Monday, September 7, 2026
128‘The fight continues:’ Labor activists reflect on lessons learned in 1969 Hospital Workers Strike
Labor activists gathered at the Communications Workers of America Union Hall in Charleston on Labor Day to honor the 1969 Charleston Hospital Workers Strike and discuss ongoing efforts to organize workers.
Midlands retreat offers safe place for veterans with PTSD
The Big Red Barn Retreat in Blythewood offers therapy programs for veterans with PTSD, with an annual golf tournament scheduled for Sept. 14 to raise funds.
Crunch time: Braves lead NL East by 4 games with 18 games remaining
The Atlanta Braves split a four-game series with Philadelphia while holding a four-game lead in the NL East with 18 games left before facing Tampa Bay.
Columbia residents participate in Labor Day 5K and 10K
Hundreds of Columbia residents ran or walked the Labor Day 5K and 10K at Forest Lake Gardens, hosted by Strictly Running.
Pedestrian dies in three car collision in Lexington County
A pedestrian died Monday around 4:05 a.m. when three vehicles struck them on Interstate 26 westbound at mile marker 105 in Lexington County.
Folly Beach road construction cuts traffic as some businesses see record highs, others low
Businesses along Center Street in Folly Beach reported mixed summer results, with Pinky's hitting record sales while construction drew blame for reduced traffic affecting other shops.
Chapin’s Labor Day parade celebrates 250 years of American patriotism
Hundreds of people attended Chapin's 2026 Labor Day Parade downtown, featuring decorated floats and a classic cars show to mark the country's 250th anniversary.
Mount Pleasant residents share the history of Riverside Beach and White’s Paradise
Longtime Mount Pleasant residents share the history of Riverside Beach and White's Paradise, two historic Black leisure sites, and say a newly placed historical marker stands in the wrong location.
INTERVIEW: Guardians of the Night 5K is honoring 15 years of RCSD K-9s
The Richland County Sheriff's Foundation will hold its Guardians of the Night 5K on Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds to support the department's K-9 unit.
Columbia reacts to two separate shootings on same night
Columbia police are investigating two unrelated Saturday-night shootings that left two men dead near the Two Notch area and three people injured near Five Points, with two arrests made in the Five Points case.
Jury trial begins this week for Mount Holly man accused of killing his wife by poisoning her with eyedrops
A jury trial began this week for Joshua Hunsucker, a former North Carolina paramedic accused of poisoning his wife with eye drops in 2018 to collect life insurance money.
SC’s 2nd Congressional District race heats up ahead of November election
WIS interviewed Republican incumbent Joe Wilson and Democratic challenger Zion Khalifa about their policy positions ahead of the November election for South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District.
Sumter Police investigate Circle K shooting
Sumter police are investigating a Sunday-night shooting near Alice Drive and Broad Street that left a 23-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Woman threatened to ‘shoot up’ daycare, court documents say
Jydan Rankin, 29, is being held on misdemeanor charges after allegedly threatening to shoot up the Delhi KinderCare daycare in Delhi Township, Ohio, police say.
Missing Clarendon County man identified and found in pond
The Clarendon County Coroner identified the body of Johnnie Bowman, a 66-year-old missing veteran found Sunday in a pond, with the Sheriff's Office investigating.
Nearly 300 people may have been exposed to rabies from goats at a petting zoo
Nearly 300 people in North Carolina were evaluated for rabies exposure after four goats at Farm Adventures' mobile petting zoo tested positive or were presumed rabid.
SCDNR offers free boat inspections to help South Carolina boaters stay safe
SCDNR officers conducted free, voluntary boat safety inspections at Lowcountry boat landings during Labor Day weekend, checking for required equipment and warning owners that missing items can result in $100 to $500 citations.
14,653 homes planned for Dorchester County
Dorchester County planners report that more than 14,000 new housing units are already planned to accommodate rapid population growth in the South Carolina county.
Gamecocks tight end, Cross alum Caden Ramsey arrested on Monday
Caden Ramsey, a South Carolina football freshman and Moncks Corner native, was arrested early Monday on a racing charge in Moncks Corner.
Homeland Security special agent arrested on rape, sodomy charges
Kent Blacklidge, a Homeland Security Investigations special agent, was arrested in Alabama on multiple counts of rape, sodomy and sexual abuse and placed on administrative leave.
Hell Hole Swamp Festival announces partnership with Cooper River Bridge Run
Organizers of the Hell Hole Gator Run in Berkeley County announced a partnership with the Cooper River Bridge Run, offering top 10K finishers paid entries into the 2027 event.
Beachgoers mark unofficial end of summer at Folly Beach
Beachgoers gathered at Folly Beach on Labor Day to celebrate the end of summer, sharing their holiday plans and experiences with WCSC.
RiverDogs open playoffs after rallying to South Division title
The Charleston RiverDogs clinched the Carolina League South Division first-half title after a late-season surge and will face the Hickory Crawdads in a best-of-three playoff series opening Tuesday in Hickory, North Carolina.
Braves shut out by Jesús Luzardo, Phillies as NL East lead shrinks to 4 games
Jesús Luzardo pitched a one-hit shutout and Schwarber hit a solo homer as the Phillies beat the Braves 1-0 Monday in Atlanta, shrinking Philadelphia's NL East lead to four games.
FIRST ALERT: Slightly hotter weather expected later in the week
A WIS weather report forecasts South Carolina Midlands temperatures rising back into the 90s by week's end, with increasing rain chances by the weekend.
Jimmy John’s worker accused of shooting 14-year-old girl after argument inside restaurant
A 27-year-old Jimmy John's employee in St.
Charleston priest honored with Knights of Columbus' top chaplain award
Robert Higgins, a Charleston Diocese priest and South Carolina Knights of Columbus state chaplain, received the 2026 Blessed Michael McGivney Medal Aug. 3 at the organization's convention in Aurora, Colorado.
Loose bull caught in Newberry County, law enforcement says
The Newberry County Sheriff's Office caught a large bull chasing cars on U.S.
74-year-old university professor dies after being hit by boat
Alla Barry, a 74-year-old biology professor at Missouri State University, died Friday after being struck by a boat while swimming in Beaver Lake's White River arm near War Eagle Marina.
Berkeley County labor force grows nearly 30% in six years as workers mark Labor Day
The Charleston Central Labor Council held its annual Labor Day cookout Monday in Hanahan, Berkeley County, as leaders noted the county's labor force grew about 30% in six years.
Man shot at Sumter gas station, police say
Sumter police are investigating a late-night disturbance at a Circle K on Alice Drive and Broad Street that left a 23-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
More than 80 people arrested after street takeover, deputies say
Greenville County deputies arrested more than 80 people Friday night after a street takeover at Locust Hill and Fairview Roads, impounding 38 vehicles and recovering 10 firearms.
Three arrested following illegal street takeover as crackdown continues
Three 20-year-olds were arrested Sunday on Storage Road in Hollywood for their roles in an alleged illegal street takeover, facing charges including resisting arrest, weapons offenses and possession of stolen goods.
Iowa woman’s a cappella anthem earns her Nashville recording session, national spotlight
Lily Schloss, a 20-year-old from North Liberty, Iowa, won Gray Media's national a cappella anthem contest and will record "The Star-Spangled Banner" in a Nashville studio.
The Lowcountry jobs you don’t see — but couldn’t live without
Megan Fernandes profiles behind-the-scenes Charleston-area workers, including Charleston International Airport ramp agents and restaurant staff, who keep the region operating during the Labor Day travel rush.
Historic Black schoolhouse in Mount Pleasant gets $250,000 boost from state funding
The African American Settlement Historic Commission received $250,000 in state funding to complete renovations of the 1904 Long Point Schoolhouse in Mount Pleasant, which will become a museum.
Counting the cost of natural disasters in South Carolina
A Charleston article marks the 140th anniversary of the 1886 earthquake, comparing its destruction, estimated $20 billion in costs, and death toll to Hurricane Hugo and the 1893 Sea Island hurricane.
Labor Day travel brings business boost to Charleston
AAA reports that Labor Day road trips are boosting Charleston's small businesses, with heavier traffic, higher gas prices, and increased service calls throughout the region.
FIRST ALERT: Less humid and slightly cooler for Labor Day
WIS reports that a cold front brings drier, cooler conditions across South Carolina this week, with temperatures climbing back into the 90s and storms returning by the weekend.
Two deaths reported at Burning Man event, organizers say
Two attendees died at the 2026 Burning Man event in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, organizers reported, though no causes of death were disclosed.
Boy with rare genetic condition meets donor whose bone marrow saved his life
A 5-year-old Alabama boy met his bone marrow donor, Carolyn Daniels of Oklahoma, who helped treat his rare Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome at Children's of Alabama.
6 children taken to hospital after nearby lightning strike, officials say
Six children were hospitalized Sunday after lightning struck a football field at Fairforest Middle School in Spartanburg County, briefly knocking one player unconscious.
RiverDogs Fall 3-2 in Regular Season Finale
The Charleston RiverDogs lost their regular-season finale 3-2 to the Augusta GreenJackets at Joseph P.