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...
Seacoast Summerville warming center to open Monday & Tuesday
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — The warming center at Seacoast Church Summerville will open Monday and Tuesday with cold temperatures forecast in the area. The church is located at 301 E. 5th N. Street in Summerville, with the entrance at the back door facing Gum Street. It will open at 7 p.m. each day with guests asked...
Retired North Charleston Police K-9 dies on Christmas Eve
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The North Charleston Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its retired K-9 officers. K-9 Nero died on Christmas Eve, North Charleston Police said in a release. Nero died from medical complications. Nero retired from the police department a few years ago,...
Pokémon event in North Charleston draws crowd, vendors report brisk sales
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Hundreds of collectors, vendors, and families packed into a North Charleston venue this weekend for a trading card event centered around one of the most popular hobbies in the world: Pokémon. From early morning, tables quickly filled with binders, booster boxes, and rare...
A tranquil beach house escape on Sullivan’s Island offers a casual lifestyle
This beautiful beach house was designed by Drafted Architecture, nestled on a half-acre lot on Sullivan’s Island, a barrier island near the entrance of the Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. The 4,005-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom house draws inspiration from the historic Junior Officers’...
Schumacher Opens Charleston Showroom and Design Shop
Schumacher, the venerable American design house, announced the opening of its first showroom and design shop in the newly developed Charleston Design District in Charleston, S.C. It will include a traditional to-the-trade showroom experience exclusively tailored for interior designers, as well as a luxury shop where...
Charleston celebrates Gullah Geechee heritage, music, stories, preservation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission hosted its second annual Gullah Convening dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and investing in the living culture of the Gullah Geechee people. In support of the goal to protect the history, language, and future of Gullah Geechee...

















