Hundreds take Isle of Palms polar plunge to benefit Special Olympics athletes
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) — Hundreds of people headed to the beach on the Isle of Palms to take part in the annual Polar Plunge, an event that raises money for Special Olympics athletes. The yearly plunge includes local bands, a costume party and hot chocolate for participants....
NAACP Goose Creek branch to host Black History Month market
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) — The Goose Creek branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will host a Black History Month market on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. in partnership with Goose Creek Recreation. The event will feature community and business vendors,...
Lowcountry Heart Walk honors survivors, teaches CPR lessons
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — For thousands of Lowcountry families, heart disease isn’t just a statistic; it’s personal. The American Heart Association says heart disease is the number-one killer in America, but survivors are fighting to make sure others get another chance at life, too. “You never think...
During a car stop in North Charleston, youth were accused of having a stolen...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The North Charleston Police Department arrested an underage suspect Thursday for allegedly having a stolen firearm in his backpack during a traffic stop. Charges Filed Against the Suspect. The child, whose name and exact age police are withholding because he is under 18, is charged...
Officials investigating Mount Pleasant house fire
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Mount Pleasant firefighters responded to an early Sunday morning house fire on Quince Street. Crews first responded to the single-story home just before 6:30 a.m. and found heavy black smoke coming from the residence. No injuries were reported. Firefighters, including crews from...
Family requests unreleased footage of fatal Berkeley County deputy-involved shooting.
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Friends and family of Tyren Kinloch stood with the Racial Justice Network Thursday to speak out about the decision by the solicitor’s office not to charge the deputy who shot and killed the 17‑year‑old. A SLED investigation said Kinloch was stopped because of...
This No-Frills BBQ Joint In South Carolina Has Been A Local Favorite For Decades
Some restaurants whisper their excellence, and Melvin’s BBQ in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has been quietly perfecting the art of smoked meat for generations while the rest of the world chases trends and Instagram likes. You know that feeling when you discover a place that’s been hiding in plain...
Charleston, SC Weather Alert: 80° Inland by Friday, Warm Week Ahead
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charleston, SC – After a cooler start to the week, much warmer temperatures are set to return across South Carolina by the end of the week, with some inland communities nearing 80 degrees by Friday....
Emergency crews respond after car crashes into tree
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Emergency crews responded to a single-car crash involving a tree on Sunday afternoon. The accident happened off of Glenn McConnell Parkway and West Wildcat Boulevard, and closed a single lane of Glenn McConnell Parkway. Master Police Officer Terry Cherry says that the driver was taken...
Juvenile caught with stolen firearm outside North Charleston Walmart
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A juvenile was arrested Thursday afternoon after North Charleston police K-9 officers found a stolen firearm inside a bookbag during an encounter outside a Walmart, according to the department. Police said an officer working an offduty security job at the store was alerted around...
