JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities are searching for a person wanted in connection with a domestic violence incident. Officials with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said the incident happened around 6:30 a.m. Monday on Scott Hill Road. They said the suspect ran from the area. James Island Elementary School was temporarily placed on […]
Category: World News
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – Keeping the area beautiful is the goal of one Moncks Corner man, affectionately known as “Beach Santa,” and on Monday morning Howard Hogue will reach a milestone in his efforts to clean up litter in the community. Hogue, or Beach Santa, began collecting litter on Isle of Palms years […]
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) – The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was discovered in a river near Sandy Island. Officials say deputies responded to reports of a body in the river around 3:45 p.m. on Sunday. Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol, Midway Fire Rescue, S.C. Department of Natural Resources and the […]
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A longtime Shem Creek seafood market began clean-up Sunday after a weekend fire caused major damage. Mt. Pleasant Seafood released a statement Sunday about picking up the pieces following Saturday’s fire. Read More: Saturday fire damages Mount Pleasant Seafood “Everyone is safe, and first and foremost we want to say: […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Police Department has closed Morrison Dr. between Harris and Cooper St. following a fatal auto-pedestrian collision. Officers ask citizens to avoid the area while emergency personnel are on the scene. The Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating. CPD says it is unknown when roadways will reopen. This story […]
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A seafood market on Shem Creek was damaged in a Saturday evening fire. Multiple fire crews responded to Mount Pleasant Seafood shortly before 8:00 p.m. Owners of the seafood market told News 2 it appears the fire started in the oyster cooler. They said there is heavy damage to the […]
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- The South Carolina Department of Transportation project leaders held an open house event for people to come to learn more about the 526 Lowcountry Corridor Project. 526 is a 23-mile connection between West Ashley and Mount Pleasant that SCDOT has identified as one of the busiest highways in the state. The […]
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WCBD) – A woman is facing charges after authorities said she threatened to shoot up a Murrells Inlet church. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) was informed on Friday about threats against Greater Gordon Chapel AME Church on Old River Road. A church member told deputies they were contacted by Marcell Bernette […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- A 2011 immigration law is now at the center of South Carolina’s heated First Congressional District race as two Republican candidates spar over who crafted the legislation. Catherine Templeton, who is running to unseat incumbent Rep. Nancy Mace, has repeatedly touted her strong stance on immigration while on the campaign trail, often […]
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester County leaders are preparing to implement additional methods to fight the opioid crisis. It comes as hundreds of millions of dollars in opioid settlement funds head to the Palmetto State, to help people fight addiction and seek treatment. The Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission is one of the 31 […]
