Lincolnville home heavily damaged in Wednesday night fire; arson investigation underway
LINCOLNVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — A Lincolnville home was severely damaged in a house fire Wednesday night, marking the second fire the the town in as many as 24 hours. According to preliminary information from a fire official, just after 8 p.m. on Wednesday fire crews responded to the 100 Block of Watson Road for a reported
1 person dead, 2 transported to hospital after drowning incident on Folly Beach
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) — One person is dead, and two others were transported to an area hospital following a partial drowning off Folly Beach Pier, city officials confirmed Thursday. According to Charleston County EMS, they received a call for three distressed swimmers and a possible CPR in progress...
Feds strike $7.9M in PPP fraud settlements; two Charleston-area firms are on the list
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Two Charleston-area businesses were among the five total that entered into million-dollar settlements with federal authorities over Paycheck Protection Program fraud, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The settlements with the defendants total more than $7.9 million, resolving allega
Coroner ID’s driver killed in North Charleston motorcycle crash
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston County Coroner is releasing the name of the individual killed in the motorcycle collision at the intersection of Rivers Ave and Dalton Street Wednesday. Tyler Davis, 33, of Summerville, was pronounced dead on the scene from injuries sustained in the collision. An...
The Loutrel Elevates Veranda Lounge With New Southern-Driven Menu
As Charleston’s luxury hotel scene becomes increasingly food-focused, The Loutrel’s beloved botanical craft cocktail bar, Veranda Lounge, has expanded its offerings with a reimagined all-day menu crafted by newly appointed Director of Food & Beverage Jason Vaughn. The refreshed menu transforms Charleston’s iconic garde
Rudy Royale Celebrates Five Years in Charleston with Throwback Menus, Community Promotions, and a...
This June, Rudy Royale is celebrating five years in downtown Charleston with a month-long anniversary celebration featuring returning menu favorites, loyalty promotions, and special events. To celebrate the milestone, the restaurant will bring back five retired dishes from the past five years as part of a special anniv
Charleston County School District Superintendent reflects on the 2025-2026 school year
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — As Charleston County students prepare for summer break, Charleston County School District Superintendent Anita Huggins spent the school year visiting schools across the district. Huggins says staying connected to schools, teachers, and students is one of the most important parts of her job. “I
Sweetgrass Festival: Art, History and the Taste of Gullah Gala
When enslaved Africans arrived on these shores in the 17th century, they carried ancestral knowledge about rice production and cultivation, a practice that required the use of sweetgrass baskets for harvesting, transporting and storing the crop. In the centuries that followed, their Gullah Geechee descendants wove that
‘Feels like I just flew in the future’: New category of aircraft showcased in...
CHARLESTON (WCBD) – An aviation company is showing off a first-of-its-kind hybrid-electric aircraft that’s in the works, which they say is the future of regional air travel. As electric cars have become more common on the roads, people in Charleston got a not-too-distant look into the air travel future with the flight
15 Best Things to Do in Charleston This Week: May 28, 2026
Charleston is bustling this week with an incredible lineup of experiences! Prepare to laugh with the brilliant Ilana Glazer LIVE, or immerse yourself in local culture with the annual Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition. You’ll find a perfect blend of music, history, and unique events awaiting your discovery. ⭐..

















