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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A 19-year-old was arrested Friday morning after he was allegedly caught breaking into multiple vehicles at an apartment complex, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Montrell Keon Warthen Jr. was arrested and charged with three counts of breaking into motor vehicles. The

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments will host a public information meeting next week to gather input on a plan aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving safety along a busy stretch of U.S. 17A. The meeting for the U.S. 17A Corridor & Congestion Management...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The National Weather Service says there is a high risk for rip currents along South Carolina’s Lowcountry coast through Wednesday evening. The NWS advisory covers Cape Romain, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Folly Beach and Kiawah Island. A high risk means life-threatening rip currents are l

LADSON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dutch Bros Coffee will celebrate the opening of its first Ladson location on Saturday, June 6, bringing its signature beverages and community-focused mission to the growing Charleston-area community. The new drive-thru coffee shop is located at 3678 Ladson Road and will offer a menu that...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — Wake Up Carolina has expanded its veteran support group program to Mount Pleasant: Serving Those Who Served. The program is veteran-built and veteran-led, offering a space for former service members to discuss challenges they face after leaving the military. Derek Woodward served in the...

There’s everything from the chicken salad sandwich that’s gone viral to a divine carrot cake at Annie Mae’s Bakeshop at 185 St. Phillip Street. Since husband-and-wife duo Jason and Annie Vieira opened the bakery in March, its biscuits, pies, cake by the slice, extensive coffee menu and hand-blended tea continue to attr

For events, festivals and other community happenings in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Lowcountry, check out our Lowcountry Calendar of Events. If you have an open-to-the-public event you would like to announce, submit by email to:. Bluffton/Beaufort County/Jasper County events - kmurdaugh@blufft

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The crew of Coast Guard Base Charleston held a change of command ceremony Thursday in Charleston. During the ceremony at Founders Hall, Capt. Eric J. Jones transferred command of the base to Capt. Matthew V. Kempe. Amy Graveley, director of the Coast Guard Operational Logistics Command, presid

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Nearly weeks after a deadly boat crash in Mount Pleasant that killed a Citadel cadet, state investigators have charged the boat’s driver with manslaughter, alleging overcrowding and excessive speed led to the collision. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources charged 21-year-old Edw

Since the start of 2026, thousands of South Carolina workers have been notified of their termination due to company layoffs and closures, according to a report from the SC Department of Employment and Workforce. Hundreds have already been forced to find new employment. Since The State’s last report on SC layoffs , seve