Charleston SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — For thousands of Lowcountry families, heart disease isn’t just a statistic; it’s personal. The American Heart Association says heart disease is the number-one killer in America, but survivors are fighting to make sure others get another chance at life, too. “You never think...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The North Charleston Police Department arrested an underage suspect Thursday for allegedly having a stolen firearm in his backpack during a traffic stop. Charges Filed Against the Suspect. The child, whose name and exact age police are withholding because he is under 18, is charged...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Mount Pleasant firefighters responded to an early Sunday morning house fire on Quince Street. Crews first responded to the single-story home just before 6:30 a.m. and found heavy black smoke coming from the residence. No injuries were reported. Firefighters, including crews from...

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Friends and family of Tyren Kinloch stood with the Racial Justice Network Thursday to speak out about the decision by the solicitor’s office not to charge the deputy who shot and killed the 17‑year‑old. A SLED investigation said Kinloch was stopped because of...

Some restaurants whisper their excellence, and Melvin’s BBQ in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has been quietly perfecting the art of smoked meat for generations while the rest of the world chases trends and Instagram likes. You know that feeling when you discover a place that’s been hiding in plain...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charleston, SC – After a cooler start to the week, much warmer temperatures are set to return across South Carolina by the end of the week, with some inland communities nearing 80 degrees by Friday....

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Emergency crews responded to a single-car crash involving a tree on Sunday afternoon. The accident happened off of Glenn McConnell Parkway and West Wildcat Boulevard, and closed a single lane of Glenn McConnell Parkway. Master Police Officer Terry Cherry says that the driver was taken...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A juvenile was arrested Thursday afternoon after North Charleston police K-9 officers found a stolen firearm inside a bookbag during an encounter outside a Walmart, according to the department. Police said an officer working an offduty security job at the store was alerted around...

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) — The Isle of Palms Professional Firefighters Association is inviting residents to a town hall meeting Sunday to learn more about their first responders. On the Isle of Palms, firefighters not only put their lives on the line fighting fires, but they also they perform surf rescues and...

The Charleston Jazz Festival returns April 13–21, 2026, for nine days of spectacular performances, community events, and educational programming set across Charleston’s historic venues. Bringing together internationally acclaimed artists, celebrated local musicians, and dynamic cultural leaders, the 2026 Festival...