Two charged in Charleston for illegal tobacco sales to minors
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Two people were charged after an investigation revealed they were selling tobacco products to minors, according to the Charleston Police Department. Hussein S. Abdelmoteleb, a 65-year-old from Charleston is charged with unlawful sale of tobacco to minors 3rd offense. Zeyad Abdelmoaty...
Two weapons found at Berkeley Middle School in same week, officials stress importance of...
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) — Two weapons were confiscated at Berkeley Middle School this week, and district leaders are crediting students who came forward with helping prevent potential danger. Authorities said the first incident happened Monday when a student was found with a handgun after showing it to classmates....
2 people removed from Berkeley County home collapse, potential explosion
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Berkeley County emergency crews are investigating a home collapse that may have been the result of an explosion. Berkeley County spokesman Taylor James says a call came in before 8 a.m. for a collapsed home on Rufus Lane in the Cordesville area, between Moncks Corner and Huger.
7-year-old ‘struck’ in Lincolnville shooting on Highway 78: CCSO
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A 7-year-old was hit in a shooting Wednesday morning at a residence on Highway 78 in the Lincolnville area, deputies with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office reported. According to an incident report, deputies responded to the residence around 12:34 a.m. At the scene, they...
The Dreamy Garden In South Carolina That’s Almost Too Beautiful To Be Real
There’s a place just outside Charleston where reality and fantasy blur like watercolors in the rain, and I’m convinced it might be the closest thing to time travel we humans have discovered. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens isn’t just another pretty stop on the tourist trail—it’s a portal to...
Skilled trade instructor shortage hits 26 states as local demand for workers surges
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A nationwide shortage of certified skilled trade instructors is being felt in 26 states, even as interest in those careers grows among secondary students. Locally, demand for workers in fields such as electrical engineering and construction is surging, leaving some of the area’s...
This Day in History: Sept. 24, 2014: Charleston’s first Black police chief dies
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The city of Charleston mourned the death of its first Black police chief, who led the agency for nearly a quarter-century on Sept. 24, 2014. Reuben Greenberg, 71, died nine years after he retired at the advice of his doctors. Greenberg took control of the Charleston...
$8.3 million awarded to Lowcountry victims’ services groups
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dozens gathered at North Charleston city hall on Wednesday to announce new federal and state funding to help support victims of abuse or crimes. South Carolina was recently awarded more than $26 million in federal grants, with more than $8.3 million going to groups...
Police investigate North Charleston shooting that injured one Wednesday
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The North Charleston Police Department is investigating a shooting incident where one person was injured Wednesday, according to an incident report. In the report, police state that they responded to the incident location in reference to an assault. Upon arrival they interviewed two...
Florida painter named 2026 featured artist for Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition announced Tuesday that they have selected Florida-based artist Henry Von Genk III as the 2026 featured artist for next year’s SEWE event. “It’s such an amazing honor to be selected as the Featured Artist for SEWE 2026,” said Von Genk....
