Murdaugh’s defense eyes Midlands as venue for double-murder retrial
Alex Murdaugh’s defense team has shifted its focus on the Midlands as a venue for the disgraced attorney’s murder retrial given the judge’s apprehension over its Charleston County recommendation. After Judge Debra McCaslin said the high costs in Charleston County could be too much for taxpayers to...
Brown Jordan Opening Charleston Design District Showroom
This week, 81-year-old luxury outdoor furniture brand Brown Jordan announced the signing of a lease for a new showroom opening in the Charleston Design District. It will open at Navy Yard Charleston in late fall of this year. Boasting 4,000 square feet of space, the Charleston Design District showroom will...
South Carolina’s Last Bahama Breeze Transitioning to Chuy’s
Located at 7811 Rivers Ave., North Charleston’s Bahama Breeze is the brand’s last restaurant in South Carolina. The restaurant chain from Darden Restaurants, which once boasted dozens of locations nationwide, is winding down. The Rivers Avenue location is one of just 11 still remaining, says recent coverage by the Post
This South Carolina ‘Widowmaker’ Tree Already Had a Body Count and a Nickname. Then...
Long before the early morning of November 18, 2023, people on James Island, South Carolina had already given a stretch of Riverland Drive two separate nicknames. The tight bend leading up to a massive grand oak was known locally as "dead man's curve." The tree itself had been called "the Widowmaker" for years, tied to
Charleston Horror Fest Brings Slasher Legends, Horror Punk and Halloween Fandom Together Oct. 18
Horror movie fans, collectors, music lovers, cosplayers, and Halloween enthusiasts can spend a Sunday surrounded by the darker side of pop culture when Charleston Horror Fest comes to North Charleston on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. The one-day convention runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Embassy Suites by...
Local businesses weigh in to help shape N. Charleston’s future development plan
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — North Charleston is rewriting the blueprint that will shape the city’s future. It’s an 18-month overhaul of zoning and development rules. The city is giving local businesses a seat at the table to help shape the Unified Development Ordinance and make sure this rewrite supports the commun
Island grows, forest shrinks: Johns Island townhome project sparks tree debate
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) — Developers are seeking permission to remove 26 grand trees and encroach on 25 others as part of a proposed 105-townhome development on Johns Island. The project is planned near the intersection of Maybank Highway and River Road, one of the busiest areas on the...
Hundreds of Lowcountry families open their homes during Clear the Shelters
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – More than 1,200 animals found forever homes during the annual Clear the Shelters campaign in the Lowcountry. Throughout August, News 2 joined NBC stations across the country in supporting Clear the Shelters, a nationwide initiative designed to help shelter pets find permanent homes. Locally, N
Shem Creek charter captains warn of overcrowding as Mount Pleasant cracks down
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Crowds flocking to Shem Creek for time on the water are prompting warnings from local charter captains, who say an influx of third-party boat rentals is creating congestion at docks and raising safety concerns. Captains along the popular waterway say third-party charter businesses have been...
Charleston County deputies search for elderly man with a medical condition
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in searching for an elderly man who went missing Tuesday morning. Lawrence Thompson, 72, was last seen at his house in the 8100 block of North Highway 17 in Awendaw around 10 a.m. His family said he has a medical cond
