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Police arrest 2 following deadly shooting at Ashley Oaks Apartments
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An 18-year-old man and a juvenile have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at the Ashley Oaks Apartments over the weekend. Officers with the Charleston Police Department were dispatched to the apartment complex off Ashley Hall Plantation around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday where they discovered a victim inside a […]
Charleston police investigating shots fired downtown near playground
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston Police Department is investigating after shots were fired downtown Monday evening near a playground. Police responded to Line Street around 6:06 p.m. in reference to shots fired, an incident report shows. Officers spoke to witnesses at the scene who told police two male...
Mother arrested after 3-year-old found alone in N. Charleston hotel
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A woman is facing charges after police said she left a 3-year-old girl alone in a hotel room and left for several hours before passing out in her vehicle. Charlene Johnson was charged with unlawful conduct towards a child. Officers responded to the Quality Inn...
Suspect admits to being “high on coke,” complained of pain after Oct. 21 pursuit
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) released Tuesday new dash camera video from an Oct. 21 pursuit involving Rashard Duncan in the Hollywood-Ravenel area. The video shows the suspect reaching high speeds and even driving on the wrong side of the highway, eventually ending in a mobile home community where […]
Police respond to vehicle vs motorcycle crash on Lockwood Drive
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Law enforcement is responding to a vehicle vs. motorcycle crash in downtown Charleston. Officials with the Charleston Police Department said the northbound lanes of Lockwood Drive are closed at Montagu Street. Police say injuries were reported. Motorists are asked to use an alternate route.
South Carolina's own Darius Rucker gets star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
LOS ANGELES — Download the WJCL App for breaking news alerts:Apple | Google Play. Darius Rucker received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday. Rucker's Grammy award-winning band Hootie and the Blowfish has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide. In 2008, he released his first country...
Longtime deputy hinting at run for Charleston County sheriff
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A longtime Charleston County deputy could soon announce their campaign for sheriff. Lt. Alan Ali, who began working as a Charleston County deputy in 1998, is anticipating a formal announcement of his campaign to lead the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, according to his Facebook page. No official announcement has been […]
FIRST ALERT: Crash involving train and car shuts down portion of Hwy. 52
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) - Officers with the Goose Creek Police Department are responding to a crash involving a train and a vehicle Monday night. The crash happened outside of Goose Creek city limits, near Highway 52, Goose Creek Police Chief LJ Roscoe says. Officials say the crash involved an...
Railroad Crossings in South Carolina: A Call for Safety After Recent Tragedy
The Goose Creek community was left in mourning after a fatal collision at a railroad crossing claimed the life of a Summerville man. Billy Branham, 24, tragically lost his life when his 2008 Ford SUV was struck by an Amtrak train at the intersection of Highway 52 and Medway Road. The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. and led to Branham's death in the early hours of the following day at Trident Medical Center. This accident has brought renewed attention to the dangers of South Carolina's railroad crossings, where the state ranks 15th in the nation for such incidents.
Lowcountry-native and tennis champ Shelby Rogers ties the knot in her hometown
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — One of Lowcountry's own, Shelby Rogers, tied the knot with new husband John Slavik in her hometown this weekend!. "Thank you to everyone that helped make our day so special. We are overcome with gratitude, love, joy, and excitement. The Lord is so good!" Rogers wrote in an Instagram post Sunday.
North Charleston takes next step in old Navy Base redevelopment plan
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Redevelopment will soon begin on another large portion of the old North Charleston Navy Base property. If you have visited Riverfront Park in North Charleston, you may have walked across the new pedestrian bridge – sometimes called the bridge to nowhere – but the property on the other side of […]
City leaders move forward with plans to redevelop West Ashley shopping center
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Charleston city leaders are moving forward with plans to redevelop a shopping center on Sam Rittenburg Boulevard in West Ashley. The City of Charleston’s Design Review Board gave conceptual approval on Monday to a new Publix grocery store and retail space that will be built in the Ashley Landing Mall shopping center […]
Completed Charleston 9 Memorial honors the fallen
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Lives lost, but not forgotten. It's been over 16 years since nine firefighters with the Charleston Fire Department (CFD) lost their lives fighting a blaze at the Sofa Super Store in West Ashley. Out of that terrible scene, a finished memorial honors the fallen and serves as a reminder of that night.
Charleston's Top 4 Gastropubs: A Gourmet Journey You Can't Miss
In this article, we explore four notable gastropubs located in Charleston. Have you had the opportunity to visit any of these establishments? If yes, we would love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below.
Mt. Pleasant man identified as victim of West Ashley shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the man who was fatally shot at a West Ashley apartment complex. Collin Potter, 31, of Mount Pleasant, died at the Medical University of South Carolina at 9:26 p.m. from injuries sustained in a shooting on Saturday, Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal said.
FIRST ALERT: 3-vehicle crash closes portion of Ashley River Road
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A section of Ashley River Road is closed while authorities investigate a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning. The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened between Cooks Crossroads and Middleton Place. Lt. Rick Carson said two people suffered minor injuries in the crash. Deputies...
Charleston community celebrates holiday season with downtown parade and tree lighting ceremony
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston community showed up and showed out at the downtown parade. From the floats to the crowd, there were smiling faces all around celebrating the holiday season. “I’m feeling so excited, during the Christmas parade, we live around the street, and this is our...