Lowcountry Local First awarded $1 million grant to develop Invest Local Initiative

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Lowcountry Local First announced that it has been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to develop and expand the Invest Local Initiative. The new initiative aims to improve access to capital for small businesses in the Lowcountry through unconventional funding sources and […]

SEWE and Dorchester County Parks to Host First-Ever Field Day at Ashley River Park

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) and Dorchester County Parks will host the inaugural Field Day on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ashley River Park in Summerville. The new event will bring together wildlife, conservation, sporting traditions and family-friendly activities for a day of outdoor entertainment and...

Laura Williams finishes tough and-one layup to extend USC's lead over Charleston

South Carolina Porch Pirate Warning as Christmas Nears in Myrtle Beach, Florence

Residents are encouraged to watch doorsteps and protect holiday packages as November deliveries increase.

‘A Salute to Our Veterans’: Dorchester County hosts Veterans Day ceremony

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – On Veterans Day, November 11, 2026, Dorchester County came together in Summerville to host its annual “A Salute to Our Veterans” ceremony. The ceremony was hosted by Dorchester County Veterans Affairs and honored local veterans with a special presentation recognizing those who served in the Korean War. “To every veteran […]

Billy Strings Announces 2027 Spring Tour, Including 5 Nights in St. Augustine

Billy Strings has outlined his 2027 spring tour plans, announcing 15 shows from April through June. Among the highlights of the seven-city schedule is a five-night stay at the fan-favorite St. Augustine Amphitheatre in Florida [get tickets]. Following a previously announced winter tour of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, Strings...

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Veterans face challenges turning military experience into civilian careers

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Veterans leaving the military often face the new challenge of finding a job that puts their skills and experience to use. Ahead of Veterans Day, veterans and military spouses gathered at Trident Technical College in North Charleston on Tuesday for a career fair connecting them with local employers and resources to help them enter the civilian workforce.

Palmetto State of Mind: South Carolina’s Best Golf Getaways

The Palmetto State is ready to show off. When the weather turns cold for most of the United States, South Carolina turns up the heat with miles of stunning beaches, countless incredible sights, and, last but not least, amazing golf courses. From the Lowcountry to the Grand Strand to Upstate,...

Goose Creek residents to pay less in city taxes under prospective new budget

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) — Goose Creek residents will pay less in city taxes under a budget the City Council is set to vote on. Officials credit new revenue from business licenses. The city’s $96 million budget is balanced, with no property tax increase. The total is an increase...

North Charleston public hearing scheduled for proposed NextEra-Dominion merger

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Dominion Energy customers can testify Thursday at a public hearing on NextEra Energy’s proposal to acquire Dominion Energy. The hearing is at 6 p.m. in the Lonnie Hamilton III Public Services Building in North Charleston. Residents can speak before the South Carolina Public Service Commission about the potential merger.

USL Championship Playoffs Preview – Charleston Battery vs. Louisville City FC

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The No. 2 seed Charleston Battery will square off with No. 4 seed Louisville City FC on Saturday night in the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 USL Championship Playoffs with the two winningest teams of the past four seasons each aiming for the Eastern Conference crown and a berth in the 2026 USL Championship Final. Kickoff at Patriots Point is set for 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and SiriusXM FC (Ch. 188).

Best Places to See Fall Foliage Near Charleston, SC: A Lowcountry Garden Escape

While coastal South Carolina is best known for maritime evergreens, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is one of the premier destinations to view fall foliage near Charleston, SC. Located just 12 miles northwest of downtown Charleston along Ashley River Road, Magnolia offers a distinct autumn palette where deciduous wetland hardwoods—including bald cypresses, black tupelos, and Japanese maples—shift into deep shades of bronze, gold, and crimson against dark tidal waters.

Jazzy Davidson, Saniyah Hall Lead USC Past Charleston

No. 3 USC women’s basketball routed unranked Charleston 105-44 on Tuesday night in LA, as top NCAA recruits Jazzy Davidson and Saniyah Hall worked to completely shut out the visiting team. Top NCAA Recruits Saniyah Hall, Jazzy Davidson Fuel USC Rout. Saniyah Hall and Jazzy Davidson each poured in...