South Carolina emergency teams deployed to aid Alaska storm recovery efforts
Personnel from Charleston and Spartanburg County Emergency Management have been approved for deployment to assist with response and recovery efforts following a severe storm in Alaska. The deployment is coordinated through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a national mutual aid system facilitating...
6-Year-Old Summerville Chess Prodigy Heading to Nationals This December
While most kindergartners are still learning their ABCs, 6-year-old Sav Strickland of Summerville is learning how to outthink adults — one move at a time. This December, Sav will travel to Spokane, Washington, to compete in the Kindergarten Division of the National K-12 Grade Chess Championships, one of the largest...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in Charleston, SC
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of charleston..
Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony happening Sunday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Local music legends are set to perform this weekend at the Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame’s 10th induction ceremony. The class of 2025 inductees include Eddie Phillips, Tim Kerwick, Charlton Singleton, Gus Moody, James Holmes, Asher DiBernardo, John Etheridge, Rik Cribb, Ray Fischer, and John...
Outstanding Friday On Tap… Next rain chance late Sunday and Monday!
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Gorgeous weather continues with high pressure in control. Look for comfortable 70s this afternoon. Expect a chilly Friday night with temperatures falling into the 40s inland, 50s along the coast. Quiet weather is expected as we kick off the weekend with more sunshine on Saturday. Highs...
Gullah Style Market returns to Ten Mile Community Center
AWENDAW, S.C. (WCBD) – You can attend a fall-style Gullah Geechee Market on Saturday. The Ten Mile Historic Preservation Committee will host its third-annual Fall Festival Gullah Style Market in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event will celebrate the Gullah heritage at the Ten Mile Community Center from...
Mount Pleasant’s Old Village estate sells for $14M, second-highest in town’s history
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — A deepwater estate in Mount Pleasant’s Old Village has sold for $14 million, marking the second-highest residential sale in the town’s history, according to Dunes Properties. The property, located at 202 Bank St., was represented by Brian Mello, broker-in-charge at Dunes Properties....
Honoring the Life and Sacrifice of Pfc. Melissa Jennifer Hobart On Her Birthday
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today, we commemorate the life and sacrifice of Army Private First Class Melissa Jennifer Hobart, a devoted soldier, loving mother, and cherished daughter. Born on October 25, 1981, Melissa’s journey through life was marked by her dedication to her family, her country, and her personal growth....
Haunted History: The Legend of Lavinia Fisher
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Her story has been told for centuries, with lore that reaches nearly every shadowy corner of Charleston. In this chapter of Haunted History, we explore one of Charleston’s most chilling legends – the story of Lavinia Fisher, often called America’s first female serial killer.
SC graded ‘F’ in preterm births; a Lowcountry nonprofit is trying to change that
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A Summerville nurse practitioner is turning a preventable tragedy into a mission to save newborn lives across the Lowcountry and, eventually, throughout the country. Lindsay Spurgeon said she was working in a hospital emergency room when a premature baby delivered at home arrived by...

















