Charleston SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston's historic 10-term mayor, Joseph P. Riley Jr., who was in office from 1975 to 2016, plans to release a memoir in January 2026. The book, titled "Windows on Washington Square," is an inward look at Riley from his own view. After 40 years in public life, Riley plans to look back and...

A Charleston woman reportedly found multiple hidden cameras secretly recording her in and around her home, and authorities allege her ex-husband and three others were responsible. The devices were discovered behind her couch, on a balcony pointed toward her bedroom, and even attached to a truck, according to local...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — A teenager is in custody after authorities say they led deputies on a chase from Awendaw in a stolen vehicle and fired toward a cruiser before crashing in Mount Pleasant. The pursuit began when a Charleston County Sheriff’s Office deputy spotted a stolen vehicle traveling southbound on...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Two years ago, Emily’s life looked very different. She was unhoused, deep in addiction and unsure how she would survive another day. On Friday, she’s celebrating more than two years of sobriety, and she’s choosing to spend her new life walking the same streets where she once struggled,...

Freezing fog caused widespread gridlock and multiple crashes in Charleston on Wednesday morning, leading to hours of delays for commuters. Charleston Police reported 10 collisions from icy roads, including two injuries on the Cosgrove Bridge and four wrecks involving six vehicles on the Don Holt Bridge. Response...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — An affidavit shows details of an incident involving a College of Charleston officer arrested and charged with misconduct. Robert Arnett, 34, was charged with assault with intent to commit first-degree criminal sexual conduct and misconduct in office, according to jail records. The affidavit...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A 1950s gas station turned restaurant is a key agenda item at the city’s board of zoning appeals meeting on Tuesday. Since the owners of Fuel Cantina announced their closing, the Historic Charleston Foundation is advocating to preserve a piece of Charleston’s midcentury modern history on...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Warming shelters are expected to open starting Sunday as a strong arctic cold front brings bitterly cold temperatures to the Lowcountry. Seacoast Church Summerville will be open Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday for those seeking a warm place to stay. Guests can head to the shelter at 301 E. 5th...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A longtime Charleston area small business is preparing to close its doors at the end of the month. Hood’s Florist, a staple for families across the Lowcountry since 1964, will soon say goodbye as its 89-year-old founder, Joyce Hood, steps into retirement. Joyce...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston County deputies have arrested a suspect involved in a pursuit of a stolen vehicle that ended in Mount Pleasant on Thursday night. Sheriff’s spokesperson Lexi Douglas says the pursuit began near Steed Creek Road and U.S. Highway 17 in Awendaw. The suspect...