Friday, August 28, 2026
218FIRST ALERT: Watching potential of tropical development with two areas
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two weather disturbances for potential tropical development, including remnants of Dolly near the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico and a low-pressure area over the northern Gulf.
Goose Creek moves forward with joint fire, police training facility
Goose Creek is advancing its planned $55 million joint fire and police training center, now in the design phase, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
High school’s entire football season canceled amid developing criminal investigation
An Arizona school district canceled Tonopah Valley High School’s entire football season because a criminal investigation into alleged sexual misconduct at a July football camp left too few eligible players.
Twelve unclaimed veterans laid to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery
The Chapin American Legion Post 193 and partner organizations buried twelve unclaimed veterans at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, with two more unclaimed soldiers already identified for a future ceremony.
Trump announces plan to break up meatpacker monopoly amid rancher backlash
President Trump announced Friday that he plans to break up the monopoly held by the big four meat packers and allow ranchers to process their own cattle, following backlash over imported ground beef.
Friday Night Rivals: Week 2 high school football scores and highlights
WCIV reports Week 2 high school football results across the Charleston area, including Mount Pleasant, Summerville, and other South Carolina schools, with final scores for each game covered Friday night.
Driver blows past stopped school bus in front of officer, who immediately pulls vehicle over
A Gastonia, North Carolina driver was pulled over by a police officer after passing a stopped school bus, prompting the department to release dashcam footage and warn drivers as students return to school.
LIVE 5 DEEP DIVE: Episode 45: Flock cameras conversation comes to Charleston
WCSC's "Live 5 Deep Dive" podcast episode 45 features reporter Victoria Blair interviewing the Dorchester County Sheriff about using Flock cameras to balance public safety and civil liberties.
Thousands rally on National Mall for voting rights
Thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
18-year-old charged with murdering grandfather after argument at home, police say
Zakarius Lanier, 18, is charged with murdering his 62-year-old grandfather, Marcus Lanier, after a domestic dispute Thursday in Madison County, Alabama.
Zoo seeking charges against man who climbed fence into tiger enclosure
The Saint Louis Zoo is pressing charges against a man who climbed over a fence into its tiger enclosure Saturday, though police say no charges have been filed yet.
Report details violations by Charleston County School Board member
A South Carolina Inspector General report documents misconduct by a Charleston County School Board member, including billing the district through a vendor and disclosing confidential information, and recommends Governor McMaster remove the board member.
Berkeley vs. Fort Dorchester | Friday Night Rivals Game of the Week
WCIV will stream the Berkeley High versus Fort Dorchester High football game, kicking off at 7:30 p.m.
In Your Stands: A look inside the Northwest Family YMCA
WIS's Soda City Living featured the Northwest Family YMCA in Irmo, highlighting membership options, programs, a back-to-school discount, and an upcoming 24/7 Chapin location opening this fall.
CRFD: Part of Broad River Road closed after crash causes downed power lines
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department closed part of Broad River Road near Longcreek Drive in both directions after an 18-wheeler crash brought down power lines.
Charleston County allows CARTA to claim fair lot. Plus, why a wing spot has been closed for weeks.
Charleston County Council approved CARTA's use of eminent domain to take six acres of Coastal Carolina Fair land along Highway 78 for a park-and-ride lot for the planned Lowcountry Rapid Transit system.
Lowcountry melanoma survivors, doctor urges sun safety
A Charleston-area doctor and two melanoma survivors from Mount Pleasant urge residents to practice sun safety and get skin cancer screenings.
Dolly Parton sued a radio station in 1976. Here’s why
Dolly Parton sued Waco, Texas radio station KHOO in 1976 for $2,250 in unpaid wages for a concert, according to court records recently retrieved by KWTX.
Bicyclist seriously injured in Beaufort County hit-and-run, troopers say
A bicyclist suffered serious injuries Sunday night when an unknown vehicle struck him on U.S. 21 near Sea Island Park and fled, prompting a Highway Patrol hit-and-run investigation.
North Charleston woman, stabbed in the eye as a child, inspired new SC seizure first aid law
JenVon Cherry, a North Charleston woman who developed epilepsy after a childhood eye injury, inspired South Carolina's new seizure first aid law requiring state agencies to post first aid guidelines.
6 students experience seizure-like episodes the same day. It’s not the first time it happened at this school
Six 14-year-old girls at Colbert County High School in Alabama had seizure-like episodes Monday, with one hospitalized, marking another occurrence in a series of similar incidents this school year.
Tennis courts crumble 3 years after star-studded dedication
North Charleston High School's new girls' tennis team practices on cracked courts dedicated by Madison Keys in 2023, which lack water, bathrooms and lights and may become a skate park.
Two men killed after being struck by train in Orangeburg County
Two men, ages 26 and 29, died after being hit by a train near Elloree in Orangeburg County on Tuesday night, according to the county coroner's office.
‘Worth it’: Mother admitted to kidnapping, killing her 11-month-old son because she did not want to give up custody
Madeline Daly, 36, pleaded guilty in Grant County, New Mexico, to first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of her 11-month-old son, whom she had kidnapped from Wyoming to avoid his father gaining custody.
Tropical Grille ordered to pay $618K after labor violations at Upstate locations
Tropical Grille Restaurant Group must pay more than $618,000 in back wages to over 700 employees after the U.S.
Family of four displaced after Hollywood home damaged in fire
A family of four was displaced Friday after a fire damaged their Highway 162 home in Hollywood, South Carolina, and the Red Cross is providing assistance.
Infant safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law in Georgetown County
A baby boy born Aug. 21 was safely surrendered Monday at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital under Daniel's Law and placed in a DSS foster home, with a court hearing set for Oct. 28.
Lawmakers remain divided over how to lower healthcare costs
Lawmakers remain split over how to reduce healthcare costs as employer-sponsored coverage premiums are projected to rise nearly 10% in 2027 and ACA marketplace insurers seek about 15% increases.
Artist ‘unequivocally’ denies claims AI was used in winning 50th Cooper River Bridge Run design
Chuck Jones, a Greer graphic designer, says his hand-drawn logo for the 50th Cooper River Bridge Run was entirely human-made, rejecting claims it was AI-generated.
MapQuest says it won’t change Lake Ontario to Lake America
MapQuest announced it will not rename Lake Ontario to Lake America following President Trump's executive order, noting the move coincides with escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions.
Daughter claims caregiver took deed to father’s Conway home before his death
Conway woman Nora Rowland alleges caregiver Sarah Smalls transferred her father Robert's home deed to herself before his death, leading to Rowland's arrest for allegedly trespassing.
8th grader shot, killed while making TikTok videos, authorities say
A 15-year-old boy in Washington was charged with armed second-degree murder in the shooting death of Zytina Mason Brown, an eighth-grader who was filming TikTok videos with the gun when he allegedly shot her.
Police respond to report of shots fired in Hanahan neighborhood
Hanahan police responded just before 6:50 a.m. to a shots-fired report on the 1200 block of Hawthorne Road, near Sedgefield Drive, and found no injuries.
Moncks Corner officer hospitalized after police vehicle hit
A Moncks Corner police officer was hospitalized and later released after being struck by an impaired driver near Highway 52 and Barony Street on Wednesday night; the driver was arrested on DUI suspicion.
Man missing from Marine Corps Recruit Depot; deputies concerned for his safety
Beaufort County deputies are searching for Yu Wei Huo, a 33-year-old at Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island, who vanished Thursday afternoon near the Broad River Bridge.
TROPICS: Dolly becomes post-tropical system after losing organization
Tropical Storm Dolly lost its tropical storm status about 24 hours after forming Thursday, becoming a post-tropical system located roughly 1,000 miles east of the Leeward Islands with 40 mph winds.
‘What’s next?’: Referee loses leg after high school football scrimmage injury
Jim Abbott, a referee in Ohio, had his right leg amputated above the knee after a high school football player landed on him during a scrimmage earlier this month.
Airport worker dies after being hit by plane
Oscar Robayo, a 39-year-old ramp agent, died Monday night at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport after being struck by a backing Airbus A350; multiple agencies are investigating.
Trump’s 90-day beef fix meets years-long cattle problem
President Trump is allowing 300,000 metric tons of imported beef into the U.S. over 90 days to lower hamburger prices before the midterms, angering South Carolina ranchers.
Beasley wants Americans to break bread to heal
Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley is launching a national initiative called Breaking Bread Together, encouraging people to share meals with political opponents to find common ground, with events starting this fall.
Brack: Republicans have slight edge in odd race for U.S. Senate
Michael Brack writes that Republicans hold a marginal advantage in South Carolina's unusual U.S.
Saul: When did decency become a luxury?
Saul argues that basic decency—telling the truth, helping and feeding others, embracing diversity, removing barriers, and practicing civility—has eroded and should be widely practiced.
Mystery photo: Convivial setting
The Statehouse Report invites readers to identify a mystery photo of a convivial spot and submit guesses with their names and hometowns, following last week's answer about the Barnwell County Library.
SHR 25.35: On foreign beef, breaking bread, Senate race, more
The Aug. 28, 2026, Statehouse Report covers Trump's foreign beef import plan affecting South Carolina farmers, David Beasley's new initiative, and the Senate race between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews.
Beaufort County deputies search for missing man last seen at Parris Island Recruit Depot
Beaufort County deputies are searching for 33-year-old Yu Wei Huo, who went missing Aug. 27 near the Broad River Bridge after leaving the Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot.
Charleston County allows CARTA to use eminent domain to claim Coastal Carolina Fair property
Charleston County Council voted 5-4 to let CARTA use eminent domain to take six acres of the Coastal Carolina Fair site in Ladson for a Lowcountry Rapid Transit park-and-ride lot.
Publix donates $1M to South Carolina conservation effort
Publix donated $1 million to The Nature Conservancy to restore 4,000 acres of South Carolina longleaf pine forests and fund Florida's Indian River Lagoon restoration.
Moncks Corner officer treated and released after suspected impaired driver hits patrol car
A Moncks Corner police officer was treated and released after a suspected impaired driver struck his patrol car near Cane Bay on Highway 52 Wednesday night.
Gamecocks to open 2028 season by hosting Bowling Green
The South Carolina Gamecocks will open their 2028 football season at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia against Bowling Green on August 26.
Bucs Fall to Lindenwood in Season and OVC Opener on Thursday Night
Charleston Southern lost 20-17 to Lindenwood on Thursday night in St.
RiverDogs’ Bats Silenced in 8-1 Loss to Fireflies
The Charleston RiverDogs lost 8-1 to the Columbia Fireflies on Thursday at Segra Park, dropping their record to 68-55.
FIRST ALERT: Tropical Storm Dolly continues westward across the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Dolly formed over the Central Atlantic Thursday with 40 mph winds and is tracking westward at 24 mph, expected to weaken to a tropical depression by the weekend near the Leeward Islands.
Charleston City Paper 30.05: Aug. 28, 2026
The Charleston City Paper will host its 2026 Music Awards presentation and awards show Thursday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m.
Pickle, paddle, racquet, padel
Ben Nichols founded Padel 22 after moving from England to Mount Pleasant, where the first indoor padel club is set to open in November.
Jazz festival celebrates 20th edition at Gaillard
The Lowcountry Jazz Festival returns to the Charleston Gaillard Center Sept. 5-6 for its 20th edition, featuring artists across jazz, soul, R&B and gospel, with proceeds benefiting Closing the Gap In Health Care.
Riva Mare brings coastal Italian to the Navy Yard
Riva Mare, a seafood-focused coastal Italian restaurant from Indigo Road Hospitality Group, opened Aug. 21 on the top floor of Storehouse 9 at the Navy Yard Charleston.
Decades of conservation pays off with banner turtle nesting season
South Carolina officials report that decades of sea turtle conservation have produced a record loggerhead nesting season, with nearly 8,000 nests counted along the state's beaches.