Lowcountry group helps homeless, vulnerable families during the holidays
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A Lowcountry organization that serves the unhoused and vulnerable people in our community is helping those in need just in time for the holidays. The services The Navigation Center provides go beyond one’s immediate crisis, from housing and food support, medical needs, and financial...
Families invited to celebrate Christmas Eve with live nativity and activities
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Point Hope Church in Mount Pleasant will be hosting a live nativity and petting zoo event on Christmas Eve, inviting families to come out and celebrate the holiday with activities and more. This free event will feature a live nativity with dress-up costumes and...
New handheld device brings precision hip replacements to Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A small device that looks a lot like an iPhone is changing the way hip replacements are done at Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center. While it may look simple, the Lantern Hip system is giving surgeons real-time data during surgery, helping patients recover faster and reducing...
2 candidates vie for vacant Folly Beach City Council seat
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) — Two candidates have filed to run for a vacant seat on the Folly Beach City Council following Chris Bizzell’s promotion to mayor. DJ Rich, a lifelong Folly Beach resident and owner of Planet Follywood restaurant, is seeking to return to the council after giving up his seat of 14 years to run...
Tree work begins on Kiawah Island Parkway, set to run until Dec. 30
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — Crews will be working along the Kiawah Island Parkway throughout this week, conducting tree work to promote motorist and pedestrian safety. According to the town a contracted arborist will be working between the roundabout and the intersection of Kiawah Island Parkway and Beachwalker...
Neighbors Together hosts annual holiday giveaway in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Neighbors Together hosted its annual holiday giveaway Saturday, serving hundreds of people as demand for food, clothing and basic necessities continues to rise across the Lowcountry. Organizers said the event took more than a week of preparation, with volunteers and staff coordinating...
Bill aims to protect S.C. fisheries from foreign competition
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Rep. Nancy Mace is working to restore more power to the federal government through the Protect American Fisheries Act of 2025, saying it is critical for protecting industries in the Lowcountry. The bill is a modern version of the Magnusson-Stevens Act, expanding the definition of economic...
LIST: Charleston-area grocery stores open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2025
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Missing a key ingredient while preparing your Christmas dish? Need to grab last-minute cookies and milk for Santa? Before you head out the door to grab those forgotten items, you might want to know which stores are open. Here’s a list of what’s open and what’s not on Christmas Eve and […]
Police find convicted felon with gun, drugs while patrolling Liberty Hill community
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A convicted felon was arrested Monday after North Charleston officers found him with a handgun and multiple drugs. The North Charleston Police Department said K-9 officers were patrolling the Liberty Hill area amid a recent increase in violent crime. The officers saw a group of men...
North Charleston police searching for vehicle of interest in Van Buren Avenue shooting
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The North Charleston Police Department has identified a vehicle they believe could be connected to the shooting of a four-year-old on Van Buren Avenue last week. The vehicle of interest is a dark blue or black BMW 740 Series sedan. The department said police are also looking into...

















