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Local kid golfers set to compete in U.S. Kids Golf World Championships
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The nation and worlds best 5–12-year-old golfers will compete in the U.S. Kids Golf World Championships at Pinehurst No. 4 August 1-3. The playing field includes a number of local golfers like Summerville’s Olivia Van Damme. This will be her third time playing in the championship and representing South Carolina […]
Girl Scouts Troop Leader Arrested, Charged With Felony for the Craziest Reason
When you think of the Girl Scouts, you think wholesome teachings and role models for America's youth, with an outcome of understanding life and how to navigate it a little better. You most certainly don't think of fraud — but a Girl Scouts troop leader was recently arrested and charged...
Benedict alumni help HBCU break annual fundraising goal
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Benedict College is celebrating a decade of giving. 42 of the 63 alumni clubs, from the college have surpassed their yearly fundraising goal which goes to support several hardworking Benedict students. School officials say they wanted to reach their goal of $1.5 million dollars, but eclipsed that amount by more than $200 thousand dollars for a total of $1,730,173.45 dollars.
New York Yankees sign former South Carolina baseball star to first MLB contract
The 2024 MLB Draft has come and gone, and three current Gamecocks (catcher Cole Messina, right-handed pitcher Eli Jones, and left-handed pitcher Garrett Gainey), two high school signees (outfielder PJ Morlando and right-handed pitcher Carson Messina), and one junior college signee (left-handed pitcher Brandon Clarke) all were taken. On Thursday...
Pledge or Re-pledge to the Bobcat Guardian Program
Due to the Town of Kiawah Island’s recent research findings showing an increase in second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide (SGA) use, the Town is asking all residents, businesses, regimes, and island entities to pledge or repledge as Bobcat Guardians to commit to not using any SGAs on Kiawah Island. Businesses, residents,...
One dead following North Charleston auto-pedestrian collision
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — One person is dead following an auto-pedestrian collision Saturday night in North Charleston, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Officers responded to the intersection of Rivers Avenue and Fuller Street just before 10 p.m. where the accident occurred. The male pedestrian was pronounced...
Battery Cruise Past Miami 2-0, Markanich Scores Brace
The Charleston Battery comfortably defeated Miami FC 2-0 on Friday at Patriots Point. Nick Markanich was the man of the night again with a pair of goals in the second half to secure all three points for the Battery, adding to his league-leading total of 18 goals. Charleston are now five games unbeaten.
College of Charleston introduces 6 new meta-majors for incoming students
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Incoming freshmen at the College of Charleston will have a new major option, allowing new students to explore their interests before committing to a specific career path. The College will put freshman into one of six meta-majors based on their interest during orientation registration. During orientation, the student will meet faculty […]
Travelers at Charleston International Airport met with delays and cancellations after global tech outage
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Travelers were met with delays and cancellations at airports across the country, including at Charleston International Airport, after a software update by Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity company, did not go as planned. The airport in North Charleston has been busy throughout the day with people waiting to catch their flight out […]
Charleston Animal Society Hosting Nine-Day Adoption Event
From July 20th to 28th, join the Charleston Animal Society as Pick Me! SC returns to shelters and Petco locations across the state. This event brings together over 93 shelters, rescue organizations, and Petco Pet Care Centers, making it the largest annual statewide adoption event of dogs and cats in the country.
988 crisis helpline celebrates anniversary of launch
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - June marks two years since the launch of the nationwide mental health crisis helpline 988. In 2022, 852 people died by suicide in South Carolina. To tackle the issue the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline number was launched nationwide in July of the same year. Substance...
Everyday Hero: Air Force pilot reflects on withdrawal from Afghanistan
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The 2021 withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan was the largest noncombatant withdrawal in American history, and the final pilot on the final plane leaving Afghanistan talked to News 2 about his mission. “We did things we’ve never done before, and you have to look at that aspect of the mission […]
Project Pat to Perform Benefit Show at Purple Buffalo on July 27
Charleston Black Lives Matter, in partnership with Adesso Entertainment, will host a special benefit show at Purple Buffalo to raise funds for the 5th Annual Back 2 School Giveaway. The event, taking place on July 27 from 6 pm to 10 pm, will feature an evening of live music, visual arts, vendors, and the local soul food truck, Keonis. Headlining the night Three 6 Mafia Member, Project Pat.
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