NTSB report: Uneven runway terrain caused plane crash in Charleston County
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that uneven terrain on a runway caused a small plane to crash into a body of water in Charleston County earlier this year. The crash occurred on March 31 in the Raven’s Run area of northern Charleston...
Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces 2026 Notary Public Seminars
COLUMbIA — This fall, Secretary of State Mark Hammond will be offering free, in-person notary public seminars in Lexington, Greenville, Charleston, and Horry counties. These seminars will provide comprehensive information for South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary, as well as information on e
Police search for suspect in North Charleston shooting that left 1 injured
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — A person was shot and hospitalized late Saturday night in North Charleston. North Charleston police officers were dispatched to the scene at the 5300 block of Dorchester Road at approximately 11:05 p.m. on Aug. 1, 2026. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who had sustained a g
Minors flee after firework sparks backyard fire in North Charleston, police say
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A group of minors fled the area after a firework they were shooting ignited a small backyard fire in North Charleston Friday. Officers and the fire department were dispatched to the scene at the 1200 block of Buist Avenue in reference to a robbery.
Charleston rated one of the happiest cities in America
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Holy City is also a happy city. According to a recent study that examined 180 of the largest cities in the U.S., Charleston, South Carolina, ranked as one of the happiest. Charleston came in at #7 on the list, with #1 going to Fremont,...
Coroner identifies person killed in West Ashley apartment fire
WEST ASHLEY S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman who died in the Middleton Cove Apartment fire Sunday Morning. Rachel Fitzpatrick, 57, of Charleston died from injuries sustained in the fire, according to Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal. The City of...
Charleston County Coroner releases cause of death for 11-month-old found dead in home
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Coroner released the cause and manner of death for an 11-month-old baby found dead inside a home in unsafe living conditions on June 16, 2026, according to North Charleston Police Department officers. The coroner says the cause of death was determined to be starvati
Former North Charleston councilman Mike Brown arrested after being found contempt of court
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Mike A. Brown was arrested Friday after he reportedly was found to be in contempt of court for failing to provide documents in a case that was ongoing against him for multiple months. Former North Charleston councilman Brown was reportedly arrested by the Charleston...
Students head back to school starting Monday, Lowcountry districts kick off year in waves
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Students in Colleton, Georgetown and Williamsburg counties are headed back to school Monday morning, serving as the first of the Lowcountry districts that will be sending students back to the classroom in waves this week. After weeks of back to school bashes and school supplies...
Group miffed by college’s quiet demolition of YWCA building
MORNING HEADLINES | A local citizens group is expected to raise its concerns this week that the College of Charleston did not notify members before workers began to demolish the former YWCA headquarters at 106 Coming St., site of a proposed student dormitory. Meanwhile, the college’s board of trustees is...

















