Officers placed on leave after baby found dead inside insect-infested apartment, lieutenant says
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Two North Charleston Police Department officers have been placed on administrative leave after an 11-month-old baby was found dead inside an insect-infested apartment, the lieutenant has confirmed. The infant’s mother, Janette Clayton, 27, has been arrested and charged with three counts
Shooting at North Charleston motel ends with arrest of teen and adult: NCPD
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An adult and a teenager were arrested following a shooting that took place on Monday evening in North Charleston, officers said. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to the 2500 block of North Forest Drive just before 7 p.m. on Monday after reports of gunfire in
Iconic Lowcountry restaurant up for sale after 30 years of business
AWENDAW, S.C. (WCBD) – The owners of an iconic Lowcountry restaurant are ready for retirement and are looking to pass the torch to a new operator after more than 30 years of business. Since 1993, inside the building of an old general store located on North Highway 17, Seewee Restaurant’s authentic Southern cuisine has
Cool off after work at the Charleston Aqua Park’s adults-only nights
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Do you need to cool off after a stressful work week? Charleston Aqua Park has got you covered! For $30 per person, Thursday nights are Adults Only Nights at the Charleston Aqua Park on Johns Island. This event series runs until August 27, every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 […]
Spherion Staffing Recruiting for Hundreds of Warehouse and Logistics Positions Across the Lowcountry
Openings Offer Pay Up to $24.50 Per Hour, Multiple Shifts and Opportunities for Long-Term Employment. Charleston, S.C. – Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) in Charleston is recruiting for hundreds of immediate openings across warehouse, logistics, manufacturing and data centers. The opportunities are located t
Every eligible veteran needs to enroll in VA Healthcare (Part 2)
Last week’s article was this writer’s testament to the high quality of VA Healthcare based on my last 22 years as a patient and advisor at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System (RHJVAHS). This article includes proof positive that the RHJVAHS is second to none in quality of care and why veterans should sign up for V
SC Lowcountry student enjoys summer shaped by science
Editor's Note: Reprinted with permission from MUSC. Reid Barker is the granddaughter of Hampton County residents Charles "Buddy" Phillips and Joanne Phillips, and the late Owen and Margie Barker, and the daughter of Rusty and Misty Barker. Many undergraduate students, like Reid Barker at the College of Charleston, need
Charleston County Council to vote on $2.6M in federal funding
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston County Council is set to vote on how to spend $2.6 million in federal funding aimed at helping residents with housing, jobs and basic needs. The money comes through the Urban Entitlement Program, which receives funds from the federal government. “Used to improve...
A hawk’s rescue and recovery after poisoning draws attention to wildlife threats
CHARLESTON, S.C.(WCBD) – A young red-tailed hawk is recovering at the Center for Birds of Prey after being found in distress on the campus of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), shedding light on a growing threat to wildlife across the Lowcountry: rodenticide poisoning. What began as a typical day at MUSC
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur could bring heavy rain, thunderstorms to the Lowcountry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Lowcountry could feel impacts from what was briefly Tropical Storm Arthur, including heavy rain, gusty winds, and strong thunderstorms. A tropical disturbance strengthened into Tropical Storm Arthur in the Gulf on Wednesday before weakening due to land interaction. As of early Thursday, th

















