Inmate death at Al Cannon Detention Center ruled homicide; family plans lawsuit
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The death of 23-year-old Mary Brucato at the Al Cannon Detention Center has been ruled a homicide, prompting her family to consider legal action against the facility. Brucato died on Aug. 11 from fentanyl and cocaine withdrawal, according to the Charleston County Coroner. Inmate's...
Tragic incident on Johns Island raises awareness of male domestic violence victims
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — New details have emerged about a tragic incident on Johns Island, where Phoebe Armstrong is accused of running over Einar Bordallo Godoy. According to an affidavit, the incident occurred late last month, and both individuals had a history of domestic violence, both as victims and...
South Carolina Weather Alert: Charleston May See Near-Record Heat Dec 27–Jan 2, 2026
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charleston, SC – South Carolina residents could be ringing in 2026 with temperatures more typical of early spring, as long-range forecasts point to a stretch of near-record warmth developing after Christmas...
The Edge Girl Announces “Studying Abroad” Fashion Show at Historic Charleston Landmark
The Edge Girl will present Studying Abroad, an upscale, destination-inspired fashion show on January 18, 2026, marking the first fashion show ever held inside the Charleston Library Society, one of the oldest cultural institutions in the South. The event will feature curated collections from Norton & Hodges, Maris...
Vehicle crashes near Six Mile Road following Friday afternoon pursuit
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A vehicle crashed on Six Mile Road following a Friday afternoon pursuit that started north of Mount Pleasant, officials said. Deputies with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office were involved in the chase but called off the pursuit as the suspect vehicle approached Mount Pleasant. A...
New SC250 film seeks to incite Revolutionary enthusiasm
South Carolina is getting fired up about the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year with The Battle of Sullivan’s Island. It’s a new film production by Wide Awake Films commemorating Charleston’s role in the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, and you’ll feel right at home.
Charleston’s holiday closures: offices, trash pickup, and more
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – With Christmas approaching, the City of Charleston will be adjusting its service schedules in observance of the holiday. This will affect city offices, garbage and trash collection, recreation facilities, and the municipal golf course. Here are the schedule changes announced by the City of...
Family still searching for answers more than two years after deadly Berkeley County shooting
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — More than two years after a deadly shooting at a Berkeley County intersection, the family of 23-year-old Hunter Baum says they are still searching for answers and are determined not to let his case fade from view. Baum was shot and killed in August 2023 while stopped at a traffic light along...
Moncks Corner police chief abruptly resigns after nine months on job
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) — The chief of the Moncks Corner Police Department has stepped down after less than a year in the position, the town announced Friday afternoon. Lee W. Mixon, Jr., who was tapped to lead the department in March, resigned, effective immediately. No specific reason for his departure was...
North Charleston man sentenced for 2021 mistaken-identity shooting death
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A judge sentenced a man convicted of shooting a man to death in 2021 in a mistaken-identity incident. Antonio Bernard Grant, 43, received a 55-year prison sentence after being convicted of murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, Ninth Circuit Solicitor’s...

















