Three-year-old child drowns in North Charleston pond, investigation underway
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A child died in a drowning incident in North Charleston on Tuesday, according to the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office. The statement from the sheriff's office states that shortly after 7 p.m. deputies responded to the 8100 block of Windsor Hill Boulevard in response to a report of a...
North Charleston resident loses $3,300 in bail bond scam
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A person was scammed out of over $3,000 in a fraudulent bail bond scam, according to the North Charleston Police Department. An incident report states that the individual filed a police report on June 30 stating that on June 27, she received a call from an individual claiming that they...
10 killed on South Carolina roads over weekend, preliminary report says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety reported Monday that a preliminary count revealed 10 fatalities on the state's roadways over the weekend. The period in question began on Friday, June 27, at 6:00 p.m. and concluded on Sunday, June 29, at 11:59 p.m. The...
Officers cleared in deadly February shooting of mentally-ill veteran wielding hatchets
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — The North Charleston Police Department officers who shot and killed a man with hatchets in his hands in late February won't face charges, according to a prosecutor's decision. Robert Rose, 35, a veteran wielding two hatchets on Feb. 28 as he slowly approached the...
SC shrimpers group names 25 restaurants accused of ‘shrimp fraud’
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Shrimpers Association released the names of 25 restaurant businesses named in a federal lawsuit accused them of defrauding customers over the source of shrimp they serve. The group has filed an amended suit naming the 25 restaurants it alleged were “found to be...
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South Carolinians have a secret weapon in their shopping arsenal, and it’s called Tanger Outlets Charleston. This retail behemoth in North Charleston isn’t just a collection of stores—it’s a bargain hunter’s paradise where wallets open and time disappears. You’ve heard of destination shopping?. This...
This Laid-Back Island Near Charleston Has Powder-Soft Sand And A Surprisingly Lively Local Scene
Looking for a beach escape that blends sweet Southern charm with a splash of breezy coastal fun? Just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, Isle of Palms feels like the kind of place you’d stumble upon in a beach novel—the kind with flip-flops, porch swings, and the sound of live music drifting on the salt breeze.
FIRST ALERT: Forecasters keep watch for tropical development off southeast coast
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The National Hurricane Center has increased the projected chance that an area of low pressure could develop into a tropical depression over the southeast coastline. As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, there is a 40% chance that the low pressure system could form into a tropical or...
Charleston Animal Society urges pet owners to prepare ahead of Fourth of July
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – As Fourth of July celebrations approach, Lowcountry animal shelters are urging pet owners to take precautions to keep their animals safe. Each year, shelters across the country, including those here in the Lowcountry, report a spike in lost or injured pets following fireworks shows,...
Savannah Highway reopened following a dump truck collision
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office said one southbound lane has been reopened after a collision on Savannah Highway. The collision occurred near SC-165 in Ravenel after a dump truck collided with a vehicle. Deputies say traffic has been cleared.