Charleston SC

If you could only eat at one restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, High Cotton would be a wise choice. With its white tablecloths and exposed brick walls, High Cotton is a distinguished setting, just right for romantic dinners and special occasions. The restaurant is well known for its haute cuisine and thoughtful presentation — even in a food-forward town like Charleston, High Cotton stands...

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) – First responders are urging swimmers to take extra precautions at Lowcountry beaches following the drowning of a man on Sunday at Folly Beach. As the investigation into the cause of that drowning continues, a moderate rip current warning is in effect. For beachgoers, it’s important to be aware of weather […]

Darius Rucker brings his Riverfront Revival festival back to Riverfront Park in North Carolina, South Carolina October 9 – 10, 2026. The Charleston native is joined on the two-day event’s diverse 2026 lineup by Nelly, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, among several other acts.

A South Carolina man who barricaded himself inside a West Columbia hotel before opening fire on law enforcement officers is going to prison, according to the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office . On March 27, following a 2-week trial, 36-year-old Charleston resident Jonathan Russell Saylor was convicted by a Lexington County jury on two counts of attempted murder, shooting into a building while occupied, possession of...

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) — Over a dozen abandoned boats were pulled from Charleston County waterways this week, marking another step toward South Carolina’s goal of becoming the first state in the nation to clear its waterways of derelict vessels completely. State leaders say the effort is ongoing...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — North Charleston leaders are working to identify and address some of the city’s most dangerous roads through a new Safe Streets for All action plan. City officials say the federally funded plan will serve as a roadmap to reduce serious crashes and deaths by analyzing where problems are happening and recommending […]

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office says neglect at a North Charleston residential care facility left two residents dead and a third with serious injuries. Wilhelmina C. Rellora, 66, is charged with two counts of abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult resulting...

The final Red Lobster inside Charleston city limits is officially gone. Two years after the seafood chain closed its West Ashley restaurant in 2023, the building has now been demolished, ending the brand’s decades-long run in the city and making way for a new Medical University of South Carolina emergency department. According to the Post & Courier , the former restaurant sat along Sam Rittenberg Boulevard...

Charleston County’s food scene is buzzing — from beach cafés to fine dining, there’s something for every kind of hospitality pro. Here are several great openings across the area right now.

Looking for a loyal friend to share your days with? These wonderful dogs at Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary in Hollywood, SC are ready to meet their forever families. Each one has a unique charm and plenty of love to give.