Lowcountry hospitals see increased burns, ER visits on the Fourth of July
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Hospitals throughout the Lowcountry see an increase in ER visits not just on the Fourth, but the entire holiday week. Although fireworks, boats, grills and alcohol can bring fun on the holiday, they can also lead to a dangerous situation, not just for yourself, but the people around you.
Hyman’s Seafood resolves shrimp misrepresentation issue with SC Shrimper’s Association
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Hyman's Seafood, a classic restaurant in the heart of downtown Charleston, reached a resolution with the South Carolina Shrimper's Association after being named Wednesday as a restaurant that allegedly misrepresented the shrimp they served to their customers, the shrimpers' lawyer Gedney...
Free ‘Mommy Wellness’ event helps support Lowcountry moms
WEST ASHLEY, S.C (WCSC) - Lowcountry moms are getting a little extra help this weekend. ‘I Serve With Joy and Healthy Horizons’ hosted a free Mommy Wellness event. The event aimed to offer a full-service experience focused on meeting the physical, emotional, and educational needs of parents. At the Citadel Mall in...
Law enforcement cracks down on impaired boating with ‘Operation Dry Water’
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Between July 4-6, the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and eight other local law enforcement agencies are joining 'Operation Dry Water' for heightened enforcement of impaired boating. "[The Fourth of July] unfortunately is a holiday that is known for drinking, boating and deadly incidents...
Thousands celebrate at Summerville Fireworks and Freedom Festival
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - The Summerville Fireworks and Freedom Festival was back this Independence Day with something for the whole family. Thousands celebrated an evening full of music, games, food trucks and the traditional fireworks show. Summerville Parks and Recreation Events and Marketing Manager Rigel Kocur...
Lawsuit accuses restaurateur of misusing funds
Restaurateur Patrick Whalen is tangled in a legal battle with investors over use of funding at Church and Union Charleston.
Sunny Saturday, muggy Sunday with showers possible
It will be fairly comfortable today with sunshine and seasonable temps. Tropical moisture will bring muggy conditions and a chance of showers on Sunday.
Charleston community gathers for annual reading of Declaration of Independence
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - More than 500 community members gathered in downtown Charleston Thursday morning for the 13th annual reading of the Declaration of Independence. Members of the Washington Light Infantry kicked off the event singing the national anthem, praying, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and...
Here’s how to identify the many kinds of stinging wasps in the SC Lowcountry...
Ouch! Have you taken a walk outside and gotten a surprise sting from an unfriendly flying critter? From Yellow Jackets to Mud Daubers , these pesky insects can’t go unnoticed, no matter if you’re enjoying a morning coffee on the porch or taking a stroll outside. The warm, humid temperatures, year-round vegetation and...
Mount Pleasant surgeon credits advancements for faster hip replacement recovery
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Novant Health said there is a faster, safer joint replacement to help get people back on their feet. Novant Health orthopedic surgeon Dustin Hambright, MD, says hip replacements are quicker and safer than ever. “It’s not your grandma’s hip replacement or knee replacement anymore in...
