Charleston SC

Clayton Merritt was supposed to graduate in 2019 from his 12-week surf program for veterans. His mother died the same day. After driving two hours to his hometown of Sumter, Merritt found himself overwhelmed. He turned around and drove back to Charleston to do one thing: surf. “It brought me...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Electrical work is taking place across Charleston Housing Authority properties to address power spikes caused by increased summer demand. In a statement Thursday, the housing authority said it is working with Dominion Energy and licensed contractors to address homes that are experiencing “elec

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The U.S. Coast Guard terminated the voyage of a charter vessel operating illegally in Charleston Harbor after determining it was carrying paying passengers without meeting required regulations, officials said. A Coast Guard Station Charleston law enforcement crew intercepted the 47-foot vessel

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Violent crime in North Charleston has dropped significantly over the past two years, according to new data released by the North Charleston Police Department. According to department data, homicides, aggravated assaults, robberies, and other violent crimes have all decreased over the las

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Two men were arrested early Friday morning after a traffic stop in led to the discovery of cocaine. Around 2:45 a.m., on July 17, North Charleston Police (NCPD) officers were patrolling the area of Rivers Avenue and Otranto Road when they spotted a car with a non-functioning rear brake l

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The North Charleston Police Department has arrested two teenagers in connection with a shooting that left one man injured nearly three weeks ago. The teens, whose names have not been released because of their ages, are charged with attempted murder, shooting into an occupied...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — One of South Carolina's largest animal rescue operations has left shelters across the state overflowing, prompting animal welfare organizations to ask the public for help through adoptions and donations. Investigators recently rescued more than 123 animals from a home in Georgetown County and

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Two children were arrested Friday after an alleged shooting that occurred on June 30 at Palm Point Apartments in North Charleston. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to a reported shooting at the Palm Pointe Apartments on Fassitt Road at approximately 11:45 p.

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a shooting that left one person hospitalized Thursday night. Cyeaven Benn, 21, of Moncks Corner, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, according to sher

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Police arrested a man following an hours-long standoff after responding to a domestic incident inside a Summerville townhome, authorities said. Officers were called around 1:30 p.m. to the Spring View Townhomes off Gardenview Court following a report of a domestic situation. According to poli