Hit and run cases increase in Lowcountry as population grows
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Hit and run cases have increased statewide, and one agency says it consistently sees hundreds each year. As more people move to the Lowcountry, there are more cars on the road, leaving room for more risks like hit-and-run accidents. Major Andrew Glover with the...
🚨 Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision Downtown
Charleston Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened around 8:30 a.m. on March 26, 2026, at the intersection of King Street and Broad Street. Officers say a pedestrian was crossing Broad Street in a marked crosswalk when a pickup truck turning left struck them. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital...
Tax Day Treat: $10.40 Off $40 at Grimaldi’s
With Tax Day approaching, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is making filing a little more rewarding – whether you’re crunching numbers, cashing in a refund or just marking the occasion. On April 15, guests can enjoy $10.40 off any purchase of $40 or more all day (dine-in, to-go, and online...
53rd Flowertown Festival opens in Summerville with food, art, and family fun
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – One of the Lowcountry’s most beloved spring traditions is back. The 53rd annual Flowertown Festival opens Friday morning in historic downtown Summerville. Organized by the Summerville Family YMCA, the three-day event is expected to draw thousands of visitors to browse more than 300 vendors,...
SHR 25.13: From hate crimes to taxes and more
BIG STORY: Hate crimes bill still in limbo as session nears end. ROUNDUP: S.C. taxpayers get filing extension as Statehouse debates additional tax cuts. ISSUE TRACKER: S.C. House advances immigration enforcement bill. LOWCOUNTRY, Ariail: Highway to nowhere. Hate crimes bill still in limbo as session nears end. By...
North Charleston woman accused of stabbing boyfriend during domestic dispute
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The North Charleston Police Department has arrested a woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend in a domestic dispute Thursday evening. Olivia Vernell Hicks, 37, is charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, according to jail records. Officers responded to a report...
Circa 1886 Restaurant to Host Exclusive Wine Dinner with Acclaimed Winemaker David Tate
Circa 1886, the award-winning restaurant located in the original carriage house of the historic Wentworth Mansion, has announced its first signature wine dinner of 2026. On Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m., guests are invited to “An Evening with David Tate,” featuring a rare tasting experience guided by one of the...
Seabrook Island Club’s Spring Fashion Show
Fashion, fun, fellowship, but most importantly, fundraising for a potentially lifesaving cause. Hundreds of stylish women gathered at the Seabrook Island Club for the annual Spring Fashion Show for a cause. A part of the proceeds from the sold-out event goes to help My Sister’s House, a nonprofit serving victims of...
New 988 Crisis Signs Added Across Berkeley County Boat Landings
In a push to address rising mental‑health concerns and support veterans in crisis, the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has partnered with several state and local agencies to install new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline signs at every county‑maintained boat landing. The post New 988 Crisis Signs Added Across Berkeley...
Police investigate early-morning suspicious death in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The North Charleston Police Department is investigating a suspicious death that occurred Thursday morning. Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man on Spruill Avenue just after 3 a.m. Upon arrival, they found the man unresponsive with apparent head injuries and bleeding....

















