Charleston native shines in national tour of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A Charleston native is taking center stage in a beloved classic. The national tour of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is opening in the Lowcountry Tuesday, and one of the cast members of the musical, Lena Matthews, once walked the halls of a local school.
Santee Cooper to test dam sirens, warning messages
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – Santee Cooper on Thursday will test 15 of its warning signs for the Santee Dam Flood Plain in three South Carolina counties. During testing, Santee Cooper will set off each siren in test mode, which will include a one-minute siren, followed by a pre-recorded message and a live...
FBI Director Patel struggles to recall Charleston church shooting
During testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, FBI Director Kash Patel appeared to be unfamiliar with the 2015 Charleston church shooting that killed nine people when he was presented with a list of domestic terrorism attacks.
Man sentenced to 45 years for murder of estranged husband in 2021 shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A Charleston County jury has convicted a man of murdering his husband, a verdict that will send him to prison for more than 40 years. Willie Leo Darby was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the murder of Michael Warren on Nov. 12, 2021, Solicitor Scarlett A. Wilson announced Tuesday. He was...
People Drive From All Over South Carolina For The Chicken Wings At This Charming...
Tucked away on Morrison Drive in Charleston sits a culinary treasure that has South Carolinians willingly sitting in traffic just to sink their teeth into some of the most magnificent chicken wings this side of heaven. Heavy’s Barburger might have “burger” in its name, but locals know it’s hiding a...
Charleston County man arrested after alleged domestic violence and shooting
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – A man was taken into custody after police said he assaulted his former girlfriend and fired a shot during a domestic violence incident. According to the North Charleston Police Department, officers arrested 39-year-old Darnell Bellinger around 5 p.m. Wednesday at his apartment on Carlton...
Charleston County Parks hosts second Fall Family Festival in Hollywood Oct. 18
HOLLYWOOD, S.C. — Charleston County Parks will host its second Fall Family Festival in Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the West County Aquatic Center and Hollywood Town Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Bring the whole family out to...
Bus crash victim sues driver, company in downtown Charleston crash
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A victim in a 2024 crash involving a school bus is suing a company for the driver they provided. A school bus crashed into a GMC pickup truck the morning of Nov. 11, 2024, on Morrison Drive, which led to four people being hospitalized. Police reported...
Daycare employee accused of abusing baby at Christian preschool
A 75-year-old daycare worker was taken into custody for allegedly mistreating a baby at a Christian preschool over the summer. Gladys Rampersant, a resident of North Charleston, has been charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. After opening on July 26 of this year, Sweetgrass Christian Academy, where she...
This Tiny SC Restaurant Serves Shrimp That Locals Can’t Stop Talking About
Tucked away in the sleepy fishing village of Awendaw, South Carolina, sits a culinary gem that’s been making waves with seafood lovers for decades. See Wee Restaurant might not look like much from the outside, but don’t let its humble appearance fool you. I stumbled upon this coastal...

















