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2 weeks ago | 
counton2.com | Dalilah James
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)-Nearly 5 months after operations shut down at Georgetown's former International Paper Mill, we now know what could soon be coming to the site. One state lawmaker told Nexstar's News 13 it could be a Biomass plant, which has some residents concerned. The International Paper Mill was built in 1936, and for nearly a century, it pumped out heavy smoke and a strong odor that lingered in the community.
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3 weeks ago | 
counton2.com | Dalilah James
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C (WCBD)- Spring break is approaching in Charleston and Berkeley counties, meaning beaches like the Isle of Palms will soon be packed. The Isle of Palms Police Department and several neighboring agencies will be working together to patrol and manage the large crowds.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Dalilah James
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C (WCBD)– Spring break is approaching in Charleston and Berkeley counties, meaning beaches like the Isle of Palms will soon be packed. The Isle of Palms Police Department and several neighboring agencies will be working together to patrol and manage the large crowds.
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3 weeks ago | 
counton2.com | Dalilah James
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C (WCBD)-Nonprofits that distribute food to people in need across the Lowcountry are beginning to feel the strain of federal funding cuts, leaving many concerned about a rise in food insecurity. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) cut roughly $500 million for food deliveries, and local groups are seeing the results firsthand. "The cutbacks are genuinely hurting us.
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4 weeks ago | 
counton2.com | Dalilah James
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD)-For more than two decades, the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Georgetown County has served the residents in the area by providing discounts on home necessities, but that will soon come to an end. The Restore first came to Georgetown in the late 90s; it started small but was forced to expand due to the volume of donations and shoppers over the years. In 2017, the store moved into its current location on North Frasier Street, and business was good until the pandemic hit.
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1 month ago | 
counton2.com | Dalilah James
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD)-Many callers who report an emergency in Charleston County speak a different language, which can increase call volumes, making it harder for emergency personnel to respond. The Carbyne Apex Call handling solution is an advanced software that will provide a more comprehensive overview of emergencies, allowing first responders to act more quickly and efficiently.
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1 month ago | 
wbtw.com | Dalilah James
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD)–Changes could soon be underway at the site of the former Georgetown Liberty Steel Mill. This came after officials sat down with a potential buyer last week. A year ago, crews stopped operations at the old steel mill on the corner of Front and Fraiser Street in Georgetown, but officials said this space could soon be taken up by housing, green space, and much more.
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1 month ago | 
counton2.com | Dalilah James
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD)-Changes could soon be underway at the site of the former Georgetown Liberty Steel Mill. This came after officials sat down with a potential buyer last week. A year ago, crews stopped operations at the old steel mill on the corner of Front and Fraiser Street in Georgetown, but officials said this space could soon be taken up by housing, green space, and much more. The mill was established in the 1960s and generated millions of dollars for decades until it shut down last year.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Dalilah James
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD)–Changes could soon be underway at the site of the former Georgetown Liberty Steel Mill. This came after officials sat down with a potential buyer last week. A year ago, crews stopped operations at the old steel mill on the corner of Front and Fraiser Street in Georgetown, but officials said this space could soon be taken up by housing, green space, and much more.
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1 month ago | 
counton2.com | Dalilah James
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) - Katrina Carpenter has dedicated nearly a decade of her life to helping disadvantaged families in the community. For her, it's a passion she says stems from tragedy in her own life, giving her a sense of purpose once again. "Some days, I drive down the road and I just cry and say you know, Lord, who would've thought my hurt would turn into this," said Carpenter, founder of Jean's Angels.
