Charleston SC

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston County Parks will be hosting the The Boardr Series, a national skateboarding competition over Friday and Saturday, inviting residents out to participate in a friendly two-day contest for all ages and skill levels. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 there will be...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Tidal flooding impacted many parts of Downtown Charleston as a result of an over eight-foot high tide. According to Charleston City officials, they saw 36 road closures across the peninsula. The city’s police, fire, public works, and stormwater departments worked together before and during...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Downtown Charleston experienced significant coastal flooding earlier this afternoon, with tides reaching three feet above average levels. The flooding led to the closure of dozens of streets for hours and brought saltwater into residential areas. Resident Susan Lyons described the impact on...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A final investigative report reveals a Charleston County Jail inmate repeatedly voiced feeling depressed to staff and cellmates for months, and even just a day before he was found hanging in his cell. Forrest Kreider, 33, from Michigan, died at the Medical University of South Carolina...

In late 2022, Isle of Palms residents mobilized to protect livability and rein in future build-out. On Sept. 27, City Council voted 7–2 to draft ordinances capping density in Wild Dunes and protecting conservation and recreation areas. Mayor Phillip Pounds was one of two “no” votes. Two...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Some downtown roads are closed Friday morning because of tidal flooding. Forecasters with the National Weather Service said high tide would occur around 11 a.m.; however, they noted that saltwater flooding was possible one to two hours before and after high tide. A coastal flood warning is...

Charleston, S.C. – Flooding and rough surf are expected to intensify along the South Carolina coast through Friday, with the National Weather Service warning of dangerous rip currents and saltwater inundation across coastal Colleton and Charleston counties. Streets near the shoreline could see one to two feet of...

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A South Carolina truck driver has pleaded guilty in a 2022 crash on the West Virginia Turnpike that resulted in pollutants spilling into Paint Creek. Dennis Eugene West of Moncks Corner, S.C., pleaded guilty on Thursday to negligent discharge of pollutants in the August...

A new Italian restaurant is set to open in Mount Pleasant, described in a Facebook post as the area’s “newest hot spot.”. Owned by Brian Piesner, who also operates Coastal Crust and Vintage Coffee Cafe, Giannone Eatery and Italian Market marks his latest addition to a growing local restaurant portfolio.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The City of Charleston remains under a coastal flood warning Thursday evening by the National Weather Service, as king tides are expected to hit some areas Friday morning. Several areas were temporarily closed due to flooding after the peak of high tide. Some of them included a portion of...