North Charleston man arrested after assault of juvenile on Ladson Road
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man was arrested Monday after police report that he assaulted his juvenile daughter following an incident on Ladson Road, according to the North Charleston Police Department. 46-year-old Nathaniel Damon Ancrum from North Charleston was arrested and charged with unlawful conduct towards
Smalls Sliders Opening in North Charleston July 20
Smalls Sliders, a Louisiana-based fast-food restaurant, will officially open its North Charleston location, 2280 Ashley Phosphate Road, on July 20 at 10 a.m. The grand opening event will feature a check presentation and ribbon-cutting ceremony with representatives from Communities In Schools, the restaurant's "Smalls T
Christie Rainwater found in violation of multiple laws by state ethics commission
HANAHAN, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina State Ethics Commission has ruled that Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater violated multiple state ethics laws through her participation in the 2022 sale of property on Yeamans Hall Road. The transaction became the focus of an ethics complaint filed in September 2025 by...
9 of the Best New Restaurants to Open in Charleston, SC in 2026 (Bonus:...
Charleston’s dining scene continues to evolve in 2026 with an impressive collection of chef-driven concepts, international flavors, and neighborhood restaurants that are already attracting loyal followings. From intimate omakase counters to Mediterranean coastal cuisine and inventive Italian, these are 10 of the stando
High blood pressure medication adherence
This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Natalie Freidin about high blood pressure, and issues related to medication adherence. Dr. Freidin is an Associate Professor of Medicine and a kidney specialist who treats patients in the Advanced Hypertension Clinic at MUSC. TRANSCRIPT:. Conner: I'm Bobbi Conner for South Carolin
Mount Pleasant town council set to discuss, potentially vote on Highway 41 project
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Mount Pleasant Town Council is expected to discuss and potentially vote Tuesday evening on Charleston County’s long-debated Highway 41 Corridor Improvements Project. It’s a transportation plan aimed at easing congestion in one of the region’s fastest-growing areas. The proposal includes wi
New 2,000-acre Berkeley County development advances despite resident concerns
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — A new planned development community filled with over 5,000 new homes could soon reshape one of Berkeley County’s fastest-growing corridors. County leaders took a major step forward, saying they are pleased with the progress, but some residents are still concerned. The Berkeley County...
FIRST ALERT: Crash closes two lanes of I-26, causing mileslong backup
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Half of all lanes on I-26 east at the Ashley Phosphate exit were closed Tuesday morning following a crash. The crash prompted crews to respond. It is unclear how many vehicles were involved or if anyone was hurt. Backup could be seen as far...
Hanahan Mayor’s Complaint Triggers Ethics Hearing for Councilwoman
A councilmember will face an ethics hearing next month after Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater filed a complaint with the South Carolina Ethics Commission earlier this year. The post Hanahan Mayor’s Complaint Triggers Ethics Hearing for Councilwoman first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Kardea Brown’s CHS restaurant wins airport dining award
Kardea Brown‘s Southern Kitchen won a 2026 Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Award. The Charleston International Airport restaurant was recognized for best representing a sense of place in North America. Judges honored the restaurant’s authentic Lowcountry cuisine and hospitality. The award highlights Charleston In

















