Lowcountry judge considers bond for woman charged in January murder of man
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A Ridgeville woman who is charged with murder had a bond hearing on Monday in Goose Creek. Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27-year-old Alexis Dakota Davidson on Jan. 10 for the death of a man, Jamal Edmonson, who was found shot inside a car.
This Day in History: Aug. 12, 1901: Navy takes over land for base
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The U.S. Navy took possession of the land that would eventually become the Charleston Naval Base on Aug. 12, 1901. The land for what was originally called the Navy Yard was located on the west bank of the Cooper River, just north of where it meets the Ashley River. Construction started...
Charleston County launches new online property deed alert system
Charleston County has launched a property recording alert system for paperwork at the Register of Deeds Office. “The Charleston County Register of Deeds Office is pleased to introduce this new alert system, designed to help residents stay informed about activity related to property records and other official...
Accused Fort Stewart shooter to be held at Joint Base Charleston in pre-trial confinement
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An Army sergeant accused of shooting at six fellow soldiers on an Army base in Georgia last week is set to be transferred to Joint Base Charleston for pre-trial confinement. Sgt. Quornelius Radford had a pre-trial confinement review on Tuesday, Aug. 12, where the Army Office of Special Trial...
Mount Pleasant will not move forward with Towne Centre redevelopment plan
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – After many debates and deferrals, the Town of Mount Pleasant denied a redevelopment plan that would have added hundreds of housing, apartment and office units at Towne Centre. Council members say the decision needs a lot more time to find a reasonable solution. Many residents spoke...
FULL VIDEO: Bond hearing for man accused of hitting SC state trooper
Police in Mt. Pleasant shared footage of a lightning strike that caused a fireball in part of town on Monday. SC Rep. RJ May resigns amid federal child sex abuse material case. Suspended South Carolina state Rep. RJ May has resigned nearly two months after receiving a federal indictment related to child sexual abuse...
What It Really Costs to Live Comfortably in Charleston County — From Downtown to...
The question about cost of living seems to be part of every day conversation for most. Here’s a well-rounded breakdown of what it might take to live comfortably in key areas of Charleston County—Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, James Island, and Mount Pleasant—as of August 2025:. Cost of...
Major department store opposes zone change for Mount Pleasant shopping center
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - A major anchor of the Mount Pleasant Town Centre says a proposal to change what can be built there is unnecessary and speculative since the store has no plans to leave. Belk is taking a strong stand, writing multiple letters to the town during the...
Charleston man on trial in connection with cousin’s death in 2021
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A Charleston man is on trial for charges related to the death of his first cousin. Antonio Green Jr., 22, faces charges of murder, armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime from an October 2021 shooting. The state says Brian Sease...
Lowcountry’s hidden threat: Frequent quakes highlight need for preparedness in Summerville
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — You may have felt the ground rumble in Summerville about a month ago. An 2.2 magnitude earthquake rattled the area about one mile northeast of Summerville on July 16. You may not know it, but earthquakes are more common in the Lowcountry than you may think.
