North Charleston Police arrest convicted criminal on firearms charges
North Charleston Police responded to gunshots on Arbutus Avenue around 12:30 p.m. on November 21, 2025, where they found spent shell casings but no immediate suspects. A search warrant at a nearby Matipan Avenue apartment led to the discovery of a firearm and the arrest of 26-year-old Malik Desmond (or Demond)...
Charleston City Council votes to annexing 3 acres connected to townhome project
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston City Council has taken the first step toward annexing three acres of land on James Island, a move tied to a long-delayed housing development. Council members on Tuesday approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex property at 0 Folly Road, adjacent to...
Zoning board to address grand tree removal requests in Charleston County
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Wednesday, the City of Charleston will meet to discuss the removal of grand trees in designated areas across Johns Island, West Ashley and the peninsula. This is a controversial topic, and the board of zoning appeals is set to go over several requests of...
Search begins for the Lowcountry’s next Remarkable Woman
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)–News 2 and Nexstar are once again recognizing women who are changing the Lowcountry through leadership, service, and community impact. Nominations are now open for the 2025 Remarkable Women initiative. Two past Lowcountry winners say the honor helped amplify their work. Dr. Marvella...
Police said a convicted felon was discovered in possession of an automatic firearm during...
North Charleston Police Department arrested 30-year-old Calvin Smith on Friday night during a traffic stop near Peppermill Parkway, after discovering a fully automatic machine gun under the front passenger seat of his vehicle. The stop was initiated due to unlawful window tint and lane drifting near the G Club, with...
Lowcountry warming shelters open their doors thanks to community and volunteer support
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – With temperatures expected to drop below 40 degrees Wednesday night, warming shelters across the Lowcountry are opening their doors to those in need and providing essentials to ensure every person who walks through feels safe and supported. Holy City Missions at Aldersgate UMC in North...
Charleston mom gets keys to newly remodeled Habitat Home after years of waiting
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Habitat for Humanity handed over the keys to a fully remodeled home for Charleston resident Leslie Kleckley, who called it “the biggest Christmas gift I could ask for.”. “I don't need anything else," she said. Dozens of volunteers spent months working on the...
Isle of Moms: Island influencers make waves on social media
On their Isle of Moms TikTok and Instagram platforms, Jennifer Prod and Lisa Ernst showcase how they are “Celebrating the good happening right here at home and the people, places and moments that make our island home so special.”. The dynamic social media duo explained, “What started as two...
North Charleston Mayor Reggie Burgess on Let’s Talk
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – On this episode of Let’s Talk, hosted by Carolyn Murray, we sit down with North Charleston Mayor Reggie Burgess. Mayor Reggie Burgess embodies resilience, leadership, and a strong commitment to his community. He carries out multiple roles with both humility and pride. As the first...
New look, name coming to Charleston waterfront restaurant after ownership change
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A downtown Charleston restaurant staple has undergone a makeover and is set to reopen under a new name this week after a North Carolina couple bought it last month. What was once Marina Variety Store Restaurant at 9 Lockwood Drive is set to reopen Friday as Fin & Crab after temporarily […]
