Clements Ferry Road community hosting forum addressing growth concerns
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – With a projected 45,000 new residents moving to Cainhoy, Wando, and Huger over the next 10 years, community members are concerned about how the areas will change due to the rapid growth. A community forum addressing the concerns is planned by community member Wade Malloch, focusing on the...
Preserving Gullah heritage through bottle trees in the Lowcountry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Glass bottles placed on bare tree branches around the Lowcountry have been tended to for hundreds of years, symbolizing protection and rooted in superstition in the Gullah-Geechee community. Corren Alston and her family have several bottle trees in their yard, deliberate in saving and...
A 78-year-old Charleston lady has been identified as the victim of a deadly Broad...
A tragic incident in downtown Charleston has left the community in shock, reminding everyone of how important road safety is, especially in busy city areas. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office confirmed that 78-year-old Annelise Simmons lost her life after being hit by a vehicle. The accident took place at the...
Power restored to over 1,000 Dominion Energy customers
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Dominion Energy reported more than 1,000 customers were without power in the Charleston area Saturday morning. The outages were reported in the area near Midland Park Road. Officials said that the outage was caused by a vehicle accident. Power has been restored in this area,...
Charleston approves review of design ordinance, despite resistance
A major decision by Charleston leaders has sparked debate across the city. While officials say the move will speed up public projects, critics feel it may reduce transparency and fairness. Charleston Council Approves New Ordinance. The Charleston City Council voted 12-1 to approve a new and controversial rule. This...
BCSO arrests Oxford House treasurer in $2.8K embezzlement charge
A case of financial misconduct in Berkeley County has raised concerns about trust and accountability within recovery homes. Authorities say the incident involves misuse of funds by someone in a key position of responsibility. Treasurer Arrested in Financial Misconduct Case. In Berkeley County, a 63-year-old Goose...
Why This Casual Burger Bar is the ULTIMATE Local Favorite in North Charleston, SC
Open Sun-Thu 11 AM–9 PM | Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM. North Charleston’s Park Circle has plenty of places to eat, but one burger bar keeps coming up whenever locals talk about where they actually go. Tucked along Spruill Avenue, Sesame Burgers & Beer built its reputation...
Hate crimes bill still in limbo as session nears end
Greek mythology tells the story of Sisyphus, forced to spend eternity pushing a boulder up a hill, only to see it roll back down to the bottom — where he has to start again. For the past 11 years, since the death of his friend and colleague Sen. Clementa Pinckney in the 2015 Mother Emanuel church massacre, Charleston...
Shooting at Ladson Krispy Kreme, NCPD investigates
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Officers with the North Charleston Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday at a Krispy Kreme store. On Thursday evening, officers received a report of a shooting at a Krispy Kreme location in Ladson. The Summerville Police Department responded to the...
Blackwells Corner Announces Plans for Hanahan’s Long-Awaited Town Center
Hanahan’s long-envisioned town center is beginning to take shape. Plans have been unveiled for Blackwells Corner, a new mixed-use development planned for the heart of downtown Hanahan. Located along a corridor long recognized by residents as the community’s natural crossroads, Blackwells Corner will introduce a...

















