Charleston SC

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — Summerville Police are reporting a power outage that is affecting traffic lights throughout town. Police say traffic lights are “completely out across town” because of electrical outages. “Please drive carefully and most importantly, stay safe on the roadways today,” officials say. There...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an auto-pedestrian crash that resulted in the pedestrian dying the next day. Deputies say the crash took place Friday just after 7 p.m. A driver was traveling on Maybank Highway near Stefan Drive, headed toward Johns...

It started out as an ordinary Sunday for 15-year-old Troy Driscoll and his 17-year-old best friend, Josh Long. The two high schoolers from North Charleston, S.C., took their 15-foot boat out for what they thought would be a simple day of fishing on April 24, 2005. But the ocean had other plans. Within minutes,...

A Charleston County judge handed down a sentence to a woman convicted of several incidents, including shooting an employee at a downtown restaurant.

Richard Brian Nelson, 62, faces charges of ill treatment of animals, grand larceny valued at $10,000 or more, receiving stolen goods under $2,000 (enhanced), and obtaining goods under false pretenses following his arrest by North Charleston Police.​. Incident Details. Surveillance footage from November 14, 2025,...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Instead of working on large jumbo jets, some Boeing workers spent Friday morning working on a smaller mode of transportation. "We've got around 75 teammates that do this here every single year around Christmas time," said Site Leader Scott Stocker. He's talking about the...

Soul food carries stories passed down through generations, filled with flavors that wrap around you like a warm hug from someone who knows exactly what you need. South Carolina holds tight to this tradition, where kitchens simmer with recipes that have fed families for decades. Walking into these restaurants feels...

Folly Beach, South Carolina, has installed a red Santa mailbox at 106 W. Cooper Avenue between City Hall and the Public Safety building, allowing children to send letters to Santa Claus at his Workshop for potential replies from the North Pole.​. Submission Details. Letters must include a return address and...

Underground Chuck's, a new restaurant from the O'Charley's Family of Restaurants, has opened in West Ashley, Charleston. The restaurant offers a casual, family-friendly setting and serves a variety of American comfort foods. The menu includes appetizers, handhelds, flatbreads, wings, and entrees to suit different...

This week, Charleston Police Department detectives executed two search warrants at homes on Congress Street and Simons Street. The searches were part of a multi-week investigation into illegal drug activity. Officers found illegal drugs and a firearm during the operation, which was led by the Special Investigations...