Forrest Tucker
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Charleston, SC, United States
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Town of Moncks Corner to swear in new police chief
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD)- Captain Steve Young of the Moncks Corner Police Department (MCPD) will become the police chief on Tuesday — the department’s third chief in about two years. Former Chief David Brabham resigned in January citing medical reasons. Chief Brabham took over from former Chief Rick Ollic, who retired in March of 2022. […] → Read More
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition a successful kickoff to tourism season
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The 41st annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) was a success in 2023, according to Charleston tourism and SEWE officials, calling it a “banner year” when it comes to results. “Based on what we have seen, tourism season in Charleston has officially kicked off,” said Arielle Alpino, who manages SEWE’s public relations. […] → Read More
Nashville teen travels to Charleston with a request for Nikki Haley
Hannah-Kate McFadden, 15, is the founder of ‘The Candidate Pledge,’ a document that asks candidates for public office to make civility a priority in their campaigns. → Read More
CCSD to hold hiring fair, talks teacher pay increases
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- The Charleston County School District (CCSD) is preparing to hold a hiring fair that will help with staffing needs for the 2023-2024 school year. You can find details about the fair here. “We want to hire as many people as we can as quickly as possible. We want to stay ahead of […] → Read More
International African American Museum hosting genealogy webinars
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- During Black History Month, the International African American Museum is hosting a series of webinars that focus on African American genealogy. The meetings are free, being held on Zoom and all on Saturdays. “The things that we have coming up will hit the Lowcountry area and be able to address any state […] → Read More
Cardiac arrest survivor reunited with emergency personnel who saved his life
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- June 20 was a dark day for 54-year-old truck driver Bernie Walter and his family. While at work, Walter suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed. His co-workers stepped in quickly and started administering CPR as paramedics made their way to Walter. “Guys who work in the yard and guys who drive with […] → Read More
Mount Pleasant tennis professional is more than just an athlete
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- Professional tennis player Mia Horvit didn’t always want to play her sport. “I got made fun of because my tennis outfit was too girly. I was like ‘Mom sign me up for something else,’” said Horvit. But, that’s changed now. “I fell in love with the game and I’ve been playing […] → Read More
State lawmakers return to Columbia for the 2023 legislative session
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- There are many items on the to-do lists of South Carolina’s General Assembly as lawmakers return for the first time in 2023. Education, infrastructure, health, rural broadband, state employee pay raises and other issues will likely be pursued this year. News 2 spoke to political analyst John Brisini about what people can […] → Read More
Experts: Prepare for winter weather before it’s too late
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- Experts are advising people to prepare for the frigid temperatures looming over the Lowcountry for Christmas weekend. Kevin Smith, the owner of Servpro in Mount Pleasant, says that there is a list homeowners need to think about ahead of winter weather. Turn your water off at street level. “One thing you […] → Read More
Guns growing cause of death for children in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Two-thirds of all pediatric deaths from firearm injuries in the Tri-County area are homicides according to the Medical University of South Carolina. The issue in part stems from children’s access to firearms increasing over time. “There’s a public health problem here when we think about firearm violence,” said Christa Green, the […] → Read More
Lowcountry veterans receive food and clothes for the holidays
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Cars stretched around the West Ashley Elks Lodge parking lot as local veterans and their families received fresh food and winter clothes from Soldiers’ Angels on Tuesday. Hendrick Automotive and the EP Group helped donate the food that was given to the veterans. “Our roots are deeply Charlestonian and we are honored […] → Read More
Town of McClellanville to purchase old middle school for public use
MCCLELLANVILLE, S.C. (WCBD)- The final sale of McClellanville Middle School will happen on Wednesday between the Charleston County School District and the Town of McClellanville. Buying the building will cost the town 325,000 dollars. “We just felt like we needed to get into some situation where it would be available for public use forever. We […] → Read More
Charleston Harbor Deepening Project completed two years early
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- The Charleston Harbor is now 52 feet deep after the eighth project to dig to a greater depth in the harbor’s history. The project finished two years ahead of schedule on Monday as local and state officials met to celebrate. “When we targeted 52 feet we did that so we could host […] → Read More
City of Charleston, bar owners and Intellicheck unveil new ID scanner trial
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Businesses and the City of Charleston are joining together to launch a pilot program to crackdown on underage drinking with the help of Intellicheck and Explore Charleston. The program costs 40,000 dollars, lasts six months and is a partnership with the ID scanner company Intellicheck. There are 31 spaces for participating businesses […] → Read More
Runners participate in annual Turkey Day Run before Thanksgiving dinner
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Thousands of turkey trotters are celebrating the Thanksgiving Day holiday after completing an annual run through downtown Charleston. More than 7,000 people packed into Marion Square for the turkey trot – including families dressed in turkey costumes who got their morning boost before the day’s big feast. “We like getting out […] → Read More
Turkeys given out to 1,200 people from across the Lowcountry
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Cars lined up at the CCSD District 4 Stadium as early as 11:00 a.m. on Monday for a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway organized by State Representative Wendell Gilliard (D-Charleston) and Healthy Blue South Carolina. “I just love how everyone is coming together as a community,” said Victoria Evans, a giveaway recipient. […] → Read More
Lowcountry Christmas tree vendors increasing prices
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Rising costs for fuel, irrigation and fertilizer are putting a strain on Christmas tree farms. Cardinal Farms has four locations to buy trees in the Lowcountry and says that they have had to charge more this year. “Anything that’s in the growing process has gotten more expensive. We have gone up […] → Read More
Nurses at Charleston’s VA Hospital are frustrated over staffing and pay issues
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Nurses who work at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center are speaking out on Veteran’s Day about issues with staffing and pay that they say is negatively impacting patient care. “We honestly feel like we are just nothing,” said one nurse who wanted to remain anonymous. “We have been working mandatory […] → Read More
McMaster and Cunningham make final campaign stops
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Governor Henry McMaster and gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham rallied voters across South Carolina on Monday. Governor McMaster spent time in the Upstate and the Midlands while Cunningham spoke in Charleston. The governor started his speech by talking about pushing back against the policies coming from President Joe Biden and Democrats in Washington […] → Read More
Breaking down CCSD School Board races
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Over 30 candidates are running for nine seats on the Charleston County School District School Board. There is a chance that all nine members are new to the board. This is the first election where candidates are coming from single-member districts. The candidates and their stances of what CCSD’s most pressing issues […] → Read More