Johnson throws for 281 yards and Georgia Southern defeats Charleston Southern 31-0
Max Johnson threw for 281 yards as Georgia Southern shut out Charleston Southern 31-0 Saturday night in Statesboro, Georgia.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
81RiverDogs Score Six Unanswered to Earn 6-4 Victory
The Charleston RiverDogs defeated the Augusta GreenJackets 6-4 at Joseph P.
Gavin Garcia rushes for 3 TDs to lead The Citadel past Charlotte 43-41 in 3OT
Gavin Garcia ran for 137 yards and three touchdowns as The Citadel defeated Charlotte 43-41 in triple overtime in Saturday's season opener in Charlotte.
Man partially crushed by bulldozer after freak accident
A 76-year-old Cedar County, Missouri man survived after a bulldozer rolled backward and its track crushed both legs when his seat broke loose while driving up an embankment.
Reddick to start up front for Southern 500 after lightning cancels Darlington qualifying
Tyler Reddick will start first in Saturday's Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway after lightning forced NASCAR to cancel qualifying, with the starting grid set by championship metrics.
Briscoe looking for Darlington history with a third straight Southern 500 to start NASCAR playoffs
Chase Briscoe seeks a third consecutive Southern 500 win at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, a feat matched only by Jeff Gordon, as he aims to bolster his NASCAR Cup championship playoff chase.
Cook, Hawkins lead West Virginia over Coastal Carolina 31-24
Cam Cook rushed for 142 yards and Michael Hawkins Jr. passed and ran for touchdowns as West Virginia defeated Coastal Carolina 31-24 Saturday in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Ronald Acuña Jr. crushes home run, but Braves fall to Phillies to even series
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Saturday night in Philadelphia, with Kyle Schwarber hitting his 41st home run and Zack Wheeler striking out nine batters.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY Sunday for threat of strong storms
WIS reports that some severe storms may strike the Midlands region of South Carolina on Sunday, with a slight risk of damaging winds and localized flooding.
LaNorris Sellers throws for 3 TDs as South Carolina whipped Kent State 57-0 to begin season
South Carolina defeated Kent State 57-0 Saturday in Columbia in each team's season opener, with quarterback LaNorris Sellers throwing three touchdown passes.
Gamecock fans return to Williams-Brice Stadium for season opener
A sold-out crowd gathered at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia for South Carolina's season opener against Kent State, celebrating longtime tailgating traditions like the Sandstorm towel-waving and the Cockaboat.
Rembert man arrested after seizure of 50 pounds of marijuana, deputies say
David Faulk, of Rembert, was arrested Wednesday in Sumter County on marijuana trafficking and weapons charges after deputies seized nearly 50 pounds of marijuana, suspected oxycodone and four firearms.
Moringa leaf powder recalled for potential salmonella contamination
Foods Alive is recalling 8-ounce packages of organic moringa leaf powder with freshest date 110127 and number 02726 due to possible salmonella contamination; no illnesses have been reported.
Democratic candidates rally voters ahead of general election
Three Democratic candidates—governor hopeful Jermaine Johnson, Senate candidate Dr.
Hollywood community celebrates life of 15-year-old football player killed in house fire
Family, teammates and neighbors gathered Sunday at Baptist Hill High School in Hollywood, South Carolina, for the funeral of Jaiden Odom, a 15-year-old football player who died in a house fire last week.
FIRST ALERT: Severe weather risk increases ahead of Labor Day Monday’s front
WCSC's weather team reports increasing severe weather risk across the Lowcountry Saturday night ahead of a Labor Day front, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for parts of South Carolina.
Record heat hits Williams-Brice Stadium for USC home opener
WIS reports that record heat, with a heat index reaching 110, greeted fans at Williams-Brice Stadium Saturday for South Carolina's home-season opener against Kent State.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS for heat and storms today, more storms Sunday
WIS reports that the Midlands faces dangerous heat with a Heat Advisory until 8 p.m. tonight, severe storms this evening under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, and additional storms Sunday.
2 hospitalized following Bees Ferry Road crash
Two people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries Saturday after a two-vehicle crash on Bees Ferry Road in Charleston.
Man sentenced for beating wife with Bible, threatening her with guns
An Oregon man was sentenced to six years in prison for beating his wife with a Bible and threatening her with firearms.
Police officer accused of planting drugs, coercing another victim into having sex, authorities say
A 33-year-old Oakdale, Louisiana, police officer, Jalen Melbert, was arrested Monday on charges of abuse of office and malfeasance in office for allegedly attempting to plant drugs and coerce a victim into sexual activity.
Southbound lanes reopen following Interstate 95 crash near Walterboro
Southbound lanes of Interstate 95 reopened near Walterboro after a tractor-trailer blew a tire, crossed the median and overturned, delaying cleanup when the truck's horse needed equine care.
Smithsonian program shows behind-the-scenes work of running a circus
The Smithsonian's Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage is hosting three days of free circus arts programming September 5-7 at the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall in Washington.
Rick Harrison of ‘Pawn Stars’ reportedly undergoes emergency bypass surgery
Rick Harrison, star of the History Channel reality show "Pawn Stars," is recovering at a hospital after emergency bypass surgery, his family confirmed Friday.
Passenger arrested after being restrained with duct tape, zip ties during American Airlines flight, reports say
Arthur Lundeen, 67, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and second-degree assault after allegedly becoming disruptive on an American Airlines flight that diverted from Dallas to Baltimore.
Absence of major supporter Joe Rice felt at USC game: ‘Honored to know him’
Fans and University of South Carolina officials honored the late donor Joe Rice, who died Sept. 3, during the Gamecocks' season opener at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday.
Students walk out of school when classrooms hit 91 degrees: ‘There has to be something done’
Students at Finneytown Secondary Campus in Ohio walked out Thursday after classroom temperatures reached 91 degrees, demanding cooler conditions.
‘Our hearts ache’: Family remembers Columbia toddler killed in accidental shooting
A three-year-old Columbia boy shot himself with an unattended gun at the Colony Apartments on Sept. 3, and Tyrone Thompson Jr. was charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
Man accused of stealing lottery tickets during job interview at gas station, then tried to redeem them
Antonio Levon Ricardo Stewart was arrested in Horry County for allegedly stealing lottery tickets from a Florence gas station during a job interview and trying to redeem them at three stores.
Man dies after crashing into a pack of wild hogs, authorities say
A 63-year-old man died Wednesday night in Stephens County, Oklahoma, after his car struck a pack of wild hogs, left the road and rolled over.
High school football coach fired after alleged road rage shooting
Natrell Curtis, an assistant football coach at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, Arizona, was fired and arrested after allegedly firing a gun during a road rage incident.
Long Savanna in West Ashley takes shape with townhomes, houses starting at $386K
Pulte Homes and Mungo Homes have begun selling townhomes and single-family houses at the Long Savanna development in West Ashley, with prices starting at $386,990.
Instructional assistant accused of assaulting child at elementary school
Bryan Bundy, a 61-year-old instructional assistant at Latonia Elementary School in Covington, Kentucky, was arrested and charged with second-degree criminal abuse of a child.
8-year-old Girl Scout called a hero for helping friends escape deadly head-on crash
An 8-year-old Girl Scout helped five children escape a head-on crash near Stendal, Indiana, that killed three people.
‘8th graders are hot’: Middle school assistant principal arrested on child pornography charge
Daniel Ott, an assistant principal at Hollenbeck Middle School in St.
8-year-old rescued from drug lab; 3 arrested on multiple charges, sheriff’s office says
Three people were arrested and an eight-year-old child was rescued from a Munford, Tennessee home where authorities found an anabolic steroid lab along with drugs and firearms.