PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WBTW) — State officials have issued a short-term swimming advisory along a section of the Pawleys Island coastline because of bacteria levels in the water that were found to be above state and federal standards. The beach remains open, but swimming is not advised in the area near the Hazard Street access […]
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities are investigating an early Sunday morning shooting at a West Ashley apartment complex that left one person dead and two others injured. Officers with the Charleston Police Department were on patrol near the Palmilla Apartments on Ashley River Road around 1 a.m. when they heard gunfire in the area. The […]
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KTLA) — The person of interest in the “act of terrorism” that severely damaged a reproductive health facility in Palm Springs, California, is believed to be dead, according to multiple reports. An FBI spokesperson also initially confirmed the information to Nexstar’s KTLA early Sunday morning. It was not confirmed, however, if they […]
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Deputies in Georgetown County are investigating an alleged armed robbery that happened Sunday morning. Two men were robbed by an unknown suspect at Oceda Community Park, the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said. The suspect took one of the victims wallet and phone before fleeing on foot toward Jamestown. Anyone with […]
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — The new Mount Pleasant Aldi store on US 17 North is expected to open at the end of June, according to a town councilman. Councilmember Daniel Brownstein posted that the grocery store should be open by June 25 after an opening delay. Brownstein explained he reached out to the general […]
CROSS, S.C. (WCBD) – A Cross High School senior was recently selected to receive the prestigious Gates Scholarship, which is awarded to outstanding students from across the nation. Karmello Jones is headed to the University of South Carolina in the fall, and thanks to the scholarship, the full cost of his attendance is covered. He […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Summertime temperatures are approaching, and as we get ready for a hot weekend here in the Lowcountry, the City of Charleston has put together a Heat Action Plan Toolkit. The Lowcountry Heat Action Plan Toolkit is meant to protect residents from health risks in the event of extreme heat events, developed […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Charleston-area attorney was charged with disorderly conduct this week after authorities say he was behaving erratically near the Battery. William “Mullins” McLeod, 53, was arrested on May 15 after he was found “yelling at the top of his lungs” while walking in the area of King Street and Murray Boulevard. […]
WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCBD) – A fast food chain best known for its small, square burgers – also known as sliders – is coming to the Walterboro area. Krystal will open in the former Popeyes location on Bells Highway in July, according to a company spokesperson; however, an exact opening date has not been publicly announced. […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston police arrested three people on multiple charges connected to car break-ins in the Grand Oaks neighborhood. According to the department, officers responded to a late Thursday night call for an individual breaking into cars on Dorothy Drive. “The first officer arrived and confronted three suspects actively trying to enter a […]
