Category: World News

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The largest vessel to enter the Port of Charleston will arrive on Tuesday. The OOCL Iris, one of the largest commercial shipping vessels, will arrive at the Wando Welch Terminal Tuesday afternoon. Officials state it utilizes cutting-edge software to enhance energy efficiency, optimize speed, and collect data. SC Ports President and […]

Live above: Authorities respond to the Delta Air Lines flight that crashed and landed upside down in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (NEXSTAR) — A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis experienced an “incident upon landing” in Ontario, Canada, airport officials have confirmed. Videos posted to social media and a live feed from the airport show the […]

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A DUI driver struck a utility police in North Charleston early Monday morning while attempting to flee from Summerville police, the agency said. Around 3:45 a.m., Summerville officers observed a vehicle fail to stop before turning onto Dorchester Road, according to Capt. Chris Hirsch, spokesperson for the Summerville Police Department. […]

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Officers in Mount Pleasant responded to an alleged shoplifting incident on Monday afternoon, according to police. An individual attempted to shoplift items from the Harris Teeter on Houston Northcutt Boulevard, the Mount Pleasant Police Department said. When officers responded to the scene, the individual fled. A foot pursuit ensued, and […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Health officials are warning people across the country of a record-breaking flu season, impacting thousands just in South Carolina. Over 5400 people were hospitalized in South Carolina, and more than 100 people have died due to flu complications since the start of flu season, according to the State Department of Public […]

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A utility pole was struck in North Charleston early Monday morning, closing lanes and causing a few traffic delays. A two-vehicle crash struck a utility pole on Remount Road and North Rhett, according to News 2’s Traffic official, AC Barker. She says the crash is causing low-hanging powerlines and the […]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rain has stopped the Daytona 500 on Sunday after 11 laps, not long after President Donald Trump in his heavily armored presidential limousine known in Washington as “The Beast” led the drivers on two laps around the track. The caution flag came out with defending Daytona 500 champion William Byron out front. Rain started […]

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities in Georgetown County are investigating a Sunday afternoon stabbing on Stacy Court. Deputies responded to a home shortly after 1:30 p.m. following reports of an argument inside the residence.  One person with injuries was taken to Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital for treatment.  Authorities are waiting to speak with the […]