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Head to over 60 area restaurants for Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer starting July 18
Duke’s Mayonnaise has “got that twang” and Charleston has got tomato fever this week when the classic southern condiment brand teams up with over 60 local bars, restaurants and catering companies to present Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer from July 18 through July 28. The annual event,...
More than $100K in upgrades coming to Walterboro’s Washington Street Plaza
WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCSC) - One state representative hopes $125,000 worth of state funding can give an area of downtown Walterboro a facelift. Washington Street in Walterboro is considered their Main Street and is home to shopping, dining and a waterfall. But the waterfall is out of commission due to plumbing issues.
Navy Yard storehouse redeveloped into boutique housing units
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Over seventy boutique housing units have opened in Navy Yard Charleston, which is set to double as a working space where a storehouse once stood. Storehouse Nine’s 78 new homes, which range from 540 to 930 square feet, include studio and one-bedroom options. Designers combined elements from the original storehouse, like exposed […]
Motorcyclist dies after falling from SC-61 off-ramp Monday afternoon
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A motorcyclist has died following a Monday afternoon crash on SC Highway 61 in the West Ashley area. The Charleston Police Department said the motorcyclist was riding on the elevated SC-61 north off-ramp of the Fielding Connector around 5 p.m. when she appeared to have lost control and fell from the […]
Orangeburg pair accused of pulling guns on dad, 11-year-old
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WIS) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office said two men have been arrested in connection with a robbery on Interstate 26. Lloyd Fulton, 18, and Terrance Jackson, 19, were arrested and each charged with two counts of armed robbery with a deadly weapon and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Paws & Pours: A special Clear the Shelters kick-off event
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – News 2 is gearing up for our annual ‘Clear the Shelters’ initiative, where we work with local animal shelters to find forever homes for dogs, cats, and other pets. You can join News 2 and Hanna Powers on Thursday, August 1 for a special kick-off event, Paws & Pours, at Ritual […]
City of Columbia announces new location for Toms Creek Mobile Food Market
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The City of Columbia hosted a press conference Tuesday afternoon to announce a new location for Toms Creek Mobile Food Market. The announcement was held at Comet Central at 1723 Sumter Street in Columbia at noon. Officials said the market will now add a new stop adjacent to Comet Central to provide fresh produce, proteins and more to customers.
Charleston Natural Hair Expo celebrates natural hair with annual event
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C (WCIV) — The Charleston Natural Hair Expo proved to be a celebration of diversity, culture, and the beauty of natural hair. Saturday, the expo provided a space for people to honor their hair in all different textures. Attendees had the opportunity to shop from local and...
Turning pain into purpose through Intense Volleyball
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -(Sponsored by Intense Volleyball) When you step into the Intense Volleyball gym, you feel a sense of comfort, calm, and connection. It’s always been that way, according to Director Jerry Dorneker, but that bond became even stronger after tragedy. Dorneker lost his 12-year-old daughter to suicide...
The South Carolina Research Authority unveils new Greenville office in effort to strengthen the support for local businesses
Greenville, South Carolina – The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has once again shown its commitment and dedication to growth by establishing a new office in Greenville, in what appears to be a major step meant to support the local innovation sector. Joining already-existing sites in Charleston, Summerville, Columbia, and Anderson, the relocation marks the seventh facility in the expanding network of the company throughout the state.
Coroner: Body of man who jumped off South Strand bridge after crash recovered
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - In an update, the Georgetown County Coroner confirmed the body recovered by authorities on Tuesday is the body of the driver who jumped off a bridge. Coroner Chase Ridgeway said the man, who authorities spent days looking for, was found around 11 a.m. by a...
Dorchester County to host hiring event for Water and Sewer Department roles
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Dorchester County will host an onsite hiring event for those interested in working with the Water and Sewer Department. This accelerated hiring event will take place on July 17th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 235 Deming Way in Summerville. According to the county,...
Be careful in the Lowcountry’s extreme heat this week
MORNING NEWSBREAK | It’s going to feel like 110 degrees in today’s outside blast furnace of heat, according to weather forecasts — and it’s not going to get much better soon. Showers towards the end of the week may cool things off a bit, but the Lowcountry’s annual July weather oven is on display unabashedly.
King and Spanish Mackerel port meetings continue in South Carolina and Georgia
A series of port meetings continues in July and August, providing a unique opportunity for fishermen and others interested in the King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel fisheries to share their perspectives and vision for the future. The port meetings are being hosted by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and state partners along the Atlantic coast in 2024. Meetings were held in North Carolina in April, New England in May, and New York in June. “These are not public hearings,” explained Council Chair Dr. Carolyn Belcher. “These port meetings are more than public comment opportunities....
Jury Convicts Two Executives in Conspiracy to Fix Prices, Rig Bids, Allocate Markets for Concrete
A jury in the U.S. District Court in Savannah, Georgia, on Thursday convicted Gregory and David Melton for their role in a conspiracy to fix prices, rig bids and allocate markets for sales of ready-mix concrete in Georgia and South Carolina. For Similar Content: Subscribe to Daily Newsletters. The conspiracy,...
American Cancer Society in SC seeking 1,000 participants for ‘Voices of Black Women’ cancer study
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Tens of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year, and while the death rate from cancer has declined over the past two decades in the United States, black women still die from cancer at higher rates than white women. The American Cancer Society has launched the largest-ever study of […]
Now That’s a REALLY Big Fish…
Local fisherman Brian McLaughlin made quite a splash last weekend by reeling in a massive 65 lb. catfish at Santee. McLaughlin, who was fishing with Wayne Kanipe of K&K Printing, hooked the giant fish using cut bait in approximately 8 feet of water. McLaughlin, who owns Onesimus Venture Pressure Washing...
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