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Charleston, South Carolina · CharlestonCHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - People were treated to a beautiful light show in the Lowcountry night sky. It came as the aurora borealis, or Northern lights, appeared late Friday night offering a pink, purple and even green glow, as the Earth was hit by a powerful geomagnetic storm. Photo courtesy Kylie MillsPhoto courtesy Kylie Mills What caused it? According to the National Weather Service, extreme G5 conditions reached earth around 6:54 p.m. Frida…See the Story
GALLERY: Aurora dazzles in sky above Charleston
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Senate · CharlestonA controversial, 70-page energy bill designed to increase Palmetto State power production effectively died on the floor of the S.C.a Senate this week. Members voted to replace the measure’s legally binding provisions with new language recognizing the need for future reform efforts instead. In other words, they gutted the immediate impact of the bill, opting instead to […] The post Week in review: Big energy bill dies as session ends appeared fir…See the Story
Week in review: Big energy bill dies as session ends - Charleston City Paper
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North Charleston · North CharlestonNORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) --- Healthcare workers with Roper St. Francis are coming together Saturday to pack shipping containers full of medical supplies headed for Honduras and Grenada. Roper is teaming up with Partner 4 Global Health, and the containers will be sent to St. George's General Hospital in Grenada and Roatan Public Hospital in Honduras. Why these two hospitals? According to Roper, Roatan is the only public hospital on the isla…See the Story
Roper St. Francis teammates to pack medical supplies for Honduras and Grenada
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House Fire · North CharlestonNORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)--Several homes on Sumter Way are now destroyed after a fire broke out Wednesday, but the residents in those homes survived thanks to the heroic actions of their neighbor. Hunter Calvert, 20 years old, was relaxing in his hot tub when he heard screams from neighbors whose homes were engulfed in flames. Calvert jumped out of the hot tub and into action. The fire spread to five homes, and the hero was determined to sav…See the Story
Clemson University student saves several North Charleston residents from a house fire
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North Charleston · North CharlestonNORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) -- The North Charleston Police Department reports that overall crime has gone down so far in 2024, with Deputy Chief Scott Perry attributing the decrease to factors such as community engagement and enhanced technology. According to a crime comparison report from the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD), aggravated assaults by April 2023 were at 248; by April 2024, they were at 215, which is 33 less than in 202…See the Story
North Charleston reports crime decrease, police explain how they work to keep it down
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Charleston, South Carolina · CharlestonCHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Two checkpoints in Charleston this weekend are part of a plan to put a stop to drunk driving. “I think it’s long overdue because they used to have checkpoints all the time and all of a sudden it stopped,” Lawrence Foster, a West Ashley resident, told News 2. Starting between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday, Charleston Police will conduct checkpoints at St. Andrews Blvd. near Sycamore Ave. and Calhoun St. near Smith St. Cit…See the Story
Charleston Police starting checkpoint initiative to crack down on drunk driving
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Charleston, South Carolina · CharlestonCHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) --- St. John’s Fire received a brand-new fire equipment maintenance facility on Thursday. The fully equipped facility is 10,000 square feet and has three drive-through bays positioned to prioritize traffic and airflow. Choate Construction, one of the companies responsible for building the new facility, says one of the bays can support up to five tons with a chain hoist trolley. There are also systems specifically designed…See the Story
St John’s Fire receives new equipment facility
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Charleston County · Charleston CountyCHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)- After nearly four decades with the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD), Captain Rick Keys hopes to step into a new law enforcement role in the Lowcountry come November. He is one of four Republican challengers seeking to advance out of the June primary and into a general election matchup with incumbent Sheriff Kristin Graziano (D). Keys, who currently serves as captain of NCPD’s Security and Special Proje…See the Story
Rick Keys shares vision for Charleston County Sheriff’s Office if elected
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