Thousands to attend annual Sweet Tea Festival in downtown Summerville
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...
Felon arrested in North Charleston for firearm possession after traffic incident
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man was arrested Sept. 16 after officers discovered the individual was illegally in possession of a firearm as a felon, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Isiah Stroud a 38-year-old, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a...
Feds ask for help identifying victims of Charleston judge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Federal investigators are working to identify possible victims of a Charleston County magistrate accused in a child sexual exploitation investigation. The United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina said Monday that it was seeking help from the public to identify any child...
Car seat checks keep children safe in SC for Child Passenger Safety Week
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - In honor of Child Passenger Safety Week, the South Carolina Department of Public Health is holding events to ensure car seats are installed correctly and used at the proper stages of a child’s development. Many parents may move their children out of booster seats too...
12 South Carolina BBQ Joints: 6 Classics & 6 That Change the Game
South Carolina is pork country. Whole hog, mustard sauce, smoke that seeps into your clothes for days. But not all pits are created equal. Some joints keep the flame of tradition alive; others twist it, bend it, and make it something new. Both are worth your time – and your appetite.
Remembering Hurricane Hugo: South Carolina’s historic storm
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Sunday marked 36 years since Hurricane Hugo, a powerful Category 4 storm, began battering the South Carolina coast. The hurricane made landfall near Sullivan’s Island just after midnight on Sept. 22, 1989, with estimated maximum winds of 135-140 mph. Hugo formed near the Cape Verde Islands...
Share Our Suzy: SOS Lowcountry — A Legacy of Care in the Lowcountry
Share Our Suzy: SOS Lowcountry was created to honor the life and spirit of Suzy McGrane, a young woman whose journey with breast cancer inspired her family and friends to take action. What began as a small effort to support Suzy during her treatment has grown into a mission that continues to serve breast cancer...
Charleston Literary Festival x Reading Rhythms Community Reading Party at Marion Square (FREE) –...
Spend a beautiful evening of Books, conversation, and connection (and a chance to win a VIP Meet & Greet with Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben! in the heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina. What: Charleston Literary Festival x Reading Rhythms Community Reading Party. Date and time: Tuesday, September 23 ·...
Alita, an AI focused healthcare technology company is establishing operations in Charleston County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Alita, an artificial intelligence (AI)-focused healthcare technology company, today announced it is establishing operations in Charleston County. The company’s investment will create 17 new jobs. Alita is an AI-powered agent that automates admissions, intake, and hiring for post-acute and senior care...
Charleston seeks solutions to peninsula flooding challenges
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The City of Charleston is taking steps to address persistent flooding issues on the peninsula following record rainfall over the past nine weeks. During a city meeting on Thursday, officials discussed ongoing efforts to survey affected neighborhoods and implement improvement projects. Robert...

















