State representative confirms sale of former Liberty Steel mill site has failed
GEORGETOWN, SC (WMBF) - The purchase of the former Georgetown steel mill site has been canceled, according to a state representative. Rep. Lee Hewitt, who represents Georgetown and Charleston counties, confirmed to WMBF that River Development Equities’ attempt to purchase the former Liberty Steel mill site in Georgetow
Charleston leaders cut ribbon on new downtown Simmons Pinckney Middle School site
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Local elected leaders cut the ribbon on a new downtown Charleston location for Simmons Pinckney Middle School, a move school officials say is part of a broader effort to keep peninsula students in neighborhood schools. Charleston County School District Superintendent Anita Huggins said the ope
A 135-year-old castle sits among SC beach homes — and celebrities quietly rent it
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND — A stone castle isn't what you typically imagine for a beach home, but this whimsical church-turned-medieval structure nonetheless sits in plain sight just a block from the ocean and is a go-to rental for those from off. Mugdock Castle, as its owner Vince Graham named it...
This Old Jail In South Carolina Is One Of The State’s Most Haunted Buildings
Behind Charleston’s colorful facades and graceful streets stands a building where the mood changes almost immediately. Heavy brick walls, narrow passages, and old ironwork give the Old City Jail at 21 Magazine St. a striking presence, while stories connected to its long history have helped make it one of South Carolina
SC regulators file to take over Charleston insurance companies, alleging high-risk debts
SC regulators are seeking an emergency takeover of a retirement-focused insurance firm the agency argues is at risk of defaulting on customer payouts.
Drivers with vision impairment to ‘Drive Blind’ Saturday at new event in Walterboro
WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina will be holding their first-ever "Driving Blind Day" Saturday, giving blind and low-vision individuals the opportunity to experience driving. This event, hosted by Beep Beep Student Driving Company, will give indi
Charleston to dedicate Fort Pemberton Park on Thursday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston city leaders will cut the ribbon on Fort Pemberton Park on Thursday morning. The 8.7-acre waterfront park sits along the Stono River and has a history spanning hundreds of years. “What began as a Civil War-era earthwork fort built to protect Wappoo Creek later became farmland, then
⛓️🏛️ Old Slave Mart – Confronting Charleston’s History of the Domestic Slave Trade
Simba and I visited the Old Slave Mart at 6 Chalmers Street in Charleston, South Carolina, a surviving physical connection to one of the darkest chapters in Charleston and American history. Behind its distinctive arched entrance is a building believed to be the only known surviving structure in South Carolina that was
What a Wonderful World: Celebrate 18 Years of Charleston Jazz
Charleston Jazz invites the community to celebrate 18 years of jazz, education, and community impact at What a Wonderful World, the organization’s annual fundraising gala on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Grand, 81 Mary St. in Charleston. Inspired by the enduring legacy of...
Man wins $150,000 from lottery ticket sold in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A man is $150,000 richer thanks to a winning lottery ticket purchased in North Charleston. The golden ticket was purchased from the Raceway #936 on Rivers Ave. The winner chose to remain anonymous. The gas station was rewarded with a $1,500 commission for selling...

















