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No drink has a closer connection to Southern culture than sweet tea. Every town in the South—heck, every household in the South—takes pride in its sweet tea-related traditions, and there’s no quicker way to start a spirited conversation with Southerners than to ask them how they like their tea.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Community members, faith leaders and advocacy groups gathered Saturday morning at Park Circle to honor three men who died during recent federal immigration enforcement actions and to call for accountability in each case. Organizers said the vigil was a space to grieve and to...

South Carolina’s oldest churches have survived hurricanes, wars, fires, and the slow passage of centuries, and they’re still standing, still active, and still carrying stories that no textbook adequately captures. The state’s deep colonial roots mean that some of these congregations predate the American Revolution by d

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – It’s July in the Lowcountry: expect hot temperatures, a high heat index values, and a chance for isolated showers or thunderstorms. A heat advisory is active for Dorchester County, Georgetown County, inland Berkeley County, inland Colleton County, and Williamsburg County from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A new tuition-free charter high school is set to open in North Charleston, aiming to serve at-risk students with an accelerated graduation plan and a flexible, individualized approach to education. Riverstone High School, the first charter institution of its kind in South Carolina, will

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens is set to be donated to a nonprofit foundation, according to an announcement made during this week's Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission meeting. As part of the transfer, Charleston County approved a 1.53-acre carve-out for a family home. The pa

South Carolina motorists who drive over coastal drawbridges have experienced the frustration of an unexpected delay when a bridge opens at what seems to be the most inconvenient time. It was a frequent occurrence for Beaufort app developer Alex Holroyde who on one occasion was late picking up his four...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — There are some free new resources to help Lowcountry entrepreneurs bridge the gap between English- and Spanish-speaking community members. Husband-and-wife team Jason Luoni and Liisaru Bahena are new to the business realm. “We started off with $500 and a lot of grit,” Luoni said....

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — North Charleston police say violent crime has decreased over the past six months compared to the same period last year. Chief Ron Camacho said homicides, aggravated assaults, robberies and other violent crimes have declined during that time. “A life protected, a family spared tragedy,...

There’s a building in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina that looks like it survived something dramatic and simply never bothered to fix itself up afterward. The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene sits right on Shem Creek, and it is, without question, one of the most beloved seafood spots in the entire state.