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Historic USS Laffey artifacts sent to France for D-Day 80th anniversary events
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Patriot's Point, the USS Yorktown Foundation, and the Commemorative Air Force joined forces Sunday to send parts from the historic USS Laffey to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. They sent a piece of the ship's hull, a valve control wheel, and a damage...
Charleston Moves to host traffic violence awareness event along North Bridge
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Hundreds in the Lowcountry are expected to participate in an annual event on Wednesday raising awareness for lives lost to traffic violence. The Ride of Silence, an international effort, is a police-escorted event that brings community members out to honor those lives. This year, Charleston...
Northern lights thrill people across Carolinas
MORNING NEWSBREAK | From the Lowcountry and Charleston across the Midlands and through the Upstate, South Carolinians caught a glimpse of a rare sight in the weekend night skies: the aurora borealis, or northern lights. Caused by an unusually strong solar storm over the weekend, the beautiful, ethereal greens, pinks...
Park Circle Pride 2024 promises a week of inclusivity with over 40 events in June
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Park Circle Pride is returning for the fourth year in a row to North Charleston. Park Circle Pride 2024 is regarded as one of the most inclusive and diverse pride festivals in South Carolina. It will take place from Tuesday, June 4, through Sunday, June 9, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the neighborhood of Park Circle in North Charleston.
Charleston leaders discuss architecture and sea level plans at local forum
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Historic Charleston Foundation hosted a forum at the Charleston Museum Monday. Two urban planners sat down with Mayor Cogswell to talk about Charleston's architecture. They discussed how to keep historic architecture while adapting to the growing city and rising sea levels. Some of the...
Charleston County begins interim road project to ease traffic on Highway 41 and US-17
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston County is working on an interim corridor improvement project where Highway 41 meets US-17 and also Joe Rouse Road further north on US-17. Crews began the work Monday by placing road work signs throughout the area. The purpose of the interim project is...
CLASSROOM CHAMPIONS: Elementary teacher hopes to encourage learning while having fun
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Even though the school year is just a few weeks from being over, teaching is still happening at Pinehurst Elementary School in North Charleston. School administrators say Pinehurst’s student population is made up of 70% Hispanic, non-English speaking students. Jennifer Primiano, a teacher there, is...
LIVESTREAM: Upcoming Charleston Sheriff's Forum this LEO Appreciation Week
Everyone's invited to the Tri-County FOP Lodge #3 for a Charleston County Sheriff's Candidate Forum on May 16 at 6:30pm. News Radio 94.3 WSC personality Kelly Golden will moderate and all candidates for sheriff are welcomed. This event is open to the public, and the FOP 3 and voting public eagerly anticipate hearing from each candidate.
FIRST ALERT: Fatal crash blocks traffic on Dorchester Rd.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The North Charleston Police Department says a portion of Dorchester Road is closed because of a fatal crash. The two-vehicle crash has shut down the westbound lanes of Dorchester Road at Lowell Drive, police spokesman Harve Jacobs said. Two people were transported to the hospital...
Weather today in Charleston: Heavy rain at times Tuesday morning through afternoon
UPDATE: Minor flooding is possible through 1:00 p.m. A flood advisory is active for the Charleston peninsula, portions of West Ashley, and James Island until 12:45 p.m. due to a period of heavy rain. Minor flooding is possible in other areas through 1:00 p.m. — CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Occasional showers and some thunderstorms can […]
1 person rescued from townhome fire in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The North Charleston Fire Department is investigating after a structure fire Sunday evening. Crews were called to a report of a structure fire in the 4700 block of Arco Lane at the Lake Palmetto townhomes in North Charleston around 5:45 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters observed...
Two new hazardous material detection devices coming to first responders
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Fire Department is working to update its hazardous material detection and identification devices after 7 years. The fire department is working for city approval to submit the 2023 Assistance to Firefighter Grant. The grant funds the necessary needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations.
CCSD FY 2025 budget ready for first reading, teacher pay raise included
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Teachers and employees working for the Charleston County School District are one step closer to taking home a larger paycheck next year. “Charleston’s a dynamic and growing area and we need to be able to compensate people in a way that they can afford to serve the communities in which they […]
Charleston man dies after chemical release at Georgia warehouse facility
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WCSC/WTOC) - A Charleston man working as a contractor died Friday morning after a chemical release at a Georgia cold warehouse facility. The coroner’s office identified the victim as Lawrence Wyatt, 54, WTOC-TV reported. Effingham County Fire Rescue responded to the Americacold facility at around 8:20...
Where to celebrate National Buttermilk Biscuit Day in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Sit back and imagine that first bite of a warm, fresh out of the oven buttery biscuit. Do we have your mouth watering yet? If we’ve got biscuits on your mind now, you are in luck – it’s National Buttermilk Biscuit Day, and Charleston is full of restaurants offering the southern […]
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