Charleston SC

Charleston, S.C. (WCBD) – Coast Guard Sector Charleston welcomed a new commander Friday morning during a time-honored military tradition. A ceremonial shift in leadership, as a new captain was welcomed to command the South Carolina coast, at the U.S. Sector Charleston Change of Command ceremony. This tradition...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — As the Lowcountry experiences sweltering summer heat, outdoor workers face increased risks of heat-related illnesses. This week, temperatures have soared into the triple digits, posing serious health threats if not properly managed for both outdoor and indoor workers. Grey Cox, owner of GC...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Dangerous heat and humidity is on tap through the weekend. Highs will be in the upper 90s with 100 possible in spots...meanwhile the heat index could be over 108 at times. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for areas along I-95 including Charleston Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Charleston County man who allegedly robbed two stores on the same day was arrested Thursday. 35-year-old Rashad Brown is charged with strong-armed robbery and assault and battery in the 2nd degree. A spokesperson for the North Charleston Police Department said Brown was at the Sunoco...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – With triple-digit temperatures in the forecast this weekend, Lowcountry officials are urging beachgoers to take precautions to stay safe in the extreme heat and in the water. Storm Team 2 meteorologists said the heat index could reach up to 110 degrees at times across the Lowcountry raising...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A large first responder presence was seen at Charleston International Airport on Friday night following a reported incident between two aircrafts. A spokesperson for Breeze Airways told counton2.com that flight MX509, an airbus from Las Vegas to Norfolk, Virginia, was diverted to...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A 30-year-old Charleston County man is possibly looking at jail time after a traffic stop led to the discovery of an illegal gun, according to a news report from the North Charleston Police Department. Rayekon Daniel Jones is charged with felony possession of a...

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A major update in a heartbreaking case of animal cruelty out of Berkeley County. Thirty-five dogs were taken from a property in Goose Creek, and the owner now faces more than 70 charges. In court Friday, a judge finalized a decision on where the animals will live while the case plays out.

A late-in-the-game demand by Norfolk Southern railroad is hiking the price of an already over-budget rail yard the South Carolina State Ports Authority is building to support cargo shipments through the Port of Charleston. Norfolk Southern has told the authority it won’t use the rail yard — known as the Navy Base...

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — A recent earthquake in Summerville is putting renewed focus on one state lawmaker’s push to require greater transparency from insurance companies when it comes to coverage options. A 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck just southwest of Summerville just before 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to a...