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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Crews are responding Wednesday to a gas leak off King Charles Circle in Summerville. According to Dominion Energy, a third-party contractor struck and damaged a natural gas line around 11:30 a.m. The Summerville Police Department said King Charles Circle and Luden Drive are closed to...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A woman was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting two weeks ago. Wonique Broughton, 35, of Charleston, is charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. A mugshot was not immediately available. Officers and emergency personnel responded...

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A Berkeley County veteran and a civil liberties group are suing Gov. Henry McMaster, challenging his decision to deploy hundreds of South Carolina National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. The lawsuit was filed earlier this month and taken directly to the South Carolina Supreme...

As the demand for medical care in the US continues to surge, nationwide hospitals are struggling to keep up. Americans visited the emergency department 139.8 million times in 2024 – 42.7 visits per 100 people. High demand paired with budget and staffing issues means that many hospitals across the US are working to...

JOHNS ISLAND (S.C) — A raccoon found near Kemway and Burden Creek roads on Johns Island has tested positive for rabies, the South Carolina Department of Public Health said Monday. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined in accordance with the South Carolina Rabies Control Act, officials said....

Authorities say a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a shooting inside a Moncks Corner mosque that left one man hospitalized and prompted an intensive multi-agency investigation. The post Moncks Corner Mosque Shooting Suspect Arrested in Florida first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .

For events, festivals and other community happenings in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Lowcountry, check out our Lowcountry Calendar of Events. If you have an open-to-the-public event you would like to announce, submit by email to:. Bluffton/Beaufort County/Jasper County events -...

The cold pattern will continue for the next week or more. Wintry precipitation is possible over the weekend.

CHARLESTON , S.C. (WCIV) — As colder temperatures continue across the Lowcountry, one local organization is stepping up to meet a growing and critical need. The Hope Center, located at 529 Meeting Street, is providing a safe, warm place during the day for people experiencing homelessness or financial hardship. It is...

A family in Charleston is asking for the community's help in finding their beloved cat, after they said it was stolen by a food delivery driver in the area.