This Day in History: April 1, 1996: Charleston Naval Base closes after nearly a...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Charleston Naval Base officially closed after nearly a century of service two decades ago, ending an era that shaped the Lowcountry’s economy and military history. Having opened in 1901 on the Cooper River, the base built and repaired hundreds of Navy ships and...
Former Summerville teacher arrested after allegedly using unnecessary force on student
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A former Dorchester School District Four schoolteacher was arrested Thursday after reportedly using unnecessary physical force on a special needs student, according to the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office. Jane Elizabeth Batten, 62-years-old, of Summerville has been charged with two...
Roper St. Francis breaks ground on Mount Pleasant pavilion
? Roper St. Francis breaks ground on Mount Pleasant Health Pavilion 68,000-square-foot facility to offer multiple medical services Includes ER imaging women’s health and oncology services Proje...
Boots and Suits career fair at Trident Tech works to link job seekers with...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — SC Works Trident, in partnership with the United States Coast Guard Charleston, will be hosting a Boots and Suits Career and Resource Fair Friday, connecting over 40 employers to job seeking Lowcountry residents. The Boots and Suits Career Fair will be held April 3,...
Goose Creek’s ‘Follow the Flock’ scavenger hunt returns with 60 decorated geese
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) — A total of 60 five-foot-tall geese are scattered across Goose Creek and, starting Monday, residents can hunt them down for prizes. The “Follow the Flock Goose Chase” runs from April 6 through April 12. Each day, the City of Goose Creek will post six geese locations on social media....
I-526 reopens after multi-car crash with injuries
UPDATE: Police say all lanes have reopened. — NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Emergency crews are responding Thursday to a multi-car crash on I-526. The North Charleston Police Department said two out of three lanes on I-526 eastbound at Virginia Avenue are closed. Drivers should find an alternative route and expect...
According to authorities, a man hit a juvenile with a machete-like weapon.
Miguel Cortez Gonzales, 47, was arrested Monday by North Charleston Police for a 2024 assault on a juvenile using a machete-like weapon, charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Incident Overview. In November 2024, the victim—a juvenile girl—was rushed to a hospital ER by her brother...
Isle of Palms police say planned ‘beach takeover’ is not permitted
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – The Isle of Palms Police Department says an alleged large gathering promoted on social media as a “beach takeover” is not permitted and will not be allowed to take place. Police said they are aware of a flyer advertising the event, which was scheduled for this weekend, and will […]
Hands-Free Law, nearly 3,500 citations issued statewide with Charleston County at the top of...
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – With the first 30 days of the Hands-Free Law being in full enforcement, data shows drivers in Charleston County received more citations than anywhere in the state. The 6-month warning period for the Hands-Free Law ended February 28th, 2026. After the first 30 days, nearly 3,500...
Berkeley County Woman Charged With Lottery Fraud
A 23-year-old Berkeley County woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say she fraudulently cashed stolen lottery tickets at a Summerville business. The post Berkeley County Woman Charged With Lottery Fraud first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
