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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - One person was exposed to a rabid raccoon in the West Ashley area, according to state health officials. The South Carolina Department of Public Health said the raccoon was found near Sam Rittenberg Boulevard and Old Towne Road. Health officials said they submitted the raccoon to their…
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - Business leaders and community members can hear directly from some of the Lowcountry’s top elected officials at the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce’s annual Breakfast with the Mayors event on Tuesday. The panel discussion is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Charleston-area skywatchers could get another chance to see a SpaceX rocket and its signature "jellyfish" plume Tuesday morning as the company prepares to launch its Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission from Florida. SpaceX is targeting a Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with…
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is making an emergency repair to the Ben Sawyer Bridge Monday night after what they're calling a mechanical issue. Officials say the mechanical issue prevented the main bridge span from locking back into place properly. Crews plan to…
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office officially launched Project Lifesaver on Monday, a new program designed to help law enforcement locate vulnerable residents who may wander away from home. The program uses specialized tracking technology to help find individuals with cognitive…
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is seeking information about a hit-and-run collision after a pedestrian was injured on October 14. SCHP says a GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Tahoe was driving on US 521 near Nelson Hill Road and struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was…
President Trump called on New Mexico to change its name to “New America” following his decision to alter the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario to include “America.”
HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) - The Hanahan Fire Department shut down a portion of Berkeley Street on Monday night and evacuated several neighbors due to a reported gas leak. Around 5:00 p.m. Monday night, the agency responded to the neighborhood located between Pilgrim Avenue and Knight Street regarding concerns of an odor…
HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) - The Hanahan Fire Department shut down a portion of Berkeley Street on Monday night and evacuated several neighbors due to a reported gas leak. Around 5:00 p.m. Monday night, the agency responded to the neighborhood located between Pilgrim Avenue and Knight Street regarding concerns of an odor…
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - We get defensive for the top two plays from week nine of the Blitz on 2 Play #2 - Oceanside Collegiate LB Tyler Stafford picks up a fortuitous bounce as he returns a fumble 85 yards for a scoop and score. Play #1 - Summerville LB Jaylen Pryor strips the
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The City of North Charleston has issued a public health notice after several birds were found dead near Quarterman’s Pond. The city says it recently recovered several dead geese and ducks from Quarterman’s Pond and avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is the suspected reason. "With…
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Early voting began Monday in Dorchester County, with some residents experiencing longer-than-expected wait times at several polling locations after technical issues disrupted operations. Voters at Miles Jamison Baptist Church in Summerville and additional sites encountered delays as…
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - The Mount Pleasant Police Department on Monday said the Ben Sawyer Bridge will likely be closed overnight. The bridge that connects Mount Pleasant to Sullivan's Island is currently closed, with officials saying it will likely remain closed overnight. Drivers who wish to travel to the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case about the role race plays in middle school admissions, three years after a majority on the high court struck down affirmative action in college. The case involves admissions to four selective middle schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, a diverse…
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Goose Creek Recreation is hosting its Halloween carnival at Central Creek Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, for an evening of festive, family fun. The carnival will feature games, a haunted candy walk, pony rides, crafts, balloon animals, and more. Additionally, costume contests will take place…
SOUTH CAROLINA (WCBD) - The average gasoline prices in South Carolina have fallen 20.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.75 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy. Prices in South Carolina are 29.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.11 per gallon higher than a year ago. The national
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Georgetown County Fire & EMS crews are responding to a structure fire in the area of 1434 Saints Delight Road on Monday afternoon. The fire department is asking all citizens to use caution when traveling through this area, as emergency personnel and fire apparatus are actively working…
Trump had previously claimed that peeling pieces of the pool's new “American flag blue” coating were the work of vandals.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - The Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) issued a smoke and ash advisory for a prescribed burn in the Francis Marion National Forest. The fire department says the United States Forest Service is conducting a prescribed burn on Monday, October 19, 2026. Residents on the north end of Mount…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A shooting in a neighborhood near a mosque in Ohio’s capital city left one person dead Monday but was not connected to the house of worship or those who were inside, police said. Federal and local authorities descended on the area as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Two North Carolinians were arrested by the South Carolina Attorney General's Office's Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) in Charleston, officials announced on Monday. Jacob Melobo, 37, and Samantha Onorati, 40, both of Tabor City, N.C., were accused of…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Canadian man was convicted of animal cruelty charges Monday for snatching a flamingo named Peachy from its enclosure at an iconic Las Vegas hotel. Prosecutors said it was a malicious prank while a lawyer for the tourist insisted it was drunken foolishness not meant to harm the bird. Prosecutors said
A Japanese spacecraft rocketed toward Mars on Tuesday on a quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples. Five of the world’s space agencies joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to land a robotic prospector plus a rover on Phobos, the larger and closer of Mars’ two pint-sized moons…
The Wisconsin native's career spans roughly five decades.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A former OpenAI engineer charged with secretly installing a recording device in a conference room to glean company details had been “mere days” away from absconding to Saudi Arabia before his arrest last week, federal prosecutors revealed in new court filings. Abdulrahman Alfozan’s wife and young…
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - A Dorchester County patrol vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing Dorchester Road at the intersection of Appian Way on Saturday, Oct. 17, according to the agency. The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office reports the pedestrian was struck around 10:26 p.m. at the intersection when the…
The U.S. airman who died after a rapid fall while rappelling from the rafters of a stadium before a college football game in Texas was a 15-year service member from Georgia, according to the Air Force. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died after being taken to a hospital following Saturday's fall at the
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - A woman pleaded guilty to Breach of Trust on Oct. 13 and was sentenced to five years in prison, the Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office announced on Monday. Officials said that Defendant Debbie Collins was employed at the Charleston Yacht Club from November 2018 to February 2020, serving as the…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s attorney general says a Senatobia officer was justified in using force when he responded to a shoplifting call and fired at a moving vehicle that investigators said was driving toward police, killing a 1-year-old boy who was inside the car. The conclusion of the state’s…
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - As Halloween festivities slowly creep into the Lowcountry, families and visitors can look forward to a lineup of upcoming spooktacular “Trunk or Treat” events filled with festive fun and surprises. A full list of several upcoming Lowcountry Trunk or Treat events:
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The South Carolina Stingrays kicked off their 2026-27 campaign with two wins this past weekend. The Stingrays started with a trip to Jacksonville to face off against the Icemen, returning with a commanding 5-1 win. After the Icemen scored just 64 seconds into the contest on a goal by Colby…
Congress' wealthiest members, according to the most recently published live net worth estimates tracked by Quiver Quantitative.
Facebook's parent company, Meta, on Sunday apologized for suspending the "No Kings" Instagram account, saying the suspension was caused by a high increase in traffic by bots.
Impacted customers are advised to either discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Impacted customers are advised to either discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Supporters argue capitalism is incompatible with true freedom, and the economy should be collectively controlled.
The program has been pulled back, available in only 13 airports that were involved in the pilot program.
The whereabouts of Amelia Earhart’s plane remain a mystery after a team of archaeologists and filmmakers failed to locate the pilot’s Model 10E Electra aircraft on a remote, uninhabited atoll in the Western Pacific.
Andrew Luster's trial gained international publicity because he fled to Mexico after posting $1 million bail in January 2003; he was captured months later in Puerto Vallarta by bounty hunter Duane "The Dog" Chapman, who was pursuing him with a TV crew.
A man died Friday after he was bitten by an alligator while fishing in a pond near a Florida lake.
Violations can carry up to five years in prison.
The Super Bowl 59 MVP was found to have blood clots in his lungs, a source told The AP.
"I’m just going to tell you these pilots saved our lives. And God covered us."
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The Caromi Fire Department battled a residential structure fire in Ladson on Sunday night. According to the Caromi Fire Department, Engine 101 arrived first at the residential structure and found a heavily involved fire. Crews stretched a line to attack the fire while searching the…
HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) - A portion of Carolyn Street in Hanahan will be closed from Monday through Saturday, the City of Hanahan announced on Monday. Carolyn Street will be closed between McNew Street and Yeamans Hall Road through Saturday, officials said. City officials did not say why the road would be closed. Detour…
Musk did not specify how he plans to go about providing shares in the company, which went public earlier this summer.
The rating is 4 points lower than a previous poll conducted in July, 8 points lower than at this point last year and lower than at any other time during his first term.
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) - Oct. 19 through 23 is National School Bus Safety Week, and the Moncks Corner Police Department is reminding the public about what to do if a school bus stops in front of you. Not all roadways are created equal; different types of roads have different rules when it comes to
Gerber, a model and the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on September 20, 2026.
More than 1.5 million pounds of meat products have been recalled.
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office is spotlighting K-9 Yoda, celebrating his dedication and bravery in safeguarding the community. "The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere appreciation and commendation to K-9 Yoda and his handler for their exceptional service…
The comedian thanked his fans for the support he received during his recovery.
The midterm elections are fast-approaching, but can you wager on them?
The U.S. Coast Guard has called off the search for 11 people believed missing after a boat thought to be carrying more than two dozen people sank off Mexico’s Baja California coast. Rescuers saved 16 of those who were on board, including several who had suspected shark bites, the Coast Guard said. Crews spent nearly
Georgia's first-day turnout surged 40%, part of a broader early voting boom unfolding across key battleground states.
Early childhood educators are sounding the alarm at changes proposed by the Trump administration to loosen regulations on the industry, including staff-to-child ratios.
A Roman Catholic priest celebrating an evening Mass in southwestern Ecuador has died after a crucifix fell on him during the livestreamed service.
A federal judge refused the Justice Department’s (DOJ) demand to step aside from a key hearing on Monday over the future of East Potomac Park, which President Donald Trump wants to renovate into a championship-style golf course.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in the Upstate Wednesday ahead of the midterm election on Nov. 3.
Border Report shadowed agents from the Border Patrol's El Paso Sector in the Fort Hancock and Clint area, southeast of El Paso County, on what was the first media ride-along since a federal government shutdown paused them late last year.
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) - A new Halloween event will debut in Ridgeville later this month, offering three nights of scares and family-friendly activities while raising money for a local historic site. Heritage Haunt will take place Oct. 29-31 on the Dorchester Heritage Center grounds. Organizers describe the event as…
Police say three Guard members fired their weapons, and investigators don’t yet know which one hit the man they arrested.
Police say three Guard members fired their weapons, and investigators don’t yet know which one hit the man they arrested.
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Dorchester School District 4 announced Sunday that Board of Trustees member and secretary Dr. James L. Hodges has died. District officials said Hodges served Dorchester School District 4 students, families, and staff for more than 35 years, providing what the district described as…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Early voting in South Carolina begins Monday. Registered voters will have two weeks to cast their ballots before Election Day. Before going to their polling location, election officials encourage people to have a plan, such as reviewing their sample ballot and knowing their precinct and voter…
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) - A new roundabout on Johns Island will open to traffic Monday morning, marking another milestone in a project designed to improve traffic flow and safety in one of the Charleston area's busiest corridors. The roundabout, located at the intersection of Main, River, and Chisolm roads, is…
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Ken Schreiber was 9 when Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon in 1969 — a moment he would never forget. Like Armstrong, he too became a military fighter pilot. So when Schreiber read a story in August that Armstrong’s boyhood home in Ohio was for sale and later
WAINWRIGHT, Alberta (AP) — Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people injured, including 19 critically, when a fast-moving fire overtook soldiers conducting live-fire combat training at a military base in Alberta, officials said Sunday. Maj. Gen. Wade Rutland said military officials knew about the fire…
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) — Boats of all shapes and sizes filled Georgetown’s historic waterfront Sunday as visitors gathered for the 37th Annual Wooden Boat Show, celebrating the area’s maritime heritage while supporting local educational programs. More than 100 boats lined the waterfront along Front Street, giving…
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) — Boats of all shapes and sizes filled Georgetown’s historic waterfront Sunday as visitors gathered for the 37th Annual Wooden Boat Show, celebrating the area’s maritime heritage while supporting local educational programs. More than 100 boats lined the waterfront along Front Street, giving…
A private jet went off the end of a runway during a planned takeoff at Las Vegas' main airport Sunday and hit a perimeter fence, officials said. No injuries were reported in the 11 a.m. mishap at Harry Reid International Airport, said airport spokesperson Monika Bertaki. She didn't say what caused the plane, a Dassault
WICHITA, Kansas (AP) — A woman who drove a pickup truck onto a soccer field during a weekend youth game in Kansas, killing two people and injuring 10 others, has been released without charges as the investigation continues, police said Sunday. The 34-year-old woman was released pending results of toxicology tests and…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) - Santee Cooper teams are scheduled to begin treating approximately 750 acres of invasive aquatic plants on Lake Marion starting Monday, October 19. According to Santee Cooper, helicopters will apply treatment in areas near Jacks Creek and Stumphole landings, as well as the Blowout area and…
A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed in the crash that sent 10 others to the hospital.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city’s downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived. The accident occurred…
He was taken to a local hospital where he later died.
“The Roads Have Eyes!” MapQuest said while unveiling the feature.
The crowd erupted in cheers when the pontiff showed himself in the window overlooking the square, where a week ago on the same occasion of the traditional Angelus blessing he revealed that a nodule had been located on his lung, and that it would be surgically removed.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The Medical University of South Carolina has been awarded $16.4 million to conduct a study on treatment for posttraumatic stress symptoms and substance use issues in adolescents who experienced assault. MUSC received the award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), a…
World-famous professional eater Joey Chestnut makes a special visit to St. Louis on Saturday. He's competing in the Junk Yard Dog Challenge at Salvage Yard Bar and Grill.
Lawmakers across the U.S. tried to keep their clocks from changing this year.
The wildest week of college football didn’t disappoint in the polls: Not a single team stayed put in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, after five of Saturday’s top seven teams lost in a first for the poll. Miami landed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its
The next time your flight is canceled or delayed, it may not be as easy to get compensation as a new federal rule takes effect.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The Charleston Asian American Pacific Islander Collective is hosting the Mid-Autumn Festival Market at Storehouse 9 in the Navy Yard on Sunday, featuring more than 30 local vendors. In honor of Diwali and Filipino American History Month, the Mid-Autumn Festival Market will celebrate…
Lack of combustion does not make the newer products inherently safe.
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - A bicyclist was killed Saturday night in a crash on SC 63 at Everett Ln. in Colleton County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Around 9:40 p.m., a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe traveling north on SC 63 struck a bicyclist traveling south in the northbound lane, SCHP says. The…
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — A military service member has died after he fell hard as he rappelled from the ceiling to midfield before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game where the military was honored. Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs said the service member assigned to the 6th Combat Training…
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa (AP) — Standing in the doorway of his home near the corn and soybean fields that blanket this stretch of northeast Iowa, Dave Roethler doesn't know what happened to the Donald Trump he supported during his first presidency. Trump did a “heck of a good job” back then, the 70-year-old school custodian
Shapiro is considered one of many potential presidential candidates for Democrats in 2028. His popularity in Pennsylvania — a Quinnipiac University poll earlier this month found his job approval at 62 percent — has raised his stock among some in the party.
“That was something that was totally different,”
One child and one adult were killed, Wichita police reported, without disclosing their ages.
BEND, Ore. (AP) — A special-needs teacher and student wounded in a deadly shooting at an Oregon elementary school remained hospitalized Saturday. But friends said their survival was a spot of hope in a community in mourning. The youngest shooting survivor, 7-year-old Saylor Graham, is a feisty, vibrant fighter with a…
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (AP) — Fire crews in Southern California gained ground Saturday on a wind-driven blaze that charred hills and damaged or destroyed at least six large coastal homes, allowing evacuation orders to be lifted and thousands of people to return home. The fast-moving Norte Fire sparked the…
Multiple survivors were treated for suspected shark bites after a boat, departing from Mexico, capsized off the coast of Baja California, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. 16 Mexican nationals had already been rescued on Friday, and authorities continue the search for 11 people believed to be missing. “Several of the…
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - "Scarecrows on the Square," a community fall tradition and fundraiser supporting Dorchester County Districts 2 and 4, returned to Hutchinson Square in downtown Summerville on Saturday, Oct. 17. Each fall, local businesses, families, schools, and organizations create festive displays…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — The International African American Museum celebrated its 2026 Homecoming on Saturday, bringing people together in downtown Charleston for a day focused on African American history, culture and community. The celebration, held on the museum’s yard, welcomed attendees of different ages and…
NEW YORK (AP) — An argument on a subway platform in midtown Manhattan turned deadly Saturday, leaving one man fatally shot and train service disrupted. The shooting happened around 12:20 p.m. at the station at 7th Avenue and 53rd Street, a short walk from several Broadway theaters and Carnegie Hall. Police found an…
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - The 39th annual Mount Pleasant Children's Day Festival will take place Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Park West Recreation Fields, offering families free admission and a variety of activities. Presented by Harris Teeter, the festival will feature free carnival rides, inflatable slides, live…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Downtown Charleston burst into color and excitement Saturday morning as the 17th annual Charleston Pride Parade filled the streets with walkers, cheering crowds, vibrant floats, and joyful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. The festivities kicked off at 9:00 a.m. in Wragg Square, with a…
A 71-year-old man fishing on the shore of a Florida lake was killed Friday by a nearly 12-foot alligator, the second fatal attack reported this year. Steven Hamilton of Winter Garden was standing on the shore of Lake Apopka at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park, 15 miles (24 kilometers) northwest of Orlando, when he was…