Charleston SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — More than 7,000 voices helped shape it as the Charleston County School District board approved a new academic calendar for the 2027-28 school year, and district leaders say it delivers on nearly every community priority. “Absolutely is a win-win for everybody,” Vanessa Denny, executive associa

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Gregory Fear about sleep aids and sleeping pills. Dr. Fear is a clinical pharmacy specialist at MUSC. Conner: I'm Bobbi Conner for South Carolina Public Radio with Health Focus here at the radio studio for the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Millions of America

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office chief inspector of internal affairs was fired following an internal investigation into allegations of unbecoming conduct and harassment. Capt. Ryan Kelly was officially terminated on June 8 from his position within the agency’s Office of Profession

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — Berkeley County School District’s proposed budget for next school year has passed its first reading. The plan includes raises for employees and higher starting salaries. The budget does not include a tax increase for property owners and adds more special education positions. The...

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A neighborhood retention pond in Summerville is at the center of wildlife concerns after a goose was found injured by a fishing hook, prompting calls for change from local animal advocates. Donna Dorner, a resident and animal advocate in the Lindera Preserve neighborhood, responded after rece

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Another slightly hotter-than-average day is in the forecast. As gusty southwest winds move into the region, highs will climb into the mid 90s. It will be just slightly cooler at Lowcountry beaches today. Expect highs in the upper 80s at the coast. Today’s rip current risk is low but the UV ind

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) — Fertilizer prices were set to drop with U.S.-Iran peace deal news last week, but rising uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz has left South Carolina farmers struggling to afford what they need for spring planting. The first day of U.S.-Iran peace talks ended Monday...

On Tuesday, June 9, a Charleston, S.C., area firefighter received the donation of a refurbished vehicle to respond to emergencies and provide his family with independence. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides program, vehicle donor GEICO and repair partner Better Collision, part of Certified Collis

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The North Charleston Police Department arrested a man following a violent altercation with a drill bit at an apartment complex on Saturday morning. According to NCPD, officers responded to a noise complaint shortly after midnight involving people allegedly throwing objects at a vehicle o

Good morning, y'all. A cold front moving into the seasonably hot and stuffy air over our state will bring another round of potentially severe thunderstorms to some areas this afternoon and tonight. Locally damaging wind is the only significant concern with the storms. Of course, you never say never with...