Man found with gun, drugs during traffic stop on Greenridge Road
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A man was found with an illegal firearm and narcotics during a Monday morning traffic stop on Greenridge Road. According to the North Charleston Police Department, officers were conducting proactive patrols in the area when they stopped a vehicle for several traffic violations,...
Man arrested in Shem Creek after allegedly causing scene and threatening officials
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — A man was arrested Sunday after causing a disturbance in Shem Creek, according to the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Joel Gratton was charged with public disorderly conduct, felony threatening a public official, resisting arrest and trespassing. The report on the incident states that...
Coastal South Carolina Braces for More Rain, Storms and High Water Through Thursday
CHARLESTON, SC — Lowcountry communities are bracing for several more days of heavy rain, gusty thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding as a soggy pattern continues through Thursday night. Persistent Storms Bring Flash Flood Risk. According to the National Weather Service, showers and storms are expected to...
Video of North Charleston ICE raid raises questions from family members
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A woman is now asking questions on behalf of her significant other after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid occurred in North Charleston. Franklin Gerardo Arce is shown in the video getting out of his car at his home on Ireland Drive with his arms...
Two charged in connection with July fatal shooting of 13-year-old in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Two people have been charged in the July fatal shooting of a 13-year-old on Azalea Drive, according to the North Charleston Police Department. 20-year-old Jalin McCormick and was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Task Force, and 18-year-old Carlise Noble Jr., turned himself in to...
Rep. Nancy Mace launches campaign for SC governor
South Carolina congresswoman Nancy Mace plans to make a special announcement in Charleston Monday morning, according to a release from her team.
People Drive From All Over South Carolina For The Fried Chicken Wings At This...
In Charleston’s East Side neighborhood, there’s a modest yellow building with a bold red sign that simply reads “Hannibal’s Kitchen.”. Don’t let the unassuming exterior fool you – this place is serving up some of the most talked-about soul food in the Palmetto State, with chicken wings so good they’ve become the...
Florentino, Myrtle Beach styme RiverDogs bats
Charleston, SC – The RiverDogs offense sputtered again, managing just one run in a 5-1 defeat to Myrtle Beach on Friday night in front of 3,779 fans at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The Pelicans have limited Charleston to one run in the last two games. The back-to-back losses...
After a life of helping, grandmother finds herself facing eviction
This morning I received phone calls, emails and text messages from friends and former backpack journalist students. I so appreciate your concerns and love and support. It has been a bit stressful. I ended up at the MUSC emergency room with a dental issue. Now on antibiotics and working through to heal.
Kids’ Corner: First day of school Do’s and Don’ts
The end of summer is approaching and you know what that means … back-to-school time! Are you nervous about school starting soon? Well, fear not. Grab your pencil box and take note of these do’s and don’ts for the first day of school. DO go to bed...