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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Mount Pleasant Town Council has moved forward on increasing the property tax or millage rate, as part of an effort to increase first responders’ salaries. The town’s property owners may see an increase when they pay their taxes, as council hosted a special meeting to vote on the issue....

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Two people were arrested on Friday after leading deputies with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office on a chase that reached speeds of over 80 mph, according to an incident report from local authorities. Savannah Ard, 19, faces charges of failure to stop for blue...

South Carolina’s coastline is a treasure trove of architectural beauty that captures the essence of Southern charm. From historic Charleston to relaxed beach communities, these homes blend tradition with coastal influences. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or just dreaming about Southern living, these 12...

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The body of a diver who went missing over the weekend in the Cooper River was recovered on Monday, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office said. “Today, just before 11:30 a.m., Berkeley County Communications received a call from a boater in reference to locating the body of the missing...

COLUMBIA — When Kate Selvitelli started the Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization chapter at her Charleston County high school, the book club had just three members: Selvitelli and her two best friends. Two years later, with the help of some public speaking and homemade brownies, the chapter has grown to...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A man is accused of firing a shot at his girlfriend during a Monday morning dispute. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to an apartment on Rolling Fork Road around 4:30 a.m. regarding a domestic dispute. Once there, the victim told police that she and the...

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The body of a diver who went missing over the weekend in the Cooper River has been recovered. Details about the recovery remain limited. “Today, just before 11:30 a.m., Berkeley County Communications received a call from a boater in reference to locating the body of the missing diver,”...

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — A middle school student accused of bringing a loaded firearm to campus on Monday morning is facing charges, according to authorities. A mid-morning message sent to parents from the Berkeley County School District stated that administrators were notified in the morning that a student may...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A racoon in Charleston County tested positive for rabies Sept. 18, exposing one person, and bringing the county's 2025 positive rabies count to seven. The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed Monday that the rabid racoon was found near Hale Street and Cornish...

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – An annual festival celebrating a popular southern drink returns to Summerville this weekend. Thousands of people are expected to pour into Summerville’s downtown area on Saturday for the Sweet Tea Festival, which kicks off at 2 p.m. in Hutchinson Square. The event, hosted by Summerville...