Mount Pleasant considers adding roundabouts in the Old Village
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — After years of speeding complaints in Mount Pleasant’s Old Village, town leaders are working towards a decision to improve traffic. Residents want the town to make safety improvements before someone gets hurt. “I’ve seen speeders through these streets forever,” said Michael Maginn, a...
Meet “Sawyer,” Mount Pleasant’s new AI virtual assistant
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The Town of Mount Pleasant has enlisted some virtual help to assist residents with 24-hour access to services. Sawyer is an AI-powered virtual assistant designed to help residents access town information services at any time. Developed in partnership with Citibot, a Charleston company...
New Senior Civilian Takes the Helm at the Charleston District
For more than a decade, the Charleston District benefited from the steady leadership of a respected mentor, advocate, and champion. Under the guidance of Lisa Metheny, who served as the District’s Senior Civilian since 2014 and retired in July 2025, Charleston delivered some of the nation’s most important projects...
Charleston’s The Pass opens Mount Pleasant location
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A popular artisan deli has officially opened its second location in the Lowcountry. Charleston’s The Pass is welcoming everyone to try its new Mount Pleasant location at 976 Houston Northcutt Blvd. in Northcutt Plaza, which opened today. “New year, new (second) location, same...
Police find convicted felon with a loaded gun Friday morning: NCPD
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A convicted felon was arrested Friday morning after North Charleston officers found him with a loaded handgun. The North Charleston Police Department said that around 2:30 a.m. last Friday, an officer witnessed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Fairwind Drive...
Black Charlestonians played crucial role in history of Mother Emanuel AME Church
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The sound of 117-year-old organ pipes flows along downtown Charleston streets each Sunday, marking the heartbeat of Mother Emanuel AME Church and its centuries-old mission of faith and belonging. Dr. Wayne Singleton, the church’s Minister of Music, has played the organ for more than 40...
Sea Fox Boats owner Frederick Renken arrested on second-degree domestic violence charges
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Frederick Renken, the owner of Sea Fox Boats, has found himself in more legal trouble. On Dec. 28, 2025, Renken was arrested by the Charleston Police Department and charged with second-degree domestic violence, according to jail records. The charges stem from a disagreement he...
Remodeled Walmart Neighborhood Market Reopens in Goose Creek
Shoppers in Goose Creek are getting their first look inside a newly remodeled Walmart Neighborhood Market, as the store officially reopened following a renovation aimed at improving convenience and the overall customer experience. The post Remodeled Walmart Neighborhood Market Reopens in Goose Creek first appeared...
The Beef Ribs At This BBQ Joint In South Carolina Are So Good, They’re...
In a world of barbecue pretenders, Palmira Barbecue in Charleston stands as a meat-smoking maestro whose beef ribs alone justify burning through a tank of gas, no matter where in South Carolina you call home. The modest olive-green building might not scream “culinary destination” from the roadside, but one step...
Dive into a magical mermaid experience at S.C. Aquarium
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Coming face-to-face with a mermaid was not on most people’s minds in 2026 – until now. Mermaids are making a splash at the South Carolina Aquarium this February, inviting visitors into a world of underwater wonder on the weekends. The mythical merfolk offer visitors a themed program that...
