Charleston SC

If Charleston had a heartbeat, you would hear it from the porch at 72 Queen Street. Poogan’s Porch turns a Victorian home into the kind of Southern gathering place where biscuits arrive warm and stories flow even warmer. You will taste Lowcountry history in every bite, from she crab...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Short-term rental owners in North Charleston have until the end of the month to renew their permits or risk losing their ability to operate. More than 600 short-term rental permit applications are up for renewal or are waiting to be approved. The city caps each of its 10 districts at...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — The average price of gas rose in the past week, inching the state's average closer toward $3 per gallon, but not quite over the precipice. According to GasBuddy's survey of 3,028 stations in South Carolina, gas prices rose 5.6 cents, with prices now sitting 7.0 cents higher than a month ago...

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,...