CCSD board member defends actions before panel in misconduct hearing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston County School Board member Darlene Dunmeyer-Roberson defended her position before a three-member panel in Columbia on Monday, responding to allegations that could lead to her removal from the board. The hearing is the first of its kind involving a South Carolina school board member...
New magistrate court planned for West Ashley as county builds larger services hub
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — A vacant piece of property in West Ashley could soon become a one-stop location for several Charleston County services. Charleston County has purchased about 1.5 acres at the corner of Old Parsonage Road and Highway 61, where it plans to build a new magistrate court.
Ashley River Bridge stuck in open position, causing delays
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Ashley River Bridge from West Ashley into downtown is currently stuck in the open position. This is causing “significant” delays, police say. Authorities are now working to redirect traffic in the area. They advise drivers to seek alternate routes until the issue...
‘Talking Charleston:’ Mayor Cogswell hosts new City of Charleston podcast
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Mayor William Cogswell is hosting the new City of Charleston podcast, “Talking Charleston,” where different City Council members discuss what’s happening throughout the city. The monthly podcast will feature council members and new districts discussing work underway at City Hall, focusi
A New Marker Celebrates the Story of Folly Beach’s Porgy House
Folly Beach has always been a place where stories take root. On Friday, September 25, members of the Folly Beach community gathered along West Ashley Avenue to celebrate one of the island’s most remarkable stories with the unveiling of a new historical marker at the Porgy House. The City...
Pedestrian killed after being struck in car wash parking lot in West Ashley
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Sunday morning in a car wash parking lot on Savannah Highway, the Charleston Police Department announced on Monday. CPD’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the crash that occurred at Whistle Express Car Wash at 10:45 a.m. on S
Ultra-endurance triathlete shares his journey to his third full Ironman finish line
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Months of training led thousands of athletes to the finish line of the 2026 Chattanooga full Ironman. But for one athlete from Charleston, South Carolina, getting there has taken much more than just training for a 140.6 mile race. When Colin Owensby was 15, a car...
SC Ports container business continues to decline
Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC. John tells us about the state ports losing container business, Buc-ee’s settling a high-profile trademark dispute with SC retailer, and Gov. McMaster formally throwing his support behind the sale of Norfolk Southern to Un
TRAFFIC ALERT: Several Charleston roads closed due to flooding
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Several roads in the city are currently closed due to tidal flooding. Lockwood Drive and Broad Street between Beaufain Street and Barre Street are closed. According to the National Weather Service, given the tide level with no rainfall, expect the 61/17 exit ramp coming out...
Motorcyclist dies following weekend crash in Awendaw
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A motorcyclist has died following a weekend crash in Awendaw. Deputies with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash scene around 1:30 p.m. Saturday on Guerins Bridge Road. According to the sheriff’s office, an initial investigation indicated that the motorcycle was
