Charleston SC

Dorchester County, South Carolina – Two adults are in arrest and face criminal charges for allegedly abandoning their one-year-old in serious condition in an act of “depravity and unconscionable cruelty,” according to Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson. 36-year-old Christopher Leon Grimes and 29-year-old...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed the Tax Increment Financing Bill into law. Gov. McMaster was joined by North Charleston Mayor Reggie Burgess, members of the General Assembly, and other local leaders for the ceremonial bill signing of the act, also known as H. 3333.

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - When video of a massive alligator taking a ride through a McDonald’s drive-thru hit social media, jaws dropped across the Lowcountry. The couple behind that viral moment say it’s more than a trophy tale: it’s a family tradition. Brittany and Matt Livingston...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Police Department announced on Thursday that Detective Melvin Magwood, a longtime member who served the city for 26 years, has passed away. Detective Magwood first started with CPD patrolling the streets of downtown Charleston in 1994. While on patrol duty, he trained incoming...

A total of 74 gravesites with no known grave markers that were discovered at a King Street construction site earlier this summer will soon be relocated to the historic Bethany Cemetery, officials said. Charleston City Council on Oct. 28 adopted a resolution required by state law that authorized a move...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Affordable housing continues to be a major challenge across the Palmetto State, but change could be on the way. Gov. Henry McMaster signed new legislation today aimed at creating more housing options and revitalizing communities. The discussion centered around building communities...

Across America, there are regions where life still moves by unspoken understandings—the kind that don’t appear on signs but shape every handshake, smile, and small-town conversation. These are the places where local rhythm, pride, and tradition quietly guide daily life. These 13 U.S. regions prove that culture isn’t...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Lowcountry sports pub is offering free kids meals at all the locations owned by its hospitality group starting Nov. 3. Children 13 and under will be able to receive a free meal at all Charleston Sports Pub locations and other restaurants owned by the group, which include Coconut Joe’s, The...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston will soon be home to a new Chick-fil-A come November. Chick-fil-A Bees Ferry is set to open on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 1000 Floyd Drive off of West Ashley Circle. The new location is owned and operated by South Carolina native Megan Jacques. Jacques has worked with the popular chain...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — North Charleston Police Department are stepping up enforcement after a major car accident sent several children to the hospital on Halloween last year. The multi-car collision trapped several children in cars and sent families to the emergency room. North Charleston Police say they are...