South Carolina Aquarium treats first sea turtle patient
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The South Carolina Aquarium is caring for its first sea turtle patient after the animal was found cold-stunned on Hilton Head Island. Officials said the turtle, nicknamed “Ketchup,” had a body temperature of 45.8 degrees Fahrenheit when discovered. The animal also had a heart rate of just...
Mount Pleasant council briefed on police cheating investigation involving 10 former officers
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — One of the topics at the Mount Pleasant Town Council annual retreat on Tuesday was the cheating investigation at the police department. 10 former officers with the Mount Pleasant Police Department are facing allegations of cheating on the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy test....
Free native trees for Charleston residents on Feb. 7
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – A free native tree giveaway for Charleston residents will take place on Feb. 7. The Charleston Parks Conservancy, Charleston Tree, and the Town of James Island will partner for a free native tree giveaway at James Island Town Hall. Event organizers say native trees have many benefits, such...
Weather Aware: Weekend snow possible, dangerously cold on Sunday
Wintry weather becomes possible by Saturday. dangerously cold conditions set up for Sunday.
Charleston detectives seek clues in 2020 homicide
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Detectives with the Charleston Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect responsible for the shooting death of a man nearly six years ago. Officers responded to a reported shooting at Flood Street in the Gadsden Green neighborhood on Dec....
Wetzel’s Pretzels Opens First South Carolina Location Inside Summerville Walmart
Wetzel's Pretzels launched a bakery inside the Walmart on Dorchester Road in Summerville. This marks the California-based chain's first brick-and-mortar shop in South Carolina. The store at 9880 Dorchester Road expands the pretzel brand's reach into high-traffic retail spots. The opening stems from a bigger plan to...
Navy awards Detyens Shipyards $15.4 million maintenance contract for MSC oiler
Detyens Shipyards Inc., North Charleston, S.C., has been awarded a $15.4 million firm-fixed-price contract to carry out a scheduled shipyard availability for the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195). The 76-calendar-day midterm availability is set to begin Feb. 1, 2026,...
Charleston Police arrest man for shoplifting, resisting arrest
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston Police officers arrested a man on Wednesday afternoon after he ran after a shoplifting incident. Graylin Richardson, Jr. was charged with shoplifting and resisting arrest, according to Sgt. Chris Stinson. Police say that Richardson Jr. ran from the Walmart on West Ashley Circle...
Charleston’s Kultura Team Brings Dumpling Spot Bareo to Former Location
The team behind Charleston favorite Kultura is set to expand its footprint this February with a new restaurant concept. Bareo, owned by James Beard Award-nominated chef Nikko Cagalanan and his wife and business partner, Paula Kramer, will open at 73 Spring St. The restaurant will take over the former Kultura space,...
Southern Mornings Begin With Biscuits At These 10 Charleston, South Carolina Favorites
Charleston, South Carolina mornings feel better when warm biscuits hit the table smothered in butter and shared with smiles early together happily. From flaky layers to housemade jams, these spots turn simple ingredients into morning memories worth waking up early for everyone. Whether you want classic buttermilk or...
