Charleston SC

Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas from soil and rock, poses a hidden lung cancer risk in Charleston-area homes, especially during winter when sealed structures trap it indoors. South Carolina sees elevated levels in coastal Lowcountry spots despite lower statewide risk perceptions, making testing essential...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston experienced a rare and significant snowfall as part of a winter storm that blanketed much of the Deep South one year ago Wednesday. More than four inches of snow fell in the Charleston area on Jan. 21, 2025, leading to the closure of Charleston International Airport. Officials...

MORNING HEADLINES | Retired Navy Rear Admiral Nancy Lacore of Mount Pleasant, a former chief of the Navy Reserve, is joining at least 14 other candidates running for South Carolina’s coastal 1st Congressional District. Lacore is now among a slew of Democratic candidates, including Mac Deford, Max Diaz, Matthew...

This family-run Mount Pleasant restaurant specializes in creatively elevated Southern breakfast and brunch dishes that showcase fresh local seafood and an impressive array of flavored grits. Grace & Grit opened in August 2017 under Chef Frank Kline’s leadership, quickly becoming the go-to destination for exceptional...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man was arrested Monday after he allegedly assaulted a woman and fought with an officer, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Dennis Michael Oliver, a 37-year-old was charged with unlawful taking of a firearm, resisting arrest, and unlawful conduct toward a child.

On Tuesday, March 24, the Charleston Gaillard Center will present John Legend: An Evening of Songs and Stories at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m., online only. The ticket office opens at 11 a.m. Legend is an EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multi-platinum artist and producer...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Police Department reports that a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle earlier this month has died. On the night of January 12, near Wallace School Road, officers reported that a pedestrian was attempting to cross Ashley River Road when they were struck by a vehicle. The...

The National Weather Service in Charleston warns of a potential winter weather system impacting southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia this weekend, driven by incoming very cold air that could produce freezing rain, sleet, or snow. Confidence is growing for at least minor effects in inland areas like parts of...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The 45-year-old man who died as a result of a hit-and-run in North Charleston was identified Tuesday by the Charleston County Coroner's Office. Jose N. Gonzalez-Cervera died as a result of "blunt force injuries" from an auto-pedestrian crash on Rivers Avenue and Hawthorne Drive,...

The next few days will be mild with a mix of clouds and sunshine. An ice storm then becomes possible over the weekend and into next week.