .

“M” is for Mulberry Plantation (Berkeley County). Completed in 1714 Mulberry is one of the most distinctive eighteenth-century houses in America. The building is stylistically unique and has variously been described as having Jacobean, French, and Anglo- Dutch baroque origins. Its design blends seventeenth-century...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Across the Lowcountry, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are in full swing with parades, live music and plenty of green. But in Charleston, the holiday’s roots run deeper than what you’ll find in a pint glass. From historic church pews to bustling bar stools, the Holy City celebrates Irish...

Right in the heart of the Cainhoy corridor’s rapid growth, 1937 Clements Ferry Road has been part of the area’s evolving business landscape since 2010. The 7,500-square-foot commercial building has long been part of Clements Ferry’s business scene, and its newest standout addition, the Italian eatery Pizza A Modo...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The Mount Pleasant Police Department will be conducting traffic safety operations on Thursday and Friday nights. The MPPD Traffic Unit will conduct traffic safety checkpoints to promote roadway safety and ensure compliance with traffic laws. Thursday’s checkpoints will be at SC-517 near...

A Moncks Corner angler overcame mechanical trouble on the water to take home a major win at a regional fishing tournament on the Santee Cooper Lakes. The post Moncks Corner Angler Wins Major League Fishing Tournament Despite Boat Trouble first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Police say a man is in custody after he was running in a lane of traffic on the Arthur Ravenel Bridge on Wednesday afternoon. The Mount Pleasant Police Department told News 2 that the pursuit began near the top of the bridge, with the suspect running toward Downtown Charleston. Calls...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Summerville woman is facing charges after North Charleston police linked her to the theft of copper wiring from a Ruby Tuesday on Northside Drive. Officers were conducting foot patrols at the restaurant on Jan. 31 when they found two homeless individuals inside an unlocked storage...