Lowcountry community unites for emergency protest following Minneapolis shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Following the death of the second person shot and killed by federal agents, members of the Lowcountry community took to Marion Square for an emergency protest. Hundreds gathered in downtown Charleston to unite and take a stand against the ongoing violence happening in Minnesota. This...
Local agencies prepare for ‘bitterly cold’ temperatures next week, some closing outdoor facilities with...
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Several local agencies are preparing for the extremely cold temperatures this weekend, which are expected to get even colder next week. With the majority of the Lowcountry in the clear weather-wise, many are turning their attention to the upcoming “bitterly cold” temperatures. Isle of...
Numerous flights canceled at Charleston International Airport as winter weather stretches across the country
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Multiple flights coming to and from Charleston International Airport have been cancelled on Sunday due to winter weather conditions stretching from the southern U.S. to the northeast. As of 6 a.m., nearly 40 arriving flights ranging from Atlanta to Charlotte, New Jersey and New York,...
What Gardeners in the Carolinas Must Do Before February to Save Their Spring Gardens
Winter winds may still nip at your nose, but in the Carolinas, February is the secret launchpad for a spectacular spring garden. The magic of gardening doesn’t wait for March sunshine, and neither should you. Whether you’re tending to a backyard oasis in Raleigh or a flower-filled corner in Charleston, taking action...
Berkeley County to Host Public Meeting on U.S. 176 Widening Project
Berkeley County officials are inviting residents to learn more about the next phase of a major road improvement project aimed at easing traffic congestion along a busy corridor in the county. The post Berkeley County to Host Public Meeting on U.S. 176 Widening Project first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Hanahan Police Nab High‑Speed Hopper After Brief but ‘Chaotic’ Pursuit
What began as a routine patrol for PFC Daniel quickly escalated into what may be one of the most adorable foot pursuits in department history. The post Hanahan Police Nab High‑Speed Hopper After Brief but ‘Chaotic’ Pursuit first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
I-26 traffic returns to normal after major slowdown caused by North Charleston collision
A traffic accident on I-26 eastbound near mile marker 216 by Cosgrove Avenue in North Charleston caused major morning commute delays into downtown Charleston on Thursday. The first report came in after 6:30 a.m., slowing traffic to a crawl, though injury details remain unavailable.. Incident Location. The crash...
VIDEO: Crews extinguish Daniel Island garage fire
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Firefighters responded Saturday to a garage fire on Daniel Island. The Charleston Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire on Etiwan Park Street shortly after 12:30 p.m. At the scene, firefighters found a detached garage on fire behind a home. No one was home at the time,...
A former Charleston County School District employee has filed a federal lawsuit over allegations...
Former Charleston County School District executive director John Cobb filed a federal lawsuit under the False Claims Act, alleging the district misused federal funds by skirting protocols and diverting them from intended uses. This follows his June 2024 claims, which prompted an external investigation that found no...
‘We wanted a slower pace’: Lowcountry man serves boiled peanuts from Model T
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — In a world built for speed — fast food, fast lanes, fast replies — a Charleston man is doing something quietly radical: slowing things down. Just off one busy Lowcountry road, Kenneth Ezell parks his century-old truck, lifts the lid on a pot of boiled peanuts, and invites strangers to pause,...
