32 Berkeley County schools will offer free meals to students for 2025-2026 school year
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Thirty-two schools in Berkeley County will offer students no-cost breakfast and lunches this school year, thanks to a federal program. The Berkeley County School District will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision for the 2025-2026 school year, which is a federally funded...
OluKai to Host Grand Opening Event on Aug. 23
OluKai will host a grand opening event on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can enjoy complimentary Hawaiian-inspired bites from local chef Michael Toscano of da Toscano Porchetta Shop and La Farfalle, live music from local musician T.D. McMurry and giveaways—including free totes with purchase and...
“Rage Against the Regime” Event Scheduled for Saturday in North Charleston
On Saturday, Aug. 2, a 50501 People’s Movement event will take place in North Charleston on Rivers Ave. between Northwoods Blvd. and Easy St. The protest, which runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., is being sponsored by Charleston 50501 and Summerville 50501. For a list of other South Carolina events being held this weekend,...
Man identified as Murdaugh drug dealer sentenced after guilty pleas
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The man accused of being one of disgraced Lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh’s primary drug dealers entered a guilty plea on state charges Monday. Spencer Roberts pleaded guilty to distributing drugs and money laundering after lawyers on both sides negotiated a settlement. A judge...
SC officials celebrate economic wins over 50 years in Europe
On a four-day tour of Germany, South Carolina officials met with industry leaders to tout the Palmetto State’s business-friendly reputation and celebrated 50 years of economic development operations in Europe, a feat that has roots in the state’s once massive textile industry. Gov. Henry McMaster, joined by the heads...
This Unassuming Restaurant In South Carolina Serves Up The Best Pulled Pork You’ll Ever...
Tucked away in North Charleston’s shopping district sits Big Billy’s Burger Joint, a place where pulled pork transcends from mere barbecue to something approaching culinary poetry. You might drive past this place a dozen times without noticing it, but locals know better. The blue-striped awning and casual storefront...
North Charleston crews respond to welding workshop fire
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Fire officials are investigating what caused a welding workshop to be aflame in North Charleston Monday morning. Crews responded to the 7500 block of Tedder Street around 10:35 a.m. for reports of a structure fire. Deputy Fire Chief Christan Rainey said they found a 30x30...
Ravenel Bridge reopens for drivers heading into downtown Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Drivers headed south on the Ravenel Bridge are in the clear Monday morning now that law enforcement working an “incident” have cleared the scene. Southbound traffic on the bridge for those headed from Mount Pleasant to downtown Charleston via US 17 was backed up, with slow-moving,...
South Carolina Weather Alert: Heat Indices Soar Past 110°F with Scattered Storms Ahead
Charleston, South Carolina – Scorching heat and oppressive humidity will grip South Carolina through at least Thursday, with heat index values soaring to 115°F today—posing a serious threat to health and safety across the region. According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, Monday’s high temperatures...
James Island businesswoman announces run for Charleston City Council
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — James Island businesswoman and nonprofit CEO Leslie Skardon announced her candidacy for Charleston City Council's District 12 seat Monday. Skardon is the found of the nonprofit C3: Connecting the Community for Change - Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders, a program that South Carolina...