Celebrity chef Kevin Des Chenes brings Valentine’s Weekend residency to Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Palmetto Life) — Celebrity chef Kevin Des Chenes, who has cooked for stars including Jake Gyllenhaal, Tommy Lee Jones, Garth Brooks and John Legend, is hosting a special Valentine’s Weekend residency at Coterie restaurant this weekend. Des Chenes, who has appeared on television with Gordon Ramsay,...
Charleston has a new way to shop local ahead of SEWE weekend
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — With the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition kicking off Friday, nearly 40,000 visitors are expected to pour into downtown Charleston, filling restaurants, galleries and shops along King Street. For many small businesses, large-scale events like SEWE bring a welcome boost. But after a slower...
Motorcyclist killed after hitting deer on Hyde Park Road in Ravenel
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A motorcyclist was killed Thursday evening after striking a deer in the roadway on Hyde Park Road in Ravenel. The crash happened just after 6:30 p.m. in the 6400 block of Hyde Park Road, according to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to reports of an...
North Charleston Police charge brother, sister in alleged mutual assault
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A pair of siblings are facing assault charges that the North Charleston Police Department says stem from them attacking one another. Latesha Shawana Johnson, 45, and Deontay Derrick Miller, 33, are both charged with second-degree assault. This comes after police say they responded to...
SLED: Piggly Wiggly Worker Stole Scratch-Offs to Pay Rent
Tillie Renee Ogden, 48, of Ladson was charged Tuesday with intent to defraud and counterfeit game tickets. The post SLED: Piggly Wiggly Worker Stole Scratch-Offs to Pay Rent first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
Grand Opening: River Street Sweets in downtown Charleston, South Carolin – February 11, 2026
We are so proud to announce the grand opening of River Street Sweets in downtown Charleston, South Carolina on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. This is the 15th location in the nation for River Street Sweets, and third in the Charleston area. The newest location on the Charleston peninsula at 351 King Street.
Charleston’s Conservation-First Answer to the Southern Migration
With Americans increasingly leaving high-cost, crowded metros, the South is emerging as the fastest-growing region in the country, according to a 2024 Pew report. What began as a pandemic-era migration has evolved into a lifestyle shift defined by the desire for space and a slower, more intentional way of living.
A First Look at Bareo
Bareo brings kakigōri and dumplings to Spring Street in Charleston. A dumpling and kakigōri (Japanese shaved ice) concept is coming to downtown Charleston from James Beard nominated chef Nikko Cagalanan and his wife and business partner Paula Kramer. Bareo is set to open February 13, 2026, on Spring Street where...
The Greenway to Bring Brewpub, Shops to West Ashley: ‘I Love This Building, I...
The Charleston complex near West Ashley Greenway, home to Charleston Bicycle Co. and the former Carolina Rod and Gun at 1317 Hwy 17, is getting a facelift. Arthur Lucas, owner of Freehouse Brewery in North Charleston, and David Miles, former owner of LimRic Plumbing, Heating and Air, have purchased the property,...
North Charleston considers major zoning code overhaul
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The city of North Charleston is planning to rewrite zoning codes that have not been updated since the city was founded in the 1970s. The proposed Unified Development Ordinance would impact areas from residential neighborhoods to government buildings, according to city officials. “We...

















