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Gov. McMaster declares state of emergency for South Carolina as Hurricane Helene approachesWIS1 day ago
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VIDEO: Hurricane Helene upgrades to Cat. 4; Tornado Watch issued for LowcountryWCSC21 hours ago
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Driver killed in Old Whitesville Road crash
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – A driver is dead following an early morning crash on Old Whitesville Road, officials said. Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell said his office was notified about a traffic incident just before 3:30 a.m. in Moncks Corner. The victim was driving a 2014 Mercedes Sedan when it left the right side […]
Woman OK after being rescued from sailboat in Wando River during Helene’s fierce winds
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- A woman is recovering after being rescued from a sailboat in the Wando River amid Tropical Storm Helene early Friday morning. The boat was reportedly pushed into the Highway 41 bridge as heavy rain and gusty winds moved through the area, becoming pinned. Crews were able to rescue the woman from […]
Tropical Storm Warning In Effect For Berkeley County
Berkeley County Emergency Management continues to monitor the potential for high winds and increased rainfall with isolated flooding. The post Tropical Storm Warning In Effect For Berkeley County first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Berkeley County moves to OPCON 2 amid potential impacts from Hurricane Helene
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – In preparation for the impacts of Hurricane Helene, Berkeley County Emergency Operations Center has moved to OPCON 2. OPCON 2 means a disaster or emergency is likely to affect the county and emergency operations are implemented. Berkeley County Emergency Management officials say they are monitoring the storm and preparing for […]
Google to bring hundreds of jobs to South Carolina with $3.3 billion investment
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hundreds of new jobs could be coming to South Carolina. Google announced it will expand an existing data center campus and add two new campuses in Berkeley and Dorchester counties. The tech giant will invest $3.3 billion at all three locations, with $1.3 billion earmarked for...
Georgetown County 12-year-old admits sending photo of gun, tells judge he was being bullied, deputies say
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 12-year-old Carvers Bay Middle School student who recently sent a photo of a gun admitted to making the threats and told a judge he overreacted because he was being bullied in school, the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said. The student had a hearing on Thursday in Georgetown County Family […]
Multiple school districts switch to eLearning Friday
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Several school districts across the Lowcountry will have eLearning on Friday due to expected impacts from Hurricane Helene this week. CHARLESTON COUNTY The Charleston County School District made the switch to eLearning for Friday. All school and district buildings will be closed. Employees will work remotely. Kaleidoscope and all other […]
Closures, delays and cancellations announced Friday after TS Helene
CHARLESTON, S.C (WCBD) – Numerous businesses, schools, and government officers are closed or delayed Friday due to Helene’s impact on the Lowcountry. All Trident Tech classes and campus offices will operate virtually on Friday. Charleston Southern University also pivoted to online learning. COLLETON COUNTY: Colleton County Government offices are closed on Friday. The county announced […]
Lanes reopen after crash on Ravenel Bridge
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A crash on the Ravenel Bridge caused significant traffic delays for Thursday commuters in Mount Pleasant driving into Charleston. SCDOT cameras showed emergency personnel on the scene assisting with the accident. The Mount Pleasant Police Department said southbound lanes were closed while crews worked to clear the scene. All lanes […]
These are the top weather events that shaped the Lowcountry since 1954
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – We have come a long way in weather forecasting and technology since 1954. When we signed on the air, we had no weather satellite in space. What this means is that two significant hurricanes in our history, Hazel in 1954 and Gracie in 1959, were forecast without the help from […]
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