Friday, September 11, 2026
212Midlands firefighters join 9/11 stair climb at Williams-Brice Stadium
Firefighters from the Columbia-Richland Fire Department and Irmo Fire District climbed 110 flights of stairs at Williams-Brice Stadium Friday to honor the 343 first responders who died in the 9/11 attacks.
W. J. Keenan High class of ’76 marks 50 years at homecoming
The Keenan Reunion Committee hosted homecoming reunion activities for multiple classes, including the class of 1976, who plan to donate a bench to W.
5 charged with homicide by child abuse in death of 5-year-old girl
Five people were charged in the death of five-year-old Aniyah Williams in Newberry, South Carolina, with four released on bond and one held in custody.
Portion of Palm Boulevard reopens on Isle of Palms after possible structure fire
Isle of Palms police reopened a stretch of Palm Boulevard between 29th and 31st Avenue after a possible structure fire Friday night that prompted a Waterway Boulevard detour.
Firefighter dies while fighting wildfire
A firefighter employed by a private contractor died Wednesday from injuries sustained Sept. 9 while battling the Austin Fire in Oregon's Mount Hood National Forest, federal officials said.
Friday Night Rivals: Week 4 high school football scores and highlights
News 4 covered Friday Night Rivals Week 4 high school football games across the Charleston area, including Oceanside's 42-41 win over Ashley Ridge and Berkeley's 29-3 victory over Summerville.
Palm Boulevard shut down as crews check possible structure fire on Isle of Palms
Isle of Palms firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to a possible structure fire, closing Palm Boulevard between 29th and 31st Avenues while drivers were directed to use Waterway Boulevard as a detour.
Nurse accused of performing exorcism on elderly nursing home resident, report says
A Nazareth, Pennsylvania nurse, Octavia Robinson, faces charges of abusing a nonverbal elderly patient and attempting an exorcism at a county-run facility.
Gaston police major charged with unlawful harm to a child
Robert Marzol, a major with the Gaston Police Department, was arrested Sept. 10 in Richland County and charged with unlawful harm to his granddaughter.
High school football player hospitalized after exposure to toxic herbicide
Zach Brown, a Lake Cormorant High School football player, was hospitalized after accidental exposure to the toxic herbicide paraquat and has been transferred to a hospital in Houston for treatment.
25 years after 9/11 attacks, TSA reflects on mission to protect and ‘stay ahead’ of threats
The TSA marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks Friday in Washington, honoring the victims and pledging to modernize its screening operations to counter evolving transportation threats.
Doctor of natural medicine accused of having sex with underage patient and giving them meth
Jose Mahfoud, a natural-medicine doctor at Sophia Natural Health Center in Brookfield, Connecticut, was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting an underage patient and providing them methamphetamine.
Darline Graham emphatically accepts Dr. Annie Andrews debate proposal, set for Oct. 11
Darline Graham announced Friday that she will face Democratic challenger Annie Andrews in an SCETV Senate debate on October 11 in South Carolina.
Arrest made as police investigate death of woman found hanging from tree as homicide, chief says
Jackson, Mississippi police arrested Jacques Ratliff in the death of Tasia Fortune, 29, whose body was found hanging from a tree behind a vacant home on July 31.
‘Or what?’ Chapin council meeting ends with members walking out on mayor
Chapin Town Council members walked out of a Thursday night meeting with Mayor Bill Mitchell amid disputes over his authority and the town clerk's position.
Graham, Andrews agree to senate debate in October
State Senator Darline Graham and Democratic U.S.
Charleston airport seek to join TSA program allowing non-ticketed visitors past security
Charleston International Airport officials have expressed interest in joining TSA's new Gateside program, which lets qualified TSA PreCheck members without boarding passes accompany travelers through security to the gate.
Sheriff Ritchie vows continued support for fallen deputy’s family
Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie pledged ongoing support for the family of Deputy Michael Hendricks, who died Wednesday in a fiery Ladson Road crash while following up on a narcotics investigation.
Convicted child molester given maximum sentence of 178 years in prison
Stephen Bush was sentenced to 178 years in prison in Allen County, Indiana, after being convicted of child molestation and sexual misconduct with a minor.
Local bike shop teaches assembly skills for bikes that will stay on campus
A local bike shop visited Cape Romain Environmental Ed Charter School in McClellanville to teach students how to assemble new bicycles that will remain at the school.
South Carolinians mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 with ceremony honoring victims and heroes
State and local leaders, first responders and families gathered Thursday at the Columbia Convention Center for an annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on bin Laden and al-Qaida before Sept. 11
The CIA declassified dozens of presidential daily briefs detailing intelligence about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida gathered before the Sept. 11 attacks.
Guardian, driver arrested after 2-year-old girl killed in North Charleston hit-and-run
Guardian Glaimar Ramirez Dominguez and driver Anayely Lovato Guerrero were arrested in North Charleston after Guerrero allegedly struck and killed 2-year-old Haisha Dominguez Marin in a September 9 hit-and-run.
Husband and wife injured when vehicle shot in Colleton County
A husband and wife were shot Thursday evening on Jeffries Highway in Walterboro, Colleton County, when a man fired on their vehicle while they stopped to check on someone lying in the road.
‘We will never forget’: Joint Base Lindsey Graham holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony
Joint Base Charleston held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Friday at the Air Base Fire Department Training Grounds, featuring first responder tributes and remarks by installation commander Colonel Mike Shirley and Pentagon survivor Cheryl Irwin.
Porter-Gaud seniors mark 9/11 with day of community service
Porter-Gaud School seniors spent Sept. 11 volunteering at nonprofits across the Lowcountry, including packing 26,000 oatmeal bags, as part of the school's 18th annual senior day of caring.
NASA astronaut recounts spending 9/11 in space. Plus, no squatters remain in Charleston’s Dockside.
The Post and Courier's Sept. 11 roundup covers a Charleston native who witnessed the attacks from space, a deputy killed in an on-duty crash, Goose Creek parents charged in their daughter's fentanyl death, S.C.
Wendy’s employee accused of tying neurodivergent worker to kitchen equipment
A Wendy's manager in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, tied a neurodivergent employee to kitchen equipment with trash bags and was fired, though no charges were filed.
Suspect allegedly grabbed at deputy’s gun holster during arrest in Moncks Corner
A Berkeley County deputy charged Kenneth Kyle Hampton, 29, with resisting arrest and theft after he allegedly grabbed at a deputy's gun holster during an arrest in Moncks Corner.
Columbia man arrested following downtown Charleston armed robbery, car break-ins
A 26-year-old Columbia man was arrested in South Carolina and charged with armed robbery, assault and battery, and eight vehicle break-ins in downtown Charleston.
Police charge child’s guardian after 2-year-old killed in North Charleston hit-and-run
North Charleston police arrested two women after a 2-year-old was killed in a September 9 hit-and-run crash on Rivers Avenue near Eagle Drive.
Community members and first responders gather at Ashley River Park to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks
Dorchester County officials, first responders and community members gathered at Ashley River Park in Summerville for a moment of silence to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
We The Palmetto: Peterson challenges Clyburn
Republican John Peterson, a North Charleston Convention Center employee, is challenging Rep.
Charleston church offers free services and items at community outreach event Saturday
New Tabernacle Fourth Baptist Church in Charleston County is hosting a free community outreach event Saturday in the Wraggborough neighborhood, offering haircuts, health screenings, school backpacks and other items.
SHR 25.37: On infrastructure, Scott’s speech , Trump’s bribe
The Statehouse Report's Sept. 11, 2026 issue covers South Carolina lawmakers' infrastructure budget planning, Tim Scott's GOP convention speech, and Donald Trump's convention remarks.
Columbia marks 25 years since 9/11 in ceremony
Columbia is holding a Morning of Remembrance ceremony Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, with WIS streaming coverage beginning at 8 a.m.
A day of terror: Timeline of events on 9/11
The piece outlines a chronological timeline of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, detailing the four hijacked flights, their crash sites, and key events through the day's end.
Father speaks out after son’s lung punctured by hair pick at high school
A father is publicly describing how his Whites Creek High School son punctured a lung with a hair pick during horseplay, urging Metro Nashville Public Schools to improve safety measures.
FIRST ALERT: Showers and storms possible into this weekend
WIS in Columbia, South Carolina, reports showers and thunderstorms remain possible through the weekend, with highs in the low- and mid-90s and a marginal severe-storm risk for the Midlands.
A look back at Charleston-area residents' 9/11 stories and memories
The Post and Courier compiled Charleston-area residents' recollections of the September 11, 2001, attacks and their personal experiences that day.
Calhoun Street apartments get final approval from a Charleston board after years of rejected plans
The Charleston Board of Architectural Review unanimously approved Southeastern's plans for a seven-story apartment and townhome complex at 295 Calhoun St.
Here's what the city of Charleston is doing to help guide growth in West Ashley
Charleston is hosting a state-of-the-city event Sept. 15 at West Ashley High School, the first in a neighborhood-based series, to discuss growth management and nearly $219 million in projects.
As SC State continues to grow, so does some professors’ frustration with university leaders
Faculty representatives at S.C.
‘A loss with no meaning’: NYPD transplants in South Carolina describe horrors of 9/11
Retired New York firefighters who relocated to the Carolinas say the September 11 anniversary remains painful as they recall the 2001 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.
Vacant lots have become dumping grounds in North Charleston. Here's how to properly discard items.
North Charleston code enforcement director Angela McJunkin says vacant lots have become illegal dumping sites, residents can report piles to authorities, and acceptable items include appliances, furniture and brush through curbside pickup.
Facts about what happened on 9/11 and over the 25 years since
An AP compilation of 9/11 facts marks the 25th anniversary of the Al-Qaeda attacks that killed 2,977 people at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field.
A day remembered, a sacrifice still felt: Lowcountry marks 25 years since 9/11
Charleston-area communities including Summerville, Walterboro and Patriots Point are holding 9/11 remembrance events, including a stair climb at Credit One Stadium, marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
Infrastructure has moment across South Carolina
South Carolina lawmakers reformed the state transportation department and residents across the state will vote on tax referendums funding roads, schools, water and sewer systems as population growth strains infrastructure.
Olive you: The search for the perfect martini olive
Warren Johnson, partner at Saint Urban's wine bar in Mount Pleasant, spent nearly two years importing Spanish Perelló olives to feature in the establishment's martini.
Estadio’s cheesecake shines
Estadio chef Jeremy Gozlan details his evolving Basque cheesecake, which now stands as the restaurant's sole dessert, drawing on his culinary training and local ingredients.
Charleston City Council greenlights $5 million in employee bonuses
Charleston City Council approved $5 million from the city's general fund reserve to provide merit-based bonuses to employees across various city departments.
Famed photographer showcases South Carolina’s civil rights history
Legendary photographer Cecil Williams opened South Carolina's Civil Rights Museum in Orangeburg in 2019 and plans to relocate it to a larger building near S.C.
On Charleston cocktail trends: How local bartenders fight the “flavor of the week” doldrums
Charleston bartenders discuss cocktail trends, some favoring classic drinks while others incorporate savory elements and local, seasonal produce to create distinctive cocktails.
Swimming Pool Qs return with new wave at IOP Sept. 13
Jeff Calder of the Swimming Pool Qs will perform at The Windjammer on Isle of Palms on Sept. 13, marking the band's 40th anniversary of their album "Blue Tomorrow.
Firefighter, mother reunite 24 years after 9/11 ceremony birth
Robert Shay Jr., a retired Waterville, Maine firefighter, and Terri Clark reunited after Clark's son was born at her fire department in 2002 during a 9/11 memorial service.
From plate to pint: Charleston restaurants and breweries collaborate on the perfect pour
Charleston restaurants Sullivan's Fish Camp, Home Team BBQ and Charles Towne Fermentory partnered with local breweries to develop custom beers that pair with their food.
FIRST ALERT: Approaching front to bring higher rain, storm chances through the weekend
WCSC's weather forecast reports scattered storms and possible localized flooding across the Charleston area through Sunday, with hot, humid conditions and highs near 90 degrees.
11-year-old girl arrested in fatal shooting of 15-year-old brother
An 11-year-old girl was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of her 15-year-old brother in Edmond, Oklahoma.
RiverDogs’ Late Rally Falls Short, Division Series Even at a Game Apiece
The Charleston RiverDogs lost 4-3 to the Hickory Crawdads in Game Two of the Carolina League South Division Series at LP Frans Stadium, evening the series before Friday's deciding game at The Joe.