Charleston SC

Police in Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, are charging a semi truck driver after discovering his truck fully submerged near a boat dock. At 10 a.m. on July 30, 2025, an adult male was detained by the Sullivan’s Island Police Department (SIPD) near Fort Moultrie and transported for medical evaluation. “That night,...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A Lowcountry woman took home a massive $2 million win after purchasing a $20 scratch-off ticket on Dorchester Road. “Something told me I was going to hit a lottery jackpot and be a millionaire,” she said. Following that hunch the winner went to...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Since 2011, the City of Charleston has been striving to make the mass move-out of College of Charleston students a cleaner process through its initiative, Operation Moveout. The program aims to manage the significant amount of waste generated during this period. Amy Southerland, the City's...

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – Law enforcement officials say two jet skis collided on Hamlin Creek. The Isle of Palms Police Department said the incident happened Wednesday afternoon near the 100 block of Palm Boulevard. Two minor injuries were reported. The patients were treated at the scene. No other details were...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The estate of a man who was fatally attacked with a machete by his co-worker while on a North Charleston construction site is suing the companies that maintained the site, alleging they are liable for his death. David Keith Carter, 57, was a contracted worker at the SHL Medical...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority, or CARTA, announced a modified route for Thursday and Friday due to scheduled railroad repairs on Ashley Phosphate Road. Norfolk Southern will close a portion of Ashley Phosphate Road for roughly two days so that crews can make...

The city of Charleston on July 24 announced two major recreation projects launching as part of its parks and recreation master plan, which was funded by a $70 million parks bond referendum that voters overwhelmingly approved in 2023. The two projects, one in West Ashley and one on Johns Island,...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Starting Wednesday morning, the railroad crossing located on Ashley Phosphate Road between Southrail Road and Palmetto Commerce Parkway in North Charleston, will be closed. According to the city of North Charleston, the closure was prompted for “emergency repairs to maintain critical...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Green thumbs and flower lovers, mark your calendar. The Charleston Flower Show & Garden Expo is returning to the Lowcountry this week. Visitors can explore vibrant floral displays, admire botanical artwork, attend live demonstrations, and get expert advice from Master Gardeners, according to...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A ring camera captured a scary moment for one North Charleston family Wednesday morning. Several federal immigration officers detained their loved one, Franklin Arce, in their front yard while he was heading out the door to work. At least four officers are seen on the security camera...