Charleston SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Downtown Charleston is one of the most popular places to spend New Year’s Eve, and thousands are expected to ring in 2026 on King Street. Charleston Police Department and establishment owners have made preparations to keep everyone safe. For venues like Uptown Social, it’s one of the busiest...

CHARLESTON , S.C. (WCIV) — Former James Island firefighter John Lewis Cottrell, III, appeared before a federal magistrate judge Tuesday and remains behind bars following his October arrest for allegedly possessing and creating child sexual abuse material. Cottrell was originally arrested on Oct. 3 as part of an...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An amended wrongful death lawsuit recently filed in Charleston County claims two Charleston area bars are partially responsible for the deaths of two twenty-year-old women killed by two separate hit-and-run crashes. The amended suit filed by the parents of Lizzy Zito and Arianna Gamber...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Fireworks are a long-standing part of ringing in the New Year, but many municipalities around the Lowcountry have different rules in place regulating their usage to protect from fires, injury, noise pollution, and waste. Find where you live on the list below to see what local laws and...

Berkeley County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 18-year-old Jesus Gregorio Solis Olquin of North Charleston after a high-speed chase on December 28, 2025, initiated during patrols targeting street racing near Nexton Parkway and Interstate 26. The black Ford Mustang, spotted speeding with lights off, led to the pursuit...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Dockside Association Board of Directors has filed for bankruptcy nearly a year after residents at the waterside condominiums were ordered to vacate their units amid structural concerns. Residents of the condos and adjacent townhomes were given little notice to evacuate due to structural...

Movies and TV shows casting in Charleston, South Carolina. The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A woman was arrested early Christmas Day after she allegedly pointed a gun at a person following a argument, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Kennisha Lashay King, a 35-year-old was arrested and charged with pointing and presenting a firearm. The incident report...

Daniel Island and some other area residents are being reminded that as part of the City of Charleston, any use of fireworks is illegal – New Year’s Eve included. The Charleston Fire Department is sharing information about the rules and regulations regarding fireworks. City Ordinance Sec. 13-191 prohibits the use,...

LANCASTER, S.C. – Authorities have made another arrest in connection with a high-value grand larceny case, bringing the number of suspects in custody to three. However, police say two individuals remain at large following the November theft of over $150,000 worth of off-road vehicles. On Monday, Lancaster Police...