Charleston SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Forecasters are encouraging drivers to slow down, leave early, and pay attention during the Monday morning commute due to a risk of patchy black ice. Leftover moisture and puddles from Sunday’s rainfall, combined with overnight temperatures that dropped below freezing, may cause patchy black...

UPDATED, 11 a.m. | Within an hour of Monday’s publication of a City Paper story of the vandalism of a mess of bronze shrimp from a life-sized statue of the late Capt. Wayne Magwood on Saturday, somebody returned them to a pedestrian boardwalk on Shem Creek. The news thrilled...

Off the coast of South Carolina, on Edisto Island, a mausoleum at the back of an old churchyard has become the center of one of the state’s most persistent ghost stories. The name “Legare” is carved over the entrance, and for generations people have whispered that a young woman named Julia was buried alive inside....

Soul Fly CHS, a new community-driven festival presented by Marsh Wear, will make its debut in Charleston on May 16, 2026, blending fly fishing, live music, art, and conservation into a one-of-a-kind cultural gathering rooted in Lowcountry spirit. Soul Fly CHS also announced its inaugural music lineup, led by The...

Building on its September launch, the Charleston Workforce Housing Fund today announced the acquisition of West Wind Apartments, marking the Fund’s first property purchase and an early milestone in its effort to preserve and expand access to affordable housing for the region’s workforce. The Fund, catalyzed by the...

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) — Folly Beach was transformed for its annual “Savory Saturday” event for Taste of Folly, bringing food and fun to the community. “Get a nice sampling of what this town has to offer. You know, we’ve got a very collection of food all over every part of this town. So we would finally like to...

On Sunday, Feb. 15, the Isle of Palms Exchange Club and East Cooper Shag Club will host Shag lessons followed by a dance at the Exchange Club. Shag lessons will be taught by Linda Walker, a well-known shag instructor on the East Coast. Participants can learn the basics or brush up on their skills before enjoying a...

Spooky Empire, a convention celebrating horror, Halloween and rock ’n’ roll, will take over the Charleston Area Convention Center on Feb. 7–8, 2026. The two-day event will offer fans the chance to meet and mingle with horror film and television stars, shop collectibles from more than 200 vendors and artists, watch...

A cold front is bringing rain showers to the Savannah area and Lowcountry, with potential brief transitions to snow or mixed precipitation inland west of I-95. Winter Weather Advisories cover specific counties for possible slick spots and minor accumulations up to 0.5 inches on grass. Impacts remain limited due to...

Charleston does brunch like a blockbuster, serving big plates that look as good as they taste. If your camera eats first, you are in the right city, because these spots deliver colorful stacks, saucy skillets, and syrupy shine. From historic porches to sleek hotel lounges, every table sets a scene....