Lawsuit accuses Charleston Co. Sheriff’s Office, medical provider of malpractice
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A recent lawsuit was filed following the death of a man while in custody at the Al Cannon Detention Center. Lorenza Trapp, a 62-year-old man of Charleston, died of severe dehydration in the setting of Schizoaffective disorder. The lawsuit claims Trapp faced two weeks of...
South Carolina restaurant named ‘most expensive’ place to dine in the state
When it comes to dining out in South Carolina, Halls Chophouse in Charleston stands out as the state’s most expensive restaurant. Known for its luxurious ambiance, exceptional service, and mouthwatering menu, Halls Chophouse is where locals and visitors alike splurge on a memorable culinary experience. This acclaimed...
Charleston Fire Department to open application process for 2026 recruit class
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Fire Department will begin accepting applications for its 2026 recruit class in the new year. The application window opens on Feb. 23 and will remain open until May 22, with the hiring process scheduled for July 11-17. Candidates will undergo a comprehensive evaluation that...
Hope Lodge is blessing for cancer patients visiting Charleston
MORNING HEADLINES | Few people could predict what would happen when Jewish refugee Margot Freudenberg opened the doors to the Charleston Hope Lodge in 1970. More than five decades later, the endeavor has grown into a nationwide organization that has touched more than 111 million lives — patients, their loved ones,...
CARTA seeks public input on priorities, future service
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority is asking residents to share their priorities for improving public transit as part of its new planning initiative, CARTA Now & Next. The program aims to guide short- and long-term enhancements to transportation services across the...
Berkeley County names new emergency management director
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Berkeley County has appointed Cole Shirley as its next emergency management director. Shirley brings extensive experience in public safety, emergency response, and crisis communications, according to county officials. In his new role, Shirley will oversee emergency preparedness,...
Convicted felon found with automatic weapon during traffic stop, police say
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man was taken into custody in North Charleston Friday night after officers discovered an automatic weapon during a traffic stop, police announced Monday. While conducting a proactive patrol near Peppermill Parkway, an officer with the North Charleston Police Department initiated a...
NCFD responds to Monday morning fire off Dwight Drive
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Firefighters responded to an early Monday morning fire in a North Charleston neighborhood. The North Charleston Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire off Dwight Drive just before 3 a.m. Details about the fire are limited. Keep checking counton2.com for updates.
Tractor-trailer fire caused traffic delay on I-26 east
UPDATE: All lanes have reopened, and traffic is moving. — NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A vehicle fire blocked eastbound lanes on I-26 during the Monday morning commute. The fire, which involved a tractor-trailer, happened just before 8 a.m. at the Exit 205-A off ramp, near Highway 78 and University Boulevard,...
North Charleston detectives arrest 2 in armed robbery investigation
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Detectives with the North Charleston Police Department arrested two people Wednesday in connection with an armed robbery investigation. Officers responded to the area of Lambs Road and Dorchester Road on Nov. 23 after receiving a report that three men were chasing another man toward a...
