‘Somebody Help Me!’: South Carolina Officer On Leave After Bystander Video Shows Several Cops...
A Black boy selling palmetto roses in front of a South Carolina Circle K was aggressively arrested by several cops Tuesday in an incident recorded […] ‘Somebody Help Me!’: South Carolina Officer On Leave After Bystander Video Shows Several Cops Piling On Black Boy, Aggressively Arresting Him for Selling Roses In...
Walhalla founder’s final resting place
A Charleston tourist from Walhalla has sent back pictures of the cemetery that contains the burial site of Walhalla’s founder, John Andreas Wagener. Our thanks for the photos go to Hayden Laye, who took snapshots of the cemetery where Wagener was buried. Wagener was a mayor of Charleston in the 19th century. He led...
Black Voices: Black Girls Run! Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Before the sun comes up and before most people are even awake, one group of Lowcountry women is already on the move; the women of Black Girls Run! Charleston. Since its founding in 2009, the national run club has encouraged African-American women to make healthy...
Charleston City Council approves settlement over controversial John C. Calhoun statue
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston City Council voted to approve a settlement that turns over the John C. Calhoun statue that once stood high in Marion Square to an organization led by his descendants, who want to display it for public viewing once more, though not in city limits.
8 Best Crab Shacks in South Carolina
Here is a guide to eight of the best and most beloved crab shacks in South Carolina. 1. Bowen's Island Restaurant (Charleston, SC) The Vibe: A true South Carolina landmark and a James Beard Award-winning "American Classic," Bowen's Island is the definition of a rustic fish camp. Situated on a remote island...
North Charleston traffic stop leads to man’s arrest on drug, gun charges
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The North Charleston Police Department said a man is facing drug and gun charges for allegedly owning a gun while already having a prior felony drug conviction. Rayekon Daniel Jones, 30, of Charleston County, is charged with felony possession of a firearm and unlawful possession...
Best fried chicken? This SC restaurant ranks among nation’s top places to eat it
A South Carolina restaurant serves “famous fried chicken” — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks among the nation’s best places to eat the crunchy dish, a new report finds. Magnolias in Charleston ranks No. 47 on a list of the top 50 fried chicken joints in the United States and Canada,...
Charleston County takes first step toward new landfill
WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCBD) – Landfills in Charleston County are filling up, and fast. The county is looking to acquire land for a new land fill, to meet the needs of the growing population. The Environmental Management Agency wants to bring in experts to make sure the spot they choose has minimal environmental impact....
Construction begins after groundbreaking on new VA clinic at Joint Base Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A new Veterans Affairs clinic will soon be accepting veteran patients in the Lowcountry. The Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Health Care System broke ground on Wednesday, marking the start of construction for a Department of Veterans Affairs specialty care clinic located at Joint...
Charleston leaders discuss options to make Maybank Highway intersection safer
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston City leaders discussed Tuesday options to make the Maybank Highway and Riverland Drive intersection safer. The main roadway has been an issue for nearly 15 years, with its dangers increasing every year. According to Councilmember Jim McBride, who represents District 3, there...