New & Notable: Rustic, soul-satisfying suppers await at chef Ken Vedrinski’s Italian eatery, Volpe
Charleston has long had an affinity with Italy (Spoleto, for starters), but considering the rate at which Italian restaurants have been opening in town lately, it’s possible we’ve reached peak pasta. That said, Volpe, the Radcliffeborough trattoria opened by chef Ken Vedrinski in March, has already managed to...
Charleston Reimagined: How the region evolved from a sleepy port town to a boomtown...
WRITER: — PHOTOGRAPHER:. In 1977, Michael Bennett was working his way through the College of Charleston as a carpenter’s assistant, helping to renovate buildings the school had acquired nearby. The buildings were cheap and the renovations extensive. He was a gofer, mostly, but learned to demo, hammer studs, and hang...
North Charleston police arrest juvenile with AR-style gun
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A juvenile was arrested Wednesday after he was found carrying an AR-style pistol, according to the North Charleston Police Department. An officer said they saw the juvenile walking slowly into a store while clutching his waistband with both hands and swaying side-to-side “in a manner...
FIRST ALERT: Major North Charleston railroad crossing closing for 2 days
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, a North Charleston railroad crossing’s closing is expected to create some lasting traffic woes as a rail company completes “emergency” repairs. Through 5 p.m. Friday, Norfolk Southern will be shutting down the crossing located on Ashley Phosphate...
One-eyed puppy finds forever home one day after Lowcountry Live feature
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — One lucky pup got the best news of his life Thursday. Only one day after being featured on Lowcountry Live, Ivan the one eyed puppy was adopted and is now living his best life in his forever home. Ivan was picked up off the streets...
‘You are not alone’: Charleston rallies to serve unhoused, underserved families
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Beneath the beauty and charm of Charleston lies a growing crisis of homelessness — one that some people never see. Hundreds of children and families are facing homelessness, living in hotels, storage units, or moving from couch to couch. A community collaboration set for Saturday,...
Dominion Energy customers experiencing power outage in West Ashley
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Some Dominion Energy customers in West Ashley are experiencing power outages on Thursday evening. Dominion Energy’s outage map shows 1,397 customers without power as of 8:05 p.m. The outage’s cause is under evaluation. The estimated restoration time is 10 p.m. This is a developing...
Zelda in the Backyard: An incredible journey of love, loss and all the roads...
When Libby inherits a wrecked 1961 Rolls Royce, she sets off on a journey to reassemble the car and pieces of the past her father left behind. In honor of her Alabama roots, she names the car after Zelda Fitzgerald. A little broken herself, Libby finds herself with a new understanding of marriage and family. Based on...
Sullivan’s Island police ID truck driver, pending arrest for multiple charges
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — The Sullivan's Island Police Department has reportedly identified the driver of the truck that was recovered from the water near the Sullivan's Island boat landing yesterday. Arrest warrants have been obtained, charging the driver with indecent exposure, dumping litter in excess of...
Tourist wins $150K after purchasing Powerball ticket in Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A tourist won big during a recent trip to the Palmetto State. State lottery officials said a Powerball ticket worth $150,000 was purchased in May. The winner was vacationing at the beach when he stopped on his way home to get gas at the Speedway on N. Main Street. He also […]
