Bob McCaffrey to make first appearance in New Jersey Monday following extradition
NEWTON, N.J. (WCIV) — Robert "Bob" McCaffrey, a former Charleston resident whose wife went missing in the area in 2012, will make his first court appearance in New Jersey Monday in connection to the 1990 cold case murder of Lisa McBride. McCaffrey, who moved to the Lowcountry in 1996...
Driver dies after striking tree in Goose Creek single-vehicle collision
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — Law enforcement is investigating a single-vehicle collision that left one person dead Friday evening. The collision involved a pickup truck in the area of the 500 block of Foster Creek Road in Goose Creek at 7:20 p.m. The driver of the pickup truck, Byron...
Charleston County approves tax incentives for workforce housing project
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A new five-story apartment complex with 165 units will be built on a vacant lot in North Charleston as part of Charleston County’s effort to increase workforce housing. The Rivers Landing project is part of the county’s Tax Abatement Program, which provides financial...
Hundreds of boats flood Charleston Harbor for Race Week, boosting local economy
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The sounds carry across the water before the boats even come into view — crews shouting commands, sails snapping in the wind and hulls cutting through the harbor at speed. That energy is part of Charleston Race Week, which returned this weekend for its 30th year, transforming Charleston Harbor into a multi-course racing venue and drawing competitors from around the world...
‘They didn’t believe us’: Advocates fight against victim-blaming through exhibit
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — “What were you wearing?” is often a question many survivors or victims get asked when they go to report a sexual assault. The Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S. Sexual Assault Center held a presentation and exhibit for advocates and employees in the sexual assault advocacy group industry across the Lowcountry. The exhibit, curated by Mary Simmerling, Ph.D., fights against victim-blaming, giving...
Dr. Char Fitzwater Launches Candidacy for Charleston County School District Board of Trustees
Char Fitzwater, Ph.D., this week registered as a District 1 candidate for the Charleston County School District Board of Trustees. An advocate for public education, Fitzwater says her campaign will emphasize strengthening board governance and leadership. “I believe shared governance, community engagement, transparency and financial oversight are key responsibilities of...
FIRST ALERT: Record high temperatures possible Saturday, cooler into next week
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Record-challenging high temperatures may make another appearance to start the weekend ahead of our next cold front!. TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Patchy Fog Possible. Low: 65°. SATURDAY: A Few Passing Clouds. Near-Record Warmth. High: 91°. Low: 67°. SUNDAY: Partial Sunshine. Isolated PM Shower/Storm....
Outside Charleston, 65 acres of gardens have been growing since before the U.S. existed
Fifteen miles northwest of Charleston, a 110-acre property sits along the Ashley River with gardens that were already 35 years old when the Declaration of Independence was signed. Middleton Place is a National Historic Landmark, and the gardens that spread across 65 of those acres are the oldest landscaped gardens...
A motorcycle crash in South Carolina killed one person.
A fatal road accident in South Carolina caused major traffic disruption on Thursday morning, but normal movement has now been restored after emergency teams cleared the scene. The accident took place on Clements Ferry Road near Marina Drive, close to Interstate 526 in South Carolina. According to the Charleston Police Department, the crash involved a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer.
Charleston twins get their Masters moment thanks to an unforgettable act of kindness
AUGUSTA, GA (WCIV) — For most golfers, stepping onto the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club is a lifelong dream. For Jael and Jamie Just, it became something even more meaningful: a lesson in patience, perseverance, and the power of someone simply remembering. The 15-year-old twin sisters from Charleston...
