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First sea turtle nest of year hatches in Pawleys Island with 56 eggs
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WPDE) — On Sunday, sea turtle lovers gathered on the beach in Pawleys Island to learn about a newly hatched nest. The South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts (SCUTE) host free educational events when they monitor recently hatched nests. Sunday's nest was from a loggerhead turtle. It...
Gastonia leaders extend $15,000 lateral hiring bonus to include South Carolina officers
Gastonia leaders recently approved the expansion of a lateral hiring bonus that was originally established in April to bring experienced North Carolina police officers to the city. The program will now extend a $15,000 hiring bonus to experienced South Carolina officers that join the department, which City Council hopes will help fill more vacancies, according to Councilwoman Jennifer Stepp. ...
Large ship sighted off Myrtle Beach coast on Sunday laying subsea infrastructure
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the amount of cable the ship is capable of laying. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s development boom isn’t just happening on land. A 467-foot French vessel was spotted moving across the Myrtle Beach coast early Sunday morning that ocean traffic data identified as the […]
Safety improvements coming to Morrison Drive amid growing pedestrian collisions
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) —State transportation officials and the City of Charleston have announced plans for several safety enhancements to be added to Morrison Drive just a few months after two 20-year-old women were killed along the roadway. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) conducted a traffic safety audit on the road in May, weeks […]
SC Aquarium’s ‘Julionfish Festival’ reels in small fish creating big problems
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - You may have never heard of the Lionfish, but this invasive, venomous fish species is ravaging the Atlantic Ocean and you can help stop it by consuming it. Posing problems similar to what Feral Hogs, Bradford Pears or even the Asian Long Horned Beetle cause on...
Charleston Airport still sees some delays after global tech outage
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Flight delays and cancellations are still impacting travelers Monday at Charleston International Airport, but conditions are improving. The issues follow a global technology outage that caused the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a ground stop early Friday morning. “We are grateful to our airline partners and airport staff for working […]
Nancy Mace speaks ahead of Secret Service Director testifying to Oversight Committee
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Director of the Secret Service Kimberly Cheatle will go before Congress at 10 a.m. Monday morning to discuss how her agency failed to stop the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump's life. Having trouble viewing the livestream? Click here. Lowcountry Congresswoman Nancy Mace sits...
SC Highway Patrol enters ‘America’s Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) has thrown its hat in the ring for this year’s “America’s Best Looking Cruiser” contest between all state highway patrols. Featured in this year’s picture is a SCHP-branded 2024 Ford Mustang and 2023 Ford F-150 in...
AHA and local UDC chapter refile lawsuit to protect Robert E. Lee memorial
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — As of July 19, 2024 The American Heritage Association (AHA) has partnered with local UDC Chapter to refile a lawsuit over the removal of the Robert E. Lee Memorial. “The American Heritage Association (AHA) has partnered with the local UDC Chapter to refile our previous...
Charleston carriage owner defends horses’ treatment in summer heat
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Riding in a horse-drawn carriage is a popular tourist attraction in Charleston, but with the heat of the summer, some community members express concern about the safety and health of the horses. Tommy Doyle, the general manager of Palmetto Carriage Works, says he is confident in...
Refurbished World War II-Era Bunker on Sullivan’s Island Up For Sale
History buffs could soon own a home with a rich military history on Sullivan’s Island. Located at 3030 Brownell Ave., a World War II bunker that was converted into a home in 1972 is listed by Realtor Jurgen Bushi of Kevin Richter’s Richter & Co. “For the longtime...
The week ahead: Plenty of opportunities for storms to dent the drought
I’m back…just in time for more rain. Showers and thunderstorms figure prominently in the forecast this week, especially in the afternoons and evenings, as the pattern generally keeps a trough in the east and a ridge in the west. This keeps us within southwest flow aloft, which keeps disturbances rippling through the area at times and the flow of moisture open from the Gulf. This, in turn, translates to potentially numerous showers and thunderstorms each afternoon and evening as daytime heating kicks in and the sea breeze makes its inland trek.
GALLERY: Live 5 News debuts Children's Museum of the Lowcountry exhibit
The North Charleston Fire Department says two adults and one child have been displaced following a structure fire Sunday morning. Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater says that the new additions to Hawks Nest, including pickleball courts and stadium will be perfect for their park-loving community. Hanahan's Steward Street Park. Updated: Jul....
Battery player fueled by passion, balances soccer and barista dreams
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - For the Charleston Battery’s Emilio Ycaza, his life dreams go beyond being a professional soccer player. He spends his spare time working in a local Mount Pleasant coffee shop, Vintage Coffee Cafe. “This is my passion,” Ycaza said. “I want to own a coffee shop...
RiverDogs leave tying run at third, swept by Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC - The Charleston RiverDogs loaded the bases with one out in the top of the ninth inning but mustered just one run in a 3-2 loss at the hands of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers on Sunday at Segra Stadium. The RiverDogs were swept in the three-game series and fell to 2-7 in Fayetteville this season.
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