Kershaw County to discuss ‘hate crime ordinance’ with sheriff
Kershaw County Council discussed a hate crime ordinance Tuesday, and Sheriff Lee Boan said he is willing to meet with council members and residents to review Richland County's law.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
199Five arrested in connection to death of five-year-old Newberry girl
Five people were arrested in connection with the death of five-year-old Aniyah Williams of Newberry, South Carolina, with four charged with murder by child abuse and one with aiding and abetting.
Charleston County School District kicks off town hall meetings, parents raise technology concerns
Charleston County School District superintendent Anita Huggins began countywide town hall meetings where parents raised concerns about classroom technology and AI, prompting the district to announce a new portal tracking students' technology use.
Dorchester County Sheriff holds first town hall of the year
Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson held the county's first town hall of the year, addressing speeding, scam complaints and deputy practices, with additional events planned through December.
North Charleston residents say condemned property sits untouched for months
North Charleston residents voiced frustration at a city council meeting over unaddressed code violations, including condemned properties left vacant for months and decades of illegal dumping in the Charleston Farms neighborhood.
Dorchester County sheriff faces heated questions at first open meeting of the year
Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson answered pointed questions from residents about Flock surveillance cameras and immigration enforcement at the Sheriff's Office's first community meeting of the year at Knightsville Elementary School.
Columbia man with dementia reported missing
The Richland County Sheriff's Department reported 71-year-old Ruben Crespo missing from his Columbia home on Drexel Lake Drive Thursday afternoon; he has dementia and anyone with information should call 803-576-3000.
Trump pushes $5,000 dividend pledge as RNC convention wraps
President Trump pledged to pay a $5,000 dividend to every U.S. adult if Republicans win Congress, a proposal requiring congressional approval as the RNC concluded its Dallas convention.
13-year-old dies from suspected fentanyl overdose; parents arrested
A 13-year-old Goose Creek girl died from a suspected fentanyl overdose, and her parents, Tracy Castillo and Derrell Joshua, were arrested and charged with possession and placing a child at risk.
Graham, Andrews spar over Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend
South Carolina Senate candidates Darline Graham and Dr.
Record number of babies surrendered under Daniel’s Law in South Carolina
South Carolina has recorded 10 newborns surrendered under Daniel's Law this year, the most in a single year, with surrenders reported in Georgetown, Lexington, Aiken and Florence counties.
ACLU report alleges South Carolina juvenile justice system harms youth, highlights racial disparities
The ACLU of South Carolina released a report Wednesday alleging the state's juvenile justice system fails to rehabilitate youth, exposes them to violence and racial disparities, and detains children for status offenses.
Over 80 authors to join Charleston Literary Festival in November
The Charleston Literary Festival will run November 6-15 with more than 80 authors and 52 events, according to organizers who announced the lineup Thursday.
Inmate scheduled for execution chooses last meal. Here’s what he ordered
Stacey Humphreys, convicted of the 2003 murders of two Atlanta-area realtors, is scheduled for lethal injection Sept. 16 and ordered a large last meal including brisket, ribs and ice cream.
Coroner identifies man killed in Orangeburg shooting
The Orangeburg County Coroner identified 41-year-old Jamar Johnson of Orangeburg as the man fatally shot Tuesday in the 300 block of Seawright Street.
Father accused of murdering his newborn appears to have created a GoFundMe for her funeral
Christopher Evans, 34, was charged with murdering his 24-day-old daughter in Cincinnati and reportedly created a GoFundMe page to cover her funeral.
Deep Dive: Episode 48: What happened to Saylor Hayes?
WCSC's Live 5 Deep Dive episode features Nick Reagan and Anna Harris discussing the death of five-year-old Saylor Hayes and the tracking band that was found in another state.
‘Unbelievable’: Crews rescue teen who survived days at sea after boat overturns, killing brother, cousin
A 15-year-old boy survived four days clinging to an overturned fishing skiff near St.
Mount Pleasant man arrested on sexual exploitation of minors charges
Carson Dean Barry, 23, of Mount Pleasant, was arrested Sept. 10 and faces five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of criminal solicitation of a minor.
Identity of Orangeburg shooting victim revealed
The Orangeburg County Coroner identified 41-year-old Jamar Johnson as the man killed in a Tuesday shooting in the 300 block of Seawright Street.
’It’s absolutely terrifying’: Hundreds of weapons found in Lowcountry schools since 2022
South Carolina Department of Education data shows Charleston County School District reported 465 weapon offenses from 2022 to 2025, the most in the Lowcountry and nearly 100 more than Greenville County.
Mount Pleasant man arrested on six charges in alleged child sex exploitation case
Carson Dean Barry, 23, of Mount Pleasant was arrested Sept. 10 and charged with six felony counts related to soliciting a minor for sex and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Suspect charged with attempted murder in Moncks Corner basketball court shooting
Hassan Doiley was arrested and faces two attempted murder charges in connection with a Monday night shooting that left two people shot at the Regional Recreation Complex basketball courts in Moncks Corner.
O'Charley’s and Underground Chuck’s abruptly close nationwide
O'Charley's and Underground Chuck's restaurants closed nationwide, including the O'Charley's in Summerville and the Underground Chuck's in West Ashley.
Free outdoor concert series begins in Columbia this fall
The Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia is hosting a free weekly Levitt AMP concert series on its front lawn from September 10 through October 15, featuring local artists and opening acts.
Teacher arrested after allegedly showing nude photos of himself to a student
A 28-year-old high school teacher in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, was arrested and booked on a charge of indecent behavior with juveniles after allegedly showing a student nude photos of himself.
Blotter: We’ll write it down, but …
A North Charleston man reported that someone stole his gray bicycle from outside his Remount Road home on Aug. 29.
City of Columbia seeks volunteers to count pedestrians, cyclists for traffic study
The City of Columbia is recruiting volunteers to count pedestrians and cyclists at 35 locations during September to gather data for a traffic study.
Baby drowns after mother drunkenly puts her in hotel spa tub, officials say
A 25-year-old Pennsylvania woman faces involuntary manslaughter charges after her 5-month-old daughter drowned in a hotel spa tub on May 11.
Sumter County readies itself for hosting the circus of Alex Murdaugh's double-murder retrial
A South Carolina judge moved Alex Murdaugh's double-murder retrial from Colleton County to the Sumter County Judicial Center, with jury selection set to begin April 5.
Why NOAA sends Hurricane Hunters planes directly into the storms
NOAA's Hurricane Hunter planes fly into and around storms to collect atmospheric data that improves hurricane forecasts and research, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Summerville working to create inclusive parks and recreation experiences
The Town of Summerville hired its first therapeutic programmer, Arkeliah Ollison, to develop adapted recreational activities for people with disabilities.
FIRST ALERT: Rain chances on the rise into this weekend
WIS reports that rain chances rise into the weekend, with Friday and Saturday offering the best odds for showers and thunderstorms across South Carolina.
High school sweethearts and their 2 young sons killed in head-on crash: ‘Like a nightmare’
A couple and their two young sons died in a head-on crash near Heber-Overgaard, Arizona, when a 21-year-old truck driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel.
FIRST ALERT: 90s return today; rain chances rise by Friday
A weather forecast for Charleston predicts afternoon temperatures near 90°F with high humidity today, rising rain chances Friday, and minor tidal flooding Thursday evening at Charleston Harbor.