James Island resident announces bid for city council
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – A longtime James Island resident announced this week her candidacy for Charleston City Council District 12. Deanna Miller, a 20-year resident of James Island, has a deep history of volunteerism in the community, like leading advocacy efforts to help St. Andrews School of Math and Science...
Class Acts IOP teachers of past and present
If asked about a teacher who shaped your life or encouraged you in your childhood, it’s safe to say you could instantly recall a name or two. Teachers spend countless hours shaping and molding the youth of America, and at the end of the day, they need a place to recharge and unwind … and what better place than Isle...
Berkeley County Flood Advisory Active Through Early Saturday as Storms Threaten Low-Lying Areas
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for parts of Berkeley County that remains active until 12:15 a.m. Saturday, following a round of heavy rainfall Friday evening. At 11:33 p.m. Friday, the NWS Charleston SC office updated the advisory, warning of minor flooding...
South Carolina Lowcountry Community Calendar of Events
For events, festivals and other community happenings in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Lowcountry, check out our Lowcountry Calendar of Events. If you have an open-to-the-public event you would like to announce, submit by email to:. Bluffton/Beaufort County/Jasper County events -...
Charleston braces for potential flooding with proactive measures in place
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Residents in flood-prone areas of the Lowcountry are breathing a sigh of relief after heavy rains passed harmlessly to the south. However, the City of Charleston is already preparing for the next possible flooding situation, which could hit in the coming week. City officials have...
Sinkhole reported on section of Red Bank Road
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A sinkhole is impacting a portion of Red Bank Road, Berkeley County officials said. People were asked to avoid the area of Red Bank Road in front of the O’Reilly Auto Parts story due to a 3×3-foot sinkhole in the lane closest to the sidewalk. The South Carolina Department of […]
Charleston Flower Show blooms award-winning botanicals at Ladson Fairgrounds
LADSON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Flower Show is back and blooming at the Ladson Exchange Park with over 600 plants for folks to admire and award. With the show going on for over 60 years, the 2025 Charleston Flower Show chair Kristin Barlow says this year’s theme is South Carolina “Smiling Faces, Beautiful...
FIRST ALERT: Localized flooding risk will persist today!
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A stalled front to our south will keep rain chances and a risk for localized flooding in the forecast as we close out the weekend. With the front south of our area, look for isolated downpours today with more clouds than sunshine. It will be breezy as well with highs in the upper 70s to low...
Johns Island to see temporary lane closures amid transmission upgrade
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C (WCSC) - Construction work on Johns Island will be causing some intermittent lane closures starting on Monday. Santee Cooper says those closures will be on Brownswood Road and River Road between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. until August 16. Officials say the closures will be near 950 Brownswood Road, between...
Folly Beach has several projects in the works to mitigate flooding
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) — The Lowcountry is expecting heavy rain and flash flood risk this weekend, and Folly Beach is working on short- and long-term projects to lessen the effects of severe weather on the island. Folly Beach residents are no strangers to flooding but the city has several projects in the works to […]