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Lightning strike causes home’s chimney to collapse
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A home was damaged by lightning as storms raked across the Charleston area on Monday afternoon. Charleston city officials said lightning struck a house at the corner of Hasell and Meeting streets, causing the brick chimney on the home to collapse. Bricks were scattered across the roadway, which caused the city […]
Lowcountry residents excited to celebrate Independence Day
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – One of the biggest fireworks shows in the Lowcountry will be held at North Charleston’s Riverfront Park. The event is free to attend, and gates open at 5 p.m. Organizers say there will be food trucks on site and music by DJ Natty Heavy, The Secrets, and The Chairmen of the Board.
Rabid bat discovered in Summerville; no human exposure, one dog quarantined
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — A bat found near Crooked Stick Court and Buremda Run in Summerville tested positive for rabies, the South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday. State health department officials claim no known people were exposed. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required...
North Charleston boasts Lowcountry’s largest fireworks show on July 4th at Riverfront Park
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C (WCIV) — North Charleston’s Independence Day celebration is July fourth from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event boasts the Lowcountry’s largest 4th of July fireworks show and is set to be held at Riverfront Park. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. and there will be live music by the DJ Natty Heavy The Secrets, and The Chairmen of the Board.
Disaster assistance office opens for those who suffered damage in June 10 storm
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A disaster assistance office opened Monday for residents and businesses that suffered damage during a ‘downburst’ in the Summerville, Ladson, and Goose Creek areas last month. Several homes were damaged by large hail and fallen trees as an intense storm moved through the area on the evening of June 10 – […]
N. Charleston development could see ‘skyline’ changes as early as 2026
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Developers are gearing up to start construction on a first-of-its-kind “skyline” in North Charleston. RealtyLink claims the Uptown at Centre Pointe will create more than 700 jobs with a $200 million price tag. “We’ve developed the whole thing and it’s been part of...
City of Charleston strengthens plastic and single-use container ban
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The City of Charleston made some minor amendments to its already-enacted single-use and extra-thick plastic and container ban, with new rules also banning businesses from distributing extra-thick bags and disposable cutlery. The City's website states that customers will be encouraged to bring paper or reusable...
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