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Singer-songwriter Edwin McCain becomes honorary representative in Charleston


Singer-songwriter Edwin McCain becomes honorary representative in Charleston

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Edwin McCain, a South Carolina singer-songwriter, was appointed deputy sheriff by Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano on Wednesday during a ceremony at the sheriff’s office headquarters in North Charleston. This move comes after McCain dedicated his life to sharing his battle with substance use disorder and his decision to live […]

CCSD Superintendent Huggins: “If you see something, say something”


CCSD Superintendent Huggins: “If you see something, say something”

CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — Charleston County School District Superintendent Anita Huggins is urging parents to be proactive in combating online fear after unfounded threats against Lowcountry schools recently circulated on social media. “As a mother of three children, nothing weighs heavier on my heart than the thought that something could happen to our children, especially […]

National Social Media Threat Trend for Schools Reaches Heartland


National Social Media Threat Trend for Schools Reaches Heartland

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri (KFVS) – Threats of school shootings are spreading on social media across the country. Such threats are popping up on Snapchat and TikTok. Some of them include lists of schools, others urge students to hug their loved ones. According to the Courage-2 Report, Missouri’s school violence reporting system, numerous threats of school […]

House burns amid several bushfires


House burns amid several bushfires

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A home on Allens Fork Road in the Sissonville neighborhood of Kanawha County caught fire after several brush fires were reported late Tuesday afternoon. CW Sigman, Kanawha County emergency manager, said extreme drought and heat contributed to the fire’s spread and eventually caught fire at the house. “It’s certainly dry […]

Man charged with bomb threat at Charleston airport after social media video


Man charged with bomb threat at Charleston airport after social media video

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – Charleston Airport authorities said a 20-year-old man was arrested after he told officials over the weekend he had a bomb. According to jail records, Thomas Brienza, 20, of New York State, is charged with possession or threat to use a weapon of mass destruction in a terrorist act. According to jail […]

Charleston’s Plymouth Park is being modernized and upgraded


Charleston’s Plymouth Park is being modernized and upgraded

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – Charleston city officials are working with the community to completely redevelop Plymouth Park. A few years ago, local residents decided the park needed renovation and formed the group Friends of Plymouth Park. Their goal is to raise $300,000, and they are nearing the $165,000 mark. The goal is to renovate the […]

Charleston City Council considers plans for old Walmart


Charleston City Council considers plans for old Walmart

CHARLESTON – On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the City Council is scheduled to review a developer’s plans to convert the former Walmart site in Charleston into a climate-controlled warehouse and indoor pickleball facility. Property owner Spring Property Management LLC has submitted its zoning concept plan, preliminary site plan and proposed unit development concept plan for the […]