Gas prices soar as politicians talk about suspending tax
MORNING HEADLINES | The average price of a gallon of gas in South Carolina soared above the $4 mark over the last week, a rise of 15.2 cents in the last week. According to GasBuddy, the current average of $4.03 per gallon is 9.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and $1.29 per gallon higher than a year ago. The n
37 years after Hurricane Hugo: Lowcountry remembers the storm that changed Charleston forever
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – As the Lowcountry marks the 37th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo, the memories remain vivid for many who lived through one of South Carolina’s most devastating natural disasters. The powerful Category 4 storm made landfall near Sullivan’s Island on the night of Sept. 21, 1989, with Hugo’s eye pa
Final phase of Hanahan’s Tanner Trail nears completion
HANAHAN, S.C. (WCSC) — The city of Hanahan says the final phase of the Tanner Trail is almost complete and is preparing to celebrate. Phase three of the project is in its final touches, with overseeding and SCDOT sign installation underway. Once finished, the project will complete a trail years in the making, giving re
Jazz under the oaks: Free concert at Riverfront Park Tuesday
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Jazz lovers can enjoy an evening of live music on Tuesday along the Cooper River as North Charleston POPS! continues its free outdoor concert series at Riverfront Park. The Tuesday evening series invites community members of all ages to relax, picnic, or dance beneath the oak trees whil
Local leaders to compete in CCSD’s ballroom dancing competition inspired by ‘Dancing with the...
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County School District is bringing a little ballroom flair to the Lowcountry with Battle of the Ballroom, a new fundraising event inspired by the hit show “Dancing with the Stars.” Presented by Boeing, the event will bring together local leaders and professional dancers for a
Nonprofit born from childhood loss brings 9/11 Day of Service back to North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A youth-led nonprofit rooted in a Charleston family’s story of loss and love returned home Sunday, as Blankies 4 My Buddies hosted its Wrapped in Hope 9/11 Day of Service, honoring the late Navy veteran Ronald J. Wright. Young people, families, veterans and...
Crews extinguish house fire in Goose Creek; cause under investigation
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) — Firefighters responded late Wednesday night to a house fire in Goose Creek, according to the South Berkeley Fire District. Crews were dispatched around 10:29 p.m. on Sept. 16 to the area of Raritan Road following reports of a fire. South Berkeley Engine 203 arrived on the scene four minutes l
South Berkeley firefighters extinguish Goose Creek house fire
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – South Berkeley firefighters extinguished a house fire in the Raritan Road area of Goose Creek Wednesday night. According to the South Berkeley Fire District, crews arrived around 10:30 PM, shortly after receiving dispatch, and reported flames showing from the front of a single-story resid
6 Restaurant Chains South Carolina Grew Up With That Are Almost Gone
Sticky Fingers Smokehouse served its last plate of ribs in North Charleston on September 5, 2025, The Post and Courier reported. That closed a 33-year run. South Carolina has been losing places like it for two decades. The ones still standing are down to a handful of locations each. These...
Lowcountry Artists Gallery Presents ‘The Hands That Built America’
The Lowcountry Artists Gallery will present "The Hands That Built America," an exhibition celebrating America's makers and honoring the creativity, craftsmanship, heritage and everyday stories that have helped shape the American experience. Bringing together four distinctive Lowcountry artists, the exhibition celebrate
