Charleston SC

When it comes to Southern states, South Carolina holds a special place in the region. Not only is it a prime coastal state, but it's also home to tourist-friendly cities like Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head. But while attractions and serene scenery abound in the Palmetto State, it's also known as a great...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WBTV) - South Carolina’s most powerful earthquake of 2026 struck this weekend, and nearly 1,000 people from across the state reported feeling it. The 2.9-magnitude quake rattled the state just after 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7. It had an epicenter about 20 miles northeast of Charleston,...

North Charleston Police have charged 21-year-old Khuronn Austin White with murder and related offenses in connection with a fatal shooting on October 13, 2025, on Alton Street. White fled to Florida after the incident but was arrested there in November 2025 by U.S. Marshals and extradited back to South Carolina on...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Two Goose Creek men were arrested Saturday morning following an armed robbery and shooting, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Christopher Jack-Lewis Hodge, a 20-year-old was arrested and charged with armed robbery, attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during...

Ever wondered what happens when South Carolina decides to throw a party for oysters? Backyard-story energy, chaos, laughter, and more shells than you’d think possible. This isn’t just slurping oysters. It’s a full-on ritual, where lemon wedges fly like confetti and the air smells like smoke, salt, and...

Cold and gusty northwest winds will push wind chills into the upper teens to low 20s across coastal South Carolina early Sunday morning, February 8, 2026, before sunrise. Inland areas like Berkeley, Dorchester, and Colleton counties face the coldest feels, while coastal spots remain slightly milder. Forecast...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charleston, SC – Residents across South Carolina’s Lowcountry and neighboring coastal Georgia are continuing to face severe to extreme drought conditions, with little improvement seen in recent weeks,...

167 Raw Oyster Bar sits at 193 King Street serving New England style oyster bar food in the heart of historic downtown Charleston. The restaurant sources seafood from New Brunswick, Canada to McClellanville and Charleston creating the kind of East Coast seafood mecca that earns #21 of 719 restaurant ranking in...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charleston, South Carolina — As warmer-than-usual temperatures settle into Charleston, Columbia and other parts of South Carolina, many homeowners begin easing out of winter routines, a shift that can...

North Charleston’s new housing coordinator role addresses the city’s urgent housing shortage by directly aiding residents in finding available units. Mayor Reggie Burgess emphasized moving people from streets and unsafe homes into buildings, highlighting the crisis’s scale. Role Details. Karen Thrower, recently hired...