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Ronald McDonald House Charleston receives $19K donation from ‘Happy Meal’ fundraiser
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston received a special donation Tuesday thanks to ‘Happy Meals’ purchased this past spring. “Local McDonald’s owner/operators got together and decided it was time to raise some money for the house,” said Ryan Booth, local McDonald’s owner/operator. During the week of April 22, the owner/operators of […]
Beaufort City Council looks at solutions for Daufuskie Island ferry concerns
DAUFUSKIE ISLAND, S.C. (WTOC) - It has been some rough waters for the Daufuskie Island residents. Between a shift in ferry docking locations and a new ferry operator, residents say this past year has been a nightmare. The saga started last year when the county switched operators for the ferries,...
Lowcountry nonprofit needs your help making teacher supply drive a success
Students in Beaufort County will head back to the classroom in just a few weeks, and one nonprofit is making sure they have everything they need to succeed. Bluffton Self Help is hosting its annual teacher supply drive now through Aug. 22. They’ll be collecting items like pencils, notebooks, dry-erase...
Beaufort County School District announces two new principals
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The Beaufort County School District (BCSD) has announced two new principals to lead schools. The two new principals are: Broad River Elementary School Jaime Allen (photo provided by BCSD) Jamie Allen, current principal of Whale Branch Middle School will replace Constance Goodwine-Lewis who has accepted the principal position at St. […]
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina Announces National Tequila Day Plans
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina invites the community to celebrate National Tequila Day at their locations on Wednesday, July 24th. Guests can enjoy $6 Mex 1 Margaritas and $8 Infused Margaritas all day long. The restaurants will also offer special tequila deals all weekend long and live music. For more information,...
Father, 11-year-old daughter robbed at gun point on Interstate 26
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Robert Barton is remembering the events of last Friday night. That’s when two men robbed him at gunpoint along the interstate in Orangeburg County. Robert and his 11 year old daughter Kathryn were headed to Hilton Head for a fishing trip when they pulled...
Allendale boil water advisory lifted
UPDATE, 07/18/2024, 11:35 A.M. – According to the officials, the boil water advisory for the Town of Allendale has been lifted. ALLENDALE, S.C. (WJBF) – The Town of Allendale is currently under a boil water advisory. Officials urge residents to boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking with […]
Berkeley County corn farmer seeing impacts from lack of rain and high temperatures
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Hot weather has arrived in the Lowcountry, and the high temperatures are impacting plenty including farmers. The lack of rain and intense heat has impacted one corn farmer in the Cordesville community. “The day after I got through planting all of this corn I got one inch of rain on […]
Sniff search leads to large drug bust, repeat offender arrested
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A repeat offender is back in jail after Berkeley County deputies pulled over a vehicle for an out-tag light and discovered a large amount of narcotics and opioids, among other drugs. Shawn Casey Thieman was arrested and charged with trafficking heroin, trafficking methamphetamine with more than 100 grams but less than […]
Lowcountry Children’s Book Fair
The Pat Conroy Literary Center’s annual Lowcountry Children’s Book Fair will be held on Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Weezie Educational Pavilion (. 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie). The Maritime Center will also be open to the public from...
Drivers urged to slow down as Operation Southern Slow Down begins
WALTON COUNTY, Florida — The Walton County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with the Florida Highway Patrol and DeFuniak Springs Police for Operation Southern Slow Down starting Monday, July 15. The weeklong campaign aims to educate drivers in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee about safe driving practices....
Online Magazine Chooses Elite Personal Training as Best in SC
Irmo, July 16, 2024 — The online magazine The Guide to South Carolina has chosen Irmo gym Elite Personal Training as Best in South Carolina 2024. Under the Health Clubs and Personal Training Studios category. Elite Personal Training is the only Imo business rated in the state. “We’ve been...
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