Charleston SC

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — A 300-pound alligator was discovered wandering through the Irongate subdivision this week in Summerville, according to the Dorchester County Government. The unexpected visitor prompted a response involving the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the Summerville Police...

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) - Every week, dozens of families flock to the Helping Hands of Goose Creek food pantry for everyday products that feed families struggling to get ahead. For people like Loretta Mitchell, it’s a vital resource. “I am so proud of what I got today,” Mitchell...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man was arrested Wednesday for his alleged actions in a stabbing that injured two people near Old Pine Circle, the North Charleston Police reported. The arrest was made without incident, and the community is not in danger, officers said. Around 10:05 p.m. Tuesday,...

No matter how much Charleston County grows in the future, the coastal area of Little Goat Island is likely to remain a pristine, undisturbed sea island. In late March, owners Gary and Kim Chesson donated Little Goat Island to Lowcountry Land Trust as a full conservation easement, with the intention of preserving its...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The county coroner's office identified the man and woman who died in what law enforcement described as a "domestic-related" shooting in North Charleston. Brianna Nelson, 20, from North Charleston, died at around 9:40 p.m. at the scene off Ward Street from a gunshot wound,...

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A celebratory kick-off is planned Wednesday for the future site of what could be a “transformative, vibrant” community hub. Ashley Landing is a 32-acre mixed-use development that will encompass over 200,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, nearly 300 multi-family units, 100 townhomes,...

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — One person has died after a May 1 collision in Berkeley County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The collision reportedly occurred at approximately 3 p.m. on US 17 near Horseshoe Road, which is four miles South of Moncks Corner. A report on...

WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCBD) — A portion of Bees Ferry Road in West Ashley is closed Wednesday afternoon due to downed power lines. Traffic is stopped in both directions between the Charleston County Landfill (1344 Bees Ferry Road) and Main Road, according to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. A Dominion Energy...

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A student was found with a loaded firearm at Sangaree Middle School. A message from the school said that school administrators immediately identified the student and conducted a search to locate the weapon. The loaded firearm was taken from the student without incident. “We are...