WCSC Live 5 News delivers the latest news, sports, interactive weather radar and video directly to your mobile device. Stay connected no matter where you go with comprehensive coverage for Charleston and the Lowcountry. When news and weather breaks the WCSC news app is your “all access pass” to the latest stories. Other features include:
- Local, Regional and National coverage.
- Real-time breaking news alerts so you can follow stories as they happen.
- Deep weather forecast information.
- Contribute your stories, images and video to WCSC by uploading directly from your mobile device.
- Side menu tray navigation for quick access to the news you need.
- Live Streaming support on 4.x devices (Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean)
- Universal app for phone and tablet devices (tablets include multi-pane reading).
CBS affiliate also serving Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, Dorchester County, Berkeley County, Walterboro, Georgetown and Orangeburg.
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WCSC Live 5 News is a local news program that airs on WCSC-TV in Charleston, South Carolina. The program provides coverage of local news, weather, and sports. It is anchored by Dean Stephens and Cindy Albracht.
Format
WCSC Live 5 News airs weekdays at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The 5:00 p.m. newscast is 30 minutes long, while the 6:00 p.m. newscast is one hour long.
The program is divided into several segments, including:
* Top stories: The top news stories of the day
* Weather: A weather forecast from meteorologist Justin Lock
* Sports: A sports report from sports director John Minko
* Features: Human-interest stories and profiles
* Community calendar: A listing of upcoming events in the Charleston area
Anchors
Dean Stephens has been the anchor of WCSC Live 5 News since 1999. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.
Cindy Albracht joined WCSC Live 5 News in 2004. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Awards
WCSC Live 5 News has won numerous awards, including:
* Emmy Awards: WCSC Live 5 News has won several Emmy Awards for its news coverage, including the award for Best Newscast in 2019.
* Edward R. Murrow Awards: WCSC Live 5 News has also won several Edward R. Murrow Awards for its journalism, including the award for Overall Excellence in 2020.
Community involvement
WCSC Live 5 News is actively involved in the Charleston community. The program sponsors several events throughout the year, including:
* The Lowcountry Food Bank's Hungerthon: WCSC Live 5 News partners with the Lowcountry Food Bank to raise money and food for those in need.
* The American Red Cross's Blood Drive: WCSC Live 5 News hosts blood drives throughout the year to help the American Red Cross meet the needs of patients in local hospitals.
* The Salvation Army's Angel Tree: WCSC Live 5 News partners with the Salvation Army to provide Christmas gifts to children in need.
WCSC Live 5 News delivers the latest news, sports, interactive weather radar and video directly to your mobile device. Stay connected no matter where you go with comprehensive coverage for Charleston and the Lowcountry. When news and weather breaks the WCSC news app is your “all access pass” to the latest stories. Other features include:
- Local, Regional and National coverage.
- Real-time breaking news alerts so you can follow stories as they happen.
- Deep weather forecast information.
- Contribute your stories, images and video to WCSC by uploading directly from your mobile device.
- Side menu tray navigation for quick access to the news you need.
- Live Streaming support on 4.x devices (Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean)
- Universal app for phone and tablet devices (tablets include multi-pane reading).
CBS affiliate also serving Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, Dorchester County, Berkeley County, Walterboro, Georgetown and Orangeburg.
This app requests location to help customize content for you. We will provide location information and information about your use of the app to our advertising partners in order to customize the ads displayed in this app and other apps you use. Please review our privacy policy for more details and for your choices.
WCSC Live 5 News is a local news program that airs on WCSC-TV in Charleston, South Carolina. The program provides coverage of local news, weather, and sports. It is anchored by Dean Stephens and Cindy Albracht.
Format
WCSC Live 5 News airs weekdays at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The 5:00 p.m. newscast is 30 minutes long, while the 6:00 p.m. newscast is one hour long.
The program is divided into several segments, including:
* Top stories: The top news stories of the day
* Weather: A weather forecast from meteorologist Justin Lock
* Sports: A sports report from sports director John Minko
* Features: Human-interest stories and profiles
* Community calendar: A listing of upcoming events in the Charleston area
Anchors
Dean Stephens has been the anchor of WCSC Live 5 News since 1999. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.
Cindy Albracht joined WCSC Live 5 News in 2004. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Awards
WCSC Live 5 News has won numerous awards, including:
* Emmy Awards: WCSC Live 5 News has won several Emmy Awards for its news coverage, including the award for Best Newscast in 2019.
* Edward R. Murrow Awards: WCSC Live 5 News has also won several Edward R. Murrow Awards for its journalism, including the award for Overall Excellence in 2020.
Community involvement
WCSC Live 5 News is actively involved in the Charleston community. The program sponsors several events throughout the year, including:
* The Lowcountry Food Bank's Hungerthon: WCSC Live 5 News partners with the Lowcountry Food Bank to raise money and food for those in need.
* The American Red Cross's Blood Drive: WCSC Live 5 News hosts blood drives throughout the year to help the American Red Cross meet the needs of patients in local hospitals.
* The Salvation Army's Angel Tree: WCSC Live 5 News partners with the Salvation Army to provide Christmas gifts to children in need.
