Volunteers and first responders will pack 600 gift bags for MUSC children’s hospital patients.
Charleston, South Carolina — MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital will provide special presents to children in their care during the month of December as part of their annual Good Night Lights event. For the first time, on December 2, hospital personnel, Lowcountry first responders, and Walmart volunteers will...
Charleston police serve warrant at West Ashley apartment complex
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Police in Charleston served a warrant Monday night at a West Ashley apartment complex, according to the Charleston Police Department. Officers in the special operations division served the arrest warrant at a home on Ashley River Road at Wysteria Place. A spokesperson for the department said...
North Charleston police arrest man on drug and firearm charges
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man was arrested Wednesday after police discovered drugs and a firearm during a proactive patrol, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Anthony James Rivers, a 35-year-old, was charged with possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm...
Nearly 300 veterans find permanent housing with help from Ralph H. Johnson VA
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A big step in the fight against veteran homelessness here in the Lowcountry, as the Ralph H. Johnson VA said it’s helped hundreds of veterans find housing permanently. It has been a record-breaking year for the VA, as more than 50,000 homeless veterans across the country were permanently...
‘It’s more than just a tree’: James Island residents push to save grand oak
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) — A request to remove a 40-inch grand sand live oak tree on James Island has been put on hold after the Charleston County BZA found the applicant doesn’t have standing. The BZA meeting revealed that more than 200 residents submitted comments against the...
Personalize gifts at Rancher Hat Bar & HART Jewelry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Join us for a fun episode of Sip & Style with your hosts, Claudia Landis and Hannah Baker! We’re excited to share two awesome, customizable holiday gift ideas and whip up some delicious Christmas cocktails to get you in the festive spirit. We begin our episode at the Rancher Hat Bar, […]
Lawsuit accuses Charleston Co. Sheriff’s Office, medical provider of malpractice
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A recent lawsuit was filed following the death of a man while in custody at the Al Cannon Detention Center. Lorenza Trapp, a 62-year-old man of Charleston, died of severe dehydration in the setting of Schizoaffective disorder. The lawsuit claims Trapp faced two weeks of...
South Carolina restaurant named ‘most expensive’ place to dine in the state
When it comes to dining out in South Carolina, Halls Chophouse in Charleston stands out as the state’s most expensive restaurant. Known for its luxurious ambiance, exceptional service, and mouthwatering menu, Halls Chophouse is where locals and visitors alike splurge on a memorable culinary experience. This acclaimed...
Charleston Fire Department to open application process for 2026 recruit class
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Fire Department will begin accepting applications for its 2026 recruit class in the new year. The application window opens on Feb. 23 and will remain open until May 22, with the hiring process scheduled for July 11-17. Candidates will undergo a comprehensive evaluation that...
Hope Lodge is blessing for cancer patients visiting Charleston
MORNING HEADLINES | Few people could predict what would happen when Jewish refugee Margot Freudenberg opened the doors to the Charleston Hope Lodge in 1970. More than five decades later, the endeavor has grown into a nationwide organization that has touched more than 111 million lives — patients, their loved ones,...

















