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Creek Collective brings ‘Worlds Collide’ artist showcase to Goose Creek Saturday
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCIV) — Lowcountry artists of all disciplines will be coming together Saturday for The Creek Collective, a dynamic new artist showcase taking place in Goose Creek. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., artists will be showing off their new works and playing live music for the...
Former Charleston County deputy arrested after incident at Al Cannon Detention Center involving inmate
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A former Charleston County Sheriff’s Office deputy received several charges Thursday after an incident at the Al Cannon Detention Center on Monday. On Monday, deputies say a surveillance video showed now-former Detention Deputy Karmen Robinson entering a storage unit with a male inmate.
North Charleston police commander sues city and department, alleges age bias, retaliation
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A Bureau Commander with the North Charleston Police Department has filed a lawsuit against the city of North Charleston and the North Charleston Police Department, claiming that she has been discriminated against and intentionally retaliated against while working in the police force. In
Where to celebrate Juneteenth: Festivals, music and cultural events across the Coastal Empire and...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Communities across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are preparing to celebrate Juneteenth with festivals, live music, food, cultural performances, family-friendly activities and programs honoring Black history and freedom. Juneteenth, observed June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved
Goose Creek fire dept. responds to bathroom fire
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$70 million copper manufacturing facility to set up shop in North Charleston, expected 45...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Red Metals, a ‘next-generation’ copper manufacturer, is establishing its first operation in Charleston County, the company announced Thursday. 45 new jobs are expected to be created as a result of the company’s $70 million investment in its Leeds Avenue facility. This 42,000-square-foot
Authorities search for missing 12-year-old on Johns Island
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — Authorities are searching for a 12-year-old boy last seen midday Thursday on Johns Island. Ryan Leal was last seen leaving his home in the 2900 block of Hollington Road around noon on June 4, according to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. He was wearing black shorts, a black shirt and
A Popular Charleston Sandwich Shop Is Closing After Nearly Five Years
After five years of service, a cherished sandwich shop in Charleston is closing its doors. Cold Shoulder Gourmet is preparing to shut down its Old Towne Road outlet by the end of June. However, it is not the end for the eatery; the owner plans to bring a new concept and more pop-ups soon.
2 Lowcountry men arrested, face charges in separate child exploitation cases
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Two Lowcountry men have been arrested on a combined 13 charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors following separate investigations by South Carolina's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Attorney General Alan Wilson announced. David Kurtz, 74, of North Charleston, and Smit
