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Sophie Brams

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Charleston, SC, United States

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Charleston-inspired cookie now available in stores nationwide

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- A cookie inspired by one of Charleston’s most iconic landmarks has hit grocery store shelves nationwide. Pepperidge Farm, a subsidiary of Campbell’s Soup Co., has released a new birthday cake cookie called “Charleston,” which the company said is a “destination that has become popular to celebrate life’s milestones, including birthdays.” According to […] → Read More

Celebrate Pi Day with delicious deals across the Lowcountry

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Each year on March 14, restaurants and grocery stores recognize Pi Day by offering special deals on pizza pies and dessert pies. Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical symbol for pi. March 14 was chosen because the numerical date represents the first three digits of pi: 3.14. Larry Shaw, […] → Read More

Coroner identifies victim in deadly Highway 61 crash

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- A 20-year-old man was killed in a crash along Highway 61 in Dorchester County on Wednesday. Dorchester County Coroner Paul Brothers said James Johnson of Summerville died at the scene of the crash around 6:45 a.m. on SC-61/Ashley River Road near Dogwood Ridge Road. Officials said Johnson was traveling eastbound when […] → Read More

Man now a millionaire after scratching off lottery ticket purchased in Ladson

LADSON, S.C. (WCBD)- A Lowcountry man is now a millionaire thanks to a lottery scratcher. After purchasing a Bonus Multiplier ticket at the Short Trip on College Park Road in Ladson, the man scratched off the numbers to reveal a $1 million prize. The first person he told? His mom. “The sky’s the limit,” the […] → Read More

Charleston firefighters respond to fire at downtown hotel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Firefighters responded to a fire at a downtown hotel on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Charleston Fire Department, the fire happened at the Hampton Inn Hotel on Meeting Street. Officials have not released the cause of the fire but said the building’s sprinkler system was activated and extinguished the fire. No injuries […] → Read More

Charleston RiverDogs tickets on sale now

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Just one month away from the first pitch of the 2023 season, the Charleston RiverDogs announced that single-game tickets are on sale to the public beginning March 7. The RiverDogs open the season against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in Myrtle Beach, then return to Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park a few days […] → Read More

Walterboro store clerk picks out $100K winning lottery ticket for customer

WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCBD)- A convenience store worker in Walterboro lent a helping hand to a customer and won that person a six-figure lottery prize. A clerk at the Shell gas station on Bells Highway picked out a lottery ticket for a customer who had an extra $5 to spare. The Palmetto Cash 5 ticket the […] → Read More

Five injured, multiple lanes closed following three-car crash on I-26E

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Multiple lanes are closed on I-26 eastbound following a three-car crash on Tuesday evening, according to authorities. According to the Charleston Police Department, the crash happened near Exit 220 around 9:00 p.m. Five people were taken to the hospital with injuries, according to Sgt. Elisabeth Wolfsen Wolfsen said traffic is being diverted […] → Read More

Pitbull to perform at Riverfront Park in May

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- ‘Mr. Worldwide’ is coming to the Lowcountry later this spring. Grammy-award-winning rapper Pitbull is scheduled to perform at Riverfront Park in North Charleston on May 11 as part of a 10-stop nationwide tour. Fans can expect to hear some of the performer’s most popular hits including, “Timber,” “Give Me Everything,” and […] → Read More

South Carolina gas prices drop by almost a nickel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- The good news for South Carolina drivers continues as gas prices dropped for the fourth consecutive week, this time by almost a nickel. The state gas price fell by 4.5 cents in the last week and South Carolinians can expect to pay $2.97 per gallon at the pump on average, based on […] → Read More

Dorchester Paws running ‘Name Your Own Price’ adoption promotion

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD)- Dorchester Paws is running a week-long promotion in an effort to encourage pet adoptions. The shelter said an increase in owner surrenders and lost pets means they currently cannot house any more dogs. “To date, over 540 animals have entered the shelter this year,” Marketing and Development Director Danielle Zuck said. “The […] → Read More

NCPD: Man arrested in connection with June 2022 shooting

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- A 19-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with a deadly shooting that happened in June 2022. According to the North Charleston Police Department, officers responded to the Mobil 1 gas station on Dorchester Road around 3:35 a.m. on June 29 in reference to a shooting. Authorities said officers found a […] → Read More

One killed after car collides with train in Ravenel

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- A portion of Highway 165 in Ravenel is closed after a car collided with a train Wednesday evening, according to authorities. According to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 8:20 p.m. on Highway 165 near Robinson Street. Officials said one person was killed in the crash. The collision […] → Read More

Charleston County officials warn of jury scam

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- Local officials are warning the public of a phone scam that is targeting people living in Charleston County. According to officials, scammers pose as judges, law enforcement, and court staff and demand payment for missing jury duty. The county said court staff and law enforcement never request payment for missing jury […] → Read More

Skeletal remains found in shallow graves identified by Georgetown County coroner

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office has identified the remains of two individuals found in shallow graves on Saturday. Officials with the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said the remains were first discovered by hunters in a wooded area off Whitmire Road in the Choppee community. The sheriff’s office later said the remains belonged to […] → Read More

Georgetown County dispatch reports temporary 911 connectivity issue

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that the Georgetown County Central Dispatch is experiencing temporary 911 connectivity issues. The sheriff’s office said people who are unable to connect to an operator after dialing 911 should call 843-527-6763. There is no word on when the system will be completely restored. Count on 2 for updates. → Read More

Child found ‘unresponsive’ following high-speed crash in Colleton County

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- Four people, including a child, were injured in a high-speed crash involving two vehicles in Colleton County on Monday afternoon. According to Colleton County Fire-Rescue (CCFR), the crash happened on Bells Highway at the intersection of Doctor’s Creek Road around 2:2o p.m. The cars were reportedly both traveling westbound when they […] → Read More

Revisiting presidential trips to Charleston since 2000

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- Despite being hundreds of miles from the political epicenter of Washington, D.C., Charleston is no stranger to the nation’s highest office. Once referred to as the “presidential port,” the Holy City has a rich tradition of welcoming sitting and future commanders-in-chief to the city dating back to George Washington’s Southern Tour in […] → Read More

South Carolina gas prices inch down for third straight week

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- The average price of gas in South Carolina is inching down for the third consecutive week, dropping another couple of cents. The state gas price fell by 2.6 cents in the last week and South Carolinians can expect to pay $3.02 per gallon at the pump on average, based on a survey […] → Read More

Colleton County deputies investigating Friday night shooting

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting on Friday night. No injuries were reported, but there was damage to property, according to the deputies. Authorities said they are working to determine whether the shooting was related to the fatal shooting of a teenager that occurred Thursday. Anyone with information […] → Read More