Charleston SC

The main weather story this week will be heat, especially for the first part of the week as strong high pressure aloft affects much of the Eastern Seaboard. We head into the upcoming work week with nine consecutive days of 90°+ highs, and that stretch will continue for the foreseeable future. We start Monday in the...

The Folly Beach City Council has recently passed a resolution adopting a Safety Action Plan aimed at enhancing safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers in the city. This plan, developed over the past year in partnership with outside consultants, uses community feedback and crash data to identify areas for...

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Malana Pinckney, now a 16-year-old high school student, is honoring the legacy of her father, Rev. Clementa Pinckney, and the eight other victims of the 2015 mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME). As the nation marked the 10th anniversary of the tragedy on June 17, 2025,...

Embark on a culinary adventure across the United States with these 50 hidden gem restaurants. From quaint diners to elegant eateries, these spots offer a taste of something special. Each with its unique charm, they are waiting to be discovered and savored. Get ready to tantalize your tastebuds and discover...

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Berkeley County officials announced a new set of overnight lane closures as work continues on the US-176 Widening Project. On Sunday, officials say two lanes of US-17A will be temporarily reduced to one lane just north of the US-176 intersection. This closure will be in place from 9...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate independence and culture to wrap up Juneteenth weekend. The Liberty Hill Historical and Genealogical Society held a Juneteenth parade with an event to follow at the Felix Pinckney Center. Where a dirt road used to lie in the small...

"This is what we voted for." Resident sparks outrage with shocking photo of new development project: 'This is a travesty' first appeared on The Cool Down .

For events, festivals and other community happenings in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Lowcountry, check out our Lowcountry Calendar of Events. If you have an open-to-the-public event you would like to announce, submit by email to:. Bluffton/Beaufort County/Jasper County events -...

Henley is married to his wife Teil Duncan, and the pair tied the knot on Oct. 30, 2015, in South Carolina. Henley is an artist on the golf course, and Duncan is an actual artist. She's a well-known painter in the Charleston art scene. Originally from Columbus, Ga., she doesn't come out to every Tour event.

Was a police chase really necessary for this? A South Carolina man is going viral for taking police on a not-so-high-speed chase around Charleston, attempting to escape law enforcement in construction equipment. Early in the morning on Sunday, June 8th, North Charleston police responded to a call from another unit on...