‘You know what you did’: Families seek answers in Lowcountry fatal hit-and-runs
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Hit-and-run cases are on the rise statewide, with impacts prevalent in the Lowcountry. For Tameka Burgess, she was asleep when she got a knock at her door on July 4, 2025. “That night changed my life,” Tameka Burgess said. Charleston County had 17...
Blues By The Sea festival returns April 19
If you love Howlin’ Wolf more than Harry Styles, you’ll be happy to know that the blues is alive and well in Charleston. Or more specifically, on Kiawah Island. On April 19, the Blues By The Sea festival returns to the Village Green at Freshfields Village, with plenty of performers who are knee deep in the blues.
Shem Creek boat rental was hit by overnight theft as suspects took the boat...
Mount Pleasant, S.C. — A boat rental operator in the Shem Creek area is waiting for answers after two suspects allegedly stole a boat for a late-night ride and later returned it in damaged condition. The incident happened on March 15 at Shem Creek Boat Rentals. According to the...
Charleston County opens applications for housing and community development funding
Charleston County Community Development and Revitalization is now accepting applications for federal funding to support housing and community services benefitting low- and moderate-income residents. Funding is provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and includes three programs...
FIRST ALERT: ‘Life-threatening’ crash shuts down part of downtown Charleston street
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Charleston Police Department has shut down a portion of a major roadway downtown following an auto-pedestrian crash that has resulted in severe injuries. Broad Street is closed between Legare and Meeting Streets, according to police. Police say the crash between the vehicle and the...
Our view: Charleston City Council needs to get back to work, hold mayor’s office...
Charleston city council members enjoyed a hearty chuckle during last April’s State of the City address when Mayor William Cogswell boasted that under his leadership, council meetings have been “civil, productive and well, short.”. Because it’s always funny when the CEO congratulates his board of directors for not...
Corner Perk Cafe Eyes Buckwalter for New Location
The brunch cafe is known for espresso drinks, homemade syrups, burritos, sandwiches and salads.
Goose Creek treasurer accused of embezzling over $2K, deputies say
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) — An Oxford House treasurer was arrested after an investigation into forgery by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office. Brenda Carol Byrd, 63, is charged with breach of trust of more than $2,000 and forgery of less than $10,000. Deputies responded to meet with a...
First Black woman to lead a Tri-County real estate group talks about diversity
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Thousands of real estate professionals across the Tri-County are part of the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors. CTAR has been around for almost 120 years and for much of its existence, most of the leaders have been white and the majority of them have been men.
Ladson man faces several charges after alleged attempted murder crash
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly crashed his vehicle into another car on purpose Friday morning. Joseph Latren Gordon Jr., 22, is charged with attempted murder, trafficking fentanyl, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and driving under suspension,...

















