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Cayce Unveils New Look for Code Compliance Team
The City of Cayce is giving its Code Compliance Department a fresh, new look aimed at better serving the community. Interim City Manager Jim Crosland emphasized the department’s role in helping citizens and businesses stay in compliance with city regulations. “Cayce is open for business, and our staff is here to serve as a resource,” Crosland said.
Free Palestine CHS activists to protest North Charleston Elbit Systems facility Saturday
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Local activists with Free Palestine Charleston say they are holding a protest of Elbit Systems of America’s facility in North Charleston Saturday. Elbit Systems manufactures many things including weapons and munitions, and, according to their website, the Palmetto Commerce Park facility focuses on...
Former South Carolina football rival continues to give props to Gamecock fans
South Carolina football fans remember "the good 'ole days" under head coach Steve Spurrier. During the Head Ball Coach's tenure, the Gamecocks peaked as one of the best teams in the country, winning the SEC East in 2010 before ripping off three 11-2 seasons in a row and then being just a few 4th quarter defensive collapses away from another double-digit win total in 2014.
Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists adds surgeon Taylor Turnbull, M.D.
To further meet the high demand among local residents for surgical services, Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists has added another general surgeon to the practice. Taylor Turnbull, M.D., comes to Beaufort after completing her residency in general surgery at Prisma Health Upstate in Greenville, S.C. Skilled in robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques, she brings experience in the treatment of a broad range of acute and chronic diseases and disorders to Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists. Among her professional interests are complex hernia repair, colorectal surgery (including anorectal surgery), skin lesion repair, biliary surgery, and abdominal surgery.
Suspect barricades himself in home after firing shots; arrested by Richland County Sheriff's deputies
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A man is now in jail after being charged with strong arm robbery, kidnapping and possession of a stolen firearm. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) were called to the 700 block of Zimalcrest Drive to speak to a victim about a robbery that took place the night before. The victim told deputies that the suspect, armed with a pistol, had robbed the victim of a gun.
Ban on thick plastic bags goes into effect in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- Thick plastic bags will no longer be available at Mount Pleasant stores starting Wednesday as the town furthers its ban on single-use plastics. Town leaders voted in April to ban thick plastic bags, like those found at Walmart and Target, expanding a 2018 ordinance that prohibited businesses from using plastic bags, […]
Dawn Staley describes meeting Tom Brady at Paris Olymipcs
Like many others, Dawn Staley was active around the 2024 Paris Olympics. One particular moment that drew the South Carolina women’s basketball coach’s attention was when she was around NFL great Tom Brady. Staley described being around Brady on Wednesday during the Paul Finebaum Show on SEC Network....
WECO River District Set to Catalyze Prosperity
The pulse of economic growth in West Columbia continues to beat and the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce will celebrate this pulse with a Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening and Block Party at 310 and 324 State St., on Aug. 23, at 4:30 p.m. in the WECO River District. The Cayce-West...
A look inside the Berkeley County factory where the Polestar 3 SUV is being produced
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Volvo’s manufacturing facility in Berkeley County is building a third line of vehicles – this time it’s the Polestar 3 SUV. “It is a major moment for us because it’s the first time a Polestar is being manufactured and produced in the U.S.,” said Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar. Ingenlath […]
Finally starting, South Carolina baseball alum Jonah Bride is having a whale of a 2nd half of the season
South Carolina baseball alum Jonah Bride has had a whale of a month. Bad puns aside, the Oklahoma native is getting just the second opportunity of his career to play consistently (the other coming at the end of a horrendously bad Oakland Athletics 2022 campaign in which winning was not a priority). The Owasso Walloper has made the most of his chance.
Cleaning buckets available for Colleton County flood victims
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The cleanup process is underway in Colleton County as flooding from recent heavy rainfall recedes. Several cleanup buckets are available to residents who need them. Colleton County Fire Rescue will distribute buckets filled with basic cleaning supplies at Station #36 at 19576 Augusta Highway. The buckets are specifically for Colleton […]
City Councilman Josh Scallate files to run for Beaufort mayor
The race for mayor is heating up as incumbent Phil Cromer now has some competition for the position. Beaufort City Councilman Josh Scallate put his name into the race when he filed on Friday afternoon to run for the top office in the city. Cromer, who has held the office...
Veterans of the Week – Lillian and Harold Doctor
Beaufort’s Harold Doctor, 63, joined the United States Navy in Atlanta in 1980. After Boot Camp in Orlando, Fla., he was assigned as a storekeeper aboard the USS Puget Sound (AD-38) stationed at Gaeta, Italy. After two years he returned to Naval Hospital Philadelphia for treatment. On release he was assigned to USS Inchon (MCS-12) which made two Mediterranean deployments while he was aboard. He next spent three years ashore in Norfolk before being assigned to Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center in Chesapeake. Following this he was an instructor at the Fleet Training Center, Norfolk; while there he married Lillian. He next spent three years aboard USS Enterprise (CVN-65) making an additional Mediterranean deployment. In 2000 he retired with 20 years of service and began working as a civilian at the Space and Naval Warfare Center, first as a contractor then as a Civil Servant. He then moved to New Orleans and worked for the Headquarters, Naval Reserve. He left government service as a GS-13.
After 52 years, Whit-Ash is closing its doors
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Whit-Ash Furniture store is closing its doors after 52 years of selling rugs, mattresses and an array of furniture. The furniture store at 919 Gervais Street in the Vista has been owned by two brothers, Harold Whitney Black and Gerald Black, since the 1970s. “Its tough....
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