James Beard Award-winning BBQ chef’s last remaining restaurants close: ‘Sad to see it go’
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...
Lifted by Purpose: How Mother, Educator and Cancer Survivor Carrie Knotts’ Journey Led Her...
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...
Pavement preservation set to begin Monday in West Ashley and McClellanville
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.
Boulevard Bizarre brings shopping, music, and community spirit to North Charleston
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 […]
Light to moderate rain is expected to spread across South Carolina, including Florence, Sumter,...
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...
South Carolina teacher takes flight with U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Carrie Knotts is also a six-year breast cancer survivor and said the experience was more meaningful than she ever imagined.
Rodney Scott’s BBQ to officially close
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A popular Charleston barbecue restaurant is officially closing its doors on Sunday. Rodney Scott’s BBQ General Manager Sam Ayala says the restaurant, located at 1011 King St., will close at 5 p.m. until further notice. The closure comes as Pihakis Restaurant Group, which operates...
Moncks Corner Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show Aims to Fuel Mission Work in Honduras
An action-packed car, truck and motorcycle show is set to soon roll into Berkeley County, with organizers emphasizing that the event is about far more than chrome, horsepower and bragging rights. The post Moncks Corner Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show Aims to Fuel Mission Work in Honduras first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .
South Carolina Lowcountry Community Calendar of Events
For events, festivals and other community happenings in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Lowcountry, check out our Lowcountry Calendar of Events. If you have an open-to-the-public event you would like to announce, submit by email to:. Bluffton/Beaufort County/Jasper County events - [email protected]. Hampton County, greater Lowcountry events...
Injuries reported following Goose Creek crash; medics react to site on Saint James Avenue
A collision early Friday morning on Old Mount Holly Road at Saint James Avenue in Goose Creek, South Carolina, has prompted a response from local emergency services. According to officials, two medic units have been dispatched to the scene of the collision, where injuries have been reported. However, details about the severity of the injuries and the cause of the crash are not yet...

















