West Ashley woman finds alligator on front porch
WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCSC) — A Lowcountry woman stepped outside to see a shocking surprise visitor on her front porch earlier this week. Michele Bradice saw an alligator right outside her front door. “I quickly realized that I saw a shadow by the front door and I peeked out...
At Least 30 Elementary School Children Fall Sick After Eating Snacks During Field Trip
The incident took place in South Carolina on Monday, May 18
North Charleston roadway reopens following overnight traffic accident
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The North Charleston Police department said a roadway reopened after a “traffic incident” left it shut down overnight. A portion of South Aviation Avenue, between Midland Park Road and Aviation Avenue, was shut down around 11 p.m. Thursday. The road reopened around...
Beyond Spoleto: 6 non-festival shows around town
ANTiSEEN – May 23, Tin Roof. ANTiSEEN has long operated in the louder, rougher corners of American punk, built on a reputation for high-voltage performances and a no-frills, confrontational energy that prioritizes impact over polish. Its sound draws from hardcore, garage rock and Southern grit delivered with an intensi
Final steel beam raised at Bonaire Park, marking major downtown Summerville milestone
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — The final steel beam was hoisted into place Thursday at Bonaire Park, marking a major milestone for a nearly $47 million mixed-use development in downtown Summerville. Elected officials and project partners gathered alongside community leaders for the beam-raising ceremony, signing the steel
Viral alligator video prompts warning: Don’t feed or approach gators, call officials
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A video showing Charleston police officers wrangling an alligator has drawn widespread attention online, racking up more than 200,000 views on Facebook alone. The footage, released by the Charleston Police Department, shows officers from the department’s Animal Control Unit struggling to secur
‘Somebody should be liable’: 36 Dorchester District 2 students fall ill during theater trip
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — Three dozen elementary students from Eugene Sires Elementary School became sick on a field trip Monday, throwing up shortly after eating their movie snacks at the Cinemark on Ladson Road, parents and chaperones said. Jennifer Passmore, the public information officer for Dorchester School Dist
Lowcountry leaders call rush to redistrict unfair for voters
The communities share nearly 200 miles of coastline, but the Grand Strand and Lowcountry couldn’t be more different. One boasts towering resorts, boardwalks, water parks, and a plethora of seafood buffets. The other is known for its history, live oaks, rustic barrier islands, and Gullah Geechee cuisine. But now...
Trucks crashes into Mount Pleasant home, authorities on scene
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — The Mount Pleasant police department is responding to a truck that crashed into a house near Melvin Bennett Road in Mount Pleasant. According to police on scene, the driver lost control of the vehicle, hit a curb, and went through the fence of the property. The car then flew over the pool
Music icon Willie Nelson to perform in North Charleston on May 24
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Country music icon Willie Nelson is set to perform in North Charleston this weekend. The legendary singer-songwriter will take the stage Sunday at Firefly Distillery. Nelson is known for a long list of hits, including “Mamma’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,” “Always on My M
