Charleston SC

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — During Women’s History Month, News 2 is highlighting women making a lasting impact in the community, and one Charleston County scientist is turning her personal health journey into a mission to help others nationwide. Dr. Cortney Gensemer is being recognized as a remarkable woman for...

A proposed $32 million settlement would permanently protect Captain Sam’s Spit — a 170‑acre stretch of dunes, beach, and wildlife habitat on Kiawah Island — after decades of legal battles over plans to build luxury homes there.

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) — The city of Charleston has completed a new public park that will help alleviate flooding on Johns Island. The Dale Morris Ecological Park features engineered wetlands and is the largest of its kind in the Palmetto State. The wetlands will serve as an overflow outlet to prevent flooding...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Charleston County School District officials are scheduled to return to court Wednesday for a hearing stemming from a lawsuit challenging actions taken by the Board of Trustees during a February meeting. The lawsuit was filed by Dr. Brian McClure and names Charleston County School...

Charleston County has several flexible part-time jobs that keep you outdoors and active. If you’ve got a pickup truck and want steady evening work, these roles might be a great fit.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Two Charleston restaurants are earning national recognition as finalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards, often considered the highest honors in the American culinary industry. Merci, a European-inspired bistro located at the corner of Pitt and Montagu streets, is a finalist for best...

It wasn’t that long ago that I was talking to a friend of mine, Brian Duffy, about the history of his neighborhood Raven’s Run and how the developer was into flying at the time. ‘Why do you think you live in a neighborhood that has a private air strip?’ I asked him. ‘Bill,’ he went on to say, ‘The amount of...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston International Airport has added a new around-the-clock dining option with the launch of automated self‑service food kiosks. The kiosks, powered by Evolvending, offer travelers and airport visitors 24/7 access to freshly heated, ready‑to‑eat meals along with a selection of...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Emergency crews responded Tuesday night to a plane crash in northern Charleston County. Officials with Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department said the small plane went down in water near Raven’s Run. Everyone on-board safely self-extricated, and no injuries have been reported, the...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — A local firefighter has jumped into the race for one of the Mount Pleasant area's State House seats, citing high and rising prices, traffic problems, and healthcare access as key issues that spurred him to file. Benjamin Brown, an area firefighter and paramedic, announced...