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Berkeley County man killed by his own truck while getting out, authorities say

ST. STEPHEN — An 82-year-old man was killed after getting out of his vehicle while it was in reverse, authorities say. According to Cpl. Nick Pye of the S.C. Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at roughly 2:40 p.m. Nov. 5 on Seaboard Road near Forty-One Road. The man had parked along Seaboard Road, which runs alongside U.S. Highway 52, and got out of his Ford pickup truck. The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office clarified that the vehicle was put into reverse by mistake, which led to the man — identified as St. Stephen resident Gilbert King — being struck by the vehicle while getting out. King ...

Berkeley County, SC · 19h

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North Charleston, SC · 17h

South Carolina’s Family-Owned Department Store Returned to Charleston After 12 Years With Discounts Up to 70%

Brand-name clothes, shoes, and home decor at up to 70 percent off department store prices. That promise got a whole lot closer for Lowcountry shoppers when a beloved family-run store came back after a long time away. The company has deep roots in South Carolina. It sells workwear, activewear, purses,...

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Federal grand jury indicts six men in Lowcountry drug conspiracy

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A federal grand jury has indicted six men for their role in a drug conspiracy across the Lowcountry, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Washington, Wang, Jackson and Rose face a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, while White and Freeman face a maximum penalty of 40 years’ imprisonment, according […]

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North Charleston, SC · 2d

North Charleston mother now faces homicide charge after infant found dead

NORTH CHARLESTON — State investigators have charged a 27-year-old mother with homicide by child abuse months after her infant was found starved to death in a home infested with cockroaches, according to charging documents. Janette Elizabeth Clayton was previously arrested June 17 after her 11-month-old daughter, Nomai Weathers, was found cold and not breathing, The Post and Courier previously reported. North Charleston police charged Clayton with three counts of unlawful conduct toward a child. Police had also found a 3-year-old and 4-year-old inside Clayton’s home, which was infested with ins...

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Where to attend Veterans Day events in the Lowcountry; Charleston makes changes to homeless services

Veterans Day, Nov. 11, marks a time to honor those who have served in the United States military. Across the Lowcountry, celebrations will take place to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans. Today, the city of Charleston and the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System will host an annual parade starting at 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Concord and Market streets. Charlie Passarello, a 102-year-old World War II veteran, will lead the parade as grand marshal. The next day, Nov. 9, the city will hold a special event in West Ashley. The Ashley River Memorial Bridge opened in 1926, ded...

Charleston, SC · 1d

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News From Around the South Carolina Lowcountry

A baby girl was the only Halloween arrival at the Beaufort Memorial Collins Birthing Center. PEARLS of Hampton County is accepting applications for its 2027 grant program to fund community initiatives. The Savannah River Site has announced its public and historic driving tour schedule for 2027. Bluffton Town offices will...

Hampton County, SC · 1d

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North Charleston, SC · 1d

North Charleston Coliseum Upgrade Takes Shape, But No Price Tag Yet

North Charleston officials are moving forward on plans to modernize the city's three-decade-old Coliseum complex, but anyone hoping for a construction date or final budget will have to keep waiting. The city has hired a firm with experience at SoFi Stadium and closed bidding on an engineering partner, yet the scope and cost of the actual renovations remain undetermined.

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Stray animals overwhelm Lowcountry counties, animal shelters

VARNVILLE – Make no bones about it, Hampton County has gone to the dogs. The rural, Lowcountry county has been in financial disarray and is now under state police investigation. It also suffers the stigma of being the former home of South Carolina’s most-notorious man: confessed swindler and accused family slayer Alex Murdaugh, whose ongoing criminal saga remains in the spotlight. Now, on top of all that, Hampton County is increasingly overrun by stray animals. County employees and nonprofit pet organizations are struggling to respond to an overwhelming number of wild dogs and cats in the 560-...

Hampton County, SC · 1d

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A Lowcountry Christmas: Your Guide to the 2026 Holiday Parades Across Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties

From illuminated floats rolling down Coleman Boulevard to nighttime Christmas celebrations in Moncks Corner and traditional small-town festivities in Summerville, the Lowcountry is preparing for a December filled with holiday cheer. There is something uniquely special about Christmas in the Lowcountry. Perhaps it is the combination of historic streets dressed...

Dorchester County, SC · 1d

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North Charleston, SC · 18h

This South Carolina Soul Food Kitchen Serves Fried Chicken, Okra Soup And Collard Greens From A Turquoise Building

People line up before the doors even open for fried chicken with crispy skin and juicy meat. The menu also features okra soup, a dark, garlicky tomato stew loaded with pork. The restaurant operates out of a bright turquoise, two-story building that’s hard to miss from the road. A place this colorful doesn’t exactly need a sign to get your attention.

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Harmony at West Ashley settles wrongful death lawsuit after woman suffered pressure sores

CHARLESTON — A West Ashley memory care facility has settled a wrongful death lawsuit after a patient died after developing pressure sores, according to court records. Judy Black, 75, had been a resident of Harmony at West Ashley beginning April 19, 2024, after being admitted for a dementia-related illness. In the ensuing weeks, a lawsuit alleged, a lack of staffing led her to develop pressure sores. In general, the suit filed in 2025 accused the facility of not having enough staff and failing to plan the care of Black. She died on Sept. 20, 2024, according to an obituary. The amount and terms ...

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North Charleston, SC · 5h

Ruffolo leads Charleston Southern against Wake Forest after 31-point showing

Charleston Southern Buccaneers (1-1) at Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1-1) Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST. BOTTOM LINE: Charleston Southern takes on Wake Forest after Anthony Ruffolo scored 31 points in Charleston Southern's 86-49 win over the Columbia International Rams. Wake Forest finished 13-7 at home a season ago...

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These 7 Small-Town South Carolina Bakeries Are Worth The Drive For Their Cinnamon Rolls Alone

Ready to hit the road for small-town bakeries in South Carolina?. These 7 bakeries serve warm cinnamon rolls and friendly smiles that make every mile worth it!. 1. Charleston Bakery & Delicatessen (Summerville) Let’s start with a place that knows how to make you hungry before you even open the...

South Carolina · 10h

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You’ll Want To Arrive Early At This South Carolina Bakery Before The Donuts Sell Out

There’s a bakery in Summerville, South Carolina where the donuts disappear faster than your motivation to eat healthy ever did. DonutMakes is the kind of place that turns ordinary Tuesday mornings into something worth getting out of bed for. Let’s start with a truth that most of us already...

Summerville, SC · 2d

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Woman killed while crossing Sam Rittenberg Blvd Thursday: CPD

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on Thursday night on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in Charleston, according to the Charleston Police Department. CPD is investigating after a woman was struck by a vehicle at approximately 6:05 p.m. while crossing the street. Officials said the crash happened on Sam Rittenberg […]

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North Charleston, SC · 2d

North Charleston Man Dodges Two Murder Charges, Gets 8 Years in Plea Deal

Two murder charges against a North Charleston man spanning nearly three years have been wiped off the books, after he pleaded guilty this week to accessory after the fact, alongside a guilty plea to a drug-distribution law violation in the 2022 case. Deandre Dewayne Broughton, 22, entered the accessory plea on Monday, closing out cases tied to the deaths of three young men between 2022 and 2023.

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South Carolina Freeze Threat: Lows Near 32° This Weekend

Sunday morning brings the greatest concern, with temperatures near freezing away from the coast.

South Carolina · 3h

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James Island Steakhouse Char House Social Fires Up Grills, Live Music Stage

Char House Social opened Nov. 6 in the former Smoky Oak Taproom space at 1234 Camp Road, bringing a Texas- and Southwestern-inspired steak menu and live-music performance areas to James Island, according to Charleston City Paper. The restaurant is a new project from the team behind The Harlow, the neighborhood burger-and-oyster spot.

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