Dr. Char Fitzwater Launches Candidacy for Charleston County School District Board of Trustees
Char Fitzwater, Ph.D., this week registered as a District 1 candidate for the Charleston County School District Board of Trustees. An advocate for public education, Fitzwater says her campaign will emphasize strengthening board governance and leadership. “I believe shared governance, community engagement, transparency and financial oversight are key responsibilities of...
FIRST ALERT: Record high temperatures possible Saturday, cooler into next week
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Record-challenging high temperatures may make another appearance to start the weekend ahead of our next cold front!. TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Patchy Fog Possible. Low: 65°. SATURDAY: A Few Passing Clouds. Near-Record Warmth. High: 91°. Low: 67°. SUNDAY: Partial Sunshine. Isolated PM Shower/Storm....
Outside Charleston, 65 acres of gardens have been growing since before the U.S. existed
Fifteen miles northwest of Charleston, a 110-acre property sits along the Ashley River with gardens that were already 35 years old when the Declaration of Independence was signed. Middleton Place is a National Historic Landmark, and the gardens that spread across 65 of those acres are the oldest landscaped gardens...
A motorcycle crash in South Carolina killed one person.
A fatal road accident in South Carolina caused major traffic disruption on Thursday morning, but normal movement has now been restored after emergency teams cleared the scene. The accident took place on Clements Ferry Road near Marina Drive, close to Interstate 526 in South Carolina. According to the Charleston Police Department, the crash involved a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer.
Charleston twins get their Masters moment thanks to an unforgettable act of kindness
AUGUSTA, GA (WCIV) — For most golfers, stepping onto the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club is a lifelong dream. For Jael and Jamie Just, it became something even more meaningful: a lesson in patience, perseverance, and the power of someone simply remembering. The 15-year-old twin sisters from Charleston...
Pedestrian injured in Mount Pleasant crash; condition unknown
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — A pedestrian was hit and injured at West Coleman Boulevard and Patriots Point Road Friday, according to the Mount Pleasant Police Department. The initial report on the incident states that at 11 a.m. police responded to a collision involving an adult male pedestrian. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries by EMS, and his condition...
Berkeley County receives Public Service Award from Charleston Animal Society
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – Berkeley County has received the Public Service Award from Charleston Animal Society for its leadership in creating a better, healthier experience for animals and their families. According to the Berkeley County Public Information Office, Charleston County presented the award at Charleston Animal Society’s (CAS) 152nd Annual Meeting and Lifesaving Celebration […]
Lawsuit filed against Charleston County Sheriff’s Office over inmate’s death
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A lawsuit has been filed against the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, among others, over the death of a detainee who died by suicide at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in 2024. The suit, filed by the inmate’s father, alleges negligence, gross negligence, and...
Fatal auto pedestrian accidents renew concerns for road safety
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Two auto-pedestrian accidents in one day are renewing calls for safety on the roadways. An accident in West Ashley struck a pedestrian but the victim had only minor injuries. In Mount Pleasant, a man died in an auto-pedestrian accident at W. Coleman Blvd and Patriots Point this morning. The two incidents […]
North Charleston man pleads guilty in 2020 deadly crime spree
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office announced that a man has pleaded guilty following a 2020 crime spree that left one person dead. Darcellus Fishburne, 21, pleaded guilty to murder, armed robbery and attempted armed robbery, Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office spokesperson Ashley Kay said.
