How bigotry crushed the dreams of an all-Black South Carolina Little League team
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — John Rivers, John Bailey, David Middleton, Leroy Major and Buck Godfrey – all teammates from the 1955 Cannon Street YMCA Little League All-Star team – left Charleston, South Carolina, on a bus on Aug. 18.
Savannah and Charleston Brace for Saltwater Flooding With Road Closures Possible Tonight
Charleston, S.C. – Drivers along the South Carolina and Georgia coasts should prepare for another round of flooding this evening as high tide pushes water inland. Moderate flooding is expected in Charleston Harbor with water levels reaching 7.8 feet just after 9 p.m., raising the likelihood of impassable roads...
One Heckuva Delicious Pizza Spot in Charleston, SC
Picture this: you’re walking through Charleston’s bustling historic district when you spot something extraordinary tucked behind Hotel Emeline. 🍕. This isn’t your average pizza joint – Frannie & The Fox a wood-fired wonder that’s been quietly revolutionizing how Charlestonians think about Italian fare. From the...
Lowcountry rainfall totals top 10-inch mark for some areas
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - With periods of heavy rain since Friday, some areas along the Lowcountry coast were already reporting between 8 and 10 inches of rainfall in 24 hours, as of Saturday morning. Live 5 First Alert Meteorologist Chris Holtzman said that amounts to more than a normal month’s...
‘Menopause and Martinis’ event empowers women’s health
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — The inaugural Menopause and Martinis Experience proved to be a hot ticket, as women gathered to discuss an issue that affects all women at some point. News 2’s Octavia Mitchell joined Dr. Paula Orr, a renowned women’s health advocate, OB/GYN and founder of the Menopause & Martinis...
Charleston Favorite Sports Restaurant Shutting Down on August 30
Sports bar and sandwich pub Cleats is closing its doors by the end of this month, on August 30. Styled as a public house, Cleats served elevated sandwiches with creative twists, blending classic and contemporary flavors. The owners said closing Cleats was the best move for their business at this time.
MYSTERY PHOTO: This photograph might test your history acumen
Today’s mystery photo will test your history acumen. Describe this photo to yourself, and maybe an idea will pop into your head. Send your answer to this teaser to [email protected], and include your hometown. George Graf, Palmyra, Va. said: “The historic Admiral’s House, also known as Quarters A, in...
Flooding washes out portion of Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Flooding caused a roadway on Wadmalaw Island to washout. St. John’s Fire District said the washout is impacting Bears Bluff Road near the split for Maybank Highway. The South Carolina Department of Transportation is expected to respond to the scene and make repairs. Drivers should use...
Hearing delayed for man accused of hitting S.C. trooper with box truck
ORANGEBURG, S.C. - A scheduled court hearing for the man accused of hitting a South Carolina state trooper with a box truck has been postponed. We learned that Thursday’s hearing for 45-year-old Anthony Aydlette, of Hanahan, was continued until Sept. 4. Aydlette was arrested and charged with driving under...
The Best Fried Pork Chop In South Carolina Is Hiding Inside This Cozy Breakfast...
That moment when your fork breaks through the perfectly crisp coating of a fried pork chop to reveal juicy, tender meat beneath. That’s the kind of transcendent food experience waiting for you at Early Bird Diner in Charleston, South Carolina. The vibrant exterior catches your eye immediately – a...