FIRST ALERT: Drivers in the Charleston area experience significant delays due to I-526 bridge...
On Monday afternoon, traffic on the Don Holt Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina, slowed down significantly after multiple crashes caused lane closures in both directions. The accidents created major delays for drivers trying to navigate the busy bridge. Crashes on I-526 East and West. The first crash occurred on...
Associate accused in North Charleston bribery scheme changes plea
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An alleged associate in a North Charleston corruption investigation involving three former city councilmembers changed his plea to guilty Tuesday, according to federal court documents. Hason Tatorian “Tory” Fields agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, and...
Santee Cooper customers to see new charge on monthly bill
(WPDE) — Santee Cooper customers may notice a new line item on their monthly bills. It will be labeled "Deferred Cost Recovery," reflecting costs incurred by the utility between 2020 and 2024 that were previously uncollected. A court decision on June 10 allows Santee Cooper to recover these costs...
Classroom Champions: Elementary teacher seeks new technology to help students interact more in class
MEGGETT, S.C. (WCSC) - One Lowcountry teacher wants some new technology to help her students become more interactive in the classroom. Jennifer Noes teaches Kindergarten at Lowcountry Leadership Charter School and says her students bring joy to her classroom every day. “They are the reason I come to work every...
Coroner names victim of vehicle collision involving motorcycle in Charleston
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Coroner has identified the victim in a nighttime collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Thursday. Cody Nutter, 35, from the Charleston area, died on Monday at 12:23 a.m. at the Medical University of South Carolina from blunt force injuries sustained in...
North Charleston couple pushes to keep residential mural on their home
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A North Charleston couple has called on the city to change its rules, after they were told a mural on their home violates city ordinances. Home to art festivals and one of South Carolina’s top art schools, Park Circle is known for its artistic and vibrant atmosphere. Josh and Christina...
Woman accused of driving truck that killed 1, injured 3 requests to represent herself
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A woman accused of driving a box truck that hit several people is asking to remove a second public defender and represent herself in court. Margie Brown is charged with reckless homicide caused by vehicular injury, failure to stop for blue lights resulting in death, two counts of failure to...
North Charleston man arrested for hindering investigation into stabbing
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A North Charleston man was arrested on Sunday and charged with hindering an investigation into a stabbing at a North Charleston event center. Terrance Wilson, 57, of North Charleston, is facing multiple charges, according to North Charleston Police. North Charleston Police officers...
Lowcountry Oyster Festival Raises $125,000 for Local Charities Following Successful 2025 Event
CHARLESTON, S.C., June 12, 2025 – Following the success of its 41st annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival on February 2, the Charleston Restaurant Foundation (CRF) has donated $125,000 to support local charities and education partners. A check presentation ceremony honoring this year’s beneficiaries was held today at...
SC death row inmate asks to drop his appeals and face execution
Editor’s note: This article was updated Tuesday, Aug. 5, following the hearing. COLUMBIA — An inmate on South Carolina’s death row for 26 years is again seeking to fire his attorneys and withdraw his appeals, expediting his execution. James Robertson’s attorneys appeared virtually in federal court Tuesday in...