Bittermilk grows Charleston cocktail mixer empire
Bittermilk launched from The Gin Joint bar in downtown Charleston. Known for bold, bitter-forward cocktail mixers like smoked whiskey sour. Company now includes Tippleman’s syrups and canned cocktails under Drinkmanship. Second Lowcountry facility underway to meet rising product demand. With one from South Carolina...
Lowcountry Food Bank secures Boeing grant to bolster food security in South Carolina
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Lowcountry Food Bank announced Monday that they received a grant from The Boeing Company, which will be used to help promote food security for rural SC populations and communities. Reportedly, with the support from Boeing, the Lowcountry Food Bank will be able to purchase...
Historic Restaurant Grants Now Open in Berkeley County
The Backing Historic Small Restaurants (BHSR) grant program can help some Berkeley County restaurants preserve their history, update their space, and keep those Lowcountry flavors alive for generations to come. The post Historic Restaurant Grants Now Open in Berkeley County first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
SC woman killed when car runs off road and crashes into trees, officials say
One victim died at the scene and another was taken to an area hospital, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Charleston County to establish traffic safety checkpoint on River Road, May 16
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that they will be implementing a traffic safety checkpoint May 16. According to the sheriff's office the safety checkpoint will be on River Road near Beaumont Road on Johns Island beginning at 7 p.m. They state that...
North Charleston officer to receive ‘Lifesaving Award’ for helping person during mental health incident
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An officer with the North Charleston Police Department will receive special recognition Monday morning. Sgt. Diego Lizarazo, who saved a man last month on the Ashley Phosphate Road/I-26 overpass, will be honored with the department’s Lifesaving Award. Dash camera footage from the...
Family of 10-year-old victim in South Carolina car attack speaks out
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – The family of a 10-year-old who was injured during a car attack on Sullivan’s Island last week recounted the incident and shared how they are recovering. “Next thing you know, I’m running for my life. God saved me, at that moment, he saved me,” 10-year-old Tanner Czuar, one of the […]
Police respond to a North Charleston shootout
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The North Charleston Police Department responded to a parking lot shootout that led to two vehicles and a home being struck by gunfire Friday night. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:14 p.m. at a Great Oak Drive home. Upon arrival, witnesses said they...
15 Southern Stereotypes You’ve Heard and Why They’re Wrong
The American South is a diverse, vibrant, and complex region, rich in culture, history, and traditions. However, it has long been the subject of numerous stereotypes. These preconceived notions paint an incomplete picture of the Southern United States, leading many to misinterpret the lifestyles and values of the...
FIRST ALERT: On & Off Rain Continues Today & Tuesday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A stubborn area of low pressure continues to sit and spin across the Southeast producing an abundance of rain and storms here in the Lowcountry. After daily rainfall records were set at Charleston International Airport and Downtown Charleston on Sunday, we expect 1-3″ of additional rainfall...