Greenville Native Noelia Velazquez crowned Miss Teen All American
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville native is making national headlines after earning one of the country’s most recognizable pageant titles. Noelia Velazquez of Greenville, North Carolina, was crowned Miss Teen All American during the national finals held Aug. 2 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in...
Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at Patriots Point’s tribute to 250 years of naval service
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum honored the US Navy Saturday, recognizing the service's 250 year anniversary. Veterans and their families from across the country ventured onto the USS Yorktown on a rainy Oct. 11 to enjoy special ceremonies, a ceremonial cake cutting, and...
High tides, heavy rain impacting homeowners on Folly Beach
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) - As flooding is affecting many areas across the Lowcountry, the high tides are impacting many homeowners on Folly Beach, too. Homeowners on Folly Beach say they haven’t experienced flooding like this in a while, with the high tide impacting beachfront properties as well as homes on the...
MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital Establishes Nursing Scholarship in Honor of Darius Rucker’s Mother,...
(Photo of Darius Rucker Courtesy of CIV Mysti Cabasug, USAF) In recognition of the lasting impact of a devoted nurse whose compassion shaped countless lives, MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital has created the Carolyn G. Rucker Nursing Scholarship Program, honoring the late mother of the Grammy Award-winning...
YWCA’s new social justice awards honor Mungin
The YWCA of Greater Charleston is accepting nominations for a new social justice award named for the late poet Horace Mungin, a South Carolina native whose writings centered on improving race relations in America. The Horace Mungin Social Justice Award will be presented to an individual and a nonprofit organization...
30 years of music, dance, comedy and Bill Murray at Music Hall
The Charleston Music Hall has been one of the city’s most popular concert venues for 30 years. The former train depot on John Street is in its third decade of bringing top notch entertainers and local stars to its stage, including Keb’ Mo,’ Shovels & Rope, Ranky Tanky, Silversun Pickups, Blackberry Smoke, comedians...
Police investigate afternoon North Charleston shooting
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The North Charleston Police Department is investigating a shooting Saturday afternoon. Officers responded to a reported shooting on the 8200 block of Bordeaux Court just before 4:30 p.m., according to police spokesman Harve Jacobs. Witnesses told officers that a vehicle pulled up in...
Riverfront Revival concert goes on amid rainy weekend
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – This year’s Riverfront Revival Festival officially welcomed visitors with gates opening at 4:00 on Friday. After a delayed start and some site changes due to the weather. “I think the diehard fans don’t care,” said 4th year attendee Sandy Ellis. Organized by Lowcountry native and...
Coastal flooding possible Saturday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Coastal Flood Warning has been issued for Saturday’s noon tide until 3 p.m. A coastal storm that brought rough surf and gusty winds is expected to hang around through Sunday afternoon, bringing us max wind gusts Saturday AM of up to 35mph on the beaches, more coastal flooding/erosion, rip...
Shem Creek boardwalk ramp damaged by high tide, temporarily closed
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — A portion of the Shem Creek boardwalk is temporarily closed as Mount Pleasant crews work to assess and repair damage caused by this week’s high tides. People are being asked to avoid the ramp connecting the boardwalk to the pedestrian bridge crossing Shem Creek until repairs are complete...
