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Crash closes lanes on I-26 east at mile marker 218
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A rollover crash has closed eastbound lanes on I-26 heading toward Charleston. The crash happened near mile marker 218 just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday Information from the South Carolina Department of Transportation shows two left lanes are closed. Drivers should expect heavy delays and find an alternative route if possible.
Authorities arrest man accused of shooting North Charleston Public Works employee
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting a North Charleston Public Works employee while he was on the job. U.S. Marshals arrested 24-year-old Tyrell Lamont Smith in New York on Aug. 1. According to the North Charleston Police Department, he is currently being extradited to South Carolina. Smith […]
Few new details released in Mount Pleasant road rage shooting
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – New details were released Tuesday afternoon regarding a road rage incident in Mount Pleasant that left a man shot. What led to the shooting is still unknown. A report from the Mount Pleasant Police Department noted that an act of road rage resulted in a physical altercation between two men, […]
Corporation closing Summerville lumber mill after continual losses
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — The company that runs the Summerville lumber mill announced it is shutting down the branch after reporting a net loss of nearly $76 million companywide in its second-quarter report. Interfor Corporation says the closure should be completed by the end of the third quarter, which is the end of September, as […]
Conway Medical Center, DNR reach $9M land deal for site of scrapped Carolina Forest hospital project
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The state Department of Natural Resources will pay Conway Medical Center $9.5 million for hundreds of acres along International Drive that was the intended location of a controversial hospital project. The state’s Joint Bond Review Commitee on Tuesday approved an agency request to buy more than 353 acres, adding it […]
Coastal Community Foundation opens disaster relief grant applications for Colleton County
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Nonprofit organizations working to help in Colleton County after historic flooding can apply for a disaster relief grant. Coastal Community Foundation, which is based in North Charleston, said grants of up to $5,000 will focus on organizations providing emergency aid like supplying food, water, shelter, and medical support, as well […]
Lost Trust: The unraveling of the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — When I rounded the corner of Academy Road and found the old two-story farmhouse, a group of lawmen were standing outside a Ford truck waiting for a meeting that should’ve never happened. Law enforcers aren’t supposed to meet with reporters this way. Especially when they’re about to do […]
News 2’s Clear the Shelters event, Pet Fest, returns on August 31
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Pet Fest is back! It’s the finale event of our Clear the Shelters month where we work to find homes for pets living at local animal shelters. You are invited to join News 2 and Hanna Powers at The Wonderer (1705 Meeting Street Road) on Saturday, August 31 for a fun […]
Police looking to identify 2 men in Mount Pleasant boat theft
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities in Mount Pleasant are working to identify individuals who stole a boat from the Shem Creek Marina. The theft happened on August 18. Police say the boat was taken from 526 Mill Street, which is the Shem Creek Marina, and ditched the vessel at Gold Bug Island off Ben […]
Mt. Pleasant man charged with ill-treatment of nearly 2 dozen dogs
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Mount Pleasant man after finding nearly two dozen dogs chained up in unlivable conditions in July. On July 10, just after 3:30 p.m., Charleston County Sheriff’s Office deputies performed a welfare check on a residence in the 2700 block of Rifle Range Road. […]
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer is different than most others: He likes his Gamecocks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer likes his team, even if few others do. The Gamecocks’ fourth-year coach had been on a rising trajectory with a pair of winning seasons to start his tenure and lots of signs of a breakthrough year led by returning quarterback Spencer Rattler and future first-round NFL […]
Practice safe driving this school year with these 5 safety tips
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – As students head back to school, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is reminding drivers to practice safe driving habits. To help keep everyone safe on the roads, SCDPS shared a video highlighting five essential safety tips to remember during the school year. 1. Plan ahead and give yourself […]
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to bring the Greatest Show On Earth to Columbia: tickets available next week!
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Get ready to be amazed as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey bring the reimagined edition of The Greatest Show On Earth to Columbia from February 7-9, 2025. Produced by Feld Entertainment, the worldwide leader in live entertainment experiences, this iconic circus returns with an all-new production designed to captivate today’s […]
Summerville boosts police presence, DUI checkpoints on Saturday
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – The Summerville Police Department will increase police presence and conduct checkpoints on Saturday as part of a nationwide initiative to keep roadways safe from reckless and intoxicated drivers. Summerville Poice Department is partnering with MADD in its nationwide “Saturation Saturday.” Officers will be out in full force with extra patrols, aggressive […]
Student threatened to burn down Georgetown County school: deputies
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A student in Georgetown County has been charged after threatening to burn down his school. The 12-year-old student made the threat against Waccamaw Intermediate School, according to the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the juvenile was placed in emergency protective custody after attempting to harm himself. He was taken […]
South Carolinians urged to drain standing water as mosquitoes thrive after Tropical Storm Debby
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – In the wake of Tropical Storm Debby, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is calling on residents to help control the surge in mosquito populations caused by the storm’s heavy rain and flooding. The aftermath of Debby has left many areas with standing water, creating the perfect breeding grounds […]
Police investigate shooting at West Ashley motel
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities are investigating a Tuesday morning shooting at a West Ashley motel. Officers with the Charleston Police Department were dispatched to the West Ashley Inn on Savannah Highway. One person was taken to a local hospital with injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening, according to officials. Police said the […]
Mayor William Cogswell declares August 20 as ‘Al Roker Day’ in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Mayor William Cogswell proudly declared August 20 as “Al Roker Day” in the City of Charleston to mark the longtime television personality’s 70th birthday and dedication to the nation. “I, William S. Cogswell, Mayor of the City of Charleston, do hereby proclaim August 20, 2024, to be Al Roker Day,” he […]
Fall-like temperatures loom in the Lowcountry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Lowcountry will experience slightly cooler temperatures this week as it transitions into a fall-like weather pattern. This change is not expected to last long, according to Storm Team 2. Meteorologist Grace Lowe says temperatures on Tuesday fall in the mid to upper 80s, which are below the average temperatures for […]
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