Katie McCravy announces SC House bid, focusing on economic, community growth
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Lowcountry business leader and community advocate, Katie McCravy, announced Sunday her candidacy for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 102. "South Carolina families deserve leaders who not only understand how to manage resources but also how to invest in people," said...
The Sushi At This No-Fuss Buffet Restaurant Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In...
In the sprawling culinary landscape of South Carolina, there exists a hidden gem that locals whisper about with reverence and a slight touch of possessiveness. Ginza Buffet in Greenville might not look like much from the outside, but step through those doors and you’ll discover why people drive from Charleston,...
Police responded to crash on Rivers Avenue at Melnick Drive
UPDATE: Rivers Avenue has reopened. — NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Law enforcement is responding Saturday to a crash with injuries on Rivers Avenue. The North Charleston Police Department said the crash happened at Rivers Avenue and Melnick Drive. Eastbound lanes are closed. Traffic is being diverted to Melnick...
FIRST ALERT: Flood risk subsiding, isolated rain continues through Sunday!
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Chances for downpours and localized flooding will gradually subside through early next week in advance of Hurricane Erin’s offshore passage!. The weak front responsible for producing Saturday’s scattered downpours has pushed to our south. Besides a few lingering showers, we’ll enjoy a dry...
I-526 east reopens after Saturday crash
UPDATE: I-526 has reopened. — NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – North Charleston police are responding Saturday to a crash on I-526 east. The North Charleston Police Department said both eastbound lanes at mile marker 19 (near North Rhett Ave.) were closed around 4:20 p.m. People are asked to drive safely in the area.
Santee murder suspect turns himself in after public warning
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — A man wanted in connection with a murder in Santee has been arrested after turning himself in in North Charleston. The North Charleston Police Department said 20-year-old Zaquan Shaquez Jamison called dispatchers, identified himself and announced he wished to turn himself in on outstanding...
The Palmetto Goodwill celebrates national Thrift Shop Day
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Shoppers across the country celebrated National Thrift Shop Day by flocking to resale stores, including Palmetto Goodwill locations here in the Lowcountry. The holiday encourages people to shop secondhand not only to save money, but also to support local programs that give back to the...
Saturday afternoon crash on US 17-A leaves 1 dead, 1 hurt
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A driver was killed in a Saturday afternoon crash on US 17 Alternate in Berkeley County. Sgt. Tyler Tidwell with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the two-vehicle crash happened near Old Cherry Hill Lane around 3:00 p.m. A Toyota Rav 4 was heading south on US 17-A when it […]
Santee Cooper to begin controlled spilling operations due to heavy rainfall, upstream lake operations
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – Santee Cooper announced Saturday it will begin controlled spilling operations due to expected heavy rainfall. “Heavy rainfall in the Santee Cooper watershed, combined with upstream lake operations, has increased inflows into the Santee Cooper Lakes system,” the utility said. In order to...
Aging West Ashley resident pleads for community support amid rising repair expenses
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Tammy Jenkins is a senior mobile home owner in West Ashley, and could now face homelessness due to a lack of income and the rising cost of repairs. "I don't have the money to do the small things that I need to do, much less the larger things for my repairs on my home because this is the only...