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Beloved Retailer From The '80s To Reopen Years After Chain's Bankruptcy
In recent months, many retailers declared bankruptcy and closed all of their stores, only living on in customers' memories. However, just because a chain has gone under, doesn't mean it is the end of it. In fact, a beloved retailer that was hugely popular in the '80s and '90s and once had over 8,000 stores worldwide before going bankrupt in 2015 and 2017 is coming back.
Awendaw man’s death ruled homicide, coroner says
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — A 62-year-old’s death in May was ruled a homicide by the Charleston County Coroner’s Office Tuesday. Alexander Nelson, of Awendaw, died from blunt force injuries on May 4 at the Medical University of South Carolina. Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal said Mr. Nelson sustained the injuries on May 2 […]
ALDI opening Folly Road location on James Island
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The national grocery chain ALDI is opening a new Lowcountry location this week. Aldi at 856 Folly Road on James Island will welcome shoppers on Thursday, with doors opening at 9 a.m. Officials say the store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.. In celebration of the opening, […]
Xfinity customers experiencing WIFI, broadcast outage in the Lowcountry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Lowcountry Xfinity customers are experiencing an outage Tuesday evening. Outages have been reported widespread in Awendaw, Mount Pleasant, downtown Charleston, North Charleston, Goose Creek, James Island, Walterboro, Ladson, West Ashley and Cainhoy. Official numbers for the outage have not been released. The outage affects internet, television and cable. News 2 spoke […]
SCDOT to shift traffic, permanently close I-26 on-ramps at Bush River Road
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will permanently close the I-26 on-ramps at Bush River Road starting October 1 at 9 p.m. Drivers will use the newly constructed Colonial Life Boulevard at I-126 to access I-26 eastbound and westbound. SCDOT officials say this permanent traffic...
Wadmalaw Island was hit by 2 tornadoes in Helene’s outer rainbands, NWS confirms
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Wadmalaw Island was hit by two lower-end tornadoes that spun up within Hurricane Helene’s outer rain bands last week. The first was an EF-0 that struck the southern Charleston County community with maximum winds of 80 mph, and the second was slightly stronger, an EF-1 with maximum winds of 90 […]
Charleston mayor presents plan on regional effort to combat homelessness
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Charleston Mayor William Cogswell presented his plan for the homeless in the tri-county area on Tuesday. Mayor Cogswell is spearheading the Rapid Housing Initiative which is a regional collaboration effort to combat homelessness. Charleston will lead the effort with support from surrounding municipalities and counties to provide homes for the local homeless population. […]
Mount Pleasant student earns spot as top student fundraiser in South Carolina
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A Mount Pleasant elementary student became South Carolina’s top child fundraiser recognized by the American Heart Association Tuesday. Miles Moore from Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary raised $3,785 for the state’s Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser. In comparison, the average Whitesides student raised $122, and the school raised over $25,000 overall. “I […]
Hurricane and strike disrupt goods transport, could raise prices in Carolinas
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has severely disrupted supply chains across the Carolinas, and now economists are concerned that a new challenge may worsen the situation. Nearly 50,000 dockworkers walked out on strike Tuesday morning, demanding higher wages, which could lead to shortages and increased prices.
NWS: 4 tornadoes touched down in Charleston, Colleton, and Georgetown counties during Helene’s outer rain bands
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – At least four tornadoes touched down between Charleston, Colleton, and Georgetown counties last week as outer rainbands from Hurricane Helen lashed the area. The National Weather Service in Charleston confirmed two tornadoes in Charleston County, and another in Colleton County, while the office in Wilmington confirmed one tornado in Georgetown County. […]
Locals groups organize efforts to help Helene victims
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Lowcountry continues to put together efforts for victims of Hurricane Helene. John’s Auto Clinic has been collecting donations and will continue to until the organizers depart. The owner said there are pallets of water, canned goods, pet food, and toiletries already. However, they will take anything they can get. “Everything […]
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