Coast Guard rescues three people from overturned vessel near Edisto Beach
EDISTO BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) — US Coast Guard Sector Charleston, the Edisto Fire Department, and Colleton County Fire Rescue worked to rescue three people in the water near Otter Island from an overturned vessel Wednesday morning. The rescue happened around 6:30 a.m. when crews were dispatched after reports of...
15-year-old selling roses pinned by police after $5 water damage incident [VIDEO]
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Mount Pleasant steps ahead with stricter e-bike rules
Mount Pleasant is considering changes to its current e-bike ordinance to ease the public’s concerns after increased incidents of reckless riding and illegal use of mopeds. The town council last week unanimously voted to approve the first reading of the amended ordinance, which would allow officers to penalize not...
After Wednesday’s minor earthquake, state rep. renews calls for insurers to offer coverage
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — There are millions of low-magnitude earthquakes that occur around the world every year, including the 2.2 magnitude seismic event that shook parts of the Lowcountry Wednesday. Earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.5 tend can often not even be felt, but they still serve as reminders of...
Minor earthquake confirmed near Sangaree, Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - The United States Geological Survey has confirmed reports of an earthquake in the Summerville area. Data from the USGS confirmed that an earthquake of about 2.2 to 2.4 magnitude occurred just before 10 a.m., about a mile east-northeast of the town center of Summerville and around 2 miles...
Police arrest woman in North Charleston hotel disturbance
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A woman is accused of firing a gun during an argument at a North Charleston hotel. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to the InTown Suites off North Arco Lane early Wednesday morning for a “disturbance involving a firearm.” According to the agency,...
Lowcountry leaders reflect on Ravenel Bridge 20 years later
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) –The iconic Ravenel Bridge turns 20 years old Wednesday July 16th, a landmark that has become synonymous with Charleston. Everyday thousands of people cross the bridge, driving, walking or biking. “It’s an incredible piece of engineering. It’s iconic. When you see a picture or drawing or...
August is National Black Business Month
This newspaper has always served as an advocate for Black-owned businesses. Why? Because our community cannot advance and prosper without a thriving business community. People who don’t own and produce things will always be poor. August is approaching, and with it comes an opportunity that we as business owners...
North Charleston officer placed on administrative leave amid investigation into incident at gas station
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A North Charleston police officer has been placed on administrative leave after video of a juvenile being handcuffed at a gas station surfaced online Tuesday night. The North Charleston Police Department confirmed on Wednesday that it was aware of the incident that occurred at the...
Blue Angels coming to Charleston in 2026
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The iconic Blue Angels released their full schedule for 2026, and it includes a show in the skies over Charleston. The United States Navy Blue Angels have been around for almost 80 years. They perform shows all over the U.S. from March through November. Next year, the Charleston Air Show...