SCDOT offers no new details a week after I-26 backup that crippled commuters
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — One week after an overnight lane closure caused hours of gridlock on I-26, the South Carolina Department of Transportation offered no additional information Tuesday about the contractor it blamed or steps taken since the delay. Two eastbound lanes near the Montague Avenue exit remained closed.
CofC: Report coming soon on contested Coming St. site
The College of Charleston is expected this week to release a report with certain conditions that shows ground-penetrating radar (GPR) scans conducted seven months ago at 106 Coming St., the site of the college’s proposed dormitory, a college spokesperson said. When the report is available, however, members of the...
Prosecutors outline evidence they say connects 2 men to 2023 N. Charleston murder
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Two men are on trial this week in connection with the 2023 shooting death of 18-year-old Emmanuel Johnson in North Charleston. Qutairus Dymear Telekius Capers-Mitchell and Ti’Zaveis Jaquann Grampus are charged with murder in Johnson’s death. Charleston County court records show both case
Parents push for safer North Central neighborhood streets after student hit by car
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Parents in Charleston’s North Central neighborhood are pushing for long-requested pedestrian safety improvements near James Simons Montessori and Charleston Charter School for Math and Science, saying a recent crash has made an already concerning situation even more urgent. A James Simons Mont
Tropical Depression Nine forms in Gulf, could become hurricane by Thursday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/WVUE) — Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Gulf on Tuesday and could become a hurricane by Thursday. The depression is moving east at about 5 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tropical Depression Nine had maximum sustained winds near 35 mph with higher gusts. At...
Publix closing 7 stores in 2026: See the full list
Publix is closing seven stores across three states in 2026, a move that comes as the beloved Southeastern chain navigates a rare slowdown in its sales growth. The employee-owned grocer, long admired for its customer service and popular sub sandwiches, has described closures like these as a normal part of running its bu
North Charleston Councilman Greg Perry to Present The City Ball
The City Ball: An Evening of Service & Scholarship, presented by North Charleston City Councilman Greg Perry, will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, at the North Charleston Fire Museum. The evening will bring together community members, civic leaders and supporters around a shared commitment to service, scholarship and com
Mount Pleasant leaders discuss flock camera transparency
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Flock cameras are highly debated on whether they invade people’s privacy. During October 5th’s Committees of Council meetings, those topics were discussed, along with law enforcement providing more transparency to the town of Mount Pleasant. “It is a tool that we use, and so we need to mak
Part of Rivers Avenue closed due to traffic collision investigation: NCPD
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The North Charleston Police Department says Rivers Avenue West is currently shut down at Hawthorne Drive due to a traffic collision investigation on Monday night, October 5, 2026. Police say drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route and use caution in the area. Count on 2 for upd
City of Charleston rewriting its zoning code for the first time since 1966
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The city of Charleston is rewriting its zoning code for the first time since 1966. Over the past few years, planning and zoning officials have been working on a new code set to make rules clearer and easier to understand. The zoning rewrite would also add a Low Elevation Overlay that would ide
