Hampton County mourns beloved dentist, business leader, Christian role model
The communities of Hampton County and the surrounding South Carolina Lowcountry are mourning the passing of a longtime dentist, award-winning business leader, and Christian role model. Dr. Francis Asbury Mills, DMD, 79, resident of Bamberg Highway in Hampton, husband of the late Beverly Ferris Mills, passed away...
Berkeley County Welcomes New MUSC Health Pavilion
Berkeley County leaders joined state and healthcare officials on Wednesday to mark a major expansion of medical care in the region with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the MUSC Health Clements Ferry Pavilion. The post Berkeley County Welcomes New MUSC Health Pavilion first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Abandoned sailboat cleared from Ashley River in joint effort
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A coordinated effort by multiple agencies led to the removal of an abandoned sailboat from the Ashley River, highlighting ongoing efforts to protect navigational safety and the environment in Charleston’s waterways. The sailboat was raised from the river on a frigid but sunny Wednesday afternoon, a...
Breeze Airways launches nonstop flights from Atlantic City
The South Jersey Transportation Authority announced Wednesday that Breeze Airways will begin flights in February to Charleston, SC and Raleigh/Durham, NC. from Atlantic City International Airport.
Charleston celebrates Mayor Joe Riley as family shares health concerns
Charleston’s Dock Street Theatre felt especially warm inside Tuesday night. And it wasn’t just because of the blast of winter weather that blew people in. It was the warmth of a community that came together to celebrate a man who led the city for 40 years, former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley.
Charleston crews respond to massive fire on Laurel Island; cause remains unknown
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A massive fire burned on Laurel Island overnight Wednesday, causing ash to fall from the sky in Mount Pleasant, according to reports. Charleston Police and fire crews responded to the former landfill turned greenspace just before 11 p.m. after a fire was seen near Romney Street.
Multiple agencies respond to massive fire near Ravenel Bridge, I-26
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston Police and firefighters responded to a massive brush fire Wednesday night near the Ravenel Bridge and Interstate 26. Police officers confirmed the fire was on Laurel Island, where crews were first sent just before 11 p.m. after receiving reports of an outside fire near Romney...
Berkeley County woman accused of stealing scratch-off lottery tickets
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged a woman with lottery fraud in two counties. Denise Antionette Maxwell, 35, is charged with two counts: intent to defraud and counterfeiting game tickets. She allegedly passed five scratch-off tickets on the 3500 block of Dorchester...
Mount Pleasant finalizing plans for Gary Santos Park on Rifle Range Road
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — Mount Pleasant is getting close to breaking ground on a $37 million project after town leadership met Tuesday to review the plans for Gary Santos Park on Rifle Range Road. The new Gary Santos Park will feature three and a half outdoor rectangular sports...
New MUSC pavilion opens in Wando as health care tries to keep pace with...
As development continues to surge along the Clements Ferry corridor, health care leaders say medical access needs to keep up. That’s the goal behind the newly opened Clements Ferry Pavilion, a four-story medical office building now fully operational in Wando. The facility is designed to bring care closer to...

















