Charleston SC

If you’re the kind of traveler who craves sea breezes, soft sand, and a serious break from the hustle, Pawleys Island might just be your perfect escape. One of the oldest summer resort towns on the East Coast, this South Carolina barrier island has a “barefoot welcome” vibe and a knack for turning lazy afternoons into lifelong memories.

Charleston, South Carolina – Boaters and beachgoers along the Carolina coast should brace for strong winds, dangerous lightning, and heavy downpours as a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 12 a.m. EDT Thursday. According to the National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center, the watch covers...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County council will meet Tuesday to discuss a resolution supporting hate crime legislation at the state level. The county passed a similar resolution in 2019. It asks the state General Assembly to consider legislation pertaining to acts of violence motivated by prejudice....

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A decades-old plan for a Johns Island neighborhood and golf course gets the green light from Charleston County leaders. A plan called the Orange Hill Planned Development project is the works to add a 120-home neighborhood and a golf course is set for about 933 acres of land along...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The North Charleston Police Department held its fourth gun violence awareness community roll call event on Wednesday evening. This week’s event was held at the Fairwind-Oakfield Apartments. Tireka Wright, Lieutenant of Community Engagement for the City of North Charleston, said events...

Located in a rapidly growing area of the Interstate 26 corridor between US 78 (University Boulevard) and Ashley Phosphate Road, the Palmetto Commerce Interchange project will reduce travel times, improve access options, increase traffic mobility in the I-26/Ashley Phosphate Road area, and provide a more efficient...

RAVENEL, S.C. (WCSC) - The Town of Ravenel is going over its comprehensive plan five-year review Tuesday evening, addressing things like land use, affordable housing and resiliency. While much of the Tri-County area is coping with rapid growth in a short period of time, the Town of Ravenel is working...

A 35-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly firing shots in a parking lot at the Greenridge Apartments in North Charleston. Desmond Leondreae Davis is facing multiple charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, discharging a firearm, and charges related to his past drug...

Sharks are an unappreciated sportfishing species. They fight hard and are readily available. Sometimes too available. Case in point: a couple of weeks ago, my nephew Conrad visited Charleston for a few days. Of course, fishing was at the top of our agenda. Sea conditions were pretty calm. So, Conrad, Elliott, Brody,...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A 53-year-old man was killed Saturday night following a crash in Awendaw. David Cox of Ladson died from injuries sustained in the collision that happened at North Highway 17 and Steed Creek Road around 10:30 p.m., according to Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal. The Charleston...