The Eastside community is changing as a result of the Charleston housing plan
Charleston Mayor William Cogswell presented a housing plan on December 4, 2025, targeting 3,500 new units citywide by around 2030-2032, with 2,500 allocated to the Eastside neighborhood to combat gentrification and displacement.. Plan Details. The initiative emphasizes mixed-income developments blending low-income,...
Following a surge in gun violence near Montague Corners, the community has called for...
North Charleston Police responded to a shooting around 11:30 p.m. at 5060 Dorchester Road in Montague Corners, where two vehicles exchanged gunfire, marking the latest in a series of violent incidents at the shopping center. Residents and business owners report heightened concerns due to ongoing gun violence,...
Charleston-Made SORD Fillet Knives Designed for Local Anglers
In Charleston’s Lowcountry, fishing is a common activity, and reliable equipment is important for anglers. Fillet knives are a key tool, and SORD Fillet Knives are used by some fishermen along the South Carolina coast. These knives are made to handle local conditions, including exposure to salt air and frequent use...
Hundreds attend Hanahan holiday parade despite rainy weather
HANAHAN, S.C. (WCSC) — Hundreds of people lined the streets Saturday morning for the Hanahan holiday parade, undeterred by rainy weather. Festive floats, school and community groups and Santa made their way through the parade route as children ran into the streets to collect candy. Families watched from under...
Rain impacts several area holiday events
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Forecasted rain on Friday and Saturday has prompted schedule changes for several holiday events happening around the Lowcountry. Hanahan rescheduled its Christmas tree lighting and holiday vendor market to Dec. 12 from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Hanahan Amphitheater. For now, the Hanahan...
Unattended cooking leads to West Ashley apartment unit fire: officials
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Cooking that was left unattended at a West Ashley apartment complex may be the blame of a late night fire. The Charleston Fire Department responded to a 911 call and automatic alarm notification off William E. Murray Blvd. shortly after midnight. Firefighters arrived within five minutes to...
Officials say an SUV collision killed a lady in South Carolina
Jessica Nicole Way, 31, of Alcolu, died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 52 near Butterbean Road in Berkeley County around 7 p.m. Tuesday, when a 2004 Honda SUV crossed the center line into the path of her westbound 2019 GMC Acadia.. Crash Details. South Carolina Highway...
Wu-Tang Clan Legend GZA to Bring Liquid Swords 30th Anniversary Tour to North Charleston
GZA, a rapper and founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, will perform with the Phunky Nomads Band at Building 64 in North Charleston on Friday, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m. The show is part of his Liquid Swords 30th Anniversary Tour. “Liquid Swords,” GZA’s second solo album, was released Nov....
Berkeley County crash victim identified as Clarendon County woman
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — A Clarendon County woman has been identified as the victim in a deadly two-vehicle crash that happened in Berkeley County on Tuesday evening. Corporal Nick Pye with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 7 p.m. on U.S. 52 near Butterbean Drive. Pye said a 2019 GMC SUV...
ICE arrests more than double in S.C. compared to last year’s totals
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrested more than 3,000 people in South Carolina this year, more than doubling last year’s total of less than 1,300 arrests. Monthly arrest data shows a significant increase in enforcement activity throughout the year compared to 2024. Of the 3,000...
