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Community leaders call for action after deadly North Charleston robbery
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Just before 10 p.m., the North Charleston Police Department responded to reports of gunfire on Stall Road. Near that gunfire was La Mexicana Supermarket on Ashley Phosphate Road, which serves as a refuge for the Hispanic community. However, after the outbreak of violence, community...
Hundreds gather for annual Walk for Autism-Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Walk for Autism-Charleston held its flagship event downtown at Hampton Park on Saturday. Walk for Autism-Charleston supports people with autism and their families by connecting them with resources and each other to celebrate Autism Awareness Month. The day was full of fun and activities including...
Charleston Co. councilman calls for action against Anti-Israel protests
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Clutching a copy of President George Washington’s 1790 letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, Larry Kobrovsky demanded something be done to protect Jewish students on college campuses across the country. “He said that ‘The United States gives to bigotry no sanction, to...
Dept. of Justice makes payout to estate of Charleston man who died in prison
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Department of Justice will pay a six-figure settlement to the family of a 22-year-old Charleston man who died in 2021 while he was being held in an out-of-state prison. The department’s payout of $700,000 will go to the estate of Davon Gillians, the Peper Law...
Skip Fink wins special election for Folly Beach City Council seat
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD)- Skip Fink won a special election Tuesday to fill an open Folly Beach City Council seat. Unofficial results from the Charleston County Board of Elections show Fink earned 553 votes while Jody Lynn Rogers earned 415 votes in the April 23 election. Fink, a retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel, previously served […]
N. Charleston organization hosts money fair to educate about financial literacy
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Around 100 community members took advantage of Increasing H.O.P.E Financial Training Center’s money fair on Saturday. Increasing H.O.P.E, which stands for “Helping Others Prosper Economically”, held the event at the Opportunity Center in North Charleston to celebrate 19 years of service. The event educated community members and businesses about the importance of financial literacy.
Fishing tournaments returning to Mount Pleasant, Folly Beach
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Fishing tournaments will return to Charleston County Park waters at two locations this summer. Beginning May 11, the Cast-Off Fishing tournament will kick-off at the Mount Pleasant Pier, Charleston County Parks announced. Shortly afterward, the Folly Beach Pier will host its own fishing tournament kick-off on May 25. Popular fishing […]
Mount Pleasant Police collect unneeded prescription drugs
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Mount Pleasant Police officers have collected prescription drugs to avoid pills and liquids from getting into the wrong hands. This is a part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Mount Pleasant Police Department says on average, about 30 to 50 pounds of drugs...
New major development coming to Berkeley County
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A new subdivision with 233 single-family homes will be coming to the area of Cainhoy Road and Clements Ferry Road. The Cainhoy Del Webb subdivision has had a bit of a hold-up because of wetlands and stormwater issues in the area. As the project enters phase two, developers are working the kinks out.
Blessing of the Fleet event celebrating local shrimpers this weekend
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Mount Pleasant shrimp and fishing boats will be on full display on Sunday for the annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival at Memorial Waterfront Park. “It’s neat to see all of the people see us but we also want to show them the prettiest boats and we want […]
Riverside girls lacrosse falls to powerhouse Bishop England in SCHSL championship game
COLUMBIA – Riverside’s run in the high school girls lacrosse playoffs came to an end against South Carolina’s powerhouse program. Bishop England dominated Saturday’s SCHSL Class AAAA state championship game at Irmo High School and beat Riverside, 22-2. It was such a commanding lead by halftime that there was a running clock throughout...
Sullivan’s Island invites locals to celebrate Earth Day
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – A local organization is hosting an Earth Day celebration on Sullivan’s Island to showcase the wonders of the island’s maritime forest. SI for All (Sullivan’s Island for All) is hosting the event in front of the Poe Library located at 1921 I’On Ave from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We […]
Purple Stride cancer walk raises funds for a cure
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The annual PanCAN Purple Stride was held at James Island County Park to help fund research to find a cure for pancreatic cancer. The event took place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to bring together pancreatic cancer survivors, families, caregivers, researchers and supporters in the community. News 2’s Chief […]
Mount Pleasant is thriving with New Development and Community Growth
MOUNT PLEASANT S.C. (WCBD)– On Wednesday, Mount Pleasant’s Design Review Board voted to bring two additions to the Midtown area: a five-acre entertainment venue called Gather Mount Pleasant and a two-story Ethos gym. Fresh market grocery is also coming from the Bowman Place Shopping Center. “Our economic growth is booming. People are coming here because it’s a safe community. […]
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