HII Marks One Year of Shipbuilding Operations in Berkeley County
One year after launching production in Berkeley County, HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Charleston Operations is being credited with strengthening U.S. Navy shipbuilding efforts while exceeding its early performance goals. The post HII Marks One Year of Shipbuilding Operations in Berkeley County first appeared on...
South Carolina apprenticeship program to boost RT workforce pipeline
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston and Trident Technical College of North Charleston have partnered on a new apprenticeship program for radiologic technologists (RTs). Blending classroom learning with paid on-the-job training at MUSC Health, the four-year program accelerates entry into the RT...
Weekend forecast: Storm system arrives with freezing rain inland, cold rain at the coast
A reasonably busy weekend of weather awaits in the Lowcountry as we deal with the south side of a massive and likely potent winter storm, the effects of which are starting to develop across Texas into the Midwest before spreading eastward during the day tomorrow into the Mid-South and eventually to the Eastern...
Local Restaurant Owner Named One Of McMaster’s Chef Ambassadors
A local restaurant owner has been named one of South Carolina Gov. McMaster’s 2026 Chef Ambassadors. Jordan Heyd is the owner and executive chef of Lekker Eats in Myrtle Beach. She joins the list with James London of Charleston and Guichard Ulysse of Greer. McMaster’s office said that Chef...
Flight delays possible for Lowcountry travelers due to winter storm. What to know
As forecasts continue to show that the Hilton Head area will be spared from the slew of ice and freezing rain headed to the Palmetto State this weekend, impacts are still expected – especially for folks traveling by air. Airports across the Southeast have been gearing up for the expected weather. Delta Air Lines...
Charleston Boat Show returns as rising costs change how Lowcountry families shop for boats
NORTH CHARLESTON (WCIV) — The Charleston Boat Show is back this weekend, filling the convention center with hundreds of boats — but for many Lowcountry families, the focus isn’t just on what’s new on the water. Instead, attendees say the show has become more about planning...
Fire possibly linked to electric blanket contained by sprinkler system, officials say
CHARLESTON , S.C. (WCIV) — A fire potentially caused by an electric blanket in a West Ashley apartment was contained by the building's sprinkler system Friday evening, local officials announced Saturday. The Charleston Fire Department said crews were dispatched to the Element at Carolina Bay Apartments just before 7...
Public Input Sought in Moncks Corner Police Accreditation Review
The Moncks Corner Police Department will undergo an on-site assessment January 28–29, 2026, as part of the state accreditation process conducted by South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc., town officials recently announced. The post Public Input Sought in Moncks Corner Police Accreditation Review first...
Police charge man after he allegedly tried to abduct child & threatened officer in...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A 27-year-old is facing charges after he allegedly attempted to abduct a child, broke into an apartment, and threatened responding officers on Wednesday night. North Charleston officers responded to a report of a home invasion at an apartment complex on Tropicana Road, learning from...
Tri-county Human Trafficking Task Force expands efforts as Lowcountry leads in victims
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Human trafficking continues to be a growing concern in the Lowcountry, with new data showing Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties reporting the highest number of tips, victims, and cases in South Carolina. According to the state’s latest annual report, the Lowcountry leads the...

















