Week 12 - Baptist Hill vs. Lake View

Prominent MUSC surgeon arrested after alleged assault caught on hospital security camera

CHARLESTON — A prominent orthopedic and spine surgeon at Medical University of South Carolina is facing an assault charge after an apparent incident at the hospital. Dr. Charles Alan Reitman, 70, was charged with second-degree assault and battery Sept. 3 after allegedly smacking a coworker on the buttocks. He was arrested by MUSC Public Safety and released on personal recognizance bail, meaning he will only be required to pay a fee if he fails to appear for court. Reitman is slated to appear in Charleston County General Sessions court in mid-February for a routine hearing, according to public ...

Seafood Lovers Drive Out To Edisto Island, South Carolina, For Local Shrimp At Whaley’s, A Quirky Seafood Dive In An Old Gas Station

On a quiet island south of Charleston, an old gas station stopped selling fuel and started frying shrimp. Whaley’s on Edisto Island now calls itself a seafood dive, and people drive a long way to grab a seat inside. With more than 2,000 Google reviews, it has become one...

South Carolina mom, 27, faces upgraded charges after 11-month-old starving baby ‘weighing about 4 pounds’ was found dead in filthy apartment

A South Carolina mother is facing a homicide charge after her 11-month-old baby allegedly starved to death in a cockroach-infested apartment where investigators found no food or basic child-care supplies. Baby weighed about 4 pounds and 13 ounces when found dead Janette Clayton, 27, now faces a charge of homicide by child abuse following the...

SCDOT reviewing nearby interchange weeks after 2 people died in North Charleston wrong-way crash

NORTH CHARLESTON — The S.C. Department of Transportation is investigating the effectiveness of signage and pavement markings on an area roadway that a traffic expert said has “significant potential” for instigating wrong-way driving. A SCDOT review of the North Rhett Avenue interchange connection with Interstate 526 is expected to be completed by around Nov. 20, an agency spokesperson told The Post and Courier. The date of expected completion — and the acknowledgement that a review was ongoing — came shortly after The Post and Courier published a story that investigated the prevalence of wrong...

Authentic Italian food and wine await at Summerville Italian Feast on Sunday

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – The annual Summerville Italian Feast returns to historic downtown Summerville at Hutchinson Square on Sunday, Nov. 15. More than 100 vendors and food trucks will serve up authentic Italian cuisine for all to enjoy. Community members, families, and visitors are invited to savor a taste of Italy at the festival, featuring […]

Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office launches multi-agency sweep targeting 25 warrants

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office partnered with multiple Lowcountry law enforcement agencies for a large-scale operation targeting high-crime areas throughout the county. The operation brought together deputies, police officers and other law enforcement personnel to address outstanding warrants, traffic violations and ongoing crime...

DCSO investigating Friday night shooting in North Charleston

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is investigating a shooting that occurred on Friday night. On Friday, November 13, 2026, around 7:26 p.m. DCSO deputies responded to North Charleston Beer and Tobacco, located at 3610 Ashley Phosphate Road, following reports of a shooting. DCSO says deputies are currently on scene […]

Ex-Charleston Stage Director Tim Rogers Arrested, Charged With Fraud

Tim Rogers, the former managing director of Charleston Stage, was arrested on Thursday and charged with three counts of breach of trust with fraudulent intent, months after the theater company quietly fired him over questions about his company credit card. He was released the same day on a personal recognizance bond.

Crash causes severe eastbound traffic delays on I-26

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A crash on the interstate caused traffic to slow to a crawl in the area around Ashley Phosphate Road Friday morning. I-26 east was severely backed up before 6:30 a.m. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said a crash had blocked two left lanes,...

Traffic checkpoints throughout Walterboro Friday night: police

WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCBD) – The Walterboro Police Department said it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the city on Friday night. Officials said this is part of an ongoing commitment to promoting roadway safety and protecting the community. Motorists are encouraged to drive responsibly, obey traffic laws, wear their seatbelts, and ensure they have […]

New Summerville Ashley River Preserve to open soon

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Looking for a new spot to walk around and enjoy the great outdoors? The Summerville Parks and Recreation Department says it is hosting the grand opening of the new Summerville Ashley River Preserve. The community is invited to join the department next Friday, Nov. 20, for the opening of the new […]

New bike-ped bridge on track for summer 2027 completion

Ashley River Crossing, the long-awaited bike-pedestrian bridge spanning the Ashley River between downtown Charleston’s hospital district and West Ashley, is getting closer to completion, with elements starting to appear over the water. “It has felt excellent,” said Charleston City Council member Ben D’Allesandro, whose district includes the downtown end...

Emanuel Nine Memorial opens to welcome strangers, shun hatred after 2015 tragedy

CHARLESTON, S.C. (RNS) — ‘If we are going to move forward as a community, as a country, we have to position ourselves where we are open to meeting new people,’ said the executive director of the Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation.

You Can Fill Your Entire Car For Just $40 At This Enormous South Carolina Flea Market

If you’ve never stood in a parking lot in Ladson, South Carolina, trying to figure out how forty dollars turned into a completely full car, you’re missing out on one of the Lowcountry’s finest traditions. The Coastal Carolina Flea Market has a way of doing that to...

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition heads to Summerville. Plus, a hotel seeks expedited review.

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is expanding beyond downtown Charleston to a new festival and venue in Summerville this month. Dorchester County Parks is teaming up with SEWE for an event featuring wildlife demonstrations, sporting traditions and family activities. The field day is scheduled for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at...

James Island Clears 101 Double Utility Poles, Councilwoman Pushes for New Rules

More than 100 double wood utility poles have come down across James Island in just five weeks, part of a push by a Charleston city councilwoman to clear out the eyesores and safety hazards that pile up when old poles are left standing next to their replacements. Dominion Energy removed 101 of them during the stretch, but another 196 are still stuck in limbo, waiting on telecommunications companies to move their equipment before crews can finish the job.

Charleston resident named South Carolina Veteran of the Year

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Lowcountry veteran was recognized for his military service and his continued commitment to helping veterans across South Carolina. Cody Hendrick has been named the state’s 2026 Veteran of the Year by the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs. “With immense pride and appreciation, the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs […]

North Charleston police find no weapon after report of firearm at school

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — North Charleston police found no weapon after responding to a report of a student bringing a firearm to Lowcountry Acceleration Academy on Rivers Avenue, the department said. Officers responded about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and evacuated the school as a precaution. Students were...

A joint degree with a bigger mission: Charleston institutions team up to put more nurses at South Carolina’s bedside

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Two Charleston institutions are joining forces to train more nurses in South Carolina, giving students a new way to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while experiencing four years of traditional college life. The College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina...