Charleston SC

Charleston has long been called a city of firsts. From culture and commerce to military history and recreation, the Holy City has played a surprising role in shaping American life. Here are some of the most notable “firsts” associated with Charleston, South Carolina. 1. America’s First Opera Building...

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) — A heat index topping 100 degrees did not stop Goose Creek community members from showing up for the Goose Creek Police Department’s 8th annual Hot Pursuit 5K Saturday morning. Event organizers said this was the largest turnout for the event yet. A total...

Berkeley County School District is preparing to open the doors to two brand-new schools this fall, a milestone district leaders say reflects the rapid growth occurring across the county. The post BCSD Celebrates Opening of 2 New Schools Ahead of Fall Semester first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) — For the past 29 years, the Charleston area branch of the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History has held its annual remembrance ceremony honoring enslaved Africans who perished during the Middle Passage, and the Lowcountry community has come together to honor and

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater helicopter crew medevaced a man from a fishing vessel 92 miles offshore Brunswick, Georgia, on Friday, with the assistance of Coast Guard Charleston watchstanders. According to the U.S. Coast Guard News, Coast Guard Charleston watchstanders were notified by t

In Berkeley County, where golf carts are everywhere from Cane Bay to Moncks Corner to the lake communities, it’s important to remember that a golf cart on a public road is still a motor vehicle — and the law treats it like one. The post Before You Drive That Golf Cart in Berkeley County, Make Sure You’re Legal. first

Roper St. Francis Healthcare celebrated Wednesday the completion of a three-year expansion project at Berkeley Hospital, a sweeping undertaking that doubled the hospital's bed capacity, expanded critical services and added hundreds of healthcare jobs to one of South Carolina's fastest-growing regions. The post Roper S

Charleston’s surf-inspired café scene is continuing to grow as Point Break Coffee & Drive-Thru prepares to open a brand-new downtown location at 49 Archdale Street. Known for its laid-back coastal atmosphere, quality coffee, fresh food offerings, and strong community following, the expansion marks another exciting addi

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — First Alert Weather Days remain in effect through Sunday for the risk of dangerous heat and humidity levels!. Temperatures this morning are expected to hover in the 70s inland (near 80° along the coast) - generally as high as our dew point values. The...

The smoke rolls out of a long brick pit, and you follow it like a compass needle. That is how you find this genuine South Carolina barbecue joint, a legendary favorite that locals truly love and visitors stumble upon by accident. The brisket is the star, sliced thick, with a...