Monday, August 31, 2026
18315-year-old football player with dreams of playing in the NFL dies after getting trapped in house fire
Jaiden Odom, a 15-year-old Baptist Hill High School football player in Hollywood, South Carolina, died after being trapped in a house fire.
Lowcountry school districts say they are ready in case a cardiac emergency happens
Charleston County and other Lowcountry school districts report having AEDs available across campuses, following a new state law requiring the defibrillators in public schools.
Police shoot woman who allegedly stabbed 2 in Times Square
New York police shot a woman Monday in Times Square after she allegedly stabbed two people and refused to drop her knives.
An Honorable Homecoming: 12 unclaimed veterans get proper final farewell
The Chapin American Legion Post 193 buried 12 unclaimed veterans from the Midlands at Fort Jackson National Cemetery on Aug. 28.
Mount Pleasant taking a closer look at its animal cruelty laws
Mount Pleasant officials are reviewing the town's animal cruelty laws Monday evening to determine whether current protections against pet abuse and neglect are adequate.
Two deaths, years of violations: Century Aluminum still allowed to expand
A WCSC investigation found the Century Aluminum plant in Goose Creek has accumulated millions in fines, two worker deaths, and years of environmental violations while expanding production.
In Your Stands: Davis Orthodontics
Davis Orthodontics in West Columbia and Irmo is using weekly smartphone scans to let patients monitor their braces and clear aligner treatment progress from home.
Teenage girl dies days after shooting at school bus stop
A 16-year-old Valley High School student died Monday from a gunshot wound to the head sustained Aug. 25 at a Jefferson County bus stop in Louisville; police have made no arrests.
Manhunt underway after person shot, killed on CARTA bus in North Charleston
North Charleston police are searching for the shooter who killed a person Monday on a CARTA bus in the 2900 block of Carner Avenue.
Mount Pleasant considers moratorium on data centers
A Mount Pleasant planning committee recommended a 120-day moratorium on data-center development, sending the measure to the full council amid resident concerns about resource use.
Beyond the Banks: Behind the Scenes of Riverbanks Zoo’s Animal Meal Prep
WIS's Soda City Living segment follows Riverbanks Zoo nutrition supervisor Donna Weatherford as her team prepares and balances animal food daily at the Columbia, South Carolina facility.
“Pain and Suffering”: Medical malpractice caps in many states limit payouts for patients with lifelong injuries
A Florida family whose daughter suffered lifelong injuries from a missed newborn diagnosis is navigating arbitration with Orlando Health amid concerns that medical malpractice damage caps could reduce their recovery.
Pool club to open soon in Mount Pleasant. Plus, Big John’s Tavern is embroiled in lawsuits.
The Post and Courier's Aug. 31 briefing covers the Old Village Swim Club's September opening in Mount Pleasant, lawsuits against Big John's Tavern over alleged unpaid debts, and a fatal Summerville hit-and-run.
‘An update is necessary’: Georgetown County working on county’s first unified development ordinance
Georgetown County is drafting its first unified development ordinance to consolidate decades-old zoning rules and seeking public input on land-use regulations.
Trump defends data centers, saying people who oppose them will end up ‘backwards and poor’
President Trump defended data centers in a Truth Social post, saying communities without them will end up "backwards and poor," as Vice President JD Vance addressed concerns about higher utility costs.
FIRST ALERT: Feels like temps in the 100s this week
A WIS weather report forecasts hot, dry conditions across South Carolina this week, with feels-like temperatures reaching 100 to 105 degrees and storms possible over the weekend.
New CCSD tool will offer parents insight into student screen time
Charleston County School District is introducing a new analytics tool this school year that helps families understand how students use district-issued devices, including websites and applications.
29-year-old fatally stabbed while trying to help man having a psychotic episode, loved ones say
Ramon Harris, 29, was fatally stabbed along the Atlanta Beltline while trying to de-escalate a man's psychotic episode; 54-year-old Jonathan Hamby faces murder charges.
Lexington authorities searching for teen in remission of cancer
Lexington County authorities are searching for 17-year-old Kimmora Michelle Carter, who left her Columbia-area home on August 30 and needs cancer medications she no longer has.
It’s bat season in the Lowcountry. Here's what makes these flying mammals so remarkable.
A South Carolina Department of Natural Resources bat biologist and Caw Caw Interpretive Center specialist describe the 12 bat species found in Charleston County, their insect-eating benefits and distinctive flight and survival traits.
Sullivan’s Island police, LENS to host scam, phishing awareness meeting
The Sullivan's Island Police Department and LENS are hosting a scam and phishing awareness meeting Thursday evening at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, following an August email hack.
FIRST ALERT: September starts hot and humid
WIS reports that September begins with hot, humid weather across South Carolina, with afternoon thunderstorms expected this weekend and cooler, drier conditions arriving by Labor Day.
Pabst Blue Ribbon gives thieves deadline to return 40,000 pounds of stolen beer
Pabst Brewing is asking thieves to return 40,000 pounds of stolen beer taken from a Montclair, California distribution center, offering a reward and an 18-day deadline to give it back.
Pack of dogs seen tumbling out of U-Haul just before woman mauled in her front yard
A pack of seven pit bull-type dogs attacked a woman and injured three others in a Charlotte neighborhood Wednesday, prompting a deputy to shoot one dog during a nearby eviction.