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EDISTO BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) - Colleton County officials say one person is dead after they were found unresponsive on Edisto Beach. Officials responded to the possible drowning at the 800 block of Palmetto Boulevard Monday afternoon, Capt. K.C. Campbell with Colleton County Fire-Rescue said. First responders found an adult victim...

EDISTO BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) — A person died on Monday after they were found unresponsive at Edisto Beach, Colleton County Fire-Rescue Captain K.C. Campbell confirmed to News 4. Several agencies responded to the 800 block of Palmetto Boulevard on Monday for reports of a drowning. First responders found an...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for coastal Colleton and Charleston counties from 6 p.m. until midnight. Major saltwater inundation, or flooding, is expected. Saltwater inundation will be possible two to three hours before and after high tide. High tide is at 9:10 p.m. Charleston Harbor flood stage is seven feet, and major flood stage is eight feet.

HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Colleton County Fire-Rescue (CCFR) crews assisted Monday with a high-speed crash in Hampton County that left several people injured. According to CCFR, the incident happened on I-95 north near mile marker 39 early Monday morning. CCFR was requested shortly before 5:30 a.m. and several Hampton County units were already on […]

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Dr. Vallerie Cave resigned from her role as Colleton County School District’s superintendent Thursday after her employment future with the district was discussed by the school board numerous times over the past several months. Now, neighbors are sharing their reactions to this latest news. Hiram Davis made sure he was […]

The coastal flood warning that was issued earlier will expire at midnight EDT tonight. Water levels are decreasing following the major high tide. The possibility of further coastal flooding tonight is decreasing, but people should still stay aware of road closures.

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A Colleton County family lost their home Saturday morning in a fire on Ruffin Road. According to Colleton County Fire-Rescue, crews were dispatched to a structure fire on Ruffin Road at 1:26 a.m. Saturday. Units arrived to find a two story wood home “well involved with flames consuming the roof.” Firefighters confirmed […]

In case you missed it, the madness surrounding Alex Murdaugh has kept on churning months after the disgraced South Carolina attorney was convicted on two counts of murder and sentenced to life behind bars for those crimes. Those of you following this case know the murder charges against Murdaugh were just the beginning of the odyssey involving this 55-year-old former lawyer – a scion of one of the most powerful families in the Palmetto State.

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A Colleton County home is in ruin following an overnight fire near Walterboro. Crews with Colleton County Fire-Rescue responded to the 600 block of Ruffin Road shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Saturday to find a two-story home heavily involved in flames. Firefighters ensured no...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A Coastal Flood Advisory was in effect until 11pm on Saturday, June 3 for coastal Colleton and Charleston counties. Saturday night's full moon, combined with onshore winds around high tide, left parts of the Lowcountry flooded Saturday night. Video captured by News 4 Storm...

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Colleton County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

Instruction: Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information.

At the special board meeting June 1, 2023 the Colleton County. School Board accepted the resignation of Dr. Valerie Cave as. Superintendent of Colleton County schools. administrative leave. During this time the school board. “investigated information” that was brought to their attention on. May 18. As of this time,...

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Colleton County School District (CCSD) School Board on Thursday voted to accept Superintendent Dr. Vallerie Cave’s resignation. Dr. Cave was placed on administrative leave weeks ago with little explanation as to why. The board did not elaborate on the nature of the...

A misunderstanding resulted in the release of un-redacted body camera footage to Netflix from the murder scene at Moselle, according to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office and the Colleton County Clerk’s office. The error occurred when the Colleton County Clerk’s office sent the footage to Netflix in...

Anna S. Bright was the guest speaker at the Colleton County Middle School graduation. Graduation will took place on May 31, 2023 10:00 am. Ms. Bright is a minister, journalist, retired educator, community activist, and a regular contributor for the Press and Standard.