CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Citadel will hold its “Long Gray Line” parade Friday ahead of the military college’s weekend commencement. The graduating class becomes part of the long gray line of alumni when they transfer command to the upcoming senior class. Friday’s parade will begin at 3:45 p.m. at Summerall Field. Parking will be […]
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GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A groundbreaking ceremony is planned Friday to reconstruct a Georgetown County Airport runway. County officials, airport staff, and project partners will attend the celebration of the refurbishment project for Runway 11/29, a secondary runway. MORE: Georgetown County Airport to break ground on second runway reconstruction Secondary runways are not typically […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – State representatives passed a bill that could double the amount of paid parental leave for teachers and state employees. If ratified, H. 3490 parent who gives birth up would have up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, compared to the current six week leave period. But, with only three days […]
SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities are responding Thursday to an incident on Sullivan’s Island. The town issued an alert asking residents to “shelter in place” while authorities were “actively in pursuit” of an armed assailant wearing a red shirt and dark shorts. Sgt. Matt Storen told News 2 that a suspect struck multiple children […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – A man who is a firefighting legend to many will be awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor this weekend. Don Wilkins is set to receive The Order of the Palmetto at the Berkeley County Emergency Training Center on Saturday at 10 a.m. 90-year-old Wilkins was the most senior instructor at […]
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – One person has died after a single-vehicle collision on I-26 Wednesday. The driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling west on I-26 when the driver ran off the road and struck a guardrail near mile marker 177. The collision occurred around 12:55 p.m. The driver was the only occupant in […]
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The North Charleston Fire Department is facing a shortage in its vehicle fleet, with only one available ladder truck. The fire department currently has four ladder trucks out of service, which has slightly impacted operations. Officials said it has been an “on and off” issue as these trucks take the […]
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)–Many residents in the West Ashley community are raising concerns about high water bills. Several residents said their bills have gone up significantly since the beginning of the year with little explanation. According to the Charleston Water System, they notified customers about an annual rate increase in January but said the impact […]
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A middle school in Mount Pleasant has earned state-wide recognition after being named a “Palmetto’s Finest School” by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. Thomas C. Cario Middle School is one of only six schools in the Charleston County School District to receive the award, which recognizes its innovative […]
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – State agents have arrested a Dorchester County man for turning in stolen lottery tickets. Dejerrion Lytrell Armstrong, 30, is charged with two counts of intent to defraud, counterfeit game tickets. The South Carolina Education Lottery requested that the State Law Enforcement Division investigate. On November 29, 2024, Armstong passed nine […]
