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Ravenel man recorded juvenile using the bathroom, affidavit says
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A 36-year-old man is facing charges after he was accused of recording a juvenile using the bathroom. Jose Pilar Marquez Guzman was arrested Monday after deputies with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search on his Branton Road home and seized his cell phone. According to an affidavit, the […]
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 […]
Charleston County Parks to Host Back-to-School Bash
Charleston County Parks will host a Back-to-School Bash in McClellanville on Saturday, August 24th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The day of family-friendly fun will take place at the Lincoln Regional Center (714 Lincoln Rd.). The Back-to-School bash includes a school supplies giveaway, a DJ performance from Darin McNeal,...
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,...
Charleston County passes 2-year building moratorium in historic preservation districts
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Three African American settlement communities in Charleston County will be temporarily protected from large developments under a newly-approved building moratorium. On Tuesday, Charleston County Council voted 5-3 to approve the third reading of a 24-month moratorium on processing and acceptance of major subdivision applications in the county’s historic preservation districts. […]
RiverDogs Ride Balanced Attack to 7-5 Win over Cannon Ballers
Charleston, SC - Every hitter in the Charleston RiverDogs lineup reached base safely at least once in a 7-5 win over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers on Wednesday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The game was played in front of a crowd of 2,605. The RiverDogs have emerged victorious in the first two games of the series by a combined three runs.
News 4 teams up with award-winning nonprofit for financial literacy segment
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — News 4's "Minding Money Matters" bi-weekly segment is in partnership with Increasing H.O.P.E. Financial Literacy Center. Its founder, Dorothea Bernique is a 2023 local Jefferson Award Winner, and Increasing H.O.P.E. is Charleston Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Non-Profit of the Year. In this week's sit-down,...
Charleston event scheduled to show support for Kamala Harris’ run for presidency
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – State Rep. Wendell Gilliard and others are set to host a gathering in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ run for president next week. The Women of International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) Local 1422, former senate candidate Kim Greene, and Rep. Gilliard (D-Charleston) will host the event on Wednesday, July 31, at […]
North Charleston wins Dixie Majors World Series for 4th straight year
OZARK, AL (WCSC) - Another season and another championship for the North Charleston Dixie Majors baseball team. The squad won 2 games on Wednesday to win the Dixie Majors World Series being held in Ozark, Alabama. The victories give North Charleston their 4th straight Dixie Majors title and their 9th...
Tagger Tyson finds redemption in baseball, returns to Louisville
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Baseball is so far from cut and dry. It's no longer the decision to go from high school to college or into the draft. The process resets every year. What a year it's been for Oceanside Collegiate grad Tagger Tyson. What he does daily, he...
Harley Davidson, DDTwo to host charity ride for students in need of support and school supplies
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester School District Two (DDTwo) staff will participate in a charity ride alongside Lowcountry bikers to raise money and gather school supplies for students before fall. Lowcountry Harley Davidson will partner with DDTwo Saturday, Aug 3. to host their Fill the Bus Charity Ride and school supplies drive. Superintendent Dr. […]
Palmetto City Ballet celebrates 10th Anniversary Season – Tickets now available
Palmetto City Ballet opens 10th Anniversary Season with world premiere production of “Dracula”. We take great pride in marking a decade of dance as we unveil our 24-25 performance season to the Charleston community. Get ready for an exhilarating season ahead, filled with timeless stories, world premieres, and beloved company favorites!
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,...
First responders receive ’24/7′ freebies at local convenience stores
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – To show appreciation to first responders for working 24/7, local convenience stores are thanking them with freebies on Wednesday. This initiative is hosted by the National Association of Convenience Stores Foundation, bringing together thousands of convenience stores nationwide to offer thanks to first responders. The association wants to show appreciation to […]
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