Charleston SC

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — An 18-year-old is facing charges after officers with the North Charleston Police Department discovered a stolen gun during a traffic stop. Around 2:15 a.m. Thursday, officers were conducting proactive patrols near local hotels when they observed a vehicle with defective tag lights pull...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Therapy dogs at the Medical University of South Carolina are now blessed after the Blessing of the Therapy Dogs event on Friday. A multitude of dogs made their way to the horseshoe for the blessing and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of therapy dogs at MUSC.

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Publix Super Markets is set to host a grand opening for a Summerville location. The 48,387-square-foot supermarket, located at 2700 N. Main St. in The Market Place at Carnes Crossroads, will welcome customers at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Publix said the store will...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Two westbound lanes on I-26 will be temporarily closed after an overpass was struck by a truck carrying equipment Thursday morning. The North Charleston Police Department said the accident happened at the Eagle Drive overpass. The bridge and two lanes were closed to traffic while crews...

Jewish communities across the Lowcountry are observing Yom Kippur with heightened security measures prompted by a rise in religious violence across the country.

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – A Southern Charm alum was convicted and sentenced Friday after she was caught driving under the influence last year in Goose Creek. Kathyrn Dennis, 34, was sentenced to serve 30 days in the Berkeley County jail on Friday. Dennis was involved in a three-vehicle crash on Monday, May 20, 2024,...

More than a dozen businesses are opening offices and locations in a growing creative hub tucked between the peninsula and Park Circle. Construction is well underway at Navy Yard Charleston’s Design District, with large-scale renovations to the historic buildings and roads of the campus, breathing new life into former...

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A man accused of burning down a Summerville home on Thursday had been evicted from the residence several weeks prior, according to a police report. Jason Lemar King was arrested and charged with two counts of arson, according to affidavits provided by the Summerville Police Department. King...

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - A morning walk on Sullivan’s Island turned into an unexpected rescue after a brown pelican was found struggling with an injured wing. Near Station 25, Live 5 anchor-reporter Justin Kollar says he and his wife spotted the bird and quickly realized it needed help. Unsure what to do,...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A man has been arrested and charged after police said he left the scene of a deadly auto-pedestrian crash. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to an accident that happened on Dorchester Road and Foxwood Drive shortly after 8:30 p.m. Thursday. A male...