Charleston SC

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) — Berkeley County leaders are hosting a town hall meeting to warn residents about a legal drug sold in gas stations and grocery stores that officials say could spark an addiction crisis. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Berkeley County Administration Building....

North Charleston Police arrested 31-year-old Jacob Montgomery Kaul early Saturday for leaving the scene of a fatal hit-and-run on New Year’s Day 2026. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Thursday at Rivers Avenue and Hawthorne Drive, where a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian who died at the scene. Kaul was...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man was arrested Monday night after an indecent exposure incident in Hampton Park, according to the Charleston Police Department. Jerome Curry was arrested and charged with two counts of indecent exposure, 4 counts of assault on police while resisting arrest, two counts of throwing of...

A NEW law is set to limit just how fast drivers can go, and where they can drive. If found in violation of the new road rule, motorists risk being hit with fines of up to $500, or even jail time. Operators of e-bikes in South Carolina are now subject...

Berkeley County is asking residents to help shape the future of affordable housing and community development as it prepares a new five-year strategic plan tied to federal funding. The post Berkeley County Launches Community Survey on Housing, Development Needs first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .

As the New Year begins, women from across Berkeley County and the greater Lowcountry are being invited to pause, reflect and reconnect at a faith-centered gathering set for Saturday, Jan. 17. The post Faith and Renewal Take Center Stage in Berkeley County first appeared on The Berkeley Observer .

- PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EXPLORE CHARLESTON - A Charleston area winter wedding is the perfect blend of historic beauty and refined Southern style. Set against historic architecture and lush seasonal greenery, this winter soirée blended timeless elegance with thoughtful, personal details in the heart of the...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — After years of speeding complaints in Mount Pleasant’s Old Village, town leaders are working towards a decision to improve traffic. Residents want the town to make safety improvements before someone gets hurt. “I’ve seen speeders through these streets forever,” said Michael Maginn, a...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The Town of Mount Pleasant has enlisted some virtual help to assist residents with 24-hour access to services. Sawyer is an AI-powered virtual assistant designed to help residents access town information services at any time. Developed in partnership with Citibot, a Charleston company...

For more than a decade, the Charleston District benefited from the steady leadership of a respected mentor, advocate, and champion. Under the guidance of Lisa Metheny, who served as the District’s Senior Civilian since 2014 and retired in July 2025, Charleston delivered some of the nation’s most important projects...