Officers investigate shooting at Ladson apartment complex: NCPD
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Officers with the North Charleston Police Department are investigating a shooting that allegedly occurred Sunday at the Aberly Crossing Apartment complex on Patriot Boulevard. Officers responded to reported gunfire at the complex at around 2:15 a.m. and were told there was potentially an altercation occurring. When officers arrived, there was […]
Body found in pond near Ashley Hall Road identified by coroner
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A 48-year-old Charleston man was found to be the victim of a homicide Friday night, the Charleston County Coroner’s Office announced Monday. The victim was identified as Alejandro Sanchez, 48, of Charleston, whose body was found by officers in a pond near Ashley Hall Road. He was reported to have […]
Softball Falls 5-4 in Series Finale
MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina – Charleston plated two runs in the bottom of the seventh, including a walk-off single off the bat of Austy Miller, to spoil the UNCW softball team's bid for sweep with a 5-4 verdict on Sunday afternoon at Patriots Point. The Cougars improved to 25-26...
43rd annual North Charleston Arts Fest returns; all events free Apr. 29-May 3
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Bring on the creativity! The 43rd annual North Charleston Arts Fest returns, showcasing regional and local artists and performers in Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Literature. The North Charleston Arts Fest, produced by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, invites the community on April 29-May 3 to […]
Operation Song concert in Awendaw pairs veterans with songwriters to share stories
AWENDAW, S.C. (WCIV) — A concert unlike any the Lowcountry has seen took place Saturday night in Awendaw, where veterans teamed up with professional songwriters to turn their military experiences into original music. The event was part of Operation Song, a program that pairs veterans with songwriters to help...
SC Ports addressing high costs and old rural rail line reopens
It’s Monday, and that’s when we like to take a look at current business issues that are trending across our state and discuss them with one of our fellow news media friends. This week, Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC. John tells us that the SC Ports is addressing high operating costs at its newest...
The week ahead: A few more rain chances, not quite as warm
One of the driest Aprils on record will come to a somewhat unsettled end this week as the pattern starts to finally flip toward something a little more favorable for rain chances. We’ll run a little cooler, too, especially as we start May. But first, a fairly pleasant Monday...
Girl reunites with MUSC doctors who saved her life after severe peanut allergy reaction
CHARLESTON, S.C. - A Charleston-area girl reunited with the team of doctors who saved her life after a severe allergic reaction to peanuts. Charlotte Whitley was at home a few days before Christmas when she ate a meal that had peanuts, which almost cost her life. Peanuts is one of...
SWAT, negotiators on scene of barricaded assault suspect, Summerville Police say
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — The Summerville Police Department is actively attempting to apprehend an alleged assault suspect refusing to leave their home. Deputy Chief of Police Chris Hirsch says the department was called to the Oaknoll subdivision around half past midnight after a reported assault. The suspect in the...
Summerville barricaded suspect in custody after exiting home, police say
UPDATE 6:24A – Police officials said the barricaded subject exited the residence and the situation was resolved peacefully. — SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A large law enforcement presence was seen in a Summerville neighborhood early Monday morning. Deputy Chief Chris Hirsch with the Summerville Police Department told News 2 officers were called to an assault […]

















