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Scattered heavy storms lead to potential flash flooding Thursday
Flood Watch: Columbia, McDuffie, Richmond, Aiken, Barnwell, Bamberg counties now until midnight. Scattered light to steady rain continues this morning. A cooler day in the mid to upper 80's as more scattered heavy storms arrive this afternoon. Heavy rain will continue through early overnight. This could lead to flash flooding...
Postal Service to host job fair in Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Rural mail carriers are needed in Summerville and Ridgeville. The United States Postal Service will hold a special one-day job fair at the Dorchester County Library to help fill those positions. Data from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce show roughly 2,778 people are searching for jobs in Dorchester […]
Charleston Co. deputies investigating after man found dead inside car
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after one person was found dead in the Lincolnville area. Deputies were called to the area of Dunmeyer Hill Road and Mill Street right off Highway 78 just before 8 p.m. Thursday for a report of a single-vehicle crash, sheriff’s office spokeswoman Lexi Douglas said.
Keith Summey Library on a modified schedule due to ‘operational issues’
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Keith Summey Library will utilize a modified schedule this week due to “operational issues,” according to Charleston County Library officials. The library will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 and opens under a normal schedule on Friday (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) It will be closed all […]
New NBC Show Filming in Charleston Seeking Stand-Ins
An upcoming NBC show that is filming in the Charleston area is currently accepting applications for stand-ins. Anyone that is hired will be paid $250 for each shoot day. There are no details on the show itself, but the casting website provided the following details about being a stand-on: "Job...
Kj’s Market set to close in Moncks Corner
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – The Kj’s Market in Moncks Corner is closing its doors by the end of August, its parent company announced Tuesday. Lowes Foods has decided as part of a growth strategy, they have decided to close its Moncks Corner store along with two other stores in North Carolina. The Moncks Corner […]
Firefly Distillery to host big name concerts, offer unique bourbon for each show
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C (WCIV) — Firefly Distillery in North Charleston is continuing its concert series with a lineup of artists and show dates extending into October. Shows at Firefly host performances from artists like, Mt. Joy, Lake Street Dive, 311 and more. To pair with and celebrate each performance,...
Restaurant owner, developer working to turn abandoned home into affordable housing unit
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)– More workforce housing is coming to Charleston as business owners find unique ways to ensure their employees can afford to live where they work. A James Island restaurant owner is working to recruit and retain good employees. A big part of that is ensuring they can live where they work. He […]
A Founding Father: The Life and Times of J.C. Long
On Dec. 12, 1944, John Charles Long (known to everyone as J.C.), a prominent Charleston attorney, purchased 1,300 acres of land on the Isle of Palms. His vision of greatness would change the Isle of Palms forever. Long and his development company, The Beach Company, not only introduced paved roads,...
City committee leaders considering plans for hotel at Morrison Drive
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Developers are planning to put a new hotel along Morrison Drive to serve tourists and residents looking for a “staycation.”. Plans for the hotel include a 10-story building with 250 rooms. The hotel design has plans for a rooftop restaurant, bar and pool, adding a freestanding four-story building next to the hotel.
Charleston Police creates position to foster relationships with Hispanic community
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Charleston is working to better serve and build trust with the Hispanic community. As the number of Spanish-speaking people has continued to grow in the Lowcountry, the Charleston Police Department has added a new position in hopes of better connecting to these members of the community.
Washout rain, flood watch issued on Thursday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Lowcountry residents will be dodging downpours off and on all day Thursday. Storm Team 2 meteorologists advise locals to keep an umbrella handy throughout the day. “You’re mainly going to stay dry after sunrise and then just before lunchtime, kicks up once again and into your afternoon and evening hours,” said […]
Former Charleston educators featured in South Carolina History Calendar
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A long-time Lowcountry educator and her late husband are being honored in a special way. They are featured in an annual calendar that recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of African Americans across the state. The calendar is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Education. “But...
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