1+ week, 1+ day ago (102+ words) The North Charleston Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a teen who was reported missing. North Charleston Police have arrested a man for sexually assaulting a minor at a ... VIDEO: Charleston protesters march in solidarity with national Remove the Regime rally VIDEO: North Charleston Police search for missing teen VIDEO: North Charleston Police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting minor VIDEO: "They just need peace': Only Dorchester Co. men's shelter opens new facility VIDEO: HCA Healthcare to build new emergency room in Mount Pleasant VIDEO: Days of Caring continue across several Dorchester School District Two schools...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (114+ words) A new community park officially opened in downtown Charleston on Saturday, featuring green space that spans nearly an acre between King and Meeting Streets. VIDEO: Dorchester Co. Sheriff's Office details chase as video circulates on social media VIDEO: Charleston County voters have last chance to cast ballot in runoff elections VIDEO: Charleston community group selects food insecurity as 2025 focus VIDEO: Man arrested after killing 1, injuring 2 in weekend Dorchester County crash VIDEO: SC victims turn to civil courts when criminal justice system fails them Black History Month - Black Voices VIDEO: Conference working to expand Black voices in South Carolina's tourism industry VIDEO: New federal legislation could affect THC, CBD manufacturers...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago (286+ words) CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A strong cold front is expected to pass through the Lowcountry tonight, ushering in the coldest air of the season so far! A mix of clouds and sun today as afternoon temperatures return to the upper 70s and lower 80s. Ahead of an approaching cold front, a few passing showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible this evening. Lows tonight dip back into the mid to upper 40s with increasing winds. As we head into the new week, a First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Tuesday morning due to the risk of a widespread freeze and very low wind chill values. A Freeze Watch has been issued for Monday night into Tuesday morning as overnight lows will be in the mid to upper 20s further island; around freezing closer to the coast. Monday and Tuesday should be the coldest days of…...

3+ week, 23+ hour ago (222+ words) NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The North Charleston Police Department hosted "Praise in the Community Festival" on Saturday. Their goal is to work with the community to reduce violence and promote peace in the city, while building stronger relationships between officers and community members. Food, music, bounce houses and yard games were some of the highlights of the "Praise in the Community Festival." It was one of three events that the North Charleston Police Department hosted through their "Unity in the Community" initiative. Captain Tireka Wright said Saturday"s event allowed officers to have a peaceful dialogue with community members in a non-traditional setting and showcase the department"s intention of working with the community, not against them. "We just want the community to know we hear you, we are here for you and we will continue to try to better our…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (426+ words) Charter member: Alex Ovechkin, of course. The Washington star pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues to reach 900. The milestone came 2:39 into the second period of'a 6-1 win. "A couple days ago somebody ask me, "Do you think about (900)?" Of course, it"s huge number, no one ever did it in NHL history and to be the first player to ever do it, it"s a special moment," Ovechkin said. "It"s nice it"s over to get it in the homestand so the fans, my family can be here. It"s pretty cool." Ovechkin was lurking in the offensive zone and was at the bottom of the right circle when he backhanded Jakob Chychrun"s rebound'past a sliding Binnington, who wasn"t able to recover in time. The…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (861+ words) BBC chairman Samir Shah on Monday apologized for the "error of judgment," which triggered the resignations of the BBC's top executive and its head of news. Director-General Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness quit Sunday over accusations of bias and misleading editing of a speech Trump delivered on Jan. 6, 2021, before a crowd of his supporters stormed the Capitol in Washington. Shah said the broadcaster accepted "that the way the speech was edited did give the impression of a direct call for violent action." A letter from Trump attorney Alejandro Brito demands the BBC "retract the false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory statements," apologize and "appropriately compensate President Trump for the harm caused," or face legal action for $1 billion in damages. The BBC said it would review the letter "and respond directly in due course." Trump had earlier welcomed the resignations…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (185+ words) CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A "First Alert Weather Day" continues for Tuesday morning when temperatures are expected to drop to over 20 degrees below average for this time of the year. A Freeze Warning is in effect area-wide for the likelihood of temperatures dropping below 32" for several hours Tuesday morning. The only spots staying above freezing will be the immediate coastline. A hard freeze will likely end our growing season. No further warnings/advisories for frosts or freezes will be issued until the Spring planting season begins. It will be a sunny start to the new week but the cooler temperatures will steal the headlines. Expect a sunny, breezy and cooler day with highs only in the mid 50s this afternoon. Sunshine will continue all week with temperatures the coolest on Tuesday in the low 50s but a rebound to near 70" by Thursday. TODAY: Sunny,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (387+ words) CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Polls closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday across South Carolina in local races that state election officials say have a direct impact on the day-to-day lives of people in the Lowcountry. Charleston County election leaders expect voter turnout to hover around 20 percent this year, with only municipal races on the ballot and no statewide or federal contests. Charleston County Board of Elections Executive Director Isaac Cramer said even though these races don't attract the same attention as presidential elections, they are still critical. "Municipal elections just don't have the same level of engagement," Cramer said. "Although it's not national headlines, they are local issues that affect each one of us in our day-to-day lives. Our goal is just to let people know that there's an election, there's time to do your research, look up the candidates, but know that today's election…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (692+ words) LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. (WAFB/Gray News) " A 13-year-old student was expelled from a Louisiana middle school after hitting a male classmate who she said created and shared a deepfake pornographic image of her, according to her family's lawyers. The family, now represented by Baton Rouge Attorneys Greg Miller and Morgyn Young, plans to file a federal lawsuit against the Lafourche Parish School District. The incident occurred at Sixth Ward Middle School in August when the school year began. The girl's father, Joseph Daniels, and the attorneys say the young girl endured bullying after the deepfake nude image was circulated throughout the school. Deepfake images are created using artificial intelligence and can appear realistic enough to deceive viewers. Attorney Miller said school leaders at Sixth Ward Middle School failed to address the girl's complaints about the circulating image, despite her reporting…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago (94+ words) With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the American Red Cross has released some cooking safety tips to help prevent holiday celebrations from going up in smoke. The North Charleston Police ... VIDEO: Annual Holiday Market wraps up 27th year at North Charleston Convention Center VIDEO: American Red Cross shares Thanksgiving cooking safety tips VIDEO: 1 dead after motorcycle crash at North Charleston intersection VIDEO: Charleston protesters march in solidarity with national Remove the Regime rally VIDEO: North Charleston Police search for missing teen VIDEO: North Charleston Police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting minor...