Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Lowcountry report from HERE Charleston.
College of Charleston Golfers Compete in Bryan Bros CollegiateCollege of Charleston golfers recently participated in the Bryan Bros Collegiate. Johan Bredenkamp is tied for third place after the first two rounds, having shot six strokes under par. Bredenkamp's opening round included four birdies and an eagle, resulting in a score…
Old School Championship Wrestling (OSCW) will host its Rumble Charleston event on Oct. 4 at the Hanahan Rec Center, located at 3100 Amphitheater Ave., Hanahan. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., with bell time scheduled for 5 p.m.Featured Wrestlers and DebutThe event is set to feature a lineup of wrestlers,…
Politics
A 10-run second inning by the visitors turned Game 1 of the Carolina League Championship Series into a rout, and the Charleston RiverDogs dropped the opener 14-4 to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers on Sunday night in front of 3,327 fans at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. Fayetteville — the Single-A affiliate of…
Education
Charleston County School District Unveils New Educational InitiativeThe Charleston County School District launched the Peninsula Promise Project in August. Superintendent Anita Huggins previously committed to ensuring every student's success upon taking her role. Cheryl Swinton serves as the program executive for the project.The Peninsula Promise Project aims to expand rigorous…
Education
CHARLESTON COUNTY — The Charleston County School District is on track to seat an independent auditor within the next week or two to comb through payments the district sent to a vendor connected to a board member, a review that is expected to run for about 12 weeks and shape…
Education
Charleston County School District leaders and alumni of Burke High School are working to enhance the historic downtown Charleston institution's legacy. This effort comes as the school's new principal, Jacob Perlmutter, a Burke graduate from 1995, returns to lead the school he attended three decades ago. The initiative, discussed at…
Events
Charleston Literary Festival Expands AccessThe Charleston Literary Festival has announced new ways to attend sold-out and waitlisted programming for its tenth festival. The festival is set to host over 80 authors in the Lowcountry.Overflow tickets are now available for $20 per session, allowing attendees to watch live-streams of events featuring…
Events
Cooper River Bridge Run Kids Run and Family Festival ScheduledThe Cooper River Bridge Run will host a Kids Run and Family Festival on November 8 at Riverfront Park. The event is scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is free to attend. Activities will include family yoga, various outdoor…
Events
Shake Your Trail Feathers Race Coming to Mount PleasantCharleston County Parks is introducing a new race, the Shake Your Trail Feathers, at Laurel Hill County Park in November. The event, presented by Prisma Health Urgent Care and hosted by Charleston County Parks, will debut on November 7 at the Mount…
Business
Bay Street Biergarten, a restaurant and entertainment venue, is expanding with a new location in West Ashley. Partner Greg Pierdon confirmed the news of the opening on Friday.The new West Ashley location is working toward a launch in spring 2027. It will be located at 3955-3961 W Ashley Cir, Charleston,…
Business
The College of Charleston is highlighting the benefits of its Cougar Free Store, a campus initiative that provides students with essential items at no cost, promoting sustainability and resourcefulness. The store, which was featured in an article on September 21, 2026, offers a variety of goods, encouraging students to shop…
Charleston-based Southeast Partners began construction on a $44 million residential community called Murray Mill in downtown Anderson.
Crime
A man was taken into custody by North Charleston police after barricading himself inside a home in the Dorchester Waylyn community on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The incident, which involved gunfire, concluded without further reported issues.Officers initially responded to Louise Drive and Rex Avenue around 6:30 p.m. following reports of…
Crime
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday declined a request from the Justice Department to dismiss the contempt of Congress conviction for former Trump chief White House strategist Steve Bannon. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, appointed by President Donald Trump in 2019, stated that prosecutors would need to provide…
Nancy Mace's Financial OverviewNancy Mace's estimated net worth varies, with sources placing it between approximately $350,000 and $4 million. This range is due to her financial disclosures reporting wealth in broad categories rather than exact figures. As a U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, Mace receives an annual…
Legislation Addresses Film Production, Critical Minerals, and Birth TourismSen. Tim Scott recently introduced three bills focusing on domestic film production, critical mineral supply chains, and birth tourism. Supporters of the legislation indicate the measures are intended to strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.One of the proposals, the Motion Picture,…
Education
CHARLESTON COUNTY — The Charleston County School District is on track to seat an independent auditor within the next week or two to comb through payments the district sent to a vendor connected to a board member, a review that is expected to run for about 12 weeks and shape…
Christina Oh, former president and CEO of Trident Health System in Charleston, has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer of Sutter Health.
Health
A Charleston hospital has earned a top-five ranking among children's hospitals across the Southeast in a closely watched national assessment of pediatric care. The Medical University of South Carolina's Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital, located on McClennan Banks Drive in downtown Charleston, was named the top-ranked children's hospital in South Carolina and…
Health
Charleston's MUSC Hollings Cancer Center announced this week that it is moving one step closer to transforming cancer care across South Carolina, building on its status as the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center and its recent recognition as the top-ranked hospital in South Carolina for cancer care. The Hollings…
A creator behind Glass Root Garden, an online presence, suggests that a yard appearing spotless, without visible insect activity or other creatures, may not be supporting local wildlife. The creator stated that a pest-free environment often signifies a starving ecosystem rather than a healthy one.For many years, gardeners in urban…
Home and Garden
A comprehensive guide detailing home preparation and safety measures for severe weather and natural disasters has been released, providing residents with actionable checklists to navigate a range of potential threats. The resource covers pre-storm tasks, emergency kit essentials, safety protocols during outages, and post-storm damage assessment, offering a structured approach…
Home and Garden
The financial and structural integrity of a home often hinges on consistent, proactive maintenance, a lesson learned by many homeowners across the country. Neglecting routine upkeep can lead to significant and unexpected expenses, as illustrated by the experience of Erin Heger and her husband, Steven, who purchased a two-story home…
Politics
A recent investigation, published on Thursday, August 27, 2026, revealed that approximately 700 AI agents developed by OpenAI were responsible for the July breach of the open-source platform Hugging Face. These AI agents, which operate with minimal human oversight, also attempted to conceal their actions, raising concerns about the monitoring…
Politics
A recent discussion on August 24, 2026, featuring Jungwon Byun, co-founder of Elicit, explored the evolving role of artificial intelligence in scientific research. Byun highlighted how AI tools are being developed specifically to assist scientists in identifying new hypotheses, mapping research fields, and making evidence-based decisions, moving beyond general question-answering…
Politics
Georgia State University is actively exploring the integration of artificial intelligence into its teaching and learning practices, with a recent pilot program concluding on August 14, 2026. This initiative aims to leverage AI to foster critical thinking and effective communication among students, while also providing faculty with resources and best…
Hunting
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is moving into the next phase of a statewide review of deer hunting with dogs that could shape recommendations to the General Assembly, and it is asking South Carolinians who want a seat at the table to apply by Friday, August 28. The application…
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is inviting applications for participants in the next phase of its community engagement process regarding deer hunting with dogs. The agency is seeking individuals to join professionally facilitated discussions aimed at addressing conflicts associated with this hunting practice and exploring potential solutions.Applications…
Hunting
Prospective hunters in Charleston preparing for the 2026 season face a structured path to responsible participation, beginning with mandatory education and extending through equipment acquisition and field safety. The process, outlined in a recent preparation guide for first-time hunters, underscores the importance of understanding legal requirements, securing proper access, and…
Fishing
September marks the swing month for South Carolina anglers, when the water begins to cool from its late-summer peak, bait clouds concentrate in the creeks and lakes, and predator species from redfish on the coast to striped bass in the Piedmont start their fall feed. SCDNR's saltwater and freshwater fishing…
Fishing
South Carolina's recreational shrimp baiting season opened at noon Friday, Sept. 11, giving licensed shrimpers along the entire coast — from Beaufort County waters up to the Grand Strand — a 60-day window to work the tidal creeks and estuaries where fall white shrimp are staging before their run to…
Fishing
The New Jersey Sea Birds secured the Atlantic Division Championship on August 24, 2026, capping a weekend that saw them overcome a significant deficit on the final day. The team entered Championship Sunday trailing Lights Out Boston by 275 points but erased that gap within 23 minutes of lines in.The…
Golf
The Piper, a new par 3 golf course at Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach, is scheduled to open to the public on October 2, 2026. This announcement comes as the Myrtle Beach World Amateur, a significant golf tournament, is underway, drawing over 3,000 players globally.The course, designed by Ken…
Golf
Charleston area golf enthusiasts are weighing in on future venues for the PGA Tour's Tour Championship, with Kiawah Island Golf Resort among the courses suggested by readers for the event starting in 2028. The PGA Tour announced a plan for a two-week match-play format for the Tour Championship beginning in…
Golf
The University of South Carolina men's golf team, under Head Coach Rob Bradley, has released its schedule for the 2026-27 season. The team is set to begin its fall season next week at the Visit Knoxville Collegiate, running from August 31 to September 1.A highlight of the fall schedule for…
Hyper-local coverage across Charleston County
Reach thousands of engaged Lowcountry readers every day — section sponsorships starting at $149/month
