ICE protest in Charleston ends with two arrests
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Several local organizations held a large protest in response to the recent deadly shooting in Minneapolis by a federal immigration officer. Several local organizations gathered with the community at Marion Square on Sunday afternoon. Hundreds of people, many holding anti-ICE signs, met to...
New Charleston Festival Combines Top Chefs, Bluegrass & Community for a Cause
Local nonprofit AMOR Healing Kitchen is hosting a birthday bash unlike any other: AMOR Fest, a community celebration and fundraiser bringing together Charleston chefs, musicians, artists and families at Freehouse Brewery on Saturday, Feb. 21. The first-time event marks AMOR’s eighth anniversary and invites the...
Winter storm causes major flight delays at Charleston International Airport
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — As a powerful winter storm moves through the Northeast, travelers across the country are facing major delays and cancellations — and the impacts are being felt right here in the Lowcountry. Inside Charleston International Airport, passengers waited for hours as incoming flights from...
Annual Camellia Flower Show blooms at Magnolia Plantation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) —The Coastal Carolina Camellia Society is hosting its 74th annual Camellia Flower Show at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, showcasing blooms cultivated throughout the region. Event organizers said the show’s location has transitioned over the years and they are excited to have it at Magnolia...
A winter weather advisory is in effect for some Lowcountry communities.
Black ice is a dangerous, nearly invisible layer of ice on roads or surfaces. It forms when moisture like rain or drizzle freezes rapidly on cold pavement, appearing transparent so the dark asphalt underneath shows through, making it hard to detect. Formation Process. Black ice typically develops at or just...
Victim in stable condition after shooting at Moncks Corner mosque, police say
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCIV) — A person was shot and injured at a mosque in Moncks Corner Sunday afternoon, according to local police. Moncks Corner Police Chief Antwan Richardson said that around 12 p.m. on Sunday, MCPD responded to a report of a shooting at the Muhajirun Wal Ansar Mosque. The person who called it in...
Lowcountry school districts announce Monday schedules ahead of colder temperatures
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — Several Lowcountry school districts have announced schedules for Monday ahead of colder temperatures Sunday into Monday. The Charleston County School District posted on social media that it would run on a normal schedule on Monday with all schools and facilities open. Dorchester...
Gov. McMaster Names 2026 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
COLUMBIA – Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday named chefs from Myrtle Beach, Greer, and Charleston to represent South Carolina as 2026 Chef Ambassadors. He was joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Director Duane Parrish. 2026 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors |...
Dominion Energy crews prepare for possible outages as cold weather moves through Lowcountry
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)— Dominion Energy crews are staging in designated areas locally and continuing to monitor weather conditions as a winter storm brings freezing temperatures and gusty winds to the region. Officials say crews will remain focused on serving Dominion Energy’s local service territory but may be...
Organizers gather in Brittlebank Park to support Minneapolis protesters
CHARLESTON , S.C. (WCIV) — Protesters gathered in downtown Charleston to voice their anger and demand change after a federal officer shot and killed a person in Minneapolis Saturday. The event, organized by 19 different groups, drew a large crowd who listened to speeches and waved signs at Brittlebank Park.
