Power outage restored in Mount Pleasant after tree fell on power line
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A large tree leaning on power lines caused power outages Thursday morning in areas of Highway 41 and U.S. 17. Officials said the impacted areas included U.S. 17 and Highway 41, at the Winnowing and Bessemer areas, near Laurel Hill Park in Mount Pleasant, around 4:40 Thursday morning.
Tri-county memorial honors 76 law enforcement officers who died in line of duty
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Tri-County Fraternal Order of Police held a memorial to honor those who died in the line of duty across Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester counties. Officers and law enforcement members who have died in the line of duty were honored in memory, and...
College of Charleston professor uses AI to rank hundreds of area restaurants
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Choosing where to eat in Charleston can feel overwhelming, with more than 200 restaurants and bars on the Charleston peninsula alone, according to Explore Charleston. Now, a College of Charleston adjunct professor and his students are using artificial intelligence to help narrow the options. The...
Charleston zoning board delays West Ashley project that could remove dozens of trees
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A proposed development in West Ashley that could result in the removal of nearly 50 trees has been temporarily delayed after a decision by the Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals, following concerns from nearby residents. The board met to consider a request tied to a...
FIRST ALERT: Scattered storms likely today; a few stronger storms possible
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A slow-moving cold front will move into the Lowcountry today, bringing numerous storms to the region. While it won’t rain every second or minute of the day, the overall theme of the day will be damp and gray. Occasional storms are likely through early this evening. A few storms may produce strong, gusty winds and heavy (albeit, needed) rainfall.
Charleston Mother’s Day: Dining deals and brunch specials
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – They say the key to a person’s heart is through the stomach, so this Mother’s Day, give mom some love by taking her out to eat. Many eateries around Charleston are offering Mother’s Day deals on Sunday to wine and dine mothers or mother-like figures on their special day. Listed below […]
South Carolina Aquarium admits seven injured sea turtles, seeks public help for supplies
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina Aquarium announced the recent admission of seven injured sea turtles brought in for medical care after stranding incidents along the coast. The turtles, named Alfredo, Green Goddess, Wasabi, Salsa, Horseradish, Pesto and Sriracha, arrived with ailments ranging from general debilitation to injuries...
SCDNR crews to remove abandoned 60-foot barge from Wappoo Cut Thursday morning
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A barge that has been abandoned since 2021 is set to be removed from Wappoo Cut on Thursday morning, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Officials state that crews will be working to remove the derelict vessel following years of coordination and...
Loaded handgun, suspected cocaine and needles found in vehicle; felon faces charges
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A Mount Pleasant man and woman were arrested Tuesday afternoon in North Charleston on drug and firearm charges after officers spotted a suspicious vehicle near an abandoned building, police said. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department’s South Evening Team 1 were patrolling the...
Police investigate cash theft at North Charleston grocery
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Early Monday morning, officers responded to a report of a burglary at a North Charleston grocery store, where police discovered a hole in a wall that the suspect allegedly used to gain entry. According to the North Charleston Police Department, when officers responded to El Chavo Grocery, they found that […]
