Historical marker to honor Louie Tenement in North Charleston’s Liberty Hill
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A historical marker will soon commemorate the area where countless numbers of Black families in search of a better life during segregation got a fresh start. That area was Louie Tenement in the Liberty Hill community of North Charleston. Louis Joseph was a young man...
Jewelry store employee under investigation for theft exceeding $20K: MPPD
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — An employee of Charleston Gold and Diamond Exchange is under investigation by the Mount Pleasant Police Department after allegedly stealing over $20,000 from the store, according to a report from town law enforcement. The suspect, whose name is redacted in the report, allegedly wrote...
James Island firefighter found safe in Bali after weeks missing
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — A missing James Island firefighter, Wesley Fairey, has been found safe in Bali after weeks of uncertainty. The 44-year-old traveled to Indonesia with friends in August, but communication broke down after the group split up, and contact with Fairey was lost on Aug. 25.
Downtown Nexton Expands Dining and Retail Offerings With Two New Tenants
Downtown Nexton, the urban-inspired mixed-use development from Sharbell Nexton LLC. (Sharbell) located in Summerville, South Carolina, is continuing to grow its lineup of dining and retail destinations. Two new tenants: Neat & Noble Bourbon Bar and Discount Liquors are currently under construction and are expected to...
Accordia expands into S.C. with $48.05M commercial real estate acquisition
Fairfield-based Accordia announced its first commercial real estate acquisition in South Carolina, which is the largest in its 20-year history. As part of the firm’s strategic expansion into the Carolinas, Accordia acquired Remount I & II, a 305,114-square-foot industrial portfolio in the up-and-coming North...
Driver reached speeds of 80 mph during Dorchester County pursuit, deputies say
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A 54-year-old Summerville man is facing multiple charges after leading Dorchester County deputies in a vehicle chase. Deputies with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on Ladson Road on Friday for having “defective equipment.” When deputies tried to speak with the...
Plans in works to transform old Fort Moultrie Post Theater on Sullivan’s Island
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - A Sullivan’s Island stable that has been abandoned for decades may soon get a new lease on life if a new plan is approved. The Sullivan’s Island Design Review Board will consider the final designs for the project involving the nearly century-old Fort Moultrie Post Theater on Wednesday.
Charleston Animal Control reminds city residents of animal microchipping requirement
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The City of Charleston’s police department is reminding residents about the microchipping requirements for all dogs and cats in the city. According to Charleston Animal Control, residents must have their animals microchipped or have a collar on at all times with appropriate owner...
The Mom-And-Pop Restaurant In South Carolina Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Patty Melt
Tucked away in a North Charleston shopping center sits a coastal-themed burger haven that’s become something of a legend among South Carolina food enthusiasts. Big Billy’s Burger Joint might not look like much from the outside, but inside those doors awaits a burger experience that has locals making bold declarations...
Charleston County Council to vote on firearm discharge amendment and zoning changes
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Tuesday evening the Charleston County Council will be meeting to take the first vote on an amendment to an ordinance on the discharge of firearms in the county. This amendment would prohibit the discharging of firearms within 100 feet of any building, dwelling, or...
