Crews respond to house fire with 19 venomous snakes inside in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — North Charleston Fire Department, North Charleston Police and Animal Control crews responded to a residential fire on Thursday night. The scene was on Vistavia Road near Bromley Road. An officer says there were 19 venomous snakes inside the home. It is unknown if there...
Sweet Success: The Peach Cobbler Factory Brings Premium Desserts to Charleston, South Carolina
Continues its impressive journey as one of America’s fastest-growing dessert brands with a new opening in Charleston, South Carolina. This expansion further strengthens the brand’s footprint, moving from its 2013 Nashville roots to a multi-state powerhouse. With over 120 locations across 24 states and another 150...
Coroner IDs man accused of shooting at Charleston County deputies during Johns Island chase
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the man accused of shooting at a deputy during a Wednesday morning chase. Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal said Floriberto Perez Nieto, 34, of Johns Island, died on Feb. 11 from a gunshot wound sustained when deputies returned fire near the...
Woman charged in alleged theft and redemption of SC Lottery scratch-offs: SLED
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A 48-year-old woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing a South Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off ticket to redeem to pay rent. According to charging documents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Tillie R. Ogden, between Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 of last year,...
Lowcountry Land Trust receives $1 million from Boeing for Angel Oak Preserve
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Lowcountry Land Trust has received a $1 million donation from The Boeing Co. to support the creation of the Angel Oak Preserve, a 44-acre immersive park and living museum centered around one of the region’s most iconic natural landmarks. The nonprofit organization announced the gift on...
52-year-old charged after several-mile pursuit; cocaine residue found in car, report says
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A woman was arrested Tuesday after she fled from a traffic stop and was found to be in possession of cocaine, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Monica McGaskin, a 52-year-old was charged with failure to stop for blue lights and possession of...
Ex-Mount Pleasant officers accused in the cheating scandal are identified.
Mount Pleasant Police Department in South Carolina recently separated or fired several officers accused of cheating on a South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy exam. The incident involved misconduct classified between November and December 2025, prompting extensive internal investigations.. Affected Officers. Named...
Point Hope’s newest wave of businesses include ramen, Mediterranean
If you thought Point Hope was busy now, just wait – the next round of businesses is loading. HACHIYA RAMEN 654 Hopewell Drive, Suites 102 and 103. For fans of Japanese cuisine, Hachiya Ramen promises to deliver an authentic taste of Tokyo in Point Hope. Owner Yuichiro “Junior” Takebata,...
Mount Pleasant police says it followed procedure when separated officer joined CCSO
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — The Mount Pleasant Police Department affirmed Thursday that it followed standard procedure when one of its "separated" officers was hired by the neighboring Charleston County Sheriff's Office. The Mount Pleasant Police Department turned over its full internal affairs file to the...
Man suffering from schizophrenia is missing, North Charleston Police say
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The North Charleston Police Department is searching for a vulnerable man who has been missing for two days. Paul Anthony Blakeny, 48, was last seen Monday near the 2100 block of Dorchester Road. He has schizophrenia and needs daily medication. Blakeny is described as...

















