Toddler shot at Columbia-area apartment complex
A toddler was critically injured Thursday evening after being struck by gunfire at The Colony apartments on Bailey Street in Columbia.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
194Joe Rice, powerhouse Lowcountry attorney and Motley Rice co-founder, dies unexpectedly at 72
Joe Rice, 72, co-founder of the Mount Pleasant plaintiffs' firm Motley Rice, died unexpectedly Thursday, the firm announced.
Over $7 million approved to fund Charleston County Public Library Main Library renovations
Charleston County's finance committee approved over $7 million to renovate the Charleston County Public Library's Main Library, which closed for about two years.
North Charleston police, community leaders walk streets after multiple homicides
North Charleston police and community leaders have been walking through neighborhoods to connect with residents and address gun violence following a week of multiple homicides in the city.
‘Just total shock’: Mother, daughter found shot to death in home
Sumter County investigators are probing the double homicide of Lola Hurt, 55, and her daughter Melony Johnson, 41, whose shot bodies were found Wednesday at a home on Pudding Swamp Road.
Former governor arrested, officials confirm
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested Thursday evening in Paris, Kentucky, on an active bench warrant in Jefferson County for failing to turn over financial documents in his child support case.
Man dies trying to retrieve remote-control boat from the river, coroner confirms
Matthew McBride, 35, drowned Friday night in the Ohio River near North Bend, Ohio, while trying to retrieve his remote-controlled boat, and dive teams recovered his body hours later.
Welcome to Partager Gallery
WIS's Keisha visited Partager Gallery in Columbia, a collaborative art and community space founded by Leslie Francis that showcases local artists and artisans.
Son of ‘Real Housewives’ star indicted on additional sex crime charges, including child molestation
KJ Biermann, the 15-year-old son of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, was indicted on multiple sex crime charges, including aggravated child molestation, in the Atlanta area.
Ex-Charleston cop wanted in wife’s 2005 killing now back in SC to face charges
Daniel Hiers Jr., a former Charleston police officer who fled to China after his wife was murdered in 2005, was booked into a Berkeley County jail to face murder charges.
Major retailers including Walmart, Publix, Kroger, Amazon and more are being investigated over meat prices
The Justice Department's antitrust division has expanded its investigation into rising beef prices to include eight major grocery chains, asking them to explain their pricing strategies and arrangements with meatpackers.
Parents of Saylor Hayes seen in court for first time since 5-year-old found dead
John and Geordyn Hayes, parents of Saylor Hayes, appeared Thursday in a Carter County, Tennessee courtroom and waived extradition to South Carolina, where the 5-year-old was found dead.
Prisma Health shares information for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Three Prisma Health gynecologists held a Thursday press conference in Columbia to discuss ovarian cancer symptoms, genetic risk factors and prevention during September's Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
When Gloria Steinem visited The Citadel and met with a future congresswoman and colonel
Charleston TV station WCIV reports that feminist journalist Gloria Steinem visited The Citadel in 1997, meeting cadets including Nancy Mace, now a congresswoman, and Petra Lovetinska Seipel, now a Marine colonel.
Man accused of killing cousin during fight over how hot enchiladas were
Ervin Gutierrez, 22, is charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his cousin Nathaniel Cavazos at the Copper Hills apartments in Albuquerque after a dispute over the spiciness of their enchiladas.
Hollywood barbecue joint closes. Plus, artist’s installation at Magnolia Plantation dismantled.
The Post and Courier's Sept. 3 briefing covers a Columbia artist's installation removed from Magnolia Plantation, two Lowcountry barbecue restaurants closing, and Charleston parents charged after their daughter's death.
Rabid raccoon confirmed in Charleston County, one dog exposed
The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed a raccoon near Swan Avenue and Swallow Drive in Charleston County tested positive for rabies, and one dog was exposed and will be quarantined.
Goose Creek man sentenced for murdering a father protecting his daughter
Joshua Scott-Lee Butler was sentenced to 45 years for the 2023 shooting death of Earl Goodwater, who was protecting his daughter, in a Goose Creek neighborhood.
‘We don’t want it’: Residents concerned about Dominion acquiring more land for Church Creek transmission project
Dominion Energy is acquiring a small amount of land in Charleston's Seagate Village to build a third high-voltage transmission line along an existing utility corridor, prompting resident concerns about property values and river views.
Charleston County urges residents to sign up for emergency notification system
Charleston County's emergency management department is urging residents to enroll in CHSAlerts, its emergency notification system, as hurricane season peaks.
What to do Sept. 3 – 10
Charleston City Paper's calendar of events for Sept. 3–10 includes summer music at Koko's Head on the Pier at Folly Beach, featuring Tom Crowley and Bubba Bryant.
Blotter: Advanced tactics
A Mount Pleasant officer reported three foxes flanking and "trapping" along Camellia Drive near Skoogie's Hot Dogs in a police report dated Aug. 26.
Dry weather keeps bacteria levels in Charleston waters low — for now
Charleston Waterkeeper reports that its Swim Alert program has recorded some of the lowest harmful bacteria levels in Lowcountry waterways this year, attributing the results to dry weather.
Fake deputy threatens jail, demands $8,900 in Dorchester County scam
A Summerville woman told WCSC she avoided losing $8,900 to a scammer who impersonated the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office and threatened jail over a missed court date.
Moncks Corner Raceway puts the pedal to remote-controlled metal
Moncks Corner Raceway hosts remote-control car racing events, including a June 13 Two States, One Champion series leg, drawing hobbyists and professional drivers who compete and socialize along Race Car Lane.
Phase 1 of Isle of Palms beach renourishment wraps up ahead of schedule
Marinex completed the first phase of Isle of Palms' $22 million beach renourishment in about 35 days, ahead of schedule, with two more stages underway and a final phase planned for November.
Want to see the SC Supreme Court in action? For 2 days it’ll hear cases at Clemson University.
The South Carolina Supreme Court will hold two days of public hearings Sept. 15-16 at Clemson University's Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, part of an effort to bring court sessions to locations statewide.
CARTA shares potential short-term and long-term plans for expanding service across Charleston area
CARTA held a virtual public meeting Sept. 1 to present final plans under its Now and Next initiative for improving route reliability and expanding service into Berkeley and Dorchester counties.
A West Ashley restaurant is closing after 12 years, but a cookbook could preserve its recipes
Co-owners Laura Black and Charles Lee are closing The Mason Jar, a West Ashley restaurant on Ashley River Road, on Sept. 27 after 12 years, releasing a cookbook to keep its recipes.
One year in, hands-free law leads to hundreds of citations in Lowcountry
Mount Pleasant and Charleston police report that one year after South Carolina's hands-free law took effect, officers have issued hundreds of citations for drivers using phones while driving.
Police chief fired over alleged racist text messages in aftermath of 1-year-old’s shooting
Senatobia, Mississippi, police chief Harold Vanderford was fired by the Board of Aldermen after an investigation found he used racial slurs in text messages.
HOT PROPERTIES: Columbia office park sells for nearly $9M
Trinity Partners agents represented the seller in the $8,925,000 sale of a 39,722-square-foot office park at 3221-3231 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia.