Charleston SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – In the south, welcoming in the new year means more than watching the ball drop at midnight on New Year’s Eve, setting off fireworks, or enjoying a champagne toast – it’s about what you eat. The dinner table in South Carolina includes a blend of Gullah Geechee heritage, Lowcountry cooking,...

A 27-year-old Mount Pleasant woman known for her appearances on the Bravo reality show "Southern Hospitality" was arrested Sunday night for allegedly harassing her ex-boyfriend.

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is facing criticism after announcing a new policy to withhold information on inmate deaths deemed "natural" until a full investigation is conducted by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the county coroner's office. This...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Medical University of South Carolina welcomed its first baby into the world early this morning. Hayes Miller Hammond, a baby girl, was born at 3:45 a.m. She weighed over six pounds and measured almost 20 inches long. Congrats to parents Kara and Chris! And hats off to the staff who […]

Charleston is one of those places that feels welcoming the moment you arrive. Cobblestone streets, breezy waterfront views, and a deep love for food make it easy to relax and explore at your own pace. Seafood plays a starring role here. The city sits close to rich coastal waters, and...

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) — A South Carolina judge has ordered Rom Reddy, a homeowner on the Isle of Palms, to remove a seawall he installed on the beach, citing potential environmental damage. The ruling comes after a two-year legal battle, with Reddy arguing that the order is...

Lancaster Police arrested 28-year-old Cameron Byas from Berkeley County in connection with a November 14 theft of four Polaris RZR Pro vehicles worth $151,000 from Power Sports Carolina. This brings the number of suspects in custody to three, while Tyriek Frazier, 26, and an unidentified female driver remain at large.​

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital welcomed its first newborns of the year early New Year’s Day, celebrating the arrival of two baby boys within hours of midnight. Baby King was the hospital’s first birth of 2026, arriving at 1:58 a.m. He was born to Shantrell...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) -Local law enforcement agencies conducted a joint traffic safety checkpoint and shared the results of their enforcement efforts. The Moncks Corner Police Department, Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, and, with assistance from the South Carolina Highway Patrol, conducted the checkpoint, issuing...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — As the new year begins, many South Carolinians may notice something different when they look at their paychecks. New federal tax rules for 2026 are now in place, and because South Carolina’s tax system is tied closely to federal law, those changes are expected to affect workers across the...