Charleston SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — America’s first passenger steam locomotive took its first trip in Charleston on Christmas Day, 1830, marking a milestone in American transportation history. The train was commissioned by the South Carolina Canal & Rail Road Company and dubbed “The Best Friend of Charleston.” A replica...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A Daniel Island family has a special reason for helping make sure families at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital feel a little less alone this Christmas. The Bearden family has called Daniel Island home for more than a decade. In October 2023, their lives...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – On Christmas morning, the Charleston Animal Society delivered pets to families through its “Home for the Holidays” program, partnered with Hendrick’s Automotive Company. For 13 years, the program has placed thousands of animals into homes, creating life-long bonds and giving shelter...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — It’s a tradition News 2 looks forward to every year at the annual Toys for Tots Christmas morning delivery, bringing smiles, relief, and holiday magic to families across the Lowcountry. After months of collecting and organizing, thousands of toys were handed to children in need on...

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — Fire departments across the country respond to more than 800 holiday fires every year, according to national fire safety data. While many families spend Christmas gathered around the table, first responders remain on call, ready to respond at a moment’s notice. For Summerville firefighter...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The weather outside this Christmas will not be frightful, so it might be delightful to get outside and visit these Charleston County parks. The following parks and facilities will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to Charleston County Parks: Stono River County Park,...

Charleston soul artist Nephew Jones and his mother, Leticia Canady of Ms. Carrie’s Soul Food, distributed over 200 holiday lunch plates on December 23, 2025, at Jerusalem Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The event targeted seniors, homeless individuals, and unhoused veterans, with meals also shared in downtown and...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Many Lowcountry residents spent Christmas Eve surrounded by family, friends, and tradition. For families in Mount Pleasant, that celebration included a hands-on experience bringing the story of Christmas to life. At Point Hope Church, families were invited to walk through a live nativity...

Charleston Police arrested Harold Alvin Champainge following a Dec. 21 shooting on James Island stemming from an argument between related parties. The incident occurred on Seacroft Road near Woodview Lane, where the victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and received hospital treatment.​. Incident...

Charleston Police arrested a second teenager, a 16-year-old, in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Luis Garcia-Galvez on December 10 downtown. A related 17-year-old suspect was arrested earlier on December 17, following the incident on Ashley Avenue near Race Street around 6:45 p.m..​. Incident...