Charleston SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston County is moving closer to starting construction on pedestrian improvements along Folly Road, a project residents have waited for since 2017. The county is redesigning almost 2 miles of Folly Road from Ellis Creek Bridge to Wilton Street. The project will add 7,000 feet...

MORNING HEADLINES | The S.C. State Ports Authority (SPA) on Tuesday reported a 4.6% drop in the number of cargo containers of all sizes in fiscal 2026, which ended June 30. With cargo volumes and revenue on the decline, port P resident and CEO Micah Mallace said the authority is being “much more selective” about the ca

Charleston's nearly 110-year-old menswear retailer M. Dumas and Sons is expanding its King Street footprint, relocating its Johnnie-O by M. Dumas and Sons store from The Shops at Charleston Place to 295 King St. Opening this fall directly across from the M. Dumas and Sons flagship, the new 2,500-square-foot store...

HANAHAN, SC (WCIV) — A South Carolina Ethics Commission hearing scheduled for Thursday involving Hanahan City Councilwoman Amanda Colvin-Shea has been canceled after the parties reached a resolution, resulting in fines and a public reprimand against the council member. The case originated from an ethics complaint filed

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Charleston County School District says hundreds of students have been absent since the first day of school last week. District officials say this applies to students they believe should be enrolled but are not. Chief academic officer Michelle Simmons said students who are not...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — All lanes are blocked following a vehicle fire on an interstate Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred on I-526 westbound at Exit 23B, Clements Ferry Road northbound. Drivers are expected to experience heavy delays until the scene is cleared. It remains unclear whether any injuries were...

Leva Bonaparte and her husband, Lamar Bonaparte, are facing allegations of federal labor violations. The claims come after a former bartender sued their Charleston bar, Republic Garden & Lounge. Leva Bonaparte and Lamar Bonaparte face federal labor violations in a new tip-skimming lawsuit According to The Post and Cour

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Two people were arrested Wednesday after law enforcement found two children inside an abandoned home full of filth and falling into disrepair, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Officers were sent to a residence on Southern Street shortly after midnight. The call was...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Emergency crews are responding to a vehicle fire on the Don Holt Bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Westbound traffic on Interstate 526 is severely slowed while crews with the City of Charleston Fire Department respond to the incident. Details are limited. Count on 2 for updates.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A man was arrested Tuesday night after police say he fought with a North Charleston officer and threatened to kill law enforcement officials at a local gas station. Adam Charles Carota, 45, of Buffalo, New York, was charged with breach of peace and threatening...