CCSD officials and the North Charleston community band together to assist families and students...
Charleston County School District faces a pressing homelessness crisis among over 400 students and families, spotlighted by a vital community grocery drive. Local leaders united at Unity Missionary Baptist Church to deliver food, clothes, and toys during winter break. Event Highlights. The Tuesday pick-up at the...
Holy City Mission serves Christmas meal, highlights year-round need for volunteers
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — While many families gather for a festive meal during the holidays, volunteers with Holy City Missions spent their Christmas serving others. Lynda Gildea, who has volunteered for five years, said the need does not end with the holidays and that volunteering is a regular part of her...
My Telehealth: Mobile healthcare units assist military vets experiencing homelessness
For many Vietnam veterans, the fight didn’t end when they came home. “I joined the military in 1969. I’m a Vietnam vet,” Willie Stanley recalled. “I’ve struggled with substance abuse for years, on and off. I’ve been in and out of homelessness for over a decade. I pray this time is the last time—my health isn’t what...
Every year, Neighbors Together in North Charleston presents a holiday giveaway.
Neighbors Together in North Charleston hosted its annual holiday giveaway on Saturday, December 20, 2025, distributing food, clothing, and essentials to hundreds amid rising demand in the Lowcountry. Event Logistics. The nonprofit coordinated for over a week, registering participants at 2105 Cosgrove Ave from 11 a.m....
Northwood Academy’s Waters named Blitz on 2 Coach of the Year
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – After guiding Northwood Academy to a dominating win in the SCISA 4A State Championship, Chargers head man Johnny Waters has been named the Blitz on 2 Coach of the Year. Waters took over the program three years ago when NA was coming off a 29 game winless streak, he turned […]
Blotter: Stop while you’re ahead
A downtown woman on Dec. 3 reportedly stole a bottle of wine from a King Street grocery store — for the eighth time in the last two months. According to police, her method involved taking the bottle into the bathroom, emptying it into another container and leaving the empty wine bottle inside. Authorities say she...
10 Unpretentious Restaurants In South Carolina Locals Swear Have The Best Shrimp And Grits...
Looking for authentic shrimp and grits in South Carolina without the fancy frills?. These 10 unpretentious restaurants serve up dishes that locals line up for and visitors can’t stop talking about!. 1. Hyman’s Seafood (Charleston) The moment you spot Hyman’s blue storefront with those fluttering American and South...
A Lowcountry group provides Christmas presents to the poor in Charleston.
Uplift Charleston is delivering real holiday hope to North Charleston’s homeless community this Christmas Eve. Their event at Maz Fresco grocery store on Ashley Phosphate Road highlights practical generosity amid Lowcountry challenges. Event Details. The distribution starts at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot, offering...
240+ cats, dogs adopted in holiday campaign
MORNING HEADLINES | More than 20 dozen cats and dogs got new homes over the holidays in a Charleston Animal Society (CAS) adoption campaign that saw 13 pets delivered to homes on Christmas Day. Through the society, families adopted 246 cats and dogs from its Charleston and Berkeley county shelters,...
International African American Museum to host Kwanzaa celebration Sunday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The International African American Museum in downtown Charleston will host a Kwanzaa celebration Sunday evening. The event invites families to explore the holiday celebration’s seven principles through interactive activities, music and storytelling. Communities will celebrate Kwanzaa for...
