Category: World News

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – United States Forestry crews will conduct a prescribed burn Thursday in the Francis Marion National Forest. The burn will happen off FS-161 Farewell Corner Road and FS-176A Cumbee A Road. Berkeley County officials say smoke is expected to head toward Awendaw and Highway 17. Residents may also notice a light […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has been tapped by President Donald Trump to join the Council of Governors. The bipartisan group of 10 governors — five from each major political party — is tasked with strengthening collaboration between states and the federal government on national security, disaster response, and military coordination […]

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The Mount Pleasant Police Department has announced that they have a suspect in custody for pointing a gun at employees of a Mount Pleasant restaurant. Officers say Alessandro Paredes Worwa, turned himself in to detectives on Wednesday morning. The police department has charged Worwa with presenting a firearm during an […]

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Police Department arrested and charged a man with human trafficking following an investigation into prostitution in the West Ashley area. According to officers, Kevin Laval Thompson, 29, of North Charleston was arrested for exploiting and coercing a victim into prostitution for financial gain. On February 14, detectives with […]

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Lowcountry transportation advocates are meeting to declare a community commitment to protect public transit and construct the Lowcountry Transit System. CARTA has scheduled a board meeting on Wednesday at 1 p.m., advocates are expected to declare their support for public transportation during that time. “Trump’s and Musk’s proposed budget ends […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Warming centers are opening this week due to expected freezing temperatures in the Lowcountry. If you are without housing or adequate heat, warming centers will be available at the following: Seacoast Church Summerville – 301 E. 5th N. St. Open on Wednesday from 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. and Thursday from […]