Swain’s 2 punt return TDs set school career record, lead South Carolina to 45-9 win over FCS Towson
Vicari Swain scored two punt return touchdowns to set South Carolina's career record as the Gamecocks beat FCS Towson 45-9 on Saturday night.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
94Pickett-Hicks, South Carolina State defense overpower Virgina State 66-0
South Carolina State defeated Virginia State 66-0 Saturday in Orangeburg, with Mason Pickett-Hicks rushing for 112 yards and forcing five turnovers by the Bulldogs.
Charleston Housing Authority reopens historic Kiawah Homes after renovation
The Charleston Housing Authority reopened the renovated Kiawah Homes, a 61-unit affordable housing complex in downtown Charleston originally built in 1942 for WWII shipyard workers.
Acuña homers for Braves, Mahle turns in another stellar outing in rout of Phillies
Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and Tyler Mahle pitched seven strong innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 12-2, Saturday night in Atlanta.
4 officers hurt after car drives into crowd
Four Green Bay, Wisconsin, police officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries Saturday morning when a vehicle drove into a crowd near Doty and Washington streets; the intoxicated driver was arrested.
3 killed, including 12-year-old child, in crash involving semitruck
A semitruck veered off FM 485 in Robertson County, Texas, rolled over and struck a tree, killing the driver, a passenger and a 12-year-old girl.
Beaufort County warns public of email scam impersonating planning department
Beaufort County officials warn residents, property owners, and businesses about an email scam from scammers posing as planning and zoning staff to fraudulently solicit wire transfers.
Police officer fired for allegedly misusing Flock camera system
A Braselton, Georgia, police officer was fired Aug. 20 for allegedly misusing the Flock camera system in 2024 and 2025; the case went to the GBI.
Family disputes police account after woman charged in fatal North Charleston hit-and-run
Anayely Lovato Guerrero, 27, was charged with hit-and-run with death and reckless vehicular homicide in the Sept. 9 death of 2-year-old Haisha Dominguez Marin in North Charleston; her brother disputes police's account.
Body of 16-year-old recovered after boat flips in pond, deputies say
Deputies recovered the body of a 16-year-old after an aluminum boat flipped Friday night in a Sulphur, Louisiana pond, Calcasieu Parish authorities said.
USDA to airdrop millions of rabies vaccine doses over these states
The USDA is airdropping millions of rabies vaccine baits across parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia and Alabama to slow the westward spread of raccoon rabies.
West Ashley’s Jackson Terrell commits to Coastal Carolina
Jackson Terrell, a West Ashley High School senior, announced on Instagram that he has committed to play college football at Coastal Carolina University.
Daniel Island 9/11 Heroes Run turns remembrance into action, drawing 1,000-plus
More than 1,000 people participated in the Travis Manion Foundation's annual 9/11 Heroes Run on Daniel Island Saturday, with some proceeds benefiting the Lowcountry community.
Pentagon Memorial breaks ground on new Visitor Education Center
The 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, began construction on a new Visitor Education Center, dedicated to helping visitors learn about the September 11 attacks before touring the memorial grounds.
South Carolina prepares for Towson in 2nd home game of season
The South Carolina Gamecocks host Towson on Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, seeking their second win of the season.
Swain scores twice on special teams as South Carolina takes down Towson 45-9
South Carolina defeated Towson 45-9 Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium, with Vicari Swain scoring twice on punt returns and the crowd marking the program's 18th straight sellout.
$20M illegal weed bust leads to arrest in Oregon
Oregon authorities seized over 110,000 marijuana plants and 81,460 pounds of cannabis worth about $20 million across Clackamas and Marion counties, leading to the arrest of a 35-year-old California woman.
FIRST ALERT: Scattered showers, storms possible through this evening
WIS reports scattered showers and storms possible across the Midlands this evening into tonight, with lightning and heavy rain as primary hazards.
2-year-old girl killed in hit-and-run crash; child’s guardian, driver arrested, police say
North Charleston police say a 2-year-old girl died Wednesday after being struck in a hit-and-run near Rivers Avenue and Eagle Drive; the driver and the child's guardian were arrested.
Summerville alum Brody Hopkins called up to Tampa Bay Rays
Brody Hopkins, a Summerville graduate who played at the College of Charleston and Winthrop, was promoted to the Tampa Bay Rays' major league roster on Saturday.
Washington marks 9/11 anniversary with tribute to fallen law enforcement officers
Mourners gathered at Washington's National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on Sept. 11 to honor the 72 officers who died during the 2001 attacks, with Attorney General Todd Blanche as keynote speaker.
Process of renaming Nashville airport in honor of Dolly Parton moves forward after unanimous vote
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously Friday to begin renaming the airport in honor of Dolly Parton, who died recently.
Woman accused of beating her husband to death with a flagpole, reports say
Vicky Kim, 65, is charged with murder in the September 4 death of her husband in Palm Desert, California, whom police say she beat with a flagpole.
More than 2,000 pounds of meth found hidden in cabbage shipment
DEA agents in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, discovered more than 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in a cabbage shipment during a joint operation with Homeland Security, the FBI and U.S.
72-year-old man dies after falling overboard from pontoon boat
A 72-year-old Florida man died Friday after falling overboard from a pontoon boat on Watts Bar Lake near Sand Island; he was not wearing a life jacket.
18-year-old college student dies after jumping out of moving vehicle, police say
Olivia Robinson, an 18-year-old Albany State University student, died Friday after jumping from a moving vehicle on Newton Road in Albany, Georgia, police said.
Kiawah Homes low-income housing project on Charleston peninsula renovated. Larger plans to follow.
The Charleston Housing Authority completed an $11.5 million renovation of Kiawah Homes, a 1942 low-income complex at the north end of the peninsula, with larger redevelopment plans for other complexes.
Summerville and Goose Creek are building big for public safety. Their needs and approaches differ.
Goose Creek and Summerville are each constructing new public safety facilities to serve their growing populations, with Summerville building a $62 million campus and Goose Creek developing a phased training complex.
Sip, sip, hooray! Charleston beverage pros share area’s best cocktails
Charleston City Paper profiles several local bartenders, including 2026 Best Bartender winner Tyler Moss, discussing their favorite cocktails and favorite bars to visit.
Podiatrist sentenced for sexually abusing 13 women during treatment, recovery
Brian Bowen, a Portland, Oregon podiatrist, was sentenced to 100 months in prison for sexually abusing 13 patients during treatment and surgery recovery.
19 students sent to hospital following Louisiana school bus crash
Nineteen students were hospitalized Friday after a school bus crashed on Highway 71 north of Montgomery in Grant Parish, Louisiana.