Convicted felon found with stolen guns, ammunition following brief North Charleston pursuit
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A convicted felon was found with three guns and ammunition following a late-night vehicle pursuit in North Charleston, police said. An officer with the North Charleston Police Department stopped a vehicle for driving without headlights near Ashley Phosphate Road and Northside Drive...
SC man tried to escape law enforcement but was killed in crash, cops say
A Lowcountry man who was leading law enforcement officers on a chase was killed when the vehicle he was driving crashed over the weekend, according to South Carolina officials. Andre Myers, a 22-year-old Huger resident, is the driver who died in Saturday’s wreck, the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office said. At about...
Gas leak closes stretch of Old Trolley Road
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Crews are responding Tuesday to a gas leak in the Summerville area. Old Trolley Road is closed between Brandy Mill Boulevard and Westbury Mews Drive until further notice. Officials say the closure is due to a gas leak. A spokesman for Dominion Energy said crews arrived on scene at around...
5 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to Try
Just across the Cooper River from Charleston, Mount Pleasant is steeped in Lowcountry tradition—shrimp boats in the marina, centuries-old oak trees, and a food scene that celebrates history and innovation. Barbecue here is about whole-hog technique, vinegar and mustard sauces, and Southern hospitality. New arrivals,...
Charleston County to update downtown parking garage rates October 1, 2025
Following a comprehensive market analysis that found Charleston County’s monthly and transient parking rates to be below prevailing market values, the County will implement rate adjustments at the Cumberland (90 Cumberland Street) and King and Queen (85 Queen Street) garages to bring them more in line with comparable...
Historic Marker Dedication for Louie Tenement in Liberty Hill
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – In the heart of North Charleston’s Liberty Hill, a piece of history that shaped the community, the Louie Tenement, will soon be honored. For families in Liberty Hill, the Louie Tenement is part of their story, and a new state historical marker is honoring the role it has played in […]
Museum hosts Labor Day family-friendly ‘Vibes on the Yard’ community event
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The International African American Museum hosted a free Labor Day event called Vibes on the Yard for the whole family that included free admission into the museum itself. The Black Effect Podcast Network and Charlamagne Tha God sponsored free admission to the museum on Labor Day,...
South Carolina’s Coziest Spot Serves Jambalaya Worth the Trip
When I sat down at 82 Queen in Charleston, I expected solid Lowcountry food. What I didn’t expect was jambalaya so layered and comforting that I immediately understood why people cross the state just to eat here. It isn’t hype, it’s tradition, care, and atmosphere woven together. Here are the reasons it truly earns a...
Mount Pleasant leaders to discuss off leash hours for dogs
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) Mount Pleasant leaders are considering amending their leash ordinance to allow dogs to go off leash at certain places during certain hours of the day. Right now, Mount Pleasant’s ordinance says dogs must be on leash in public places. Mount Pleasant’s Health Recreation and Events committee...
Museum emphasizes funding and Black history amidst federal budget cuts
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The International African American Museum in Charleston welcomed hundreds of people on Labor Day on a mission to have 500,000 visitors experience the site by the end of the year. The IAAM’s ‘Road to 500K Campaign’ emphasizes the need for funding and support to ensure more...