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 […]
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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 […]
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – One bus stop turned into an act of heroism for a school bus driver and bus monitor in Spartanburg County. According to Spartanburg County School District Six, it was a normal day of work for driver Crystal Foster and monitor Joclyn Johnson. Foster and Johnson were working Feb. 11 when […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Radcliffeborough residents voice their concerns to city council members at the City of Charleston planning commission meeting. Developers with Evans and Schmidt Architects requested to rezone 15 Radcliffe Street from a diverse residential zone to a general business zone. Neighbors said the developer has stated that he intends to build a […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) — A bill aimed at protecting children from potentially harmful content online passed the South Carolina House on Wednesday despite objections from some who argued it infringes on parents’ rights. The bill requires social media companies to make “reasonable efforts” to verify the age of users on their platform and prohibits […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Restaurant owners are keeping an eye on a particular suspect who they said has been a known “dine-and-dasher”. You’ve likely heard the term – it’s when someone leaves a restaurant without paying the bill; however, this individual appears to be drink-and-dashing in the Nexton area. He recently tried to drink […]
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 […]
