Summerville man accused of posing as physician, performing medical exams
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — A man is facing charges after he allegedly represented himself as a physician and performed medical examinations. Joshua Leonard James Himes, 36, is charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct and unlawfully practicing medicine. Dorchester County deputies met with a victim regarding sex
South Carolina Lowcountry Community Calendar of Events
For events, festivals and other community happenings in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Lowcountry, check out our Lowcountry Calendar of Events. If you have an open-to-the-public event you would like to announce, submit by email to:. Bluffton/Beaufort County/Jasper County events - kmurdaugh@blufft
Record freshman class pushes some CofC students into hotels
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Some College of Charleston students who thought their housing plans for next school year were already set are now being told they will be living in local hotels instead of the dorms they originally selected. The change comes as the college prepares to welcome the...
Summerville powerlifter holds world record, lifts nearly 4 times his body weight
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — A man holds world records, wins international competitions and can lift nearly four times his body weight. Yet he still sees himself as just a guy with a hobby. Lorenzo Wright has been powerlifting competitively for seven years. He holds the USA Powerlifting world record...
South Carolina’s 400-year-old Angel Oak looks like a living cathedral — and locals fiercely...
While its height is just 65 feet, its canopy extends nearly 2,000 square yards.
Charleston considers changes to downtown food truck locations
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — If you grab lunch from a food truck downtown, where that truck parks could soon change. Charleston leaders are reviewing the city’s street vendor ordinance and considering changes to several mobile food vending locations across downtown. The proposal was discussed by the city’s Traffic...
Berkeley County homicides down, but recent shooting highlights ongoing violence (WCIV)
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCIV) — Homicides in Berkeley County are significantly lower so far in 2026 compared to this time last year, according to officials, even as a deadly daytime shooting in Moncks Corner this week left a 19-year-old dead. The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim...
Home Depot Purchases $11 Million Site in Nexton, Signaling Continued Growth Along Summerville Corridor
The rapid growth transforming the Summerville and Nexton corridor has attracted another major national retailer. Home improvement giant The Home Depot has reportedly purchased approximately $11 million worth of land in Berkeley County near the Nexton community, a move that strongly suggests plans for a future store in
167 Sushi Bar (East Bay Street) Set to Take Over Former Bumpa’s Location in...
One of Charleston’s most sought-after dining destinations is preparing for a major expansion. 167 Sushi Bar, the acclaimed restaurant from the 167 Hospitality group, will relocate to the former Bumpa’s space at 5 Cumberland Street in Charleston’s French Quarter, significantly increasing its footprint and seating capaci
Navy Yard gains Indigo Road Hospitality Group Italian restaurant
Indigo Road Hospitality Group plans to open Riva Mare later this summer at the North Charleston Navy Yard. The Italian restaurant will feature a seafood-focused menu, rooftop dining and open-air seating. The concept was inspired by Italy’s coastal dining culture and the port city of Genoa. Riva Mare will...

















