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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...
Charleston synagogue celebrates first new Mikvah in over half a century
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - For the first time in over 50 years, the Charleston Jewish community is getting a new Mikvah. A Mikvah is a pool of water that is used for ritual cleansing and purification in Judaism and is known as the spiritual bedrock of Jewish family life. All Jewish communities have one. Congregation Dor Tikvah, an Orthodox Synagogue in West Ashley, is building a new Mikvah that will serve the entire Jewish community of Charleston, not just their congregation.
Man arrested after allegedly hitting victim with stun gun in the face
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A man is facing charges after he allegedly hit another man in the face with a stun gun. Amian Parker, 46, was charged with second-degree assault and battery. North Charleston police officers responded to Van Buren Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Monday after a fight broke...
Charleston Moves’ Ride of Silence across North Bridge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston Moves is hosting a memorial bike ride across North Bridge to honor those who have been killed due to traffic violence in Charleston County. Officials say this event is in support of the International Ride of Silence and of a Better North Bridge. Attendees participating in the memorial bike ride […]
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 […]
Roads reopen on Johns Island after collision
UPDATE: CCSO has reopened the intersection. — JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office has issued a traffic alert for Plow Ground and River Road following a two-vehicle accident. Deputies say the collision occurred around 10 a.m. on Sunday. Two people are reported with minor injuries, reports say. Officials ask drivers to […]
A couple of rounds of storms on Tuesday before a warm close to the week
Tuesday figures to be a fairly active weather day with a couple rounds of storms expected. The first one will be ongoing as we wake up and commute; periods of heavy rain will be possible within thunderstorms, so be ready for delays in the morning. One other twist will be in the form of a warm front that will lift north across the area as we get into mid-morning; this could enhance low-level shear enough where the environment might support a brief tornado (though this risk is fairly low all things considered). The first round of showers and thunderstorms should get offshore roughly around midday, and many of us will catch a break from the rain early Tuesday afternoon. Heading into mid-to-late afternoon, expect additional scattered showers and thunderstorms to fire across the area. There will be a damaging wind risk within the strongest storms, so you’ll want to keep an ear out for possible weather warnings. Storms will be possible well into the evening before chances head back down around midnight or so.
Cutting-edge machine at MUSC extends viability of donor livers for transplant
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Despite a record year for liver transplants in the United States, there's still a shortage of donors. However, cutting-edge technology is being used to keep donated organs healthy and increase the window for doctors to do lifesaving implants. Life-saving, cutting-edge technology is right here in...
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...
Construction crews to begin work on River Road Tuesday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Beginning Tuesday, motorists on sections of River Road should be prepared for construction crews to be present and work to affect traffic. River Road between Main Road and Maybank Road is getting 10 miles of new edge line rumble strips and enhanced reflective pavement markings as a part of Charleston County’s 2023 resurfacing […]
High school students can work out for free this summer at Planet Fitness
(Gray News) - High school students can get a free gym membership this summer. Planet Fitness is offering teens ages 14 to 19 a free membership to the gym this summer starting on June 1 with its High School Summer Pass. The free membership will last until Aug. 31. Teens...
8-year-old's signs may change the future of tree removal on Sullivan's Island
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — One Sullivan’s Island 8-year-old hopes to save the town’s trees with his homemade signs. After five years, Dominion Energy crews are back and preparing for another round of palmetto removal. With 523 trees slated to be cut down, the Town of Sullivan’s Island is considering new options to minimize that loss for the next cycle.
Best Friends of the Lowcountry Transit holding rally ahead of CARTA board meeting
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The community organization Best Friends of the Lowcountry Transit is holding a rally at 12:45 p.m. ahead of a CARTA board meeting Wednesday. The board meets at 1:00 p.m. at the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Government's headquarters in North Charleston. Best Friends of the Lowcountry...
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