How Butcher Town Shaped Charleston: The History of Our Early Meat Industry and Neighborhoods
In early Charleston, South Carolina, residents lived near the animals they used for food. Cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats were often seen on city streets as they were moved to be slaughtered. This practice raised public health and sanitation concerns. City officials responded by moving slaughterhouses away from the...
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem hosts fireside chat with Citadel cadets
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was in Charleston on Friday and spoke to Citadel cadets about what it takes to serve at the federal level, and how they could play a role in protecting the nation. “All of you in this room have chosen to do something that’s more […]
Owen Kenney’s Body Recovered and Identified by Authorities
The search is over for missing College of Charleston student Owen Kenney, as police have confirmed they found his body.
Intense Debate: Charleston Co. District Confirms Teacher on Leave Amidst Multiple Charges
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Charleston Co. teacher faces several charges, placed on leave, district confirmed.
Missing Georgetown County teen found by family, deputies say
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office says a missing teen has been found. Officials say he was found by his family in Charleston County after being reported missing on Friday.
BCSO looking for guy who assaulted a deputy during a traffic encounter
Berkeley County, South Carolina — The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who allegedly assaulted a deputy during a traffic stop. According to the sheriff’s office, a deputy pulled over a car on Old Mill Road in the St. Stephen neighborhood just before 6 a.m. Thursday for allegedly failing to stay...
On the Brink: The Unseen Reality of Homelessness
A recent social media post has sparked a discussion about homelessness and the precarious financial situations many people find themselves in. The post, originating from Charleston, highlights the reality that many individuals are just a paycheck or two away from homelessness. The author criticizes the local law...
Diocese leader retired following complaint against him from Mt. Pleasant church
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - St. Andrews Church in Mount Pleasant has confirmed that its rector, who served as bishop of the Diocese of the Carolinas, has retired. Rev. Canon Randy Forrester confirmed in a video that Archbishop Steve Wood, who had been the rector of St. Andrews Church since 2000, had decided to...
Lowcountry unites for Feed Charleston food drive effort
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Local businesses around the Lowcountry are coming together to host a food drive to feed those in need. Cyn Harlow, the owner and operator of Sun Dazed Cafe, a local coffee shop on wheels, is serving up more than just good vibes and caffeine; she is the driving force behind the […]
Former Cooper River Farms residents raise health concerns, face legal threats
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Former residents and families at Cooper River Farms apartments are concerned for their health over the condition of their homes. When they spoke up about finding what they believed to be a mold-like substance, management responded with legal threats. What started as serious allergy and...
