FIRST ALERT: Hot, very humid weekend with conditional storm chances!
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - This weekend’s surge of heat and humidity could help fuel a few showers and thunderstorms - some of which may become strong to severe!. A complex passing to our north will bring us a few high clouds overnight, but no rainfall is expected across the Lowcountry through Saturday morning. With...
One injured after allegedly being stabbed by co-worker at downtown Charleston restaurant, police say
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — One person was injured after police say they were stabbed by a co-worker during an altercation at a downtown Charleston restaurant on Friday afternoon. Officers with the Charleston Police Department responded to Fuel on Rutledge Avenue around 2:45 p.m. for a reported stabbing. Lieutenant...
Fire crews respond to fire at West Ashley apartment complex
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Fire and emergency crews responded to a fire at an apartment complex in West Ashley on Friday evening. The Charleston Fire Department responded to a reported fire at Ashley Oaks Apartments shortly after 8 p.m., according to a Facebook post from the Charleston Fire Department. Engine...
Boyfriend of off-duty Mount Pleasant officer dies after shooting incident in May
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Dorchester County Coroner's Office confirmed Friday the death of the boyfriend of an off-duty Mount Pleasant Police Department officer shot in a domestic dispute in late May. Jaun Saul Rico Pacheco died on Saturday, May 24, as a result of the gunshot wound...
North Charleston family of gun violence victim continues push for change
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, which is a time to recognize the toll gun violence continues to take on communities across the country. One local organization paired up with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Department and Charleston County Council to spread awareness on gun...
Charleston immigrant community decries police, ICE raid of SC nightclub
NORTH CHARLESTON — After law enforcement arrested 80 people during a weekend sting operation at a nightclub in Charleston County, federal immigration officials claimed “the community at large knew that there was nothing good going on at that establishment.” But for some people present during the 3 a.m. June 1 raid at...
Immigration advocates say Charleston County sting operation unfairly targeted Latinos and Hispanics
North Charleston, S.C. (WCBD) — A massive sting operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies has come under scrutiny after immigrant advocacy groups and faith leaders raised concerns about civil rights violations during the arrests. Earlier this week, the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office—along with...
Chop Shops Shut Down in Berkeley County Crime Sweep
Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced the recovery of roughly $130,000 in stolen vehicles and equipment, the discovery of two illegal chop shop operations, and the arrest of multiple people following a coordinated investigation. The post Chop Shops Shut Down in Berkeley County Crime Sweep first appeared on...
Surfer saves young child from drowning in rip current on Folly Beach
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD)– A surfer on Folly Beach saved a young child from almost drowning; now he’s reminding people to be careful of rip currents this summer at the beach. 27-year-old Shep Davis has been surfing on Folly Beach for over 20 years and is the owner of Charleston Surf Company, where he teaches […]
Charleston, South Carolina Foodie Bucket List: 20 Must-Try Meat Dishes for Carnivores
Charleston’s restaurant scene is rich and diverse gaining international recognition with each passing year. For many, the Charleston foodie scene is the core agenda item for any trip to our charming coastal home. The choices can be daunting, so we took some time to compile 20 incredible selections for...