Charleston, SC – Freezing Temps, Wintry Mix Possible Late Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charleston, South Carolina – Forecasters say it is still too early to provide specific details, but potential winter weather impacts are possible this weekend as much colder air spreads into coastal South...
‘Incident’ causes train stoppage, Summerville Police say
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — Police said all roads have been cleared following an incident that caused a train stoppage in Summerville Monday night. Summerville Police said an incident caused North Main Street at Doty Avenue to be shut down. It is unclear what incident occurred. Police have not stated...
Berkeley County implements federal immigration enforcement program
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) — Berkeley County has implemented two models of the federal 287g program since last May, allowing local law enforcement to carry out immigration enforcement functions typically reserved for federal officers. The program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security, allows U.S....
Road closures expected for Moncks Corner MLK Day Parade
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – The Moncks Corner Police Department is reminding drivers about some road closures on Monday in anticipation of a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade. The parade is expected to begin at the Moncks Corner Recreation Center at noon. It will travel down E. Main Street, across US-17, and proceed...
Deputies claim that a traffic stop on Johns Island develops into a drug bust.
Charleston County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on Johns Island, South Carolina, on January 11, 2026, after observing a vehicle run a red light, leading to a significant drug seizure. Seizure Details. Deputies detected marijuana odor during the stop, searched the vehicle, and recovered...
Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering Canceled for 2026
The Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering, a long-running annual cultural event, has announced that its 2026 event has been canceled. Hosted by the Scottish Society of Charleston, the gathering is the second-oldest event of its kind in the Southeastern United States. Since its founding in 1971, the event...
Community Resource Center to serve as daytime warming shelter Monday in North Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Community Resource Center in North Charleston will open Monday as a daytime warning center. While most warming shelters open for overnight lodging, the Community Resource Center said it will provide a safe place for people to take a break from the cold weather. “Our goal is to...
South Carolina Radon Alert Today: Charleston Homes Face “Invisible Killer” Risk
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charleston, SC – As winter weather continues across South Carolina and homes remain sealed to conserve heat, health officials are warning residents—especially those in Charleston and surrounding Lowcountry...
Road reopens after Icy conditions closed Meeting Street on-ramp to Ravenel Bridge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — (UPDATE) As of 10:24 a.m. the Meeting Street on-ramp to the Ravenel Bridge has been reopened after icy conditions prompted the closure Monday morning. (ORIGINAL) The Meeting Street on-ramp to the Ravenel Bridge was closed Monday morning due to icy conditions on the roadway, according...
A fire in Berkeley County causes a multi-agency reaction and evacuation.
Central Berkeley Fire and EMS responded swiftly to a large brush fire on January 15, 2026, in the 2400 block of Ranger Drive, Berkeley County, South Carolina. Firefighters contained the rapidly spreading blaze by 11:30 p.m., protecting nearby homes without any structural damage or injuries.. Incident Details. Crews...
