2 The Point | WCBD News 2 https://www.counton2.com Count on 2 for the latest news, weather and breaking news in the Lowcountry Mon, 05 Jun 2023 22:08:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.3 https://www.counton2.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/05/cropped-cou-ton2-square.jpg?w=32 2 The Point | WCBD News 2 https://www.counton2.com 32 32 162595902 2 The Point: June 4, 2023 https://www.counton2.com/2-the-point/2-the-point-june-4-2023/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:56:48 +0000 https://www.counton2.com/?p=1331008 CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – On this week’s episode of 2 The Point, we hear from leaders in Washington about the debt ceiling bill that narrowly passed in time to avoid historic default.

Plus, state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle join us in studio to discuss the highs and lows of this year's extended legislative session.

Finally, Governor Henry McMaster is sending South Carolina National Guard troops to Texas. We'll explain why he believes the move is necessary to protect people back home in South Carolina.

]]> 1331008 2023-06-05T22:08:37+00:00 2 The Point: May 21, 2023 https://www.counton2.com/2-the-point/2-the-point-may-21-2023/ Mon, 22 May 2023 21:32:07 +0000 https://www.counton2.com/?p=1320336 CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – On this week’s episode of 2 The Point, we break down the six-week abortion ban bill that passed the South Carolina House during a special session and now heads to the South Carolina Senate. We also hear from U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn (D-SC) about national issues impacting the Lowcountry.

Plus, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) officially filed paperwork to run for president on Friday and is expected to officially make the announcement on Monday.

Finally, we’re keeping an eye on Lowcountry mayoral races. Former North Charleston Police Chief Reggie Burgess joins us to explain why he thinks he is the best person to serve the city in a new capacity.

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