Charleston SC

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...

Charleston knows how to cook, and I mean really cook. From fried chicken that shatters under your fork to shrimp and grits so creamy you’ll want to lick the bowl, this city serves up Southern soul on every plate. I’ve spent countless afternoons wandering these historic streets, following my...

On Christmas morning, the Charleston Animal Society’s “Home for the Holidays” program—now in its 13th year and partnered with Hendrick’s Automotive—delivered pets to 246 Lowcountry families, fostering lifelong bonds and easing shelter overcrowding. Heartwarming Stories. The Hart family surprised 4-year-old Riley with...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Holiday celebrations continue across the Lowcountry as residents observe the third day of Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration honoring African American culture, heritage, and community. Kwanzaa runs from December 26 through January 1 and centers around seven guiding principles known as the...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Holy City Missions Winter Warming Shelter at Aldersgate will be open Monday and Tuesday with cold temperatures forecast in the Lowcountry. The shelter is located at 1444 Remount Road in North Charleston. Registration runs between 7 and 9 p.m. each night and the...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Charleston Police Department is investigating shots fired in the downtown area in the early hours Sunday. The incident occurred on Warren Street around 1 a.m. Preliminary investigation indicated that an unknown suspect fired a gun into the air. No injuries were reported in the...

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — The Town of Summerville is encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas trees through an annual program that turns the trees into mulch for public spaces. The Christmas Tree Recycling event is a collaboration between the Town of Summerville, South Carolina Department of Environmental...

A vigil organized by the Lowcountry Action Committee will honor 23 individuals who died at the Al Cannon Detention Center over the past decade, marking the third anniversary of D’Angelo Brown’s death in December 2022.​. Event Details. The event runs from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday at...

Post-Christmas shopping at Tanger Outlets in North Charleston, South Carolina, remains busy with crowds seeking deals, exchanges, and gift card redemptions despite the holiday’s end.​. Crowd Observations. Shoppers like Leo Volker expressed surprise at the high turnout the day after Christmas, attributing it to people...