Lowcountry pastor dies at 58 following fight against brain cancer
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A staple of the Lowcountry’s collegiate and religious communities has died after a yearslong battle with an aggressive brain cancer. Rev. Jonathan “Jon” D. Davis, known to Charleston Southern University alumni and current students alike, died Monday at age 58, according to officials at...
A 1,000-mile severe storm threat is expected to hit the East Coast by mid-week,...
A multi-day severe weather threat spanning 1,000 miles is shifting from the Heartland toward the Eastern Seaboard through Thursday. The cold front driving Tuesday’s storms will advance into the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys, sparking thunderstorms despite some uncertainty from lingering overnight clouds...
The Cinnamon Rolls At This South Carolina Cafe Are Absolutely Legendary
Some people chase waterfalls, but smart people chase cinnamon rolls the size of your head at Lost Dog Cafe in Folly Beach, South Carolina. This beachy breakfast spot has been making locals and tourists alike lose their minds over pastries that could double as flotation devices. Let’s talk about what...
Car catches fire after hitting a wheelchair-bound person, who later died from injuries.
A fatal auto-pedestrian crash occurred on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard near Gamecock Avenue in Charleston, South Carolina, around 7:45 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. A pedestrian in a wheelchair attempted to cross the busy West Ashley road—lacking a crosswalk or signal—from Gamecock Avenue when a Honda Element struck...
Folly Beach proposes bridge jumping ordinance
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) — Folly Beach City Council is set to hear a proposal Tuesday night that would establish a dedicated bridge-jumping ordinance, separating the activity from the city’s existing disorderly conduct statute. Fire and police officials say the bridge leading onto Folly Beach is a common...
Suspended driver receives six charges after backing into car, NCPD says
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A previously suspended driver received multiple driving-related charges after backing into a vehicle on Monday morning in North Charleston, officers say. The driver was seen driving aggressively before coming to a stop on Dorchester Road, then reportedly backed into the car behind him....
A portion of Highway 165 was closed in Ravenel due to a single vehicle...
A single-vehicle crash shut down a portion of Highway 165 near Hyde Park Road in Ravenel, Charleston County, South Carolina, on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reported the incident around 4:15 p.m. local time, with their Traffic Unit on scene managing the response. Drivers were...
Berkeley County Deputies Recover Stolen Car After Ladson Pursuit
Deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man following a chase involving a stolen car that ended in a crash along Interstate 26, authorities said. The post Berkeley County Deputies Recover Stolen Car After Ladson Pursuit first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Charleston teen returns home while touring North America with ‘MJ the Musical’
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A 13-year-old performer from the Lowcountry is stepping onto the stage in front of a hometown crowd this week. Charleston native Jackson Vann is part of the North American tour of 'MJ the Musical,' and the production is opening in North Charleston Tuesday, giving him a special...
North Charleston guy accused of racking a long rifle and threatening a neighbor before...
North Charleston Police arrested 30-year-old Jesus Francisco Garcia Diaz Saturday night for threatening a Fuller Street resident with a long gun from his pickup truck. Around 8 p.m. near Piedmont Avenue, the victim on his porch saw Garcia Diaz rack the weapon, prompting him to hide, draw his handgun, and fire two...
