Charleston SC

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) — New dash cam footage from state police shows the moments leading up to and directly after a deputy-involved shooting on Johns Island in February. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office said the incident started when it received a call about gunshots. When they arrived at the area, they did not locate the gunman. The office received a similar call the...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — As Mount Pleasant continues to grow, town leaders say they are already planning decades ahead to make sure the area’s water supply can keep up. That planning includes a new project now in its early stages: a test well that could eventually help supply water for the town for generations.

A traffic disruption was reported early Monday morning in Berkeley County, South Carolina, after a collision on Black Tom Road. Drivers in the area experienced delays as the situation unfolded. What Happened on Black Tom Road. According to initial reports from people travelling through the area, a vehicle was involved...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — With less than 24 hours remaining before the federal tax deadline, taxpayers are being urged to file returns or request an extension to avoid costly penalties. The deadline to file federal taxes will arrive at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday. Those who miss it without taking action...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A woman has been arrested after allegedly leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that left a man with a leg injury. Sullivan Hamilton, 31, is charged with leaving the scene of a collision, failing to update her license and driving without insurance. The...

WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCSC) — Intersections on one busy highway may soon get some improvements to help alleviate traffic. Charleston County started the Savannah Highway Intersection Improvement project in 2022. “Just studying the whole corridor and seeing where we can make some improvements,” Alex Owsiak, capital programs manager for...

Lowcountry singer-songwriter David Perry will release his second studio album, Standing In Standing Water, on April 16, 2026. Recorded at Truphonic Studio in Charleston, the project marks an evolution in sound and style from his 2023 album, Keep Showin’ Up. Blending Americana, country and blues, the album also explores socially conscious and human themes through elements of soul and folk.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A Charleston charity known for operating a soup kitchen near Mall Park is taking advantage of rising property values on the Eastside. Our Lady of Mercy on America Street has put a 5-bedroom house on the market to fund renovations, programming and resources to support the charity’s mission.

Sunday, April 14, was the day in which Major Robert Anderson would formally surrender his Federal garrison at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. Anderson surrendered to Brigadier-General P.G.T. Beauregard, commanding the Confederates at Charleston, according to the terms that Beauregard had offered on the 11th. The Federals would be allowed to keep their arms and property, and they would be given...

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – The Lowcountry Cajun Festival is once again returning to James Island County Park with a full day of ragin’ Cajun fun! On April 18, the Lowcountry Cajun Festival will be serving authentic Cajun and Creole dishes such as jambalaya, alligator, étouffée, andouille sausage, and crawfish—alongside beloved Lowcountry favorites including fresh […]