Coastal Carolina Fair prepares for opening day with emphasis on daily ride safety
LADSON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Coastal Carolina Fair will open for the 69th year this week with more than 80 rides and a strict list of safety checks. The fair opens on Thursday at 3 p.m. With so many rides, organizers have daily safety checks of every single ride before fair goers enter the park each day.
New Orleans-based biotech company lured to SC as first for MUSC lab
The company name was deliberately chosen from West African lore: Obatala, the god who shaped the human body. And the New Orleans biotech firm is determined to see that their human-based research lab materials accurately reflect the true makeup of the American populace. Obatala Sciences is the first of what...
First container for new Isuzu manufacturing facility arrives via SC Ports
South Carolina Ports Authority marked a milestone for Isuzu North America Corp. (Isuzu) this month, as the first container of production equipment for the manufacturer's new U.S. production base arrived via the Port of Charleston. Isuzu is a manufacturer of automobiles. The company selected Greenville County to expand U.S. production...
Wrong-way crash on I-526 leaves 2 dead, North Charleston police say
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A wrong-way crash on I-526 near the Don Holt Bridge left two people dead early Sunday morning, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Officers and emergency crews responded around 2:52 a.m. to a multi-vehicle collision in the westbound lanes of I-526 on the downslope of the Don Holt Bridge. […]
The Charleston, SC morning commute challenge: When high tide turns South Lockwood Drive into...
From South Lockwood Drive to the Calhoun Street merge off the James Island Connector, tidal flooding creates a daily headache for commuters. Charleston is studying solutions, but the question is how quickly those plans can translate into meaningful relief. For people commuting from James Island into downtown Charleston, the morning...
Suspect dead after stabbing in North Charleston leads to hostage situation, officer-involved shooting
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A suspect is dead after a reported stabbing escalated into a hostage situation and officer-involved shooting Sunday evening in North Charleston. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to a reported stabbing around 5 p.m. off Charter Drive. During the investigation, the suspect barricaded themselves inside a residence with […]
Coastal Flood Advisory until 10 pm for Charleston; watch issued for late Sunday-Monday
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until 10pm for Charleston, as well as coastal Colleton and coastal Georgetown counties. A Coastal Flood Watch is in effect from late Sunday night through Monday morning. A High Surf Advisory/High Rip Current Risk is in effect for all area beaches.
Bravo celeb’s hit the red carpet at Charleston’s First Bravo Fan Fest
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The inaugural Bravo Fan Fest Charleston brought together dozens of Bravolebrities and their most devoted fans for a weekend of glamour, excitement, and star-studded appearances in the Lowcountry. Friday’s red carpet at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center drew familiar faces from “Southern Charm,” “Southern Hospitality,” “The Real Housewives” franchises and […]
Charleston officials advise residents to plan ahead for Monday morning flooding
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The City of Charleston is advising residents to plan ahead and expect flooding on low-lying roads across the peninsula Monday morning. According to city officials, the tide is forecast to reach approximately 8 feet around 8:00 a.m. Monday, potentially causing major flooding in flood-prone areas. Officials are encouraging residents to leave […]
King Tides threaten major coastal flooding across the Southeast as water levels surge
The Southeast coast is bracing for coastal flooding over the next 48 hours as peak fall King Tides combine with persistent northeasterly winds that push seawater onshore.
