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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charleston, South Carolina – Cold weather is set to return to coastal South Carolina and southeast Georgia late Monday night as a strong cold front moves through the region, bringing sharply colder air and...

The service continues a tradition that traces its roots to Dec. 31, 1862. Morris Brown AME Church Freedom’s Eve Midday Watch Service on Dec. 31 in Charleston, South Carolina, continues a tradition that traces its roots to Dec. 31, 1862, when African Americans, specifically those held in enslavement in Confederate...

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A crash in Burke County has left one person dead Monday morning, according to authorities. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office says 55-year-old Max Bowersox, of Charleston County, S.C., died in the crash. Deputies say the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 23 and Ben...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — With the holidays wrapping up, Lowcountry doctors say they are expecting a spike in heart failure caused by stress as the year comes to an end. The last week of December has the highest number of heart disease-related deaths, according to the American Heart...

The Lancaster Police Department is investigating a burglary and grand larceny incident at Carolina Power Sports, where four Polaris RZR Pro vehicles worth an estimated total of $151,000 were stolen. Cameron Byas, a suspect in the case, is currently in custody at the Lancaster County Detention Center.

Thousands of flu cases and one death in S.C. Lowcountry reported in week leading up to the holidays. A rampant flu outbreak categorized as "widespread" by state public health officials has prompted at least one South Carolina Lowcountry hospital to take extra precautions. With categories ranging from "Local" and...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The west bound lanes of Dorchester Road near Ruby Falls Drive are closed Sunday afternoon as first responders work an accident in the area, according to the North Charleston Police Department. NCPD asked drivers to avoid the area and use an alternate route. No...

SOUTH CAROLINA — A reported road rage incident in North Charleston on Sunday morning led to the arrest of a 22-year-old man and the discovery of illegal drugs and a firearm, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Police said officers were called to Rivers Avenue just before 11:30 a.m. after receiving a...

The American Red Cross faces a critical blood shortage during the holidays due to increased travel, winter illnesses, and fewer donations, as highlighted in the Mount Pleasant, S.C. announcement.​​. Donation Impact. One blood donation can save up to three lives by providing components like red cells, plasma, and...

The 26th Annual Toys for Tots Christmas Delivery in Berkeley County, SC, successfully brightened the holidays for over 1,200 children through community collaboration.​. The initiative served 1,277 children via 400+ family deliveries, supported by 22 delivery groups, 300+ volunteers, and 50+ law enforcement, fire, and...