South Carolina IHOP Closes After 11 Health Grade Failures
James Island IHOP permanently closed after failing 11 consecutive health inspections with expired food, dangerous temperatures, and pest evidence.
Shutdown threatens South Carolina’s environmental protections, local groups warn
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — From the beachfront to the depths of the forest, South Carolina’s coast and beyond are known for their deep connection to the environment. But hundreds of miles away in Washington, D.C., the ongoing government shutdown could soon take a toll. Andrew Wunderly, executive director of the...
Wearing ski masks in public spaces a violation of SC state statute, NCPD says...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The North Charleston Police Department issued a public reminder Tuesday that wearing masks in public is illegal under a South Carolina law. The reminder comes as the agency said more individuals have been seen wearing ski masks and ‘Pooh Sheisty’ style masks as a fashion trend. The...
James Island town hall draws crowd as council candidates tackle pressing local issues
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — Dozens of James Island residents attended a town hall on Monday to meet the four candidates running for two town council seats. It was a packed room for a Monday night, with barely any seats open. Attendees were listening closely to the candidates as they talked about the issues that are...
Sullivan’s Island Town Council and residents to review comprehensive Sea Level Rise Adaptation and...
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Sullivan’s Island Town Council and its residents are reviewing the final draft of the Sea Level Rise Adaptation and Resilience Plan. Consultants with Weston and Sampson and Elko Coastal Consulting helped create the plan since summer 2024, as the town wants to protect the low-lying...
USPS to hold hiring event in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The United States Postal Service will host Tuesday an in-person hiring event for anyone looking for a new career in North Charleston and the surrounding areas. “A postal job offers employees the ability to work where they live, competitive pay, stability, lifelong benefits, and career...
Charleston’s St. Patrick Catholic Church awarded grant to help with ongoing restoration projects
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A historic Charleston Catholic church received a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation on Tuesday to help with ongoing restoration for the church’s steeple after sustained weather damage over its extensive history. St. Patrick Catholic Church members first discovered the...
Berkeley Animal Center sees surge in adoptions as staff manage overcrowding and high turnout
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) — The Berkeley Animal Center is critically overcrowded, and the Charleston Animal Society is hoping a week-long free adoption event will help clear space at both of its campuses in Berkeley and Charleston counties. Charleston Animal Society Chief Operating Officer Aldwin Roman said the...
Juvenile curfew and more on agenda for Charleston’s public safety committee meeting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston's Public Safety Committee is set to meet on Tuesday, and they plan to discuss important updates to the juvenile curfew and how to distribute grant money to the Charleston Fire Department and Charleston Police Department. First on the docket for discussion is how to...
North Charleston officers honored for quick arrest in September robbery case
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Three North Charleston officers were recognized Tuesday for their quick response and arrests in connection with a September armed robbery that happened in Mount Pleasant. Around 6 p.m. on Sept. 4, officers Schuessler, Aratan, and Clement spotted a rental vehicle allegedly connected to...
