Dorchester County seeks input on Central Avenue, Parsons Road widening plan
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — Dorchester County is proposing road and intersection improvements along Central Avenue and Parsons Road and is asking residents to weigh in at a public meeting later this month. The project would widen Central Avenue and Parsons Road between Orangeburg Road and West Richardson Avenue...
Memorial set for 81st anniversary of USS Laffey kamikaze attack
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Patriots Point will host a memorial Thursday to honor the 32 sailors killed aboard the USS Laffey during the battle of Okinawa in 1945. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. aboard the USS Yorktown, overlooking the USS Laffey, which is currently closed as repairs to the detached access walkway continue.
Culture meets cuisine: Black Food Truck Festival returns to Ladson
LADSON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Black Food Truck Festival is returning to Ladson Exchange Park for a weekend of delicious eats, lively music, and spirited dance to celebrate its fifth-year anniversary. On April 24-26, the Black Food Truck Festival, voted sixth best cultural festival in the U.S. by U.S. Today, is returning to Ladson Exchange […]
CARTA board to meet after council gives green light for Ladson fairground land acquisition
LADSON, S.C. (WCIV) — CARTA will be holding a board meeting Wednesday after the Charleston County Council approved their request for the use of eminent domain to acquire the heavily debated land at the Ladson Fairgrounds. According to CARTA, they plan to meet to discuss the future of the...
Dutch Bros opens new Mount Pleasant shop Wednesday
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Coffee fans in Mount Pleasant have a new place to grab their daily fix starting Wednesday. Dutch Bros Coffee opened its newest location on Wednesday along Highway 41, adding to the company’s growing footprint in the Lowcountry. To mark opening day, customers can receive a free keychain with any drink […]
Dorchester Co. deputies respond to reported shooting; suspect barricaded in apartment
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — Dorchester County deputies responded to a reported shooting at an apartment complex in Summerville on Wednesday night. Deputies with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office were called to Haven Oaks Apartments at 523 Orangeburg Road at 7:28 p.m., the agency said. Deputies then set up...
15 South Carolina Fast Food Joints and Diners That Locals Trust for Comfort Food
South Carolina has a special way of making people feel at home through food. From sizzling griddles to crispy fried chicken, the Palmetto State is packed with spots that serve up real comfort on a plate. Whether you grew up here or just passing through, these beloved fast food joints...
Key defendant in North Charleston corruption case sentenced to more than year in prison
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Nearly two weeks after the first sentencing in the North Charleston federal corruption case that ensnared members of the city council, a second defendant is now looking at a little over a year in federal prison. Aaron Hicks – who, in February 2025, pleaded guilty...
Police: Charleston Dollar General manager staged robbery to get bail money
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A Dollar General manager in Charleston has been arrested after allegedly staging a robbery in order to obtain bail money. The Charleston Police Department said officers responded to the store at 1096 Clements Ferry Road on Monday morning for a reported armed robbery. The manager,...
Multiple schools in South Carolina announce upcoming closures
SOUTH CAROLINA — As the 2025–2026 school year enters its final weeks, school districts across South Carolina have already established their official last day of classes for students, with most schools scheduled to dismiss in late May or very early June 2026. A review of official school district calendars and statewide data published online shows […] The post Multiple schools in South Carolina announce upcoming...
