Former Charleston Co. School District employee files federal lawsuit over alleged fund misuse
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A former Charleston County School District employee has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the district of misusing federal funds. John Cobb, who was the executive director of federal programs before being fired in July 2024, filed the complaint against the district under the Federal False...
‘We wanted a slower pace’: Lowcountry man serves boiled peanuts from Model T
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — In a world built for speed — fast food, fast lanes, fast replies — a Charleston man is doing something quietly radical: slowing things down. Just off one busy Lowcountry road, Kenneth Ezell parks his century-old truck, lifts the lid on a pot of boiled peanuts, and invites strangers to pause,...
Police swiftly arrest suspect following North Charleston bank heist
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — North Charleston Police arrested a suspect minutes after a reported bank robbery Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. Officers were dispatched just after 2 p.m. to the South Carolina State Credit Union at 6750 Rivers Ave. following a report of a robbery. When officers arrived,...
Retired admiral jumps in crowded S.C.-1 race
Retired Navy Rear Admiral Nancy Lacore of Mount Pleasant, a former chief of the Navy Reserve, is joining at least 14 other candidates running for South Carolina’s coastal 1st Congressional District. Lacore, a relatively new South Carolina resident, is now one of a slew of Democratic candidates running to...
North Charleston man arrested after stealing car from local dealership
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Dorchester County sheriff’s deputies arrested a North Charleston man Thursday after a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle, authorities said. Deputies were notified shortly after 1 p.m. that a vehicle had been taken from a local dealership and was traveling along Dorchester Road toward...
10 officers ousted after cheating investigation at Mount Pleasant Police Department
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Ten officers with the Mount Pleasant Police Department were removed from their roles after an internal investigation discovered alleged cheating on the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy test, according to a statement from the agency. Police Chief Mark Arnold said the department...
The Palmetto Hotel Revamps Signature Cocktail Menu
The Palmetto Hotel is kicking off 2026 with six creative additions to their signature cocktail menu. Known for having one of the best espresso martinis in Charleston, The Palmetto’s bar team is continuing to raise the bar by introducing imaginative elements to every cocktail. New cocktails include (Images linked...
New warehouse in Summerville promises jobs, raises traffic concerns
SUMMERVILLE S.C (WCIV) — A new warehouse in Summerville is set to bring significant economic growth and job opportunities to the area, but it also raises concerns about increased traffic. The 600,000-square-foot facility, operated by Harbor Logistics, is already at 65% capacity, according to CEO Kevin Shuba. "If you...
Holly Hill man arrested for Dec. 29 burglary, assault on McKnight Drive, police say
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A 27-year-old Holly Hill man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a December burglary and assault, according to police. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to a burglary call on McKnight Drive on Dec. 29. The victim told responding officers that her...
A man was detained for lying to federal officials and threatening to “shoot up”...
Ahmad Z’yiem Guilford, 21, from near Georgetown airport, faces federal charges for making interstate threats and false statements to agents after targeting aviation businesses in Charleston, Georgetown, and Florence airports.. Threat Details. From November 2025, Guilford allegedly used spoofed phone numbers for...

















