News
Six Earthquakes Rattle Lowcountry, Raising Concerns
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (369+ words) CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) " Six earthquakes " three within a 24-hour span " have shaken the Lowcountry this week, raising questions and concerns across South Carolina. The ground has been unusually active, with six earthquakes reported, and three in less than a day. While…...
New flood sensor installed on Highway 78 bridge over the Ashley River
10+ hour ago (259+ words) DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) " Dorchester County's Emergency Management team has installed a new water sensor aimed at improving early warnings for potentially dangerous flooding. "This is an example of a lesson learned from a past event," said Tristan Proctor, the county's…...
1.8 magnitude quake reported near Summerville early Thursday, marking 3 quakes in 24 hours
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (168+ words) President Donald Trump makes an Announcement with the Administrator of the EPA at the White House. DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) " Yet another minor earthquake shook the Summerville area early Thursday morning, just seven hours after one rattled the Ladson area of…...
Another earthquake strikes the Ladson area Wednesday night
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (56+ words) Another earthquake strikes the Ladson area Wednesday night'WCIV Another earthquake strikes the Ladson area Wednesday night LADSON S.C (WCIV) " Another earthquake was reported in the Ladson area Wednesday night, just after 9 p.m The earthquake, which was measured at 2.6 magnitude, is…...
SEWE: Center for Birds of Prey
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (71+ words) The Center for Birds of Prey will be at SEWE with live flight demonstrations. Attendees can see birds of prey in flight and learn more about the center's work i ... SEWE: Center for Birds of Prey The Center for Birds…...
USGS confirms 2.9 magnitude earthquake near Charleston late Saturday
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (111+ words) CHARLESTON , S.C. (WCIV) " A 2.9 magnitude earthquake rattled homes throughout the tri-county area Saturday evening. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the quake, which originated about 3.7 miles southeast of Centerville, happened around 10:30 p.m. Viewers told News 4 they could feel it in Summerville, North…...
NWS confirms 2.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Summerville Tuesday afternoon
1+ week, 2+ day ago (67+ words) NWS confirms 2.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Summerville Tuesday afternoon'WCIV NWS confirms 2.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Summerville Tuesday afternoon SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) " The National Weather Service has confirmed that a 2.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Summerville on Tuesday afternoon. Details on this disturbance have also been…...
Charleston County to shift to quarterly inspections after September ammonia spike
1+ week, 2+ day ago (400+ words) WEST ASHLEY S.C (WCIV) " The Bees Ferry landfill in West Ashley is getting a lot of heat about the smell of ammonia wafting into nearby neighborhoods. Neighbors say they're concerned, and Charleston County officials say this is the first time…...
Volunteers mark World Wetlands Day with marsh cleanup at Charleston’s Waterfront Park
1+ week, 3+ day ago (414+ words) CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) " Monday is World Wetlands Day, and many came out to waterfront park in downtown Charleston to spend a few hours cleaning up our wetlands. One volunteer in the group is new to Lowcountry waters. "Just a reminder…...
Weekend weather maker brings cold, wind, and chance of snow
2+ week, 1+ day ago (169+ words) CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) " The next weather system is expected to bring cold, blustery and wet conditions to the Lowcountry this weekend. Forecast models show most of the precipitation arriving late Saturday and continuing into early Sunday as a low-pressure system…...