Charleston SC

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charleston, SC – Unseasonably warm weather turned heads across the Lowcountry this afternoon as Charleston officially broke a long-standing January temperature record, according to the National Weather...

Road tripping through South Carolina with a fork in hand felt like a delicious treasure hunt. Shrimp and grits changed shape from town to town, turning familiar comfort into fresh surprises. You will taste smoke, tang, and cream in every stop, and a few bowls might just hug your soul. Come hungry, because three...

Seeing kids open Christmas gifts makes one recall favorite presents received in years gone by. In the days before everything electronic, one holiday brought a Hot Wheels race track. Another year, Santa apparently sent a BB gun first to a grandfather to do something that made it impossible to shoot actual BBs. Then...

Charleston’s Lowcountry Lowline project has advanced to Phase One construction, led by Charlotte-based Edifice Construction following a groundbreaking on December 15, 2025. This phase transforms a 1.6-mile former railroad corridor from Mount Pleasant Street to Line Street under Interstate 26 into pedestrian and bike...

For events, festivals and other community happenings in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Lowcountry, check out our Lowcountry Calendar of Events. If you have an open-to-the-public event you would like to announce, submit by email to:. Bluffton/Beaufort County/Jasper County events -...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – On Christmas morning, the Charleston Animal Society delivered pets to families through its “Home for the Holidays” program, partnered with Hendrick’s Automotive Company. For 13 years, the program has placed thousands of animals into homes, creating life-long bonds and giving shelter...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – December 26 marks the start of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African and African American culture, and the Lowcountry has several events planned to honor the holiday. Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 as a cultural holiday, with each day dedicated to seven core...

Charleston County Government has earned national recognition for its management and reporting of public funds, receiving the Government Finance Officers Association’s Triple Crown distinction. The award recognizes excellence in three categories: financial reporting, budget presentation, and public-facing financial...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — In a year marked by significant criminal activity, several incidents in the Lowcountry have continued to capture public attention. One of the most notable was the hit-and-run on Sullivan’s Island on May 1, which led to an extensive manhunt and a shelter-in-place order. Police...

CHARLESTON , S.C. (WCIV) — Seven years after a West Ashley man was gunned down outside of his home, Charleston County detectives are still searching for leads to track down his killer. 39-year-old Aubrey Zanders was shot on Ashley Hall Road just after 1 a.m. on Dec. 27, 2018....