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 […]
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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 […]
(NEXSTAR) — Weeks after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) set its sights on the penny, President Donald Trump called on the Treasury Department to stop minting new one-cent coins, calling them “wasteful.” The most recent report from the U.S. Mint shows it costs roughly 3.69 cents to make one penny. Fiscal year 2024 marked […]
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – A Saturday night crash in North Charleston claimed the life of a pedestrian. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to the area of Dorchester Road at Forest Hills Drive around 9:15 p.m. following reports of an auto vs. pedestrian collision. Upon arrival, they discovered that the male victim had […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Severe storms are possible Sunday as a cold front passes through the area. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of the Lowcountry until 1 p.m., and a high wind advisory is active through 6 p.m. A line of showers and thunderstorms associated with […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – It’s the final full day of the Southeastern Wildlife Expo with activities happening across five venues Sunday. Exhibitions will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The forecast may be a little tricky Sunday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms. The ever-popular Dock Dogs competitions begin at 10 a.m. […]
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – All eastbound lanes of Dorchester Road at Foxwood Drive are closed due to a pedestrian-involved accident, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL […]
CHARLESTON, S. C. (WCBD) – An early morning fire damaged multiple units at a West Ashley apartment complex. Crews with the Charleston Fire Department responded to the Palms Apartments around 4:30 a.m. and found “rapidly progressing fire conditions” in one of the buildings. Surrounding buildings were evacuated as a precaution, and firefighters conducted searches to […]
