View live cameras at TS Chantal churns off SC coast
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A tropical depression that formed off the South Carolina coast was upgraded early Saturday morning to Tropical Storm Chantal. The system is expected to bring periods of heavy rain, gusty wind, and dangerous surf to the Charleston area through the weekend. You can see current conditions by...
‘We were at a tipping point’: SC businesses preparing for new liquor liability law
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WIS/WCSC) - This July 4th weekend will be the last in South Carolina under the state’s current liquor liability system. Bar and restaurant owners across the Lowcountry hope a law signed earlier this year will help them stay open once it takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. Some...
Charleston, South Carolina Eastside Drug Investigation Leads to 5 Arrests and 1 Suspect Outstanding
The Charleston Police Department (CPD), following an operation in Charleston’s Eastside led by the department’s Special Investigations Unit, has made numerous arrests targeting illegal drug distribution. The investigation began in March of this year following a series of complaints from community members regarding...
Man arrested in Charleston on weapon, drug charges
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston Police arrested a man in Charleston on Saturday evening on multiple charges. Dontae Williams, 36, is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana and resisting arrest, Lt. Anthony Gibson says. A mugshot for Williams was not immediately...
Lowcountry hospitals see increased burns, ER visits on the Fourth of July
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Hospitals throughout the Lowcountry see an increase in ER visits not just on the Fourth, but the entire holiday week. Although fireworks, boats, grills and alcohol can bring fun on the holiday, they can also lead to a dangerous situation, not just for yourself, but the people around you.
Hyman’s Seafood resolves shrimp misrepresentation issue with SC Shrimper’s Association
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Hyman's Seafood, a classic restaurant in the heart of downtown Charleston, reached a resolution with the South Carolina Shrimper's Association after being named Wednesday as a restaurant that allegedly misrepresented the shrimp they served to their customers, the shrimpers' lawyer Gedney...
Free ‘Mommy Wellness’ event helps support Lowcountry moms
WEST ASHLEY, S.C (WCSC) - Lowcountry moms are getting a little extra help this weekend. ‘I Serve With Joy and Healthy Horizons’ hosted a free Mommy Wellness event. The event aimed to offer a full-service experience focused on meeting the physical, emotional, and educational needs of parents. At the Citadel Mall in...
Law enforcement cracks down on impaired boating with ‘Operation Dry Water’
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Between July 4-6, the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and eight other local law enforcement agencies are joining 'Operation Dry Water' for heightened enforcement of impaired boating. "[The Fourth of July] unfortunately is a holiday that is known for drinking, boating and deadly incidents...
Thousands celebrate at Summerville Fireworks and Freedom Festival
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - The Summerville Fireworks and Freedom Festival was back this Independence Day with something for the whole family. Thousands celebrated an evening full of music, games, food trucks and the traditional fireworks show. Summerville Parks and Recreation Events and Marketing Manager Rigel Kocur...
Lawsuit accuses restaurateur of misusing funds
Restaurateur Patrick Whalen is tangled in a legal battle with investors over use of funding at Church and Union Charleston.
