Charleston SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Uber’s pilot program Women Preferences recently expanded, adding Charleston to its list of cities, giving women “more choice in how they ride and drive,” according to the rideshare service. Now, individuals who identify as women can set their preference to have a woman driver or rider. The...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Kwanzaa began Friday, marking the start of a weeklong cultural celebration centered on reflection, unity and renewal – principles Lowcountry educators say resonate deeply with the region’s history. Observed through Jan. 1, Kwanzaa is often misunderstood, but leaders at the International...

For 50 years, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum has stood as a home for history. The decks of ships and stories of combat have made a lasting mark in the Charleston Harbor, one far greater than ever imagined in 1976 when it opened. As the museum begins its 50th...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Family, neighbors and close friends gathered for a candlelight vigil to remember 23-year-old Jamar Jordan Gray, who died Dec. 19 after battling sickle cell disease. The community stood together, some holding candles and others holding onto one another, as they shared stories and...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Complications from an epidural injection led to a wrongful death suit against MUSC in Charleston and ultimately a payout by the state’s insurance reserve fund, court records show. The estate of William Bowen received a settlement of $975,000 from the South Carolina Insurance Reserve...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Community members plan to gather Monday in North Charleston for a vigil honoring people who have died while in custody at the Charleston County jail, marking the third anniversary of the death of D’Angelo Brown. The vigil, organized by the Lowcountry Action Committee,...

Charleston County School District faces a pressing homelessness crisis among over 400 students and families, spotlighted by a vital community grocery drive. Local leaders united at Unity Missionary Baptist Church to deliver food, clothes, and toys during winter break. Event Highlights. The Tuesday pick-up at the...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — While many families gather for a festive meal during the holidays, volunteers with Holy City Missions spent their Christmas serving others. Lynda Gildea, who has volunteered for five years, said the need does not end with the holidays and that volunteering is a regular part of her...

For many Vietnam veterans, the fight didn’t end when they came home. “I joined the military in 1969. I’m a Vietnam vet,” Willie Stanley recalled. “I’ve struggled with substance abuse for years, on and off. I’ve been in and out of homelessness for over a decade. I pray this time is the last time—my health isn’t what...

Neighbors Together in North Charleston hosted its annual holiday giveaway on Saturday, December 20, 2025, distributing food, clothing, and essentials to hundreds amid rising demand in the Lowcountry. Event Logistics. The nonprofit coordinated for over a week, registering participants at 2105 Cosgrove Ave from 11 a.m....