News From Around the South Carolina Lowcountry
High school students invited to explore healthcare careers with ‘Rising Star’ program. Beaufort Memorial is once again inviting local high school students inside its doors with the return of the Rising Star Youth Volunteer program, an immersive summer experience designed to spark future careers in healthcare. The...
Lowcountry needs the wisdom of planting trees, not more clear-cutting
When “The Rise and Fall of South Carolina” is written, one man who will stand above most others is Roger Milliken. He moved his family’s textile company headquarters from New York City to Spartanburg in 1958, and led the company for 71 years with legendary energy, drive and passion. His executives took their...
Car catches fire after striking wheelchair-bound pedestrian who later died from injuries
CHARLESTON , S.C. (WCIV) — A car struck a pedestrian in a wheelchair on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Friday night. The pedestrian later died from their injuries and the car caught on fire, according to local police. The Charleston Police Department said its Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the...
Protesters call for Charleston to phase out horse-drawn carriage rides downtown
CHARLESTON , S.C. (WCIV) — Activists gathered Saturday outside the Charleston City Market to protest the horse-drawn carriage rides that are a familiar sight downtown, calling for the industry to be phased out in favor of alternatives. “Tradition doesn't make it right,” said Shari Crestman with Advocates for...
22 Family-Owned Kitchens Across America Serving Shrimp and Grits Worth Planning a Trip Around
Shrimp and grits is one of those dishes that tells a story with every single bite. Born in the coastal South, this humble comfort food has traveled far beyond its roots, showing up in family-owned kitchens from New Orleans to Portland. Each restaurant puts its own spin on the classic,...
Middle schooler found with loaded gun in classroom, North Charleston Police say
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The North Charleston Police Department said a student is facing charges in connection with alleged possession of a loaded gun on a middle school campus. The middle school student is charged with possessing a weapon on school property and being a minor in possession...
Black smoke rises as Mount Pleasant crews extinguish fence and yard equipment fire
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Fire crews responded Friday to a reported structure fire in the 600 block of Bridlewood Lane but found flames limited to a fence and yard equipment. According to officials, Mount Pleasant fire crews arrived to find heavy black smoke coming from a fence that...
Moncks Corner Police Department Highlights Crime Trends in New Report
The Moncks Corner Police Department has released its 2025 annual analysis report, offering a detailed look at crime trends, policing strategies and community engagement efforts across the growing Berkeley County town. The post Moncks Corner Police Department Highlights Crime Trends in New Report first appeared on...
This No-Frills South Carolina Restaurant Serves The Best Chicken Wings You’ve Ever Tasted
Sometimes the best food comes from the places that don’t waste time trying to impress you with fancy decor. Nigel’s Good Food in Hanahan, South Carolina proves that when you focus on making incredible chicken wings, everything else is just window dressing. Let’s have an honest conversation about...
Target Launches New “Baby Boutique” Shopping Experience in Summerville
Parents across the Lowcountry will soon have a new way to shop for baby essentials as Target rolls out a redesigned baby shopping experience at select stores across the country, including one location serving the Charleston region. The Target store in Summerville is among nearly 200 stores nationwide debuting the...
