An underwater earthquake rocks the old fault line off Charleston’s coast.
A minor 2.0 magnitude submarine earthquake struck at 3:48 a.m. on March 13, 2026, about 20.5 miles south-southeast of McClellanville, S.C., at coordinates 32.796° N, 79.389° W, with a 6.5-mile depth. Detected by the U.S. Geological Survey, it caused no reported damage or felt shaking in the Lowcountry.
A man is accused of pointing a handgun at someone during a disturbance.
Christian Mikola faces four counts of pointing a firearm at a person after a disturbance on Sea Gull Drive in Mount Pleasant, S.C., on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Mount Pleasant Police responded around 3:40 p.m. to reports of a man brandishing a gun; parties separated before arrival, with Mikola retreating to a...
Firefighters responded to an apartment fire in North Charleston — and found 8 kids...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Firefighters and police responding to a fire in South Carolina on Thursday reportedly found eight unsupervised children and an illegal daycare operation. North Charleston Police said officers and firefighters responded to Arbor Square Apartments around 2:30 p.m. to a report of a fire. When...
Public invited to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the outbreak of the Civil War
CHARLESTON , S.C. (WCIV) — The National Parks Service is inviting the public to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the outbreak of the American Civil War right where it began. On April 11, the Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park will operate fee-free to mark 165 years...
Crews respond to vacant house fire in Charleston County
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The C&B Fire Department responded to a vacant house fire in Charleston County on Sunday morning. Shortly before 6 a.m. Sunday, the C&B Fire Department and assisting agencies responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of Owens Drive, officials said. When crews...
A woman was arrested for a scam that targeted a Florida victim.
Florida authorities arrested Brenda Huggins, 56, from Charleston, South Carolina, for grand theft after scamming a Leon County woman out of thousands in a fake jury duty warrant scheme. Scam Details. The victim got a call claiming she’d missed jury duty, triggering an arrest warrant—scammers demanded “fines” via...
Woman escapes Dorchester County custody in North Charleston, search underway
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A Dorchester County woman who was in custody for identity fraud escaped at a hospital in North Charleston Sunday. The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office said that 32-year-old Lauren Ashley Thrower was receiving medical treatment at HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital when she escaped...
North Charleston police investigate drive-by shooting
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The North Charleston Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night in the Forest Hills 2 community. Police said they were dispatched to the 7700 block of Warsaw Road on a report of gunfire around 10 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a...
2026 Charleston Black Expo celebrates culture, community
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Culture, community and empowerment filled the Charleston Area Convention Center for the 2026 Charleston Black Expo, celebrating the strength and spirit of the African American community here in the Lowcountry. Vendors say this expo is an opportunity to tell their stories, embrace their...
Where to Eat in Charleston
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Looking for the best places to eat in Charleston and the surrounding area during your next weekend getaway? Check out our favorite restaurants and dining spots around town. Charleston is known as a foodie city for excellent reason, you’ll find...
