Big John’s Tavern: A Charleston Institution Faces an Uncertain Future
For generations of Charleston locals, Citadel cadets, service-industry workers and downtown regulars, Big John’s Tavern has been more than just a bar. It has been one of those places woven into the fabric of Charleston nightlife—a place where strangers could walk in, grab a drink and, as the old slogan promised, “come
Faceoff: South Carolina commercial real estate grows on all fronts
• South Carolina’s commercial real estate market is bucking national trends. • The office sector is quietly stabilizing through reinvestment in repositioned Class A products rather than new construction. • West Ashley and Lower North Charleston are emerging as the market’s most compelling redevelopment stories. Join us
145 streetlights out on I-526 near Don Holt Bridge raises concerns about driver awareness
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Drivers who commute early in the morning or late at night across the Don Holt Bridge may have noticed the trip is darker than usual, with dozens of streetlights out along a six-mile stretch of Interstate 526. Between the I-26/I-526 interchange and Clements Ferry Road,...
Hanahan police investigating crash involving motorcycle
HANAHAN, S.C. (WCSC) — Officers with the Hanahan Police Department are investigating a crash involving a motorcycle. Authorities said the collision occurred in the area of Yeamans Hall Road and Henry E. Brown Jr. Boulevard. Police noted that the scene remains active and details are limited at this time....
Charleston County Coroner’s Office seeks help identifying man who died at Roper Hospital
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The Charleston County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help confirming the identity of a Hispanic man who died Nov. 27, 2025, at Roper Hospital at 316 Calhoun St. The man was 5 feet tall and weighed 180 pounds. He was...
Old World tavern Reenie’s to open in Hanahan
Chef Mark Bolchoz is building a restaurant empire under his Semper Elevatum Hospitality umbrella. Along with wife Ariana, he opened Cane Pazzo in June 2025, the best new restaurant in City Paper’s 2026 Best of Charleston awards. In mid-November 2026, Bolchoz will open Reenie’s, an old-world tavern in the former Dashi s
Johns Island man accused of getting SC driver’s license under another name
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged a man with allegedly using another person’s name to obtain a driver’s license. Issac James Grimball, 44, is charged with fraudulent application for a driver’s license, first offense. According to the affidavit, Grimball entered...
2-Year-Old Killed in Hit-and-Run & Police Arrest Her Guardian After Troubling Discovery
Police in South Carolina arrested two women in connection with the hit-and-run death of a 2-year-old child. One was the driver and the other, the toddler’s guardian. Officers from the North Charleston Police Department responded to a call around 8:45 p.m. on September 9, 2026, about a pedestrian struck near Rivers Aven
Report: Charleston construction workers earn $51k after Cost of Living adjustment
Construction workers are earning more than the typical U.S. worker, but how far those paychecks go varies dramatically depending on where they live and work. A new analysis from Construction Coverage compares construction worker wages with regional cost-of-living differences to identify the U.S. cities and states where
MUSC, Siemens Healthineers launch six-month CT tech training program
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Medical University of South Carolina is teaming up with Siemens Healthineers to launch an accelerated training program designed to cut the traditional year-long timeline for computed tomography technologists down to six months. Hospitals nationwide are facing a shortage of CT technologists
