🌾🥾 Stono River County Park – Hiking Across the Marsh to an Island in...
Simba and I visited and hiked through Stono River County Park near Johns Island, South Carolina, a beautiful 85.5-acre Lowcountry park where wooded trails, tidal wetlands, long elevated boardwalks, and an island in the Stono River combine to create a surprisingly varied hiking experience. Located at the foot of the Joh
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Demolition of historic East Side church halted as Charleston seeks independent review
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The city of Charleston has paused the demolition of a historic East Side church while officials seek an independent assessment of the building’s condition and input from the surrounding community. The former Mt. Sinai Holiness Church of Deliverance, located at 52 Cooper St. near...
Terrace Theater parking validation program aims to ease parking headaches
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – A new parking validation system is now in place at Terrace Plaza on James Island, a move theater officials say will make parking easier for customers visiting the popular Terrace Theater and other businesses in the shopping center. The newly launched program applies at all hours, every day.
Charleston Named No. 2 Foodie City in America for 2026 by Yelp and Lyft
Charleston’s culinary reputation has received another national vote of confidence — this time from a data-driven study combining Yelp activity with Lyft dining patterns. Charleston has been named the No. 2 foodie city in America for 2026, according to a new collaboration between Yelp and Lyft. Only New Orleans ranked h
Charleston moving Lime bike-share agreement back to yearly contract
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston City Council is preparing to move its agreement with Lime’s bike-share program from month-to-month back to a one-year contract. The change comes after the city spent more than a year working with Lime on issues involving the bike-share program, including equipment, bike staging and
VIO Med Spa seals three-unit deal in South Carolina
VIO Med Spa will enter South Carolina for the first time after signing a new...
Charleston Fire Department appoints new emergency management leader
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston Fire Department has selected Jon Stewart to serve as the city’s emergency manager, overseeing emergency preparedness and response efforts. Stewart will lead the Emergency Management Division within the Fire Marshal’s Office. His appointment took effect Aug. 31. The division is r
Man arrested after series of car break-ins
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man was arrested on Sunday morning following a series of car break-ins. 28-year-old Charleston Sweat is charged with 8 counts of breaking into motor vehicles. On Sunday morning around 7:30 a.m., Richland County deputies were patrolling the area of Texas St. and Whitney...
New book traces author Pat Conroy’s favorite Lowcountry places
A new book traces the beloved writer’s work and life along the SC coast. Bestselling author Pat Conroy lived in the Lowcountry for half of his life, and the region informed many of his most highly regarded books, including The Lords of Discipline, The Prince of Tides, The Great Santini, and Beach Music. Lynn Seldon, a

















