The Charleston Police Department welcomes a seasoned veteran as its new torchbearer.
After an extensive nationwide search, the Charleston City Council, in a significant decision on Tuesday, officially crowned Chito Walker as the Chief of Police. This pivotal announcement comes on the heels of Mayor John Tecklenburg's endorsement of Chief Walker for the esteemed position.
Absolute honor to officially approve Chito...
US Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to Charleston today to speak at the College of Charleston.
The visit is part of her dynamic "Fight for Our Freedoms" college tour.
“This generation is critical to the urgent issues that are at stake right now for our future,” said Vice President Harris. “It is young leaders throughout America who know what the solutions look...
Yesterday at 10:04, another earthquake struck the small town of Elgin, SC, located between Charleston and Columbia, bringing the total to 65 quakes around the small town in the past year alone.
According to the USGS, the quake had a magnitude of 1.7 and a depth of 4.7 km.
The earthquakes around Elgin have been increasing in number and magnitude since...
The Charleston City Counsel just approved the construction of a new $2 million bike lane coming into downtown Charleston.
They will now be converting one of the 4 traffic lanes into a separated bike lane to make it easier and safer for bikers to cross the river.
The new lane will be build with a crash-proof barrier on the car lane...
Today Charleston along with the majority of the lowcountry are experienced dangerous air quality due to massive smoke clouds from the Canadian wildfires.
Approximately half of South Carolina is now facing reduced air quality.
The National Weather Service in Charleston indicated sensitive individuals should take precautions today.
A plume of elevated smoke from Canadian wildfires will impact the region today. Skies will...
Charleston's first ever full-scale pickleball club, Crush Yard, just opened at 3365 S. Morgans Point Rd.
The sprawling 40,000-sqft facility offers eight indoor pickleball courts available for hourly reservations, featuring leagues, tournaments, lessons, and clinics.
They also have a full-service restaurant and bar serving American dishes, including vegetarian and gluten-free options, and a kids menu. The bar features 36 beers (26...
Today kicks off the official start to the '23-'24 Charleston shellfish season, which runs from sunrise on Oct 1st through May 15th, 2024.
Recreational harvesting is permitted on all Public Shellfish Grounds and State Shellfish Grounds within areas of open/approved water quality as noted on shellfish maps.
This season, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control is warning about potential shellfish...
This week the City of Charleston is planning a massive block party on King Street.
MOJA on King will be held on the evening of Thursday, October 5th, 2023, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at King & Ann Streets. It will feature live musical performances, outdoor dining, and tons of local vendors.
The MOJA on King Block Party will take place...
A 15-year-old student, implicated in a scissor assault incident at Berkeley High School on Friday that left another student and a teacher injured, has been apprehended, according to Moncks Corner Police.
The accused faces charges of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.
Following the arrest, the juvenile was placed in the Al Cannon Detention Center. The incident, identified...
The upcoming full moon coupled with onshore winds is set to bring coastal flooding concerns to the forefront over the next several days.
Earlier today, a moderate flood stage was recorded with a high tide peaking at 7.51' around 7:30 AM, leading to a few road closures. While not all areas will be affected, notable trouble spots including downtown Charleston,...