Volunteers remove more than 1,600 pieces of litter from Ashley River during River Sweep
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C (WCIV) — Volunteers removed more than 1,600 pieces of litter and nearly 500 pounds of debris from the Ashley River during a Sept. 19 cleanup effort as part of South Carolina's annual River Sweep program, Dorchester County officials announced. According to the county, volunteers collected 1,611...
223 tons removed: Lowcountry SCDNR team earns second straight Golden Trashcan Award
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' Region 4 Law Enforcement Division has been awarded the Golden Trashcan Award for the second consecutive year, recognizing the region's efforts in litter enforcement and environmental stewardship. The annual award, presented through the UP2U p
Charleston law firm files negligent security lawsuit against a Lowcountry mall
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A personal injury and trial law firm is filing a lawsuit against a mall on behalf of a client who was stabbed. Joe Cunningham Law said one of its clients was stabbed in the Northwoods Mall food court. The lawsuit alleges that the mall failed to maintain reasonable security measures to pr
Summerville man accused of speeding arrested on machine gun and drug charges
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The North Charleston Police Department arrested a man early Thursday morning after officers discovered marijuana and components to convert a gun into a machine gun during a traffic stop. Darius Marcell Doxie Jr., 21, is charged with possession of a machine gun and possession...
North Charleston man accused of firing gun into air outside of ER parking lot
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A North Charleston man was arrested after he allegedly fired a shot into the air after an argument with his girlfriend and mother. Angelo O’Neal Connor, 26, is charged with discharging a firearm within city limits. Officers responded to the Roper St. Francis...
What Charleston Locals Are Ordering Instead of Fighting the Waterfront Crowds
Charleston’s waterfront is hard to resist, especially when you are ready for a good meal after exploring the city. But when the crowds start piling up, heading somewhere a little less hectic can make lunch much more enjoyable. Fortunately, there are plenty of delicious lunch options that give you a chance to eat well w
‘Dolly Day’ celebrations planned on Folly Beach and Sullivan’s Island
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston-area fans of Dolly Parton will have some opportunities to celebrate the country music icon on Friday during unofficial “Dolly Day.” The observance falls on Sept. 25, or 9/25, a nod to Parton’s hit 1980 song and film, 9 to 5. The celebration comes one month after Parton died Aug. […
SCDOT to close part of U.S. 17 overnight for Ashley River Crossing bridge construction
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The City of Charleston, in coordination with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), plans to close U.S. 17 northbound overnight tonight for Ashley River Crossing bridge construction. SCDOT says the closure will begin at 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, to 6:00 a.m. on Thursday,
Mayor’s Message: Staying Connected
In a perfect world, two barrier islands sitting just off the coast would be connected to the mainland by government as well as causeways. But this is the real world, and it’s not perfect. So it’s up to us to do the work to create our more perfect unions.
Mount Pleasant commission rejects plan for 87 townhomes near Market at Oakland
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — A plan for 87 townhomes near the Market at Oakland in Mount Pleasant has been rejected. The town’s planning commission denied a developer’s request to modify their planned development at Oakland Plantation in a 6-2 vote. The town approved Oakland Plantation in...
