Charleston celebrates with multiple Pride events during October
Charleston-area LGBTQ+ residents and visitors will have multiple opportunities to celebrate Pride this October, with Charleston Pride bringing a parade, festival and entertainment to Charleston and North Charleston, followed later in the month by Charleston Black Pride. Charleston Pride Weekend kicks off Friday, October 16, at 7 p.m. and continues...
Mount Pleasant officers kick down door to rescue domestic violence victim
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — The Mount Pleasant Police Department has arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a woman with a metal baseball bat. Geoffrey Gugel is charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature. This comes after police received a call in the early hours of...
Crews working to repair Goose Creek water main break
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – Some Goose Creek residents may experience a water issue early Tuesday morning. The City of Goose Creek said just before 3 a.m. that public works crews were repairing a water main break on Gunnells Street. While few details were immediately available, the city said water service to the affected area […]
Charleston leaders share priorities for South Carolina’s economic future
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — South Carolina business leaders are weighing in on a new 10-year plan for the state’s economy. South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) presented Blueprint 2036: A Roadmap for South Carolina’s Economic Future during its statewide Vision and Voice Tour on Monday at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Flooding in Food Lion parking lot causes issues for customers in downtown Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – “Just like, frustrated and trying to get in and out and, like, it’s a complete mess. Nowhere to really park.” Said Jack Hoover, a shopper who frequents Food Lion. “The other day I had to park in the fire zone and used it to like bump in because it was to […]
CCSD Proposes rezoning plan of North Charleston schools to expand for Universal Pre-K
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Charleston County School District proposal could rezone hundreds of students in North Charleston to different elementary schools to expand access to universal pre-kindergarten and let more children attend schools within walking distance of their homes. District officials said many North Charleston students were not zoned for schools in their […]
Ronald McDonald House in Charleston to double capacity with new expansion
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Ronald McDonald House in downtown Charleston is undergoing a major expansion that will double its capacity. The house currently has 32 bedrooms, including 10 designated for children undergoing transplants and their families. The expansion will add 34 bedrooms. “Okay, we have 32 bedrooms right...
Former Charleston Co. deputy accused of having improper relationship with inmate
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office of Professional Standards initiated an administrative investigation into an allegation involving a former Charleston County detention deputy having an inappropriate relationship with a housed inmate. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division announced that 28-year-old former Charleston County detention...
Charleston develops new plan to address vacant, deteriorating properties
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston is developing a new approach to help owners of vacant properties address deterioration, understand city requirements and find resources to protect their buildings before problems get worse. The city is monitoring about 225 vacant properties on the peninsula alone, according to Amy Sutherland, Charleston’s...
Get Your Chips Ready: Chuy’s Slates November Opening in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON — The local Tex-Mex landscape is about to get a whole lot cheesier. Chuy’s, the beloved Austin-born chain famous for its fresh-made tortillas, signature creamy jalapeño dip, and eclectic, vibrant atmosphere, is officially moving into the Lowcountry. The popular restaurant is taking over the prominent...
