Donations increase after Christmas as Lowcountry nonprofits see continued need
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — Local donation centers say the days after Christmas often bring an influx of donations, as families clean out closets, sort through duplicate gifts and look for ways to give back before the new year. At Palmetto Goodwill, leaders say the period between Christmas and New Year’s is typically...
FIRST ALERT: As the week comes to an end, there will be more clouds...
Charleston starts with cool mornings in the 50s under partly cloudy skies, transitioning to a mix of clouds and sun by afternoon. Highs reach the upper 60s to low 70s, above average thanks to persistent high pressure over the Southeast. Weekend Outlook. Expect similar mild conditions through Sunday, with...
Holy City Mission shows its year-round need for volunteers while serving Christmas food.
Holy City Missions in North Charleston opened their soup kitchen on Christmas Day, sticking to their regular Monday and Thursday schedule to serve a full holiday meal to those in need.. Volunteers like five-year veteran Lynda Gildea and supervisor Mary Brown provided turkey, stuffing, vegetables, desserts, and...
10 Humble Seafood Restaurants In South Carolina That Are Absolutely Worth The Road Trip
Searching for amazing seafood spots in South Carolina that justify a long drive?. These 10 humble restaurants serve up ocean-fresh delights that’ll make every mile of your journey worthwhile!. 1. Acme Lowcountry Kitchen (Isle of Palms) Acme Lowcountry Kitchen sits in a rustic wooden building that screams “fresh...
Our opinion: Marion Square has a serious issue
The granite marker honoring Confederate General Robert E. Lee was originally installed in 1947 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC), a group tied to preserving Confederate memory during the Jim Crow era. It features the seal of the Confederate States of America. In 2021, Charleston County School District...
Today in History: The first passenger steam locomotive in the United States is introduced...
The Best Friend of Charleston, America’s first passenger steam locomotive built entirely in the U.S., made its inaugural six-mile trip on Christmas Day 1830 along tracks laid by the South Carolina Canal & Rail Road Company. This event marked a pivotal moment in transportation history, with the locomotive reaching...
Folly Beach Bar carries on the Christmas potluck custom that dates back decades.
Planet Follywood, a bar and grill in Folly Beach, South Carolina, hosts an annual Christmas Day potluck that welcomes locals, visitors, and those without holiday plans. This heartwarming tradition traces back to the 1960s, when Florence O’Donnell, a Navy wife separated from her Philadelphia family, found solace at a...
Christmas Day 2025 is predicted to be dry and warmer than usual.
What a fantastic Christmas gift from Mother Nature in Charleston—mid-70s and mostly sunny beats the usual winter chill hands down! Starting from the high 50s this morning, you’ll hit those peak temps around 1-2 p.m., perfect for outdoor festivities or a beach stroll if you’re feeling festive.
My Telehealth: Mobile medical teams help homeless military veterans
The VA’s Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (HPACT) program delivers integrated primary care, mental health, substance use treatment, and housing services directly to homeless veterans at VA medical centers and clinics nationwide. At the Ralph H. Johnson VA in Charleston, South Carolina, this includes mobile medical...
Forecast for the weekend: Record warmth possible Saturday and Sunday are cooler.
Quiet weather persists with a sharp temperature swing. Saturday brings record-challenging highs in the upper 70s to 80°F inland under sunny skies, starting from mid-50s lows—tying or beating the 78°F airport record. Coastal areas stay milder in the mid-70s due to cooler ocean influence. Sunday cools to upper 60s-70°F...
