Charleston SC

You don’t plan a stop here, and then the smell makes the decision for you. Driving along SC-174 in South Carolina, it feels like just another stretch of road. Marshes, open sky, nothing pulling you in. Then the air shifts, and suddenly people are slowing down without thinking. Spots...

Johnny Curiel co-owns Michelin-recommended Alteño in Denver. Alteño Charleston location opening summer at The Charlee on Cannon. Johnny Curiel named Michelin Colorado Young Chef of the Year 2024. Curiel’s restaurants earned Michelin stars and Esquire accolades. After success nearly 2,000 miles west of the Lowcountry, two Denver-based...

The Palmetto Medal recognizes exceptional performance reflecting great credit on The Citadel and the state of South Carolina. Established by the Board of Visitors, the award is presented to those whose service to the college or state is particularly noteworthy. With the exception of honorary degrees, the Palmetto Medal is the highest honor awarded by The Citadel.

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — The average price of gas in South Carolina rose 18.7 cents per gallon in the last week, following a sweeping national trend that saw prices jump an average of 38.2 cents per gallon. “Gasoline prices rose in every state over the last week, with some...

Rodney Scott’s remaining locations of his popular barbecue restaurant have closed temporarily. Locations in Atlanta, Nashville and Charleston have closed, according to ABC4. The Charleston location officially closed on Sunday at 5 p.m. “until further notice,” reported WCSC. The news was taken hard by diners. Jerry and...

For 26 years, Carrie Knotts has shown up with quiet consistency—shaping young lives in the classroom, anchoring her family at home, and answering a calling rooted not in recognition, but in impact. As a middle school teacher at Thomas C. Cario Middle School in Mount Pleasant, she’s built a life defined by service, one that rarely pauses for the spotlight. That’s what made...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — Charleston County will begin pavement preservation treatments on several roadways in West Ashley and McClellanville starting Monday. These treatments, funded by the Transportation Sales Tax program, will help protect recently resurfaced roads from damage caused by the sun and water, extending the pavement’s lifespan and enhancing its long-term performance.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — North Charleston was full of life this weekend as the Boulevard Bizarre made its spring debut, drawing crowds for a day of local shopping, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Held along Noisette Boulevard at the Navy Yard, the event transformed the area into a vibrant marketplace, with dozens of vendors, food […]

As of 9:15 AM on Saturday, May 2, 2026, a large area of light to moderate rain is spreading across South Carolina, with coverage expected to expand significantly over the next hour. The heaviest rain cores are concentrated across the Florence, Sumter, Manning, Moncks Corner, and Georgetown areas, pushing northeast toward the coast. This widespread rainfall is already affecting Charleston and the surrounding...

Carrie Knotts is also a six-year breast cancer survivor and said the experience was more meaningful than she ever imagined.