Charleston SC

This has been a different kind of year for Charleston Waterkeeper’s water quality testing program, according to Executive Director Andrew Wunderley. It’s been 13 years since the environmental advocacy group started its Swim Alert program, which monitors levels of harmful bacteria in Lowcountry waterways. This year, lev

Charleston-based design-build firm BEHKO is entering the Columbia industrial market. Magnus Development Partners has selected the company to lead construction and provide structural and MEP design for a new 57,750-square-foot warehouse in Lexington County. The project occupies the final speculative site inside Lexingto

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — City of Charleston offices and most recreation facilities will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day, officials announced. The closure will trigger several service and schedule changes throughout the holiday week:. Garbage and trash collection. City crews (Peninsula, inner West Ashley

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — Joseph F. “Joe” Rice, a recognized South Carolina attorney, powerhouse negotiator, and co-founder of the national plaintiffs’ law firm Motley Rice LLC, has died. He was 72. The Mount Pleasant-based firm announced his sudden and unexpected passing on Thursday. “His death...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Dominion Energy is acquiring local land in Charleston’s Seagate Village for a third set of high-voltage power lines to address future electrical needs. Dominion Energy said they are investing in a third transmission line as they upgrade the existing Church Creek to Charleston lines...

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) - A Goose Creek man was sentenced to 45 years for his involvement in a 2023 shooting, resulting in the death of 53-year-old Earl Goodwater, officials said. Joshua Scott-Lee Butler was found guilty by a Berkeley County Jury of Murder, Pointing/Presenting a Firearm at a Person,...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A raccoon found near Swan Avenue and Swallow Drive in Charleston County has tested positive for rabies, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health. No human exposures have been reported, but one dog was exposed to the infected animal and will be quarantined...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A North Charleston man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine in a 2024 incident. 36-year-old Jerell Risher was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison to be followed by five years of court-ordered supervision. Evidence presented in court reportedly showe

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announced it has adjusted search operations for Lawrence Thompson, 72, of Awendaw, who was last seen on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Authorities say the missing 72-year-old man has a medical condition that could cause him to appear confused or

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – Former Charleston Police Department officer Dan Hiers Jr. has been booked into the Berkeley County Detention Center after being extradited from China weeks ago to face charges in South Carolina. Berkeley Bond Court states his bond was denied on Thursday afternoon, September 3, 2026. Jail reco