Mount Pleasant town council set to discuss, potentially vote on Highway 41 project
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Mount Pleasant Town Council is expected to discuss and potentially vote Tuesday evening on Charleston County’s long-debated Highway 41 Corridor Improvements Project. It’s a transportation plan aimed at easing congestion in one of the region’s fastest-growing areas. The proposal includes wi
New 2,000-acre Berkeley County development advances despite resident concerns
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — A new planned development community filled with over 5,000 new homes could soon reshape one of Berkeley County’s fastest-growing corridors. County leaders took a major step forward, saying they are pleased with the progress, but some residents are still concerned. The Berkeley County...
FIRST ALERT: Crash closes two lanes of I-26, causing mileslong backup
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Half of all lanes on I-26 east at the Ashley Phosphate exit were closed Tuesday morning following a crash. The crash prompted crews to respond. It is unclear how many vehicles were involved or if anyone was hurt. Backup could be seen as far...
Hanahan Mayor’s Complaint Triggers Ethics Hearing for Councilwoman
A councilmember will face an ethics hearing next month after Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater filed a complaint with the South Carolina Ethics Commission earlier this year. The post Hanahan Mayor’s Complaint Triggers Ethics Hearing for Councilwoman first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Kardea Brown’s CHS restaurant wins airport dining award
Kardea Brown‘s Southern Kitchen won a 2026 Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Award. The Charleston International Airport restaurant was recognized for best representing a sense of place in North America. Judges honored the restaurant’s authentic Lowcountry cuisine and hospitality. The award highlights Charleston In
River Road in Charleston reopened after fallen tree blocked roadway
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — (UPDATE) Charleston Police posted an update just after 10 :30 a.m. stating that River Road between Sygert Boulevard and Rusland Landing Road has been reopened after a tree fell and blocked the roadway. (ORIGINAL) A portion of River Road had been closed Tuesday morning due...
Viral food personality Mr. Tendernism hits the Lowcountry during statewide tour
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Walter Johson, AKA Mr. Tendernism, the viral pimaster who has garnered over 1 billion views for his illustrious food content, stopped by to talk about his "Meat & Eat tour" as he has spent the weekend trying the best food the Lowcountry has to offer.
Moncks Corner Bluegrass Legend Chip Chipman Dies At 78
Chip Chipman founded The Bluegrass Academy on West Main Street in downtown Moncks Corner, where he devoted himself to teaching and passing along the musical tradition he loved. The post Moncks Corner Bluegrass Legend Chip Chipman Dies At 78 first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
The sound of frustration: North Charleston ranked among America’s loudest cities
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — North Charleston officially ranks among the loudest cities in the country, but residents living near one major interstate feel they do not need a study to tell them what they hear every day. A recent study from Decibel Shield, a sound level meter app,...
Folly Beach considers ban on drone fishing over safety concerns
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) — Folly Beach leaders are moving toward a ban on drone fishing, with the city council taking up the issue at a Tuesday meeting. The proposed rule would prohibit the use of drones and other mechanical devices to deliver bait and fishing lines on the city’s beaches and piers. The technique has gr

















