Charleston SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – News 2’s annual Clear the Shelters initiative is happening the entire month of August. Other NBC stations across the country as well have teamed up with local animal shelters to help some furry friends find their forever homes. “Clear the Shelters is the entire month of saving lives...

If grit could be inherited, Oakley Halpern got a double dose. On Aug. 10, at Daniel Island’s Church of the Holy Spirit, Halpern stood tall in front of family, friends, and fellow Scouts as he officially earned the rank of Eagle Scout – a milestone achieved by less than 5% of Scouts nationwide, according to the Boy...

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Officials are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest after two Charleston-area women were found dead in rural Sumter County. Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office responded to a location on Richbow Road on Friday, Aug. 8, around 1:17 p.m. The landowner...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Democratic Party has called for its only candidate for governor to drop out of the race following the release of police video of his arrest in May. That video, released by the Charleston Police Department, shows the arrest of a prominent Lowcountry attorney...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - As Charleston County students return to the classroom, they can expect significant changes to security protocols and support available for students and staff. This year, middle schoolers may experience random security screenings, a practice that previously only took place in high...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Efforts are underway to preserve the skyline of Charleston with the restoration of the historic smokestacks at St. Julian Devine Community Center. The City of Charleston has announced that the smokestack will undergo a top-to-bottom and inside-out restoration. The project is expected to...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Police Department is warning about a recent scam targeting senior citizens. The agency said Wednesday it is investigating five cases where scammers targeted elderly residents, which resulted in losses ranging from $7,000 to $10,000. The victims, who ranged from ages 61 to 85,...

Join us in the storeroom on August 14th with Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman as we explore summer fashions suitable for picnics, and learn more about how Lowcountry residents have always taken advantage of the beautiful weather here to dine al fresco. Escape the heatwave with an outing in our...

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) - Young golf cart riders have another set of rules to follow when it comes to driving in the City of Goose Creek. Goose Creek City Council approved changes to the area’s golf cart regulations on Tuesday night. Governor Henry McMaster signed off on a...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Lowcountry 12-year-old Marielle Salas has cemented herself as one of the top karate competitors in her age group in the entire country. Salas will represent the USA at the Junior PanAmerican Championships at the end of August. “Fighting is just like fun,” Salas said. “You get...