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‘Vet Fest’ connects community with Lowcountry Veterans
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) - Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9509 opened up their doors to the community for the first-ever “Vet Fest” on Saturday. Organizers say they decided to hold this event for the community to see all the different groups that are out there supporting the Lowcountry Veterans and first responders. It was also a way for the Veteran community to see what is available to them that they may not have known about.
Main Road reopens after Friday crash
UPDATE: Main Road has reopened. — JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has closed Main Rd on Johns Island following a single-vehicle collision. Deputies say the collision occurred on the 1100 block of Main Rd and crews are actively working to retrieve the vehicle from a ditch. Officials say the […]
Millions hit the road for Memorial Day weekend; Authorities boost patrols
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Travel across America is expected to surge this Memorial Day weekend, with AAA forecasting potentially record-high levels. In response, law enforcement agencies are ramping up efforts to ensure travelers reach their destinations safely. “Thirty-eight million people are going to be traveling by car this weekend, you...
Goose Creek police adopt German Shepherd puppy from shelter to train as explosives dog
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCIV) — The newest K9 in the Goose Creek Police Department (GCPD) is a rescue from the Berkeley Animal Center. The GCPD announced K9 Creeker on May 20 in recognition of National Dog Rescue Day. She is a 12-week-old German Shepherd. According to the GCPD, Creeker...
Beach Forecast - Know B4 You Go
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Heading to the beach this weekend? Our Storm Tracker Team of meteorologists has a special forecast just for the Charleston area's beaches!. Check the weather in the player below and Know B4 You Go. How things look for Memorial Day Weekend: The hot temperatures...
Three separate tenants displaced by apartment fire in Charleston at Radcliffe Street
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A fire at an apartment complex in Charleston Friday evening displaced three people. According to the American Red Cross, the fire occurred at Radcliffe Street in the Radcliffeborough neighborhood, damaging the homes of the three separate tenants. American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting the...
Police arrest suspect in robbery at Charleston parking garage
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Police Department says it has arrested the suspect in a robbery at a downtown parking garage that happened earlier this month. D’Andre Anthony Bright, 23, is charged with strong arm robbery, Sgt. Chris Stinson said. Police said the robbery took place on May...
Know Your Zone! SC Coastal Hurricane Evacuation Zones Have Changed – Here’s the Latest
As we approach hurricane season, we must know what actions to take to lessen the risk of damage to our homes. Michael Wise, Director of the S.C. Department of Insurance, provides some of these measures in addition to the steps to take when there is a loss. https://doi.sc.gov/
Hispanic Alliance receives $25K from Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC
The Hispanic Alliance, an organization based in the Upstate, announced May 23 it received a $25,000 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System. The nonprofit will use the funds to expand advocacy and leadership development efforts of its...
Legendary planner Tim Keane is moving back home to Charleston
Atlanta’s former planning commissioner – Tim Keane – has been named head of Charleston’s planning, permitting and engineering. He will start the position in the beginning of June. Keane lived and worked in Charleston for 16 years before coming to Atlanta in 2015. In a telephone...
Mental health call center in Charleston fields more than 4,000 calls in 1st year
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The second 998 Suicide Hotline call center in South Carolina has been operating in Charleston for almost a full year and in that time has fielded thousands of callers. The 988 suicide and mental health hotline number launched nationwide in 2022 and is available 24/7. Charleston/Dorchester...
Solicitor clears Charleston Police officer in January shooting incident
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Police Department says the Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s Office has notified them that charges will not be filed against an officer involved in a January shooting in West Ashley. Charleston Police on Wednesday released dashcam and bodycam video of the Jan. 21 shooting, which...
New training center will help North Charleston officers prepare for high-stress scenarios
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday at a new training center for the North Charleston Police Department, which will teach officers how to better respond to high-stress scenarios. The center includes classrooms for instruction and large training rooms where officers can learn and practice compliance maneuvers. There is also a […]
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