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Folly Beach Rewrites Shoreline Plan as Mayor Warns One Storm Could Change Everything

Folly Beach is in the middle of rewriting its Local Comprehensive Beach Management Plan, and this time residents are helping decide what goes in it. The update covers everything from erosion and public access to dune protection, wildlife and storm preparation, with the final version due to the state in 2027.

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Porch Fest returns to Folly Beach with 26 bands and 5 stages across island neighborhoods

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) – Folly Beach is bringing back its free Porch Fest on Saturday, November 7, turning porches and backyards into stages for local bands. Community members, visitors, and families are invited to join the fun at Porch Fest, where 26 bands will play on five stages across the island’s neighborhoods. Participating neighborhoods […]

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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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Woman killed crossing Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in West Ashley

WEST ASHLEY — A woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle at a major thoroughfare on Nov. 5, police said. At approximately 6:05 p.m., the vehicle hit 72-year-old Alice Campbell White while she was crossing Sam Rittenberg Boulevard near Orleans Road outside of a marked crosswalk, according to Charleston police and coroner’s office. “The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the vehicle remained on scene,” the police department said. The busy boulevard was closed in both directions at Orleans Road following the crash before reopening more than two hours later, at 8:30 p...

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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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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 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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Dad left 6-year-old 'sleeping in line outside Target' to hold place for new Pokemon cards while he went home: Police

A father is accused of leaving his 6-year-old daughter "sleeping in line outside Target" to hold his place so he could purchase a new set of Pokemon cards. The post Dad left 6-year-old 'sleeping in line outside Target' to hold place for new Pokemon cards while he went home: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .

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North Charleston, SC · 19h

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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Plans to modernize the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center are in the early stage

NORTH CHARLESTON — Upgrades are coming to the city’s venues that host top-performing artists, symphony orchestras and the ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays hockey team. In the project’s early stage, officials have not determined specific improvements or a timeline. The North Charleston Coliseum, a 13,000-seat arena, opened in 1993, followed by the 2,300-seat Performing Arts Center and the 77,000-square-foot Charleston Area Convention Center in 1999. The entire city-owned property — officially known as the Bourne-Summey City Center Complex — hosts around 800 events annually. Last year, city offic...

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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.

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Few People Know That A Haunting South Carolina Cemetery May Have Inspired An Edgar Allan Poe Poem

Most people walk right past the iron gate on Archdale Street without a second glance, which means most people are missing one of the most quietly extraordinary places in all of Charleston, South Carolina. The Unitarian Churchyard is tucked behind one of the oldest Unitarian churches in the country, and...

Charleston, SC · 1d

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Wescott Golf Club seeks help finding 3 e-bike riders after course damage. Last incident cost $250K.

SUMMERVILLE — A local golf club is searching for three kids who allegedly rode e-bikes on its course, causing what seems to be an increase in damage to both its grassy areas and similar spots around the country. The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation at 5000 Wescott Club Drive posted a flyer to Facebook Nov. 2 asking the public’s help in identifying three young riders. Sometime between 11:23 a.m. Nov. 1 and 7 a.m. Nov. 2, the individuals traversed the course, causing an estimated $1,000 in damages, according to an incident report from the North Charleston Police Department. The club’s manager, wh...

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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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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...

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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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Minor injuries reported in Highway 17 collision in Mount Pleasant, police say

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — Mount Pleasant police responded to a collision on U.S. Highway 17 at Porchers Bluff on Friday evening. According to the Mount Pleasant Police Department, officers reported minor injuries in the crash. One northbound lane of U.S. Highway 17 was blocked, and the southbound turn lane was also closed.

Mt Pleasant, SC · 2d

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