Part of decades-long Long Savanna community up for review this week
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — An upcoming West Ashley development off Bees Ferry Road that has been in the process for decades now is finally seeing some movement in the planning stages. The development, which will be known as Long Savanna, will ultimately include 1,637 total units and is being...
15 Best Things to Do in Charleston This Week: July 9, 2026
Charleston is buzzing with energy this week, offering a vibrant mix of tunes and creative pursuits. You can catch legendary indie rockers like Wilco at Firefly, or perhaps unleash your inner artist at a Monet & Mimosas session. Get ready to explore the best of our city’s dynamic calendar!
Free dental event in North Charleston doubles in size for second year
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Palmetto Palace is hosting its second annual free dental care event this week, with no insurance or identification required to participate. Free dental days start July 19th at the Charleston Area Convention Center, where first-time residents can get their X-rays to help determine what treatment
Extreme heat in Charleston impacting the tourism industry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — The heat wave is having a major impact on the tourism industry in downtown Charleston. The City of Charleston is taking preventative action by cancelling the West Ashley farmers market this Wednesday to keep people out of the heat. City officials say they will continue to monitor conditions be
Charleston adjusts operations due to extreme heat warning
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the Charleston area that will continue through Thursday, July 9. “Extreme Heat Risk levels of this kind are rare, and conditions represent an escalation beyond the heat experienced earlier this week. The City of Charleston ur
Extreme heat warning issued for SC Lowcountry. Here’s how long, how hot it’ll get
The dangerous heat warned about by the National Weather Service is here. The NWS issued extreme heat warnings Wednesday and today for the Lowcountry. Heat indices of 113 were observed by the NWS at the Beaufort Marine Corps Station, and forecasts show extreme heat continuing through Saturday. A heat index above 103 is
Man says he ran from N. Charleston police because he was late for work
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Police say a man led them on a brief pursuit because he was late for work. Albert Jenkins, 61, has been arrested and charged with reckless driving. The incident happened early Wednesday morning when officers allegedly observed Jenkins making an illegal left turn onto...
Berkeley County deputy involved in crash in Goose Creek, police investigating
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) — The Goose Creek Police Department is investigating a car crash involving a Berkeley County deputy on Wednesday night. The crash happened at the intersection of U.S. Highway 52 and Liberty Hall Road. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Driver dies after hitting fallen tree in Berkeley County, SCHP says
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A driver died Wednesday after hitting a tree that had fallen into a Berkeley County roadway. Master Trooper Hannah Davidson with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened on July 8 around 4:30 p.m. A 2016 Ford F-150 was found in a ditch on Tiger Corner Road in […]
Husband of Missing Charleston Woman Arrested in New Jersey Cold-Case Murder After DNA Advances...
CHARLESTON, SC — Robert McCaffrey, the husband of missing West Ashley woman Gayle McCaffrey, has been arrested in connection with the 1990 killing of a New Jersey woman. Authorities say the case broke open decades later through advances in DNA technology. McCaffrey was taken into custody Friday in Manteo,...

















