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Second Sunday vendors looking towards summer as tourist season ramps up
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Summertime is in full swing here in the Lowcountry, and today the City of Charleston blocked off King Street for Second Sunday as people shopped and ate. From noon until 5 on the Second Sunday of every month, King Street looks a little different. “It’s seriously the best, I’ve so enjoyed this […]
SkateHoarders: Mitch Hartman, East Coast Brands, Terror of Planet X, Zoo York, and more
If you don't know about Mitch Hartman, he's been a pillar of the East Coast skate scene for decades. Running Philly Am, working at shops, and most recently repping Terror of Planet X, Damage Clothing, and more. He's also one of our co-hosts of our Podus Operandi podcast. We knew he was ...
Tree falls on house, trapping resident inside
HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) – The Hanahan Fire Department responded to a collapsed structure, involving a tree falling onto a residence trapping the occupant inside. Firefighters were dispatched to the 5900 block of Sellers Rd. Officials say upon arrival, crews located an occupant trapped in the rear bedroom. According to authorities, crews used rescue tools to […]
Deputies arrest man after car chase from Summerville to Moncks Corner ends in crash: BCSO
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A 25-year-old was arrested by the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office after leading deputies on a chase that started in Summerville and ended in Moncks Corner, Sheriff Duane Lewis said Monday. Kylen Frantrell Simmons was charged with failure to stop for blue lights, pointing and...
Celebrate spritz season at The Palmetto Hotel
It’s no secret that spritzes — Italian wine based-cocktails — have gained popularity over the past several years. Last year Wine Enthusiast proclaimed that “Spritz sales have skyrocketed threefold in restaurants and bars, according to a recent study by hospitality research firm CGA.”. You can find...
Missing fisherman's body found in North Charleston, deputies say
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Deputies with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office recovered the body of a missing fisherman in Long Branch Creek, South Carolina. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) Deputies received calls around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday for a missing fisherman in Long Branch Creek along Savannah...
Mountain bike to spark conversation, raise awareness about first responder mental health
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — You may see a new and colorful bike around town. This bike serves a purpose, bringing awareness to first responders' mental health. The mission is to spark conversation about mental health and suicide prevention and to help people find their outlet. "It is a very...
North Charleston Police arrest 1 for gas station robbery
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Police in North Charleston have arrested a suspect in connection to a Friday afternoon robbery at a gas station. Shiloh Allen Bradley, 38, was charged with armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He’s booked at the Charleston County detention center. Around 1 p.m. officers responded […]
What caused Monday night’s storm damage?
LADSON, S.C. (WCBD) – Hail, strong wind, and damage accompanied a thunderstorm that moved through the Summerville area Monday evening. Many were left wondering if a tornado struck the area due to the intensity of wind that caused damage, toppled trees, and dumped hail in a radius from Summerville to Ladson and Goose Creek. Storm […]
Straight line winds cause damage to portions of Berkeley, Dorchester counties Monday night
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — The National Weather Service in Charleston confirmed there were no signs of a tornado from Monday night's storms. Instead, they say straight-line winds from a strong downburst thunderstorm, with peak winds estimated to be between 80 to 85 mph, caused serious damage in portions of Berkeley and Dorchester counties.
National Weather Service to survey storm damage in Summerville, Ladson areas
UPDATE: NWS rules Monday night store damage officially caused by a strong downburst in Summerville and Ladson. The NWS survey team also said peak winds were between 80 and 85 m.p.h. with no tornado indications. ——————————————————————————————————– SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Forecasters with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston will survey damage caused by Monday […]
Lowcountry incumbents win big in Statehouse primary races
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Lowcountry voters went to the polls Tuesday to choose their party nominees in what are expected to be some of the state’s most competitive contests in November. With all 170 state legislative seats up for election this year, Republicans will look to build on their supermajority in both chambers while Democrats are […]
UK newspaper tied to slavery wants to make amends in Lowcountry communities
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Sorry is not enough: That’s why representatives of a newspaper in England are visiting the Lowcountry and places around the globe where the paper played a role in the enslavement of Africans, trying to turns words into actions. In 2023, The Guardian newspaper, based in...
“Apricity” acrobatics warmed the soul
In the cold of winter, even the smallest sliver of warmth from the sun shows signs of hope and resilience to anyone it hits. This sensation also defines the word “apricity,” which the Australian contemporary circus act Casus Creations uses to describe the series of delicate, jaw-dropping feats and movements it executes to create a visual display of warmth that radiates throughout Festival Hall.
Juneteenth to Jamestown: A tale of legacy, freedom & unfaltering perseverance
JAMESTOWN, S.C. (WPDE) — For many the month of June can symbolize the start of something new or even freedom. It marks the beginning of a new season, summer, which includes a break for students and teachers, but for African Americans the month is a reminder that freedom wasn't celebrated until June 19, 1865 -- also known as Juneteenth.
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