Joquetta Wright built Free Mama for mothers like her
Joquetta Wright did not set out to build a nonprofit. She set out to be honest. A simple hashtag shared on her personal social media turned into a community of mothers who recognized themselves in her words, and Free Mama Movement was born from that moment. Wright serves as founder...
Comedy show set to bring people together to benefit My Sister’s House
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — Domestic violence is a serious matter, but this weekend, people will come together to laugh to benefit survivors of this crime. An all-female improv troupe is teaming up with other top comedians from around the Lowcountry to get people laughing while doing some good. “People...
Police warn drivers to avoid the area after a collision near Highway 52 and...
Police in Moncks Corner are asking drivers to avoid part of Highway 52 following a crash Tuesday afternoon. The Moncks Corner Police Department said officers and emergency crews are responding to a collision near Highway 52 and Halstead Drive. Authorities have not yet released details about the number of vehicles...
Fine dining off the peninsula: A little drive can yield big tastes, flavors
While downtown often gets the glory when it comes to Charleston’s best cuisine, some of the most delicious restaurants in the area are off the peninsula. From a treasured beach spot to the 2026 Best New Restaurant winner in Charleston City Paper’s Best Of Charleston awards, here are five stellar meals you’ll find outsi
This Abandoned Castle in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina Feels Stuck in Time
Just off Charleston’s postcard skyline, a small island fort sits in the harbor like a forgotten secret. Castle Pinckney does not have the fame of Fort Sumter, but that quiet obscurity is exactly what makes it so fascinating. Looking at it today, you get the eerie feeling that history...
Commentary: Say Bye-Bye to Mt. P
Recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that in the past year, Mount Pleasant’s population actually fell by about 500 down to 95,469. That’s a significant change because Mount Pleasant had been consistently gaining residents year in and year out. What’s changed? Here are a few ideas:
Groundbreaking set for Charleston County EMS Headquarters on Azalea Drive
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled Thursday for a new Charleston County EMS headquarters, a project leaders say will help meet growing demand for emergency services across the region. County officials said the more than 130,000-square-foot facility will consolidate several operation
Moncks Corner Woman Arrested in North Charleston Meth Trafficking Case
Sonni Nicole Hogg, 26, of Moncks Corner was arrested after North Charleston police said officers found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside an SUV parked illegally. The post Moncks Corner Woman Arrested in North Charleston Meth Trafficking Case first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Historic marker to honor former Three Trees School on James Island
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – A historic marker will be unveiled Thursday on James Island, recognizing the former site of the Three Trees School and its role in the area’s early education history. The ceremony, originally scheduled for May 7 but postponed due to weather, will take place at the intersection of Champaign L
Detective testifies possible third person may be tied to 2020 Charleston County shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — New testimony in the attempted murder trial of Camile Jade Flores introduced what prosecutors described as a possible third person connected to the 2020 shooting of Jermaine Snyder. During testimony Thursday, Charleston Police Detective Daniel Wilson told jurors investigators began exploring w

















