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Feeding wildlife, including feral cats, could soon be illegal on Isle of Palms. Here's why.
ISLE OF PALMS — Residents and beachgoers should think twice before putting out a bowl of kibble for that stray kitty. City officials are mulling an ordinance that would make feeding wildlife illegal on both public and private property, with fines running into the hundreds of dollars. Coyotes have...
Charleston police say driver accused in fatal hit-and-run drank at Sweet Grass Vodka lounge. How?
Now that police have offered a glimpse of what happened in the hours leading up to two 20-year-olds being struck and killed on a Charleston street, more questions swirl about how one of the men accused in the fatal hit-and-run could have been served alcohol at one bar in particular.
New café opens in Charleston's entertainment district. Here's what to expect.
What was once a dessert shop selling macarons is now a bright café with seating and an assortment of daytime food and beverage options. Tínto Café and Provisions is now open at 45 John St., the former home of Macaroon Boutique. The Charleston establishment is owned by Carolina Jewett and her husband, Kevin, who operate gelato and coffee shop Tínto y Crema at 6 Vendue Range near Waterfront Park.
Editorial: Support new SC Statehouse monument to 'someone we can all love' (copy)
A bill to honor Civil War hero, Reconstruction leader and Congressman Robert Smalls sailed through South Carolina's General Assembly this year almost as deftly as the Planter, a Confederate ship piloted by Mr. Smalls, slipped out of Charleston's well-fortified harbor one fateful night in 1862. This unanimous effort to honor...
WATCH: Gibbs Knotts talks Biden's 2024 decision on Good Morning Charleston
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Political analyst Gibbs Knotts joined Good Morning Charleston Monday morning to continue coverage on President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election. Knotts shares his predictions for the future of the race and who voters might see on the ticket come November.
Bicyclist hit and killed near Sullivan's Island bridge; Mount Pleasant police investigating
MOUNT PLEASANT — A bicyclist was struck and killed by a motorist on Ben Sawyer Boulevard on July 21. Mount Pleasant police responded to the Rifle Range Road and Ben Sawyer Boulevard area around 4:36 p.m. in reference to a collision involving a cyclist, according to spokesperson Sgt. Ashley Croy.
Morrison Drive to see new pedestrian infrastructure after 2 women killed in April
Less than three months after two women were run over by vehicles while walking alongside Morrison Drive, the state Department of Transportation announced plans to make the corridor safer for pedestrians. A new traffic light at Johnson Street, crosswalk with flashing beacons at Jackson Street, and a landscaped and raised...
Photos: Charleston woman's newfound joy in life after MDMA-assisted therapy trial
Katelyn Lotz suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder for nine years. Three years ago she enlisted in a clinical trial where MDMA-assisted therapy was used to try and treat her PTSD. "That experience saved my life," Lotz said.
MPPD investigates road casualty
The Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to the area of Rifle Range Road and Ben Sawyer Boulevard on July 21, 2024, at approximately 4:36 pm, in reference to a cyclist being struck by a vehicle. The cyclist was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. This...
SUMMERVILLE READS: Beat the heat with fantasy, fun, history
Are you all staying cool (and dry) on these hot, damp summer days? Keep the porch fan on and a book in your lap and escape into another world, if just for the afternoon. For more on the selections below, visit Main Street Reads, Summerville’s independent bookstore, your local library or “shop small” from your couch at a special page we built just for the Summerville Reads selections at https://bookshop.org/lists/summerville-reads-as-seen-in-the-summerville-journal-scene - read on, fellow Summervilleans.
Meeting Notices - meeting 8/6
Hanahan Planning Commission meets Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Debbie Lewis Municipal Chambers, 1255 Yeamans Hall Rd. A public hearing will be held for: 1. Zoning Text Amendment 10-2024: An amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 8.5, Signs for specific purposes and land uses, to add subsection 8.5.4, Temporary Signs, to regulate temporary signs. For more information, contact the Building & Codes Dept. 843-576-5259. AD # 2074297.
What causes that powerful southwest current along Folly Beach?
FOLLY BEACH — Picture this: It's a hot summer day and you're wading out into the surf. Suddenly, a powerful current starts pulling you down the beach. It's not a rip current, but it's strong enough to make swimming extremely difficult. It's called a "longshore current," and it's not...
The tale of the tail of George Washington’s horse in a painting that hangs in Charleston City Hall
Charleston City Hall’s Council Chamber is the second oldest in the nation to have remained in continuous use. The room is beautiful, with antebellum chandeliers, circa 1896 Thomas Edison light bulbs (that were used until 1983), an ornate cast-iron railing surrounding the gallery and a hand-painted tin ceiling. Its...
School Supply Drive collects supply ahead of school year
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Charleston announced the beginning of its annual School Supply Drive Wednesday, ahead of the start of the 2024 school year. Between July 17 and August 10, Holy City residents are encouraged to donate school supplies for students in need ahead of the city’s upcoming First Day Festival.
Mobile food scene on King St. sparks conversation among business owners, council
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Indulging your palate may be easier than ever with mobile food services, but existing downtown Charleston business owners say it needs more regulation. In the past few weeks, King Street business owners say they have noticed a rise in food trucks, carts and tents around downtown.
North Charleston liquor store robbed at gunpoint; suspect flees with cash and goods
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C (WCIV) — On Thursday, July 18, officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at a liquor store in North Charleston. At 6:10 p.m. Thursday, officers were dispatched to the location on Rivers avenue, according to the police report. Upon arrival...
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