71K Followers, 310 Following, 6,056 Posts - Live 5 WCSC (@live5news) on Instagram: "Official IG for Live 5 News, the Lowcountry's News Leader."Published: Feb. 23, 2024 at 8:39 AM EST. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Republican Primary Elections will take place Saturday, and before you cast your ballot, there is a lot to unpack. The current frontrunners are former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley.CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - President Joe Biden will be in South Carolina Monday in a push to highlight what the campaign calls the high stakes of the upcoming election. Biden will speak at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston Monday, the campaign calling it a place that "embodies the stakes for the nation at the moment.". "Whether it is ...Hiring managers and business owners say even in the pandemic, business is good and they need quality employees. If you are looking for work, be sure to watch the Live 5 Virtual Hiring Event, Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. You can watch the event below. Find your next job at the Live 5 Virtual Hiring Event. Many companies are hiring right now.By Blair Sabol. Almost 50 years ago a Charleston family lost a husband, father and sworn officer of the law but despite countless detectives' efforts to track down the killer of William "Bill" Cribb, they've never been brought to justice. Live 5 Investigates.Voters who live in City Council District 9 will be able to vote for that race and the mayor's race. Early voting for the runoff runs from Wednesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Board of Voter Registration and Elections, located at 4340 Corporate Road, the organization's new headquarters. Early voting will no longer be held ...CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Check out the Live 5 News podcast, "Morning, Y'all!" It's produced on weekday mornings and includes your morning headlines, your First Alert Weather forecast and even a little trivia to help get your day started! Listen to episodes and subscribe here:Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 9:35 AM PDT. |. By Patrick Phillips. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control said Wednesday it is important that children six months of age and older be vaccinated against COVID-19 now that they have been approved for the vaccine. Charleston Co.Florida airports are still closed and Charleston has become the first South Carolina airport to announce its closure. Here's the latest on Hurricane Dorian. Hurricane Dorian has st...Enter for your chance to win a Live 5 Umbrella. Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:22 PM EDT.Oct 13, 2021 · CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - We created the Big Red Box so that you can find links mentioned in the news in one place. If you’re watching Live 5 News and you hear one of our anchors mention more information being in the “Big Red Box,” that’s this page, a special section in our website where we will post important links you wouldn’t necessarily have time to write down during the live ...The latest tweets from @live5newsCHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - As COVID-19 cases continue to dwindle, the "National State of Emergency", put in place during the coronavirus pandemic, is set to come to an end later this week. In Charleston, leaders are revisiting a city ordinance that was put on pause back when cases were spiking. The City of Charleston's current masking ...Charleston, South Carolina is a city known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture. It’s no wonder that it has become a popular destination for travelers f...The aforementioned storm system will move through the area on Friday but should be offshore of the Lowcountry by Saturday morning. It looks to be dry for both Saturday and Sunday with cool temperatures in the 50s for highs. There may be another storm system that develops by MLK Day on Monday which could bring another chance of rain.Charleston, South Carolina, is a city known for its rich history, charming architecture, and vibrant culture. But perhaps one of the most enticing aspects of this beautiful city is...Updated: May. 10, 2024 at 5:38 AM PDT. |. By Jeffrey Collins. A bill that would have consolidated six South Carolina heath care agencies and was overwhelmingly passed by both chambers of the General Assembly died on the session’s final day Thursday in a procedural move by a member angry he was mocked by his colleagues.The Charleston Police Department says four people are dead following a single-vehicle crash. CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Coroner's Office released the names of the four men killed early Saturday morning in a crash on James Island. Earl Hamilton Jr., 29; James Hamilton, 27; Mitchell Watson, 26; and Tyler Barron, 29 ...First full day of SC Ports being open causes traffic delays on I-526, I-26. Updated: May. 22, 2024 at 7:56 PM PDT. |. By Marissa Lute. Traffic on Interstate 526 was at a standstill near the Don Holt Bridge Wednesday afternoon as semi-trucks are trying to get to the port terminals. Colleton Co.Allison Smith, 34, died on the scene and Sacha Hampton, 24, later died at a hospital, according to Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal. Smith was the owner and founder of Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts, a bakery shop in downtown Charleston. The two-vehicle crash happened just before noon on Dorchester Road at I-26. The two-vehicle crash happened just before ...CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Residents and officials are beginning the cleanup process after a storm system dumped inches of rain across the Lowcountry Sunday. The heaviest rainfall was in McClellanville where rainfall totals exceeded 16 inches. More than 13 inches of rain was recorded in Georgetown.Whitney Strong, 32, of Bonneau, died at the scene of a crash on U.S. Highway 17A, coroner Darnell Hartwell said. Strong was traveling north on U.S. Highway 17A near Willow Haven Lane when it collided with a southbound semi-truck around 7:15 a.m., Lance Cpl. Nick Pye said. The car then collided with another southbound semi-truck.CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Mount Pleasant Police Department says two people were taken to the hospital after a crash on I-526 Wednesday morning. Inspector Don Calabrese said three vehicles were involved in the crash and one driver was cited for following too closely. The crash closed all eastbound lanes of I-526 between the Wando …Oct 13, 2022 · RAVENEL, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County deputies say a standoff that began Tuesday night at a Ravenel home has ended with a man in custody. Michael Shawn Sweeney, 52, is charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, first-degree assault and battery, and four counts of pointing and presenting a firearm, sheriff’s spokesman Andrew Knapp said.CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Charleston is hoping to speed up the process of creating more affordable housing for the community. That comes after Charleston City Council adopted a new policy earlier this year. As the city continues to grow, the Charleston Department of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability is looking …VIDEO: Dorchester Co. dispatch center to improve 911 response amid rapid growthCHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - We created the Big Red Box so that you can find links mentioned in the news in one place. If you’re watching Live 5 News and you hear one of our anchors mention more information being in the “Big Red Box,” that’s this page, a special section in our website where we will post important links you wouldn’t …Charleston Co. Sheriff's Office offers settlement in wrongful death lawsuit. Updated: May. 20, 2024 at 11:39 PM EDT. |. By Destiny Kennedy and Michael Allison. A nearly $300,000 settlement with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office has been accepted by the estate of a woman killed in a 2021 deputy-involved crash.Geo resource failed to load. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Residents across the Lowcountry say they felt or heard what they call a “big boom” Tuesday morning as Joint Base Charleston continues scheduled explosive operations on the Cooper River. Twitter user Brandon Walker posted video of a Nest doorbell camera that captured the …CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The North Charleston Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead in a vehicle on Saturday. Officers responded to I-26 eastbound and the 218 exit ramp where they found a man dead in a vehicle, police spokesperson Harve Jacobs says. A heavy law enforcement presence blocked off Exit 217 onto Meeting ...CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Sheriff's Office has released a video showing the moments before their helicopter went down earlier this week. The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday near the Charleston International Airport. The sheriff's office's chief pilot, Lt. Scott Martray, was the only person aboard during ...CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston community paid its final farewell to its police chief at a Celebration of Life service Tuesday in Mount Pleasant. A Celebration of Life Service for Police Chief Luther Reynolds began shortly after 11 a.m. at Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant following a police motorcade that escorted him from the ...Wrongful death lawsuit accuses Charleston Co. EMS of negligence during call. Updated: May. 28, 2024 at 3:23 PM PDT. |. By Melissa Rademaker. A lawsuit filed against Charleston County and the county EMS says first responders wasted response time during a 2022 call that in the end cost a man his life.The latest tweets from @live5newsPHOTOS & VIDEOS: Hurricane Ian impacts the Lowcountry. Charleston Police blocked off the Ashley River bridges Friday morning because of a downed power line. (Live 5) CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Hurricane Ian is set to make landfall along the South Carolina coast Friday afternoon. Viewers have begun sending photos and videos of what they're ...Today's and tonight's North Charleston, SC weather forecast, weather conditions and Doppler radar from The Weather Channel and Weather.comCHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston Police say an officer hospitalized following an officer-involved shooting Sunday night has been released and is expected to make a full recovery. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting that injured two in West Ashley. Officers were called to Walgreens at 1115 Old Towne Road ...CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Roadways throughout the Tri-County area experienced flooding as heavy rainfall moved through the Lowcountry Sunday afternoon. The City of Charleston listed several roadways that were closed through late Sunday afternoon. They have all since reopened. The line of storms ...Published: Aug. 29, 2023 at 7:47 AM PDT | Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 7:51 PM PDT. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The heat continues into the middle of the week. High pressure will control our weather until a cold front approaches from the west over the upcoming weekend. We will stay in the low to mid 90s through at least the end of the week.Live 5 News Latest Videos. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A crash involving five vehicles on Interstate 526 Friday afternoon has been cleared. The crash, reported shortly before 2:30 p.m. initially blocked all eastbound lanes. But shortly after that, authorities were able to open one lane to allow drivers to pass through the area.CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - After a first-of-its-kind election Tuesday, the Charleston County School Board will likely emerge with eight out of nine seats filled by new members. The unusual situation in which all nine seats went to voters in the same year came after the state legislature adjusted the length of board member terms.2126 Charlie Hall Blvd. Charleston, SC 29414. Main Phone: 843-402-5555. Newsroom Phone: 843-402-5755. Newsroom Email: [email protected]. Send questions about news and sports stories, news policy and story ideas. Email - [email protected]. Vice President and General Manager: Brian Daugherty - [email protected] dead, 1 hurt in shooting at West Ashley playground. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Officers with the Charleston Police Department are investigating a deadly shooting at a playground in West Ashley. Police were first notified of a shooting at Forest Park Playground on Playground Road around 1:15 p.m., police spokesperson Sgt. Anthony Gibson said.Before coming to Live 5, I worked as a morning reporter in Augusta, GA for over a year. During my time in Augusta I was voted Augusta Magazine's "Best Local TV Reporter." News Philosophy: I believe that the duty of local journalists is to foster community by sharing stories that inform, create change, and enlighten.VIDEO: Viewing the eclipse in Charleston. Updated: Apr. 8, 2024 at 4:12 AM PDT. Geo resource failed to load.CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A court date has been set in the Live 5 News lawsuit against the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office over their refusal to release jail video calls made by a suspect in a deadly DUI crash that killed a newlywed in April. Live 5 News filed the lawsuit two weeks ago in an effort to give the public the opportunity to ...CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Attorneys representing the family of a mother and her two daughters who died in a Mother's Day 2022 crash involving a Charleston County deputy say it's time for accountability. Stephanie Dantzler, 53, and her daughters Shanice, 28, and Miranda Dantzler-Williams, 22, died on the night of May 8, 2022, when their ...Just before 11 p.m. during a search of the pond, the dive teams found the vehicle and confirmed a body was inside, Knapp said. Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O'Neal identified the victim as 61-year-old David Therien. He was pronounced dead at 1:23 a.m. Saturday. Crews recovered the vehicle. The sheriff's office's Traffic Services Unit ...