CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A former South Carolina banker accused of defrauding victims of millions of dollars is scheduled to appear in a Charleston courtroom. Russell Laffitte was the former CEO of Palmetto State Bank. He was convicted of several bank and wire fraud charges back in November 2022 for helping former attorney and convicted […]
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GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Two out of three individuals accused of robbing a residence in Murrell’s Inlet over the weekend have been arrested, according to the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office. Brodie Austin Seward, 21, was arrested by Myrtle Beach officers Thursday evening and charged with armed robbery, burglary in the first degree, conspiracy, kidnapping, […]
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)–In just a few days, the Georgetown County Museum will be open to the public, educating the people about the rich history of the waterfront district and how the area shaped one of the greatest Revolutionary War heroes. “Francis Marion was a native South Carolinian. He was born in Berkeley County in 1732, […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A popular Charleston restaurant and one of its oyster suppliers partnered recently to educate visitors on the Lowcountry’s oyster ecosystem and how they make it to the plate. Fleet Landing, situated on Concord Street with views of Charleston Harbor, has launched a new pop-up series called ‘Friends of our Fish.’ In […]
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) The town of Mount Pleasant honored one of their own by unveiling a memorial statue of Captain Wayne Magwood to honor the long-time shrimper’s enduring legacy. Capt. Magwood spent long hours on the water and at the docks on Shem Creek. In September 2020, he died after he was hit by […]
CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A school bus accident on Interstate 77 Thursday afternoon has left one person dead and several others injured, while causing major traffic delays through York and Chester counties in South Carolina. The crash happened around 1:45 p.m. Thursday, April 17, when one of three buses carrying students from […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Multiple fire agencies are responding Thursday afternoon to a Berkeley County brush fire. Officials with Berkeley County told News 2 that the seven-acre fire is burning off North Creek Drive near US 176. Pine Ridge Fire Rescue is on scene along with partner agencies, including Central Berkeley County Fire & […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — An active shooter was reported at Florida State University on Thursday. The reported shooter was located in the area of Student Union, according to university police. Police said they had responded to the scene as of 12:20 p.m. ET. As of 12:39 p.m., those in the area were being told to […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Attending a sunrise service on Easter Sunday is a longstanding tradition by churches and congregations looking to mark the holy holiday. People can attend services near The Battery in downtown Charleston, Breach Inlet on Sullivan’s Island, or Hutchinson Square in Summerville. The forecast for Easter weekend looks nice with temperatures in […]
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Candidates vying to become the next North Charleston councilmember representing District 3 are expected to participate in an upcoming forum. The Northwood Estates Civic League will host the candidate forum on Tuesday, May 13, inside the gym at Northwood Park (8348 Greenridge Road). The event will begin at 6:30 p.m., […]
