Charleston SC

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A traffic stop Thursday afternoon led to the arrest of a Summerville man after North Charleston police officers discovered an illegal weapon inside his vehicle, authorities said. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department's Gang Intervention Team stopped a car around 3:30 p.m. after...

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie are waiving fees on Saturday to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the opening shots of the American Civil War. Guests can visit the forts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to browse history and enjoy programs being offered during the special event. The park will […]

HANAHAN, S.C. (WCIV) — A complaint filed with the South Carolina Ethics Commission accuses Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater of violating state conflict-of-interest laws by participating in city land sales that allegedly financially benefited their employer. The complaint, filed Sept. 8, 2025, by developer C. Ray Wrenn and accompanied by...

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) — Getting onto the Isle of Palms on a sunny weekend can mean sitting in traffic for miles. For some drivers, it’s becoming enough to stay away altogether. Now, leaders with Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority say they will make a decision next week on whether to expand the Beach Reach Shuttle to include Fridays, as demand for alternatives to...

Looking for amazing soft serve ice cream in South Carolina?. These 6 tiny ice cream parlors serve creamy treats and unforgettable flavors!. 1. Meyer’s Ice Cream Parlor (Surfside Beach) You know what makes a hot summer day better?. A trip to Meyer’s Ice Cream Parlor in Surfside Beach.

Sonder Wine Bar + Retail Shop, a hybrid concept offering curated wines and small plates, is now open at 90 Cannon St. The space features bar seating, dedicated retail shelves, a lounge area and a private back patio. “At Sonder, we aim to create a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Firefighters with the Charleston Fire Department contained a fire at a hotel on Spring Street on Friday afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched to the Holiday Inn on Spring Street in downtown Charleston at 2:30 p.m. after receiving a call about a fire within the building. Crews arrived and quickly extinguished the fire […]

Phase one complete at 68-acre Seamist Commons in Summerville. Retail leasing now open for Shoreline Center spaces. Mixed-use project includes retail, offices, apartments and green space. Next phase of development expected to begin in early 2027. Seamist Commons, a 68-acre mixed-use center in Summerville, has completed phase one of construction...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Dylann Roof was sentenced on 13 state counts of murder and attempted murder on April 10, 2017, for committing the 2015 Mother Emanuel shooting. The 23-year-old was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on each of the nine murder counts and a consecutive 30-year prison term on each of the three attempted murder counts...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The North Charleston Police Department has arrested a man for multiple charges and a reported shooting. Deangelo Rashaad Vandross, 37, was arrested and charged with first-degree assault and battery, cocaine trafficking, trafficking fentanyl, trafficking cocaine base, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a weapon during a violent crime (x6).