Moncks Corner, SC: Traffic Stop Ends in Arrest, Meth Charges Filed
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Moncks Corner, South Carolina – A routine traffic stop in Berkeley County escalated into a pursuit Wednesday night, ending with a K-9-assisted arrest and narcotics charges. According to the Berkeley County...
Charleston’s Four-Diamond Restaurant Serves Romantic Energy With Excellent Eats
With beautifully preserved architecture, a scenic waterfront setting, and gracious hospitality, Charleston, which blends a striking European appearance with southern charm, topped Travel + Leisure's "Best City in the U.S." list for over a decade. One of the city's most exquisite havens is the Planters Inn, which...
N. Charleston man charged in road rage incident, accused of using racial slurs
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A man was taken into custody over the weekend after he allegedly pointed a gun at someone and said racial slurs during a confrontation after the road rage incident Sunday evening. Lucas Prestera, 23, is charged with third-degree assault and battery with hate-based intimidation...
Location announced for new $30.4 million Beaufort County VA Clinic
A location has been announced for a new Veteran Affairs clinic slated for Beaufort County that will serve thousands of South Carolina Lowcountry military veterans and their families. On Jan. 30, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) announced the Department of Veterans Affairs had officially selected a location for the...
Two juveniles arrested for North Charleston car break-ins
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Two juveniles were arrested early Monday morning in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins in North Charleston. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to a call reporting three suspicious men inspecting vehicles near the Mixon Flats community. One subject...
Third small earthquake reported in Lowcountry in less than a week
LADSON, S.C. (WCSC) — Yet another minor earthquake has been confirmed in Dorchester County, making it the third in less than a week. A 1.6 magnitude earthquake originated in the Kings Grant neighborhood, which also saw a 2.9 magnitude earthquake over the weekend. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that...
The Rustic Muffin Changes Hands as Owners Announce Retirement
The owners of The Rustic Muffin announced Monday that they are stepping away from their beloved coffee house after nearly eight years, marking the end of a chapter that they say was defined more by community than commerce. The post The Rustic Muffin Changes Hands as Owners Announce Retirement first appeared on The...
Mother faces charges for leaving child in running car, police say
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Police arrested a woman for allegedly leaving her child alone in a running vehicle outside a Target on Sunday. The North Charleston Police Department responded to the store on Rivers Avenue before 10:30 a.m. after a witness reported that a child had been left alone in a vehicle for...
South Carolina man pulled over and bought a lottery ticket on the way to...
A South Carolina man decided to stop for something to drink on his way to work — and lucked into a $200,000 payday. That is according to the South Carolina Education Lottery , which announced a new winner last week in its My Money Maker game. The unnamed man was apparently commuting down Old Highway 52 when he...
Series of small earthquakes rattle Summerville, leaving neighbors shaken but safe
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — A series of small earthquakes over the past week has startled residents across Summerville and parts of the Lowcountry, marking an unusually active stretch for an area that typically feels only a handful of noticeable tremors each year. Three earthquakes were confirmed near Summerville in...
