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 […]
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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., […]
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A statue honoring a beloved Mount Pleasant fisherman will be unveiled during a special ceremony Thursday afternoon. Shem Creek was like a second home for Captain Wayne Magwood. The shrimper was known for the long hours he spent on the water and the docks. Capt. Magwood died in September 2020 […]
ANDERSON, S.C. (WSPA) – The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a Clemson University lecturer with distributing child sexual abuse material in Anderson. 46-year-old Jeffrey Douglas Townsend was arrested and charged with 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Officers said that their investigation revealed that Townsend was using a chatroom […]
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)–Agencies in the Lowcountry said they’re feeling the impact of a nationwide shortage of law enforcement officers. Still, they’re taking action to get ahead of the issue. Officials said they’re facing staffing shortages, and they blame several factors ranging from negative public perception, pay, and burnout, and now they’re taking steps to […]
