A 66-acre county park is coming to Johns Island
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A county park coming to Johns Island will give the public access to waterfront land. In 2018, Johns Island residents raised concerns that decades of development had significantly reduced their access to waterways, according to the Johns Island Community Conservation Initiative. In response...
My Father’s Mustache Pub on James Island to Rebrand as Charlotte’s on Maybank
My Father’s Mustache, an English-style pub owned by Robert Walker, is rebranding. According to the Post and Courier, the pub posted a sign on its door saying it closed June 21 to “step aside and allow another local business to blossom.”. Walker told What Now Charleston the pub...
A man from Summerville is killed in a construction site accident in North Charleston
A tragic construction site accident in North Charleston has claimed the life of John Stowers, a 58-year-old man from Summerville. The incident occurred on June 16 beneath the Weber Boulevard overpass along I-26 East and is now under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). What...
Amazon opens new same-day delivery site in Dorchester, creating over 100 jobs
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Amazon has expanded their operations in South Carolina by opening a new Same-Day Delivery site in Dorchester County, creating over 100 new full-time jobs. The new 50,000 square-foot facility, located in the Jedburg Logistics Park, will be a state of the art addition to...
Mt. P. Towne Centre redevelopment: Owners concerned for future of Belk and Theater spaces
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — The Mount Pleasant Towne Centre could see some redevelopment in the future, with plans to make changes to the area currently making their way through the approval process. This comes as the owners of the centre express worry about the future of the Belk...
Discover This Dreamy Charleston Garden Where Peacocks Roam and History Blooms Year-Round
Step onto the winding paths of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, and you might feel like you’ve stumbled into a Southern storybook. Spanish moss drapes from ancient oaks, brilliant azaleas pop with color, and the occasional peacock might casually strut past like it owns the place. Spoiler alert: it kind of does.
For 48 hours adopt a dog for free and go home with $100 gift...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – For the next 48 hours, every dog adopted at Charleston Animal Society is free and will go home with a $100 Petco gift card. As of now, the shelter is reaching capacity and limiting the intake of stray dogs. They will extend their adoption hours to 6 p.m. on Wednesday and […]
North Charleston-area rehab facility faces new lawsuit
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Another lawsuit claiming misconduct and inaction has been filed against a Lowcountry nursing home that has previously faced suits filed over the care provided to patients. The estate of Mildred Smith filed a lawsuit against Riverside Health and Rehab. The lawsuit allegations include...
Tom Conley Park secures state grant to fund first-ever LED marquee sign
LADSON, S.C. (WCBD) – For the first time in its decades-long history, Tom Conley Park is receiving state funding, a milestone moment for a ballfield that’s been powered by volunteers and community support since the 1960s. The park recently secured a PARD grant, approved by Berkeley County and the state delegation....
Black financial leaders host annual conference in Charleston this week
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A group of African American financial leaders that provides lending services to underserved communities is meeting in Charleston this week. Hundreds of people are gathering as the African American Alliance of Community Development Financial Institutions CEOs host their annual conference in...