AWENDAW, S.C. (WBCD) – The Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department dedicated its newest fire truck to Edward “Jenner” Wood. Jenner was four years old when he passed away back in March 2023. Since then, local leaders worked to get one of his legacy onto one of his favorite things – red fire trucks. “There’s pictures of him […]
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WASHINGTON (WCBD)- A retired North Charleston police officer was sentenced last Wednesday to probation for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Thomas Edward Blackwood, 70, pleaded guilty in July to one count of disorderly and disruptive conducting in a restricting building and ground and one count of parading, demonstrating, or […]
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. In the hours leading up to the Cabinet meeting, Israel carried out its most intense wave of strikes in […]
YAMASSEE, S.C. (WCBD) – The USDA is investigating the Alpha Genesis Facility, where 43 monkeys escaped earlier this month, after allegations of animal mistreatment. RELATED: Search underway after 40 primates escape South Carolina research facility USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service officials confirmed that they received a complaint with detailed allegations, which they are […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – It’s a big week for the University of South Carolina’s signature marching band. Not only will they perform at Saturday’s rivalry game against Clemson University, but The Carolina Band will also march the streets of New York City on Thanksgiving Day. The Carolina Band was one of 11 chosen to participate […]
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – U.S. officials say they’re optimistic about a ceasefire that would stop at least some of the fighting in the Middle East. An agreement between Israel and the group Hezbollah in Lebanon could come within days the Israeli ambassador says. Israel’s cabinet is supposed to meet Tuesday to discuss the ceasefire deal with […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – One80 Place, an organization that works to prevent homelessness, is raising funds to support people in need during the holiday season. The housing and homeless shelter will host its annual Turkey and a $20 drive on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The goal is to receive $80,000 in donations and 180 grocery store […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Forget an ingredient for your pecan pie or hash brown casserole and need to run to the store on Thanksgiving Day? Here’s what’s open and when. Harris Teeter: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food Lion: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. OPIE drive-thru grocery: open 24/7 Lowe’s Foods: 7 a.m. – 4 […]
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — Several people across the Lowcountry are reporting a similar experience after paying to have their roofs replaced on their homes, handing over the money, and then hearing nothing back. After a strong storm moved through the area of the summer, homeowners in Summerville were told their roofs were damaged by hail. […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – City of Charleston Mayor William Cogswell reflected on his first year since he was elected into office on Monday. Cogswell discussed the accomplishments and challenges he has faced in his first quarter, but also about the road ahead leading the largest city in the state. However, growing up in Charleston and […]
