This Town In South Carolina Is So Affordable, You Can Retire On Just Social...
Ever wondered if there’s a place where your retirement dollars could stretch further than a teenager’s excuse for missing curfew?. Summerville, South Carolina might just be that magical unicorn of affordability where your Social Security check could actually fund your golden years. Nestled just 25 miles northwest of...
Kingstree woman charged in baby’s death in hot car
MORNING HEADLINES | A 4-month-old was found alone Aug. 25 in a vehicle without a running engine or air-conditioning in Kingstree. When law enforcement arrived at the scene at Dollar General, the baby was already being transported to the local hospital. The baby boy later died, according to Kingstree police,...
Charleston man charged after firing shot into ground during argument at downtown apartment complex
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A 31-year-old man has been charged after authorities say he fired at the ground during an argument at a downtown Charleston apartment complex. Charleston Police responded to the Bridgeview Village Apartments around 5 p.m. Monday for reports of shots being fired. A preliminary investigation...
Coroner IDs Charleston man dead after wrong-way crash on Don Holt Bridge Saturday
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston County Coroner's Office has released the identity of a local man who died in a wrong-way collision on the Don Holt Bridge in North Charleston early Saturday. 21-year-old Luke Madden from Charleston died on Sept. 6 just after 3 a.m. on the...
Coastal flood threat, dangerous beach conditions linger across mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Florida
A sprawling, stationary front that is parked just off the Eastern Seaboard is bringing a flood threat to low-lying coastal communities and days of dangerous beach conditions for those trying to enjoy the last days of summer.
‘There’s a better way’: Lowcountry groups concerned over SNAP restrictions
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - If you are part of a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program household, there could be a restriction on buying candy, energy drinks, soft drinks and other sweetened drinks. A Department of Social Services report says there were over 270,000 South Carolina households that used SNAP benefits...
James Island woman reflects on historic role in desegregating SC schools
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - One of the 11 students to integrate Charleston County Public Schools six decades ago still calls the Lowcountry home in her retirement years. Dr. Millicent Brown is a Charleston native who was raised in an activist household. Her father, J. Arthur Brown, was very involved in the NAACP at...
New gun ordinance proposed for Charleston County
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A proposed new gun ordinance for Charleston County could tighten restrictions on firing weapons in unincorporated areas. It’s something residents who aren’t protected by city ordinances said, is neccessary. Staff at St. Mark United Methodist Church said, hearing gunfire is a common...
Charleston defers holiday decorations plan to next year
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A plan to spread extra holiday cheer by putting up more decorations across the City of Charleston will have to wait until next year. The city’s Ways and Means committee voted Tuesday to defer consideration of whether to raise the holiday budget to allow for more decorations and activities in...
Wing Lovers Rejoice! Flat & Drum Wings Opens September 13th
Charleston is no stranger to culinary creativity, but now the spotlight is turning to a dish that’s often overlooked when it comes to craftsmanship: the chicken wing. On Saturday, September 13th, Flat & Drum Wings will officially open its doors, offering a bold menu that puts wings center stage and promises to...