HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Amid the picturesque sunsets and crystal blue waters that define South Carolina’s coastal areas are much uglier sites in many areas: Junked boats with rusted-out bottoms. State lawmakers are working on stricter punishments for owners of those derelict vessels by setting fines of up to $10,000 and 60-day jail terms […]
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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash on I-26. The collision occurred on Wednesday around 7:29 p.m. on I-26 westbound near mile marker 216. Troopers say a 2023 Yamaha Motorcycle was traveling westbound, when the driver attempted to overtake traffic on the right, struck a curb, […]
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) –The North Charleston Police Department is increasing traffic enforcement to make neighborhoods safer and crack down on speeding drivers. North Charleston Police will be saturating the Oak Terrace Preserve, Cameron Terrace, and Liberty Hill neighborhoods. “It’s younger kids and families in the area so I don’t see any issue with having […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The estate of a man who brought to light safety concerns at Boeing’s South Carolina facility filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday claiming the aerospace giant is responsible for the man’s death. 62-year-old John Barnett was found dead on March 9, 2024, inside his vehicle from a self-inflicted gunshot wound […]
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD)–Changes could soon be underway at the site of the former Georgetown Liberty Steel Mill. This came after officials sat down with a potential buyer last week. A year ago, crews stopped operations at the old steel mill on the corner of Front and Fraiser Street in Georgetown, but officials said this space […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – The Moncks Corner Police Department released additional details Wednesday regarding a deadly train vs car collision last week. An initial investigation revealed that a CSX stopped near the railroad intersection at Altman Street on Mar. 12 to allow an Amtrak train going the opposite direction to pass, as the section […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — An executive position within the Charleston County School District was eliminated Wednesday morning amid a federal crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The executive director of intercultural development is no longer employed by the district, officials confirmed Wednesday. An email obtained by News 2 stated that the role was […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – The General Assembly tasked the South Carolina Department of Transportation with making their Momentum 2050 Plan. The plan outlines goals and future improvements the South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to make. “Yeah, it is a good way off 2050. But if we don’t start funding and preparing and permitting now, […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – Town officials in Moncks Corner have determined who will be the new leader of the Moncks Corner Police Department. Capt. Lee Mixon Jr. was appointed the town’s new Chief of Police. Chief Mixon’s officials’ swearing-in will be on Friday. The 36-year law enforcement veteran started his career with the United […]
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A Mount Pleasant officer injured during an incident with an armed suspect Tuesday afternoon has been released from the hospital. The officer, who has not yet been identified, was treated for “stabbing wounds” at the Medical University of South Carolina. Law enforcement responded to a report of indecent exposure at […]
