Katie Augustine
WCBD
Charleston, SC, United States
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Plumbers inundated with calls for service as pipes freeze amid cold weather
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Frigid temperatures over the holiday weekend are leading to a high call volume for Lowcountry plumbers and water damage cleanup crews as people are dealing with frozen and burst pipes. Vincent Boyle, the owner and master plumber at Belle Plumbing, LLC says he and his team have been working non-stop since […] → Read More
Georgetown Police investigating Christmas Eve drive-by shooting
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) – The Georgetown Police Department (GPD) is investigating a shooting that happened in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Officers were dispatched to Prince Street and Alex Alford Street around 1:15 a.m. on Saturday morning in reference to a shots fired incident. It was determined to be a drive-by shooting incident. GPD […] → Read More
Law enforcement share tips for consumers this holiday season
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – In the days leading up to Christmas, people are busy buying last-minute gifts, planning activities, and preparing for relatives to come into town. With the hustle and bustle, law enforcement agencies are warning people to stay aware of their surroundings and retail workers to keep their eyes open for people who […] → Read More
Missing daughter reunites with family 51 years after being kidnapped as a toddler
The family announced on Sunday that a DNA match led them to Melissa. → Read More
Ceremony held to bless IAAM grounds
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An intimate pre-opening ceremony at the International African American Museum (IAAM) was held on Wednesday. The Blessing of the Water and Sacred Ground took place to honor the grounds the museum stands on. It overlooks the Atlantic passage where thousands of enslaved African Americans entered the country. “We understand our history […] → Read More
Lowcountry Food Bank receives major donation ahead of holiday season
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Lowcountry Food Bank can now provide hundreds of thousands of meals to food-insecure people across the Lowcountry thanks to a major donation by Hendrick Automotive Group. The group presented a $75,000 check to the food bank Monday morning. It was raised by employees of the group coupled with a […] → Read More
Dr. Annie Andrews participates in early voting
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Democratic candidate for South Carolina’s First Congressional District, Dr. Annie Andrews, cast her ballot Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant. Shortly after, Dr. Andrews spoke with News 2 and reiterated what she believes are some of the most pressing issues in the state and country and how she plans to make changes […] → Read More
CCSD leaders vote to expand Carolina Park Elementary
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County School board voted on Monday to partially expand Carolina Park Elementary school. “It’s a win for north Mt. Pleasant not just Carolina Park,” said Jonathan Mars, a Carolina Park parent who has been at the forefront of the large group of parents advocating for an expansion over […] → Read More
IOP residents urging city council to protect Wild Dunes from development
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – The first of two public hearings on the Isle of Palms regarding possible development at Wild Dunes Resort brought dozens of residents to city hall to share their opposition to the potential project Tuesday evening. Some of the green spaces, golf courses, and recreation spaces within the Wild Dunes […] → Read More
Inflation impacting pumpkin prices as local farmers battle rising costs
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Americans will be paying more at the pumpkin patch this year as inflation is impacting the Halloween staple. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows pumpkin prices fluctuating by week from the first week of September until now, with the highest price reaching $5.80 during the second week of September. Prices […] → Read More
Pawleys Island recovering after Hurricane Ian
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – In the days since Hurricane Ian made landfall in South Carolina, coastal communities have been picking up the pieces. That includes Pawleys Island, which is 13 miles north of Georgetown, where the storm made landfall. The island was heavily impacted by the hurricane. Storm surge inundated the island impacting roadways, […] → Read More
Last-minute preparations underway ahead of storm
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – People across the Lowcountry are making final preparations ahead of any impacts we may see from what is currently Hurricane Ian. Sandbag stations are set up all across the Lowcountry and people are preparing their homes for impact. A local home restoration expert, Kevin Smith, owner of ServPro in Mt. Pleasant, […] → Read More
CARTA passengers share concerns with bus system
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) passengers are sharing some concerns about operations within the bus system. “Well, the busses are never really on time, the drivers drive erratically. I’ve been thrown out of the seat twice,” explained Joshua Blanton. Blanton and his wife rely on CARTA every day. They drive […] → Read More
McClellanville community angry over unattended ditches
MCCLELLANVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Thomas Williams, who was born and raised in McClellanville, is asking for help and answers to a problem plaguing many in the area. The ditches that are meant to aid water drainage in the unincorporated McClelleanville area are largely overgrown, have standing water, and are clogged, according to Williams. He says […] → Read More
Local non-profit working to make bicyclists, pedestrians safer
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston Moves, a non-profit organization with a goal of improving safety for vulnerable road users such as walkers and bikers, is conducting research along some busy Charleston County corridors to compile data to use for upcoming projects. “We’ve got this pretty long list of areas throughout the county that we […] → Read More
CCSO: Man injured in Johns Island shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A man was injured in a shooting on Aridwick Road near River Road on Johns Island early Sunday morning. Shortly after 2 a.m., CCSO deputies responded to a report of a shooting where they found a man who had been shot lying on the ground outside of a home. Deputies rendered […] → Read More
Mt. Pleasant residents to vote on tax increase in November
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Mt. Pleasant Town Council voted 7-2 Tuesday to put a recreation referendum on the ballot for the November general election. The referendum seeks to levy a tax increase on property owners to fund future recreation projects. Now, it will be up to the people of Mt. Pleasant to decide whether […] → Read More
Rental operators react to possible changes for Mt. Pleasant short-term rental ordinance
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The Town of Mt. Pleasant Planning Department is looking to make some changes to the town’s short-term rental (STR) ordinance. Michele Reed, the town’s Planning Director, says the ordinance needs to be tightened up and language clarified after some issues have come up since it went into effect in January […] → Read More
Proposal for ‘retail village’ in North Mt. Pleasant causing controversy
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A proposed retail village in North Mt. Pleasant is raising concerns for some residents nearby. Plans for the nearly 15-acre property located across Highway 17 from Oakland Market and Lowes include a racquet club with tennis and pickleball courts, retail, restaurants, office space, and a luxury pet boarding facility. Developers […] → Read More
Candidates, election offices prepare for runoff election
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina primary runoff elections are happening Tuesday, June 28th, and candidates along with local and state elections offices are preparing. Runoff races take place when no candidate gets a majority vote which is 50% plus one. The top two candidates in a race qualify for a runoff. Statewide the runoff […] → Read More