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Thousands without power overnight Friday as Hurricane Helene impacts Lowcountry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Thousands of Lowcountry residents are without power overnight as Hurricane Helene brings heavy rain and gusty winds to the Carolinas. Dominion Energy, Berkeley Electric Cooperative, and Santee Cooper were all reporting outages as of 3 a.m. Friday. Here’s how to report a power outage: DOMINION ENERGY: CHARLESTON COUNTY: 34,512 are without power. […]
LIST: Powerlines and debris blocking Lowcountry roadways
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Many reports of debris and downed powerlines are impacting traffic for Friday commuters amid the effects of Tropical Storm Helene. CHARLESTON COUNTY Charleston County EMS has moved to modified operations and is no longer traveling over the Ravenel Bridge. A downed tree is reported on Wadmalaw Island on Bohicket Rd near […]
Berkeley County Prepares for Impacts from Hurricane Helene
As Hurricane Helene approaches the Gulf Coast of Florida, Berkeley County Emergency Management officials are monitoring the storm and preparing for potential impacts. The post Berkeley County Prepares for Impacts from Hurricane Helene first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
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...
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 […]
Berkeley County hosts inaugural ‘Berkeley Remembers’ honoring lives lost to gun violence
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – Berkeley County on Tuesday honored those who lost their lives to gun violence. The event honored the lives lost to gun violence while also providing resources to the community to help put an end to the gun violence epidemic. Terris Green lost his daughter 10 years ago. He spoke to […]
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 […]
Several county offices announce delays and closings Friday
CHARLESTON, S.C (WCBD) – Several county offices are experiencing delays and closures on Friday due to the impact of Tropical Storm Helene. COLLETON COUNTY: Colleton County Government offices are closed on Friday. The county announced all nonessential Colleton County offices will be closed and will resume on Monday. BERKELEY COUNTY: Berkeley County facilities will have […]
Disaster Relief Available to Berkeley County Residents, Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Berkeley County to assist businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby The post Disaster Relief Available to Berkeley County Residents, Businesses first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
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