Tattoo parlor sues South Carolina, saying tattoo law amounts to censorship
A New York tattoo start-up seeking to expand into Charleston has sued South Carolina health and law-enforcement leaders, arguing that two long-standing restrictions on tattooing violate the First Amendment by treating ink on skin as second-class speech. In a complaint filed Friday in federal court in Charleston, Tiny Z
‘An improvement or a hindrance’: James Island roundabout coming to three-road intersection
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) — A small roundabout is coming to the intersection of Old Military Road, Grimball Road Extension and Secessionville Road on James Island, funded through the City of Charleston’s traffic calming budget at a cost of $37,000. The intersection is unique when driving on each...
‘Significant delays’: Officers handle 3-car crash on Interstate 526
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Crews are working a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 526, just past the Long Point Road exit on Thursday afternoon. Officers with the Mount Pleasant Police Department said to expect significant delays while crews work to get the vehicles removed. Officers said the crash is without inj
Three-vehicle crash on I-526 near Long Point Road exit snarls traffic as crews clear...
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 526 near the Long Point Road exit caused significant traffic delays Thursday as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Officers remained at the scene on Thursday while crews worked to remove the damaged vehicles from the roadway. Motorists...
Last known Charleston-printed Declaration of Independence returns home for exhibit
DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A rare, Charleston-printed copy of the Declaration of Independence has returned to the city where it was first published 250 years ago and is now on display at the Charleston Museum in honor of the nation’s semiquincentennial. The historic document, printed in August 1776 by Peter Tim
Mother’s Ruin Hosting Yacht Rock Day Party With Don Gato Tequila
On Sunday, July 26, Mother's Ruin will host Yachts on the Reg, a yacht rock day party in partnership with Don Gato Tequila. Attendees can enjoy an afternoon of yacht rock favorites with a live DJ set by Dougie Ellis, limited-edition merchandise, specialty Don Gato Tequila cocktails and plenty of summer vibes.
Simmons Park apartments in Daniel island temporarily evacuated after ‘structural defect’
DANIEL ISLAND SC (WCIV) — Emergency crews responded to a reported structural issue at a multi-family apartment building on River Landing Drive on Daniel Island around 6:50 p.m. Thursday. CPD described the incident as a structural defect. Fire and rescue crews briefly evacuated the building while it was evaluated.
Central Mountain’s Lindsay takes US Clay Court Under 18 tennis title
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Central Mountain rising senior Addison Lindsay is making quite a name for herself in under 18 tennis circles, not just in Pennsylvania but on the national stage. Lindsay last Sunday took the title at the USTA Girls’ 18s National Clay Court Championship. To take...
15 spots for outdoor dining around Charleston
In a city where you can be outside 12 months a year, Charlestonians love to wine and dine al fresco. From casual to fancy, you’ll find tables of all sizes tucked away on patios, decks and piazzas. With the hot summer in full swing, here are some of the...
New video shows North Charleston 4th of July assault, leaders ask next steps
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Newly obtained security camera video is providing fresh insight into the chaotic July Fourth block party in North Charleston that went viral after police officers were assaulted and gunshots were heard amid fireworks. The video shows what sounds like gunfire mixed with fireworks during..

















