Charleston County secures $1M in state funding to support new EMS headquarters
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston County just secured $1 million in state funding to support its future state-of-the-art EMS headquarters. The money will be used to help bring training, logistics, vehicle storage, special operations, and administrative offices together under one roof. The goal of the funding is to c
Charleston County School Board weighs audit after state report flags misconduct
DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County School District leaders are set to discuss their next steps following a state Inspector General report that raised concerns over board conduct, conflicts of interest, and public spending. The board’s Committee of the Whole is expected to consider a recommendation for
Lowcountry says goodbye to legal legend Joe Rice, who leaves a lasting impact
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Friends, family and colleagues gathered at the Gaillard Center to remember renowned attorney Joe Rice, whose sudden passing on Sept. 3 has left a void in South Carolina’s legal community. Rice built a career representing what he often called the "underdogs of the world,"...
FIRST ALERT: Windy day ahead; drier air arrives this evening
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — After Monday’s record high temperature in Charleston, cooler air is on the way!. A backdoor cold front will pass through the Lowcountry early this morning, ushering in much more tolerable temperatures and drier air. Afternoon highs will “only” climb into the upper 80s today....
Local chef teams with Star Gospel Mission to support homeless families
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Star Gospel Mission, Charleston’s oldest independent faith-based charity, has partnered with a local restaurant owner to raise money and awareness for women and children experiencing homelessness in the Lowcountry. Michael Toscano, chef and owner of da Toscano, teamed up with the organization’
Sol Legare residents fight proposed dock over marsh, oyster bed concerns
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) — Residents of the Sol Legare community are asking the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services to reject a permit for a second dock they say could destroy marsh and oyster beds the community has relied on for generations. The proposed permit calls for a...
Mount Pleasant social media influencer released on $1M bond after child exploitation arrest
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A Mount Pleasant man with a large social media following has been released from the Charleston County Detention Center after being charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and criminal solicitation of a minor. The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office announced the arrest of Carson D
The Reddy Room: The Captain Sam Spit Saga
We have all heard the expression "putting lipstick on a pig.” The Captain Sam Spit litigation saga that will cost SC taxpayers $32 million is what that expression was created for. The $32 million taxpayer-funded settlement does not include 17 years of legal fees expended by the Department of...
Latin American Festival set for Oct. 4 at Wannamaker County Park
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The community is invited to the Latin American Festival at Wannamaker County Park on Sunday, October 4, for a day celebrating Latin and Caribbean dance, food, and culture. During the celebration, festivalgoers can enjoy live music and dancing to a variety of Latin rhythms, including mere
Police investigating Moultrie Middle School vandalism causing over $13,000 in damages
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Mount Pleasant police are investigating a vandalism incident that caused thousands of dollars in damage at Moultrie Middle School Sunday Night. According to a police report, Charleston County School District security officials discovered the damage during a routine walkthrough this morning

















