Matt Medley named CEO of MUSC Health-Orangeburg
? Matt Medley became CEO of MUSC Health-Orangeburg on March 9 Previously served as chief operating officer for MUSC Health-Midlands Division Earlier leadership roles included Mayo Clinic, UF Health a...
Prophet Coffee Closing Downtown Location
Prophet Coffee announced on social media that it will close its downtown location in mid-April. “Small business is crazy. One day you’re celebrating your third anniversary, and then next you’re announcing bad news. Some projects just don’t pan out the way you’d hoped. "Can’t thank our...
A woman from Beaufort County died in a collision in Charleston County.
Phyllis Miller, 69, from Beaufort County, died from crash injuries on March 7, 2026, just before 8 p.m. along Savannah Highway in Charleston’s Ravenel area. An SUV carrying Miller and three others struck a pickup truck driven by Ricardo Hernandez-Martinez, 44, who tried crossing southbound lanes. Incident Details....
Earthquake Strikes off South Carolina Coast; No East Coast Tsunami Threat
An earthquake struck off the coast of South Carolina this morning and due to the weak intensity of the quake, there is no tsunami threat along the U.S. East Coast at this time. According to USGS, at 3:28 am early this morning, a weak magnitude 2.0 earthquake just east of Charleston, South Carolina over the open...
Dreamliners bolster SC’s export totals even as Charleston’s port sees dip in outgoing cargo
South Carolina’s economy is powered by businesses that make things the rest of the world wants. In 2025, one business in particular — Boeing Co. — helped the state notch its best export total in seven years. The state Department of Commerce said this month that $38.5 billion worth of products were exported from South...
The Hurricane-Wrecked Dock That Became South Carolina’s Best-Kept Secret
The story of how The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene got its name involves a hurricane, a dock, and the kind of determination that defines the South Carolina coast. What emerged from that storm damage is now one of Mount Pleasant’s most beloved seafood destinations, serving some of the freshest catch you’ll find...
Joint Base Charleston to conduct test of ‘Giant Voice’ emergency notification system Friday
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Joint Base Charleston will conduct a full test of its “Giant Voice” emergency notification system on Friday afternoon. If you live near the base, you may hear announcements of weather emergencies, sirens, security warnings, and music between 1 and 2:30 p.m. Base officials say the...
Summerville man accused of sending repeated obscene messages, stalking victim
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of repeatedly sending obscene messages and stalking a victim, including showing up at the person’s home dozens of times. Aaron Scott Beedham, 38, is charged with obscene communication and stalking. Detectives conducted an...
Eight children found alone inside illegal daycare during fire in South Carolina, one arrested
SOUTH CAROLINA — Eight children were found alone inside an apartment during a fire at what police say was an illegal daycare in South Carolina. According to North Charleston police, officers and firefighters responded around 2:30 p.m. Thursday to a fire at the Arbor Square Apartments. When emergency crews...
Victim killed in Old Dominion University shooting had Lowcountry ties
NORFOLK, VA (WCBD) – A victim killed in a Thursday afternoon shooting at Old Dominion University has family ties to the Lowcountry. One person was killed, and two others were injured when a gunman opened fire on individuals at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger...
