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North Charleston ready for area’s largest July 4 fireworks celebration at Riverfront Park
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – North Charleston Mayor Reggie Burgess said it best himself: “It’s the Fourth of July, and who in America does not want to celebrate the Fourth of July.” The city is inviting people from across the Lowcountry to visit beautiful Riverfront Park on Thursday for the area’s largest fireworks show and […]
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 […]
‘Loophole’ closed in Charleston’s thick plastic bag ban
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - As of Monday, the single-use plastic bag ban with an updated ban on thick plastic bags within the City of Charleston is in effect. The city and others surrounding it began looking at single-use bag laws years ago to protect the environment. Charleston’s original ordinance took effect in 2020.
Here’s when you can ‘Salute from the Shore’ on July 4
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – It has quickly become an Independence Day tradition along the South Carolina coast. Military planes will fly overhead during the annual ‘Salute from the Shore’ as beachgoers from Cherry Grove down to Beaufort cheer on our military personnel on the July 4 holiday. The flyover will include beaches along the Charleston […]
Neighbors frustrated over retention pond upkeep in North Charleston neighborhood
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Residents say the lack of upkeep to three retention ponds in the one North Charleston neighborhood has caused water to flood in the yards of surrounding homes when it rains. “The neighborhood didn’t flood during Hugo,” Northwood Estates resident Monica Mumme said. However,...
Joint Base Charleston introduces new commander
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The 628th Air Base Wing at Joint Base Charleston held a change of command ceremony Monday morning, symbolizing the transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another. The ceremony honored Col. Michael Freeman, 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston commander as he relinquished his command to […]
Flooding closes several downtown roads Monday afternoon
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Several roads in downtown Charleston are closed Monday afternoon due to flooding associated with heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood watch for much of the Charleston Metro through Monday evening in advance of the heavy rain from a passing cold front. The City of Charleston and Charleston […]
Behind the Badge: NCPD Officer works to help fellow veterans
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Here on News 4 we're taking you Behind the Badge, introducing you to the men and women of the Lowcountry who keep us safe. The next officer we're featuring has dedicated his life to protecting and serving. Now, he wants to help his fellow officers and veterans thrive once they come home from deployment.
15 Quirky and Silly Facts about Charleston, South Carolina
We always love to educate and help our residents and visitors learn about the origins of our beautiful Charleston home. Here are 15 quirky and somewhat silly facts about Charleston, SC that are less commonly known:. 1. The city was briefly known as “Oyster Point”. It was named for the...
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 – […]
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