Police investigate shots fired in downtown Charleston
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 offers Christmas tree recycling to keep trees out of landfills
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...
Amid cries for justice and responsibility, a vigil is scheduled to draw attention to...
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...
Shopping spike after Christmas as customers look for discounts and exchanges
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...
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...
