Pedestrian struck, killed while walking along Jedburg Road early Friday morning
JEDBURG, S.C. (WCBD) – A pedestrian was struck and killed while walking along Jedburg Road early Friday morning. Master Trooper William Bennett with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened near the intersection with My Lane, about three miles west of Summerville, around 2:37 a.m. A 2018 Jeep...
County, Habitat for Humanity launch Mount Pleasant affordable housing project
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County and Charleston Habitat for Humanity are breaking ground on affordable housing in one of the Lowcountry’s least affordable areas. The project will provide four new homes for Mount Pleasant families. The initiative is part of the county’s Affordable Housing Land...
Driving cab, working in prison helped Savage’s legal career
Charleston defense lawyer Andy Savage has long been the guy who you want on your side if you are in real trouble. In his illustrious five-decade career, he’s worked with everyone from cold-blooded murderers and fraudsters to grieving families and survivors of cold-blooded shootings. By this time next year...
Charleston County Parks to host spooky family fun run and festival at Wannamaker Park
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston County Parks is inviting Lowcountry families out for a spook-tacular time at the second annual Trick, Treat & Trail family fun run and festival at Wannamaker County Park. This fun run and festival is designed for the whole family with ghoulish music, trick-or-treating,...
The Hole-In-The-Wall South Carolina Kitchen Still Serves Grits Just Like Grandma Used To
There’s nothing flashy about the Early Bird Diner in Charleston’s West Ashley neighborhood and that’s exactly why people love it. The kind of place you might drive past without realizing it’s serving up some of the best comfort food in South Carolina, this little kitchen has become a local legend.
10 places where you can do a quick lunch in Charleston
In a city known for food, finding a quick, affordable lunch is sometimes, well, just plain challenging. Whether you need a spot for a hassle-free lunch meeting or are looking to fuel up before heading back to the office, we wanted to find out where people go when they need an easy lunch.
Titan tragedy may have been prevented if OSHA investigated claims, ex-employee says
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A former OceanGate employee turned company whistleblower testified for hours Tuesday in a Coast Guard hearing about his former employment, ending the day by saying the Titan tragedy might have been prevented if OSHA had looked into his claims. David Lochridge, ex-marine operations...
New study reveals South Carolina has the highest percentage of bridges in poor condition...
Thousands of South Carolinians cross poor condition bridges every day without realizing it. A new study by Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian reveals how South Carolina stacks up to the rest of the nation when it comes to bridge conditions . Key Findings:. South Carolina is the only state in the...
‘We just want to survive’: Charleston firefighters push for pay raise amid rising costs
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston firefighters are calling for higher pay, saying their current wages aren’t enough to keep up with the cost of living in the city they protect. Firefighters across the city, including those at Station 18 on Daniel Island, work 56-hour weeks, typically including two 24-hour...
Berkeley County deputy assaulted; suspect ran, remains at large
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) - The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is hoping for the public’s help as they work to find a man they say attacked one of their deputies. Sango Huwaa Mosia Asante, 31, of Moncks Corner, is wanted on the charge of resisting arrest with an assault on law enforcement.