Post-Christmas shopping surge as consumers hunt for deals and exchanges
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Despite Christmas being over, shoppers are still flocking to stores, seeking deals and making exchanges. The Tanger Outlets were bustling with activity as many consumers continued their holiday shopping, searching for last-minute bargains. Shopper Leo Volker noted the unexpected...
For kids going into foster care, Seacoast Church uses “Journey Bags” instead of garbage...
Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, provides “Journey Bags” to children entering foster care, replacing trash bags with backpacks or duffels filled with clothing, toiletries, books, and comfort items. These bags aim to offer dignity and hope during a traumatic transition into DSS care. Donations are...
13 South Carolina hole-in-the-wall spots regulars mark as their go-to stops
If you love tracking down the kinds of places locals whisper about, this list is your roadmap. These South Carolina gems prove that great food hides in humble corners, where regulars call the shots and menus rarely miss. You will find fried shrimp that snaps, barbecue that sings, and diner...
Holiday shopping surges after Christmas
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – With Christmas over and gifts opened, many people hit the shops once again on Friday, returning or exchanging unwanted items, and taking advantage of post-holiday sales. The holiday rush continues as shoppers returned Friday to the Mount Pleasant Town Center, focused on returning or...
Ubers adds Charleston to list of cities offering women preferences
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Uber’s pilot program Women Preferences recently expanded, adding Charleston to its list of cities, giving women “more choice in how they ride and drive,” according to the rideshare service. Now, individuals who identify as women can set their preference to have a woman driver or rider. The...
Kwanzaa kicks off in Charleston, celebrating unity and cultural renewal through Jan. 1
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Kwanzaa began Friday, marking the start of a weeklong cultural celebration centered on reflection, unity and renewal – principles Lowcountry educators say resonate deeply with the region’s history. Observed through Jan. 1, Kwanzaa is often misunderstood, but leaders at the International...
Patriots Point: Honoring the past, celebrating the present, inspiring the future
For 50 years, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum has stood as a home for history. The decks of ships and stories of combat have made a lasting mark in the Charleston Harbor, one far greater than ever imagined in 1976 when it opened. As the museum begins its 50th...
Lowcountry community honors 23-year-old who died from sickle cell disease
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Family, neighbors and close friends gathered for a candlelight vigil to remember 23-year-old Jamar Jordan Gray, who died Dec. 19 after battling sickle cell disease. The community stood together, some holding candles and others holding onto one another, as they shared stories and...
S.C. man’s estate receives nearly $1M payout after wrongful death lawsuit
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Complications from an epidural injection led to a wrongful death suit against MUSC in Charleston and ultimately a payout by the state’s insurance reserve fund, court records show. The estate of William Bowen received a settlement of $975,000 from the South Carolina Insurance Reserve...
Vigil set to highlight ‘neglect’ at Al Cannon jail amid calls for justice, accountability
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Community members plan to gather Monday in North Charleston for a vigil honoring people who have died while in custody at the Charleston County jail, marking the third anniversary of the death of D’Angelo Brown. The vigil, organized by the Lowcountry Action Committee,...

















