SC Lowcountry may get more high-tide flooding than usual this year. Here’s why, what...
The NWS issued a coastal flooding advisory Tuesday as the high tide was forecast to inundate coastal areas with 6 inches or more of water. This phenomenon is called high-tide flooding, and it occurs when weather and astrological variables push seawater above normal high marks. It’s concerning for the Lowcountry, since
Citizens continue rallying against city’s protest ordinance
Several Charleston-area residents spoke out Tuesday at a city council meeting on the municipality’s controversial First Amendment Ordinance that council passed in July 2021. “Whether you call it peacekeeping or policing, the result is the same,” said one West Ashley resident Tuesday. “Permits for 25 people, 15-foot buf
Berkeley County leaders tout impact of One Cent Sales Tax program
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – Berkeley County leaders say the county’s One Cent Sales Tax program continues to fund major road, transportation, and recreation improvements as officials work to meet the needs of one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing areas. Since voters first approved the program in 2008, one cent of ev
Dorchester County seeks public input on Highway 17-A widening project
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — Dorchester County is asking residents to weigh in on a proposed widening of Highway 17-A before plans move forward, with a public drop-in meeting scheduled for Thursday evening at Summerville High School. The county is proposing the widening of 6.5 miles of Highway 17-A along...
City extends negotiating franchise agreement with Dominion Energy, focus on burying power lines
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The City of Charleston passed a 60-day extension to further negotiate the more than 30-year-old franchise agreement with Dominion Energy. The agreement, ratified in 1996, currently only allows for a small number of projects to be in design and construction to bring power lines underground.
Woman charged after police find 90-year-old husband living in alleged neglect
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - A South Carolina woman was arrested Sunday after police said they found her 90-year-old husband suffering from apparent neglect while living in unsanitary conditions, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Dig deeper:. Officers responded to a home on North Kenwood Drive shortly af
Charleston County deputies arrest suspect following burglary, vehicle pursuit
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — A suspect was arrested in connection with a burglary and a vehicle pursuit Wednesday evening. Deputies with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 7700 block of Winchester Street just after 5 p.m. for reports of a burglary. Upon arrival, deputies found the suspect was n
Two adults, four children displaced in North Charleston apartment fire; one hospitalized
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — An investigation is underway after firefighters were dispatched to an early-morning apartment emergency on Florida Avenue. Fire crews with the North Charleston Fire Department arrived at the scene at approximately 2:09 a.m. to find smoke and fire coming from the main living area of the d
Young magnet fisher ‘reels in’ firearm from the water: Charleston PD
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A young magnet fisher unexpectedly pulled a firearm from the water, according to the Charleston County Police Department. Charleston PD said he did the right thing and called the police. “No matter your age, if you see something, say something! Reporting unexpected finds like this helps
Teen arrested for possession of stolen gun: NCPD
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) arrested a 17-year-old on Tuesday evening on multiple gun-related charges. Around 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 5100 block of Eastway Street following reports of a disturbance. Witnesses told police a male wearing a “bubble” jacket was
