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COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Several Lowcountry school districts have decided to cancel or move to eLearning classes for Wednesday amid the looming threat of severe weather. Berkeley County School District The Berkeley County School District said all schools and district offices will be closed Wednesday, including before and after school care. “Please note, Wednesday, […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) -Storm Team 2 has issued a weather alert for South Carolina on Wednesday due to the threat of damaging wind gusts exceeding 60 mph. The National Weather Service reports a risk of severe thunderstorms moving across the Lowcountry from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Storm Team 2 says the greatest threat to […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A squall line set to move through South Carolina in the early morning hours of Wednesday into the afternoon is bringing a severe weather threat to the Lowcountry alongside damaging wind gusts. Local residents can expect to be impacted by high winds, possible hail, and a small threat of tornadoes, according […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – With severe weather in the forecast, city of Charleston officials declared a ‘severe weather alert’ for Wednesday morning.  Around daybreak, winds are expected to hit 30-35 mph, while around 9 a.m., gusts will increase to 40-45 mph and 60 mph near bridges. Severe weather on Wednesday: Wind gusts could reach 50 […]

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – Isle of Palms public safety leaders decided to not make any city ordinances regarding cameras inside short term rentals on Tuesday. Short term rental owners are able to install cameras on the outside of their properties and in shared spaces. However, many rental agencies like Airbnb and Vrbo prohibit […]

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester County deputies are searching for suspects connected to a string of recent car break-ins that took place in numerous neighborhoods. The break-ins occurred overnight Monday into the early morning hours of Tuesday. Neighborhoods along Orangeburg Road and West Butternut Road were hit, including the Reserve at Mallard Crossing, Plum […]

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Two Lowcountry school district’s have decided to cancel all classes for Wednesday amid the looming threat of severe weather. Colleton County School District Colleton County School District announced the decision as forecasters predict damaging wind gusts, potential hail, and possible tornadoes. Severe weather on Wednesday: Wind gusts could reach 50 […]