Kristina Lobo
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Message behind the bottle: New distillery fights for fair wages
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A new North Charleston-based distillery is working to do more than make drinks. Beyond Distilling Company is creating jobs for everyone. Bourbon, gin, and rum are just some of the spirits you can find on the drinking menu at the distillery. “We also have single malts and rye whisky, wheat […] → Read More
More than 450 teenagers across South Carolina searching for a place to call home
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – More children are entering the foster care system, but fewer families are taking them in. Officials say the need to foster teenagers in South Carolina is great and growing. “Traditionally people want younger kids and so it’s so much harder to place older kids,” said Deanna Bookert, a recruiter for […] → Read More
A Walk to Remember: Daughter joins the fight to end Alzheimer’s in memory of father
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A walk to remember those who lost their lives to a deadly disease. Nina Sossamon-Pogue joined the fight to end Alzheimer’s in memory of her father. “We got really close actually when he got Alzheimer’s because we spent so much time together,” said Sossamon-Pogue. She says her dad was a […] → Read More
While COVID is a concern, doctors stress pedestrian safety while trick-or-treating
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Parents are preparing for another season of trick-or-treating amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We need to be smart about it,” said Dr. Annie Andrews who is the Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. Doctors like Dr. Andrews are giving the greenlight to enjoy a night out full […] → Read More
Breaking superstition: Pet Helpers says black cats need loving homes around Halloween
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – It’s spooky season and black cats are a Halloween staple. While some animal shelters are taking precautions by temporarily not allowing people to adopt black cats or dogs others are encouraging you to take a second thought to help find these animals a home. “Back in the ’80s and ’90s there […] → Read More
‘He doesn’t deserve this’: Hanahan Family speaks after student assaulted at Minnesota college
HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) – Five years ago at the age of 15 Chad Waldrop picked up a new sport and started swimming for West Ashley High School. “It’s his life. It really is. He loves it. He took to it right away and it became his life,” said his father Jerry Waldrop, but now Chad […] → Read More
The effects of the pandemic pumping breaks on bike shop supplies
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Bike shops are dealing with shortages like many other companies across the country as the holiday season approaches. “A lot of people say wow must be great to be in bicycles and I am blessed, and I am happy about that,” said the founder and owner of Bilda Bike and Bilda […] → Read More
‘A last-ditch effort’ ECMO machine used to help keep severe COVID patients alive
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Lowcountry doctors say there’s an increase in the number of children hospitalized in the Lowcountry. With COVID numbers still higher than they’ve been at any other point in the pandemic, a device called an ECMO machine is being used as a last-ditch effort to save patients suffering from the virus. Inside […] → Read More
How to prepare your body for the Cooper River Bridge Run
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Thousands of runners and walkers are gearing up for the 44th annual Cooper River Bridge Run. It’s the first race in more than two years because of the pandemic and runners are ready to take on Charleston’s 10K this weekend. “This can be an exhausting race,” said Dr. Valerie Scott, […] → Read More
Boone Hall Fright Nights celebrating 15 years of fear
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Halloween is less than 40 days away and if you’re looking for something to do Boone Hall Fright Nights are back for another spooky season with some of the creepiest attractions coming to the Lowcountry celebrating 15 years of fear. “I personally love the Fallen Oaks Motel. It’s the most […] → Read More
Countdown to Christmas: SC toy store preparing for busy holiday season
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – We’re 100 days away from Christmas and some parents are already doing their holiday shopping and running into some problems. “We have lots of fidgets, we’ve got of course the pop-its. This is brand new it’s a fidgety puzzle, so it’s where a puzzle meets a pop-it. Very cool,” said […] → Read More
Countdown to Christmas: Local toy store preparing for busy holiday season
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – We’re 100 days away from Christmas and some parents are already doing their holiday shopping and running into some problems. “We have lots of fidgets, we’ve got of course the pop-its. This is brand new it’s a fidgety puzzle, so it’s where a puzzle meets a pop-it. Very cool,” said […] → Read More
Livestream platform offers virtual field trip opportunities outside the classroom
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Online learning has never been more relevant for more students than it has in recent years because of COVID-19. A platform that delivers educational content from across the world is based right here in Charleston. “We’ve gone from a nice to have to in some cases to a need to have,” […] → Read More
9/11 survivor says local cleaners misplaced his FDNY dress uniform
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A Lowcountry dry cleaning service is working to locate a misplaced New York City Fire Department dress uniform. 20 years later, September 11th still brings the same memories to Johan Zamoscianyk, many of those experiences are tied to what he wore that day. Zamoscianyk, a former New York City firefighter/EMT and […] → Read More
Army veteran reflects on sacrifice in service 20 years after 9/11 attacks
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Paying homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice as we approach the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. For veteran Robin Johnson it’s personal. “I was serving in the army on 9/11,” said Johnson who served a total of 26 years in the military. “Five deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq […] → Read More
Porch pirate strikes twice, just minutes after Amazon drops off packages
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston Police are investigating after a porch pirate was caught on camera striking not once, but twice within a few minutes in one downtown Charleston neighborhood. “What we have on camera is the thief pulled up to the house, had a list in his hand, walked up, gathered everything up on […] → Read More
South Carolina mother advocates for further research and treatment of sickle cell disease
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Approximately 100,000 people in the United States are living with Sickle Cell Disease, including more than 4,000 South Carolinians. A family from South Carolina says the genetic disorder impacts their everyday life. “He is a swimmer. He loves swimming and of course, that […] → Read More
135 years later: Experts recall impact of 1886 earthquake that shook Charleston
DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – On August 31, 1886, one of the most powerful earthquakes to hit the East Coast struck Charleston. The 7.0 magnitude quake caused extensive damage throughout the Lowcountry. “Families rich or poor, black or white all suffered in some way,” said historian Nic Butler, who works at the Charleston County Public […] → Read More
‘Just a moment of joy’ How animals are helping healthcare workers overwhelmed by the pandemic
DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Healthcare workers who are feeling the weight of nearly two years of fighting COVID-19 are getting a moment of relief. Animals from Charleston Animal Society are helping those overwhelmed with the pandemic. Chief Nurse at Roper St. Francis, Susan Bennett says this latest surge of cases has left healthcare workers […] → Read More
Five places in Charleston you can grab a plate of waffles on National Waffle Day
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – If you choose waffles over pancakes today is your day to celebrate. It’s National Waffle Day and waffle lovers around the world are welcome to join in on the big celebration! Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner, (or even dessert), the pastry-like dish that is often made from leavened batter, is easy […] → Read More