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Isle of Palms cleans up: Volunteers gather nearly 2,500 pieces of trash post-July 4th
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) — The morning after the Isle of Palms' Fourth of July party there was a good-sized mess to clean up. An inspired crew of volunteers from the IOP Cleanup Crew, the South Carolina Aquarium, the SC Federal Credit Union, and concerned citizens took to the beach with buckets in hand.
Large crowds celebrate Independence Day on The Isle of Palms
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD)– The island has been packed all day with people celebrating July 4. Isle of Palms police told me parking began to fill up around 9 a.m., and people have been flowing onto the island all day. While some people have begun to head home, we’re expecting another wave of people […]
Mt. Pleasant man charged in connection with explicit material involving children
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office has charged a 26-year-old Mount Pleasant with multiple counts involving child sexual abuse material. Nathaniel Scott Raasch is charged with six counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, Attorney General’s Office spokesman Robert Kittle said. Investigators received...
Isle of Palms calls for volunteers in beach clean-up
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – After the dazzling fireworks show by the City of Isle Palms, they call for volunteers to help in the year’s busiest and dirtiest beach week. “We only ask you for 30 minutes of cleanup time during a sweep, but welcome you to do more,” said beach clean-up officials. The […]
Rotary awards Wando grad
An incoming Clemson University freshman’s altruism and academic achievements were on grand display at the June 26 Rotary of Mount Pleasant Rotary Club gathering, as Arin Spickerman was the recipient of a scholarship offering. Introduced by Rotarian B.V. Messervy, Spickerman was gracious in her acceptance of the honor and...
Lowcountry venues hosting fireworks events to celebrate July 4
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - If you’re still looking for a place to watch the fireworks on this Fourth of July, you have several options. Folly Beach is holding its Independence Day celebration starting at dusk. The fireworks will launch from the island’s west side, just a few blocks from the pier.
Isle of Palms' new parking enforcement plan issues over 3K tickets in 4 months
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) — Over the past four months, parking tickets have become a hot topic on Isle of Palms. In March, the city hired PCI Municipal Services to handle citations. It was a job formerly handled by the Isle of Palms Police Department (IOPPD). Since then, thousands of tickets have been issued.
Nonprofit holding Isle of Palms cleanup Friday morning
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCSC) - A Lowcountry group is looking for volunteers to help clean up beaches on the Isle of Palms. The Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew will be conducting a post-Independence Day litter sweep to clean up trash left behind by beach goers. Check in is at...
Experts offer advice on keeping dogs safe, calm during Fourth of July fireworks
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WMBF) - While fireworks can be fun to watch, your pets may not find the noise as enjoyable. Ed Ritchie, the executive director of St. Frances Animal Center in Georgetown, said the best thing you can do for your pets is have someone at home with them. “You...
Mount Pleasant Seafood obtains permit to sell items outside after building damaged in fire
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A seafood market on Shem Creek has received the go-ahead to sell its seafood products outside farmers’ market-style. Mount Pleasant Seafood suffered significant damage when a fire erupted in the oyster cooler in late April. They have been selling seafood in the town’s weekly farmer’s market. The business told News […]
Mt. Pleasant introduces EV charging stations
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The Town of Mount Pleasant introduces 23 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across two key locations. Town officials say 11 EV charging stations are installed at Town Hall (100 Ann Edwards Lane) and 12 are installed at Memorial Waterfront Park (99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd). “This initiative is […]
Local seafood market's comeback brings joy to Mount Pleasant community
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — “Glad y’all are out here,” said two customers. This couple wasn’t expecting to be able to pick up their favorite shrimp, but they’re happy they could. “It was just a fluke that we happened to catch them open today,”...
Isle of Palms Police Announce Traffic Advisories for July Fourth Holiday
The annual Isle of Palms July Fourth golf cart parade will take place Thursday, July 4, 2024 starting at 10 a.m. on Isle of Palms, SC. The event will start at Ocean Boulevard and Fourth Avenue. This event will have an impact on some roads on the island. Look for traffic updates and road closures on our social media accounts, @IsleofPalmsPD.
Lane closed on Chuck Dawley Blvd. due to possible sinkhole
Update: The roadway has reopened. ——————————————————————- MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A portion of Chuck Dawley Boulevard is closed Wednesday due to a possible sinkhole. Officials with the Mount Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) said the right lane of Chuck Dawley Blvd. heading towards Bowman Road is closed to traffic. Police urge drivers to use caution […]
Late-night crash on Highway 17 sees significant Mount Pleasant police response
MOUNT PLESANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Wednesday morning, a crash on Highway 17 near the intersection of Long Point Road attracted significant police presence. Though it is not yet clear the total damages or if there was any injuries, there were multiple Mount Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) vehicles and a fire truck at the scene.
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