A North Charleston student has been accused after reporting a pistol discovered in a...
An 11-year-old student at Malcom C. Hursey Montessori School in North Charleston, S.C., faces charges after reporting a handgun found in their backpack. The child acted responsibly by immediately notifying staff around 9 a.m., with no threats made to anyone. Incident Response. School staff promptly alerted the North...
Bank of America cardholders get free museum admission this weekend
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive free general admission to two Charleston museums this weekend through the Museums on Us program. The program covers free general admission to the International African American Museum and the Gibbes Museum of Art....
Party at the Point Announces 2026 Lineup
Party at The Point, the Happy Hour concert series, returns this April to the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina in Mount Pleasant. Taking place Friday evenings from April 17 to July 17, Party at The Point is a family-friendly beachfront event that features live music and plenty of food and drinks. Gates open at 5...
Feral Cat Population in Berkeley County Tackled with Mass Spay-Neuter Effort
More than 120 feral cats from across Berkeley County were trapped over the weekend as part of a major effort to control the area’s growing cat population. The post Feral Cat Population in Berkeley County Tackled with Mass Spay-Neuter Effort first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Community reflects on Locountry-native Tammy McCottry’s media and local legacy
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – After a beloved Lowcountry icon passed away unexpectedly at 65 years old on Feb. 2, 2026, many people joined in prayer and reflection to honor media personality Tammy McCottry. Known to many people as “The Media Mogul,” McCottry was well known for her storytelling, community...
Teen arrested in connection with the fatal North Charleston sports bar shooting.
Fatal shooting at KC Mulligans sports bar on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, SC: 17-year-old Maxwell Thomas Koller from Summerville arrested for murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after allegedly gunning down a man in the parking lot Wednesday night around 11:20 p.m. Incident Details....
New Disc Golf Course Opens at Brown Family Park in Nexton
A new disc golf course is now open at Brown Family Park in the Nexton neighborhood, giving residents in the surrounding area another way to enjoy the outdoors and stay active. The post New Disc Golf Course Opens at Brown Family Park in Nexton first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Fu-O BBQ Launches Lunch Service + Happy Hour Deals in Nexton
Fu-O BBQ, the brand-new Japanese BBQ restaurant in Downtown Nexton known for its interactive tableside grilling experience, has expanded its hours with a new lunch program and happy hour deals. The restaurant now serves lunch daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., introducing a menu inspired by Japanese comfort cuisine....
News From Around the South Carolina Lowcountry
High school students invited to explore healthcare careers with ‘Rising Star’ program. Beaufort Memorial is once again inviting local high school students inside its doors with the return of the Rising Star Youth Volunteer program, an immersive summer experience designed to spark future careers in healthcare. The...
Lowcountry needs the wisdom of planting trees, not more clear-cutting
When “The Rise and Fall of South Carolina” is written, one man who will stand above most others is Roger Milliken. He moved his family’s textile company headquarters from New York City to Spartanburg in 1958, and led the company for 71 years with legendary energy, drive and passion. His executives took their...

















