Braves notes: What López’s injury means for rotation, Jimenez begins rehab assignment
The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Reynaldo López on the injured list with shoulder pain and promoted J.R.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
212West Ashley roads to see faster pothole repairs, retimed traffic signals
Charleston officials announced during a West Ashley community meeting that new agreements and funding will enable faster pothole repairs and retimed traffic signals across the neighborhood.
Sumter residents clash over planned drag show
Sumter residents voiced support and opposition at a city council meeting regarding a drag show Oct. 17 at Heath Pavilion, organized by Sumter Pride LLC as part of its annual Pride Festival.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce named victim in $25 million fraud scheme
Sid Jawahar was sentenced to 11 years in prison in St.
Braves beat Cubs, magic number to win NL East now 5 with 10 games to play
The Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Tuesday night, and the loss clinched Milwaukee's NL Central title while lowering Atlanta's magic number to clinch the NL East to five.
Fayetteville Earns Sweep of Charleston in Carolina League Championship Series
Fayetteville Woodpeckers defeated the Charleston RiverDogs 7-4 in Game Two of the Carolina League Division Series, winning the championship at Segra Stadium on Tuesday night.
Lowcountry high school football - Week 5
WCSC lists Friday's Week 5 Lowcountry high school football matchups, including the featured game at James Island and games across South Carolina and Georgia.
'A wedge in this community': Heated council meeting erupts over Folly Beach rental cap
Folly Beach City Council voted to reinstate an 800-license cap on short-term rentals and dropped the registration fee a court struck down, prompting heated debate and a separate class-action lawsuit seeking fee refunds.
Mother of toddler hit, killed by vehicle reacts to lack of charges
Jessica Fernandez, mother of 2-year-old Darwin Olson, spoke publicly after Ironwood, Michigan investigators closed the March fatal vehicle case without filing charges against the identified driver.
Encompass Health provides free health screenings to Columbia residents
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia offered free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings during National Rehab Awareness Week to promote preventive care and inform residents about local health services.
Pres. Trump travels to Gastonia, NC
President Trump is traveling to Gastonia, North Carolina, to campaign for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who trails Democratic challenger Roy Cooper.
Families push Congress to pass ROTOR Act after deadly crash
Families of the 67 people killed in the January 2025 Washington midair crash are urging Congress to pass the ROTOR Act, which would require aircraft to carry ADS-B In collision-avoidance technology.
Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in ballot rules
The Supreme Court refused to let the Trump administration enforce new Postal Service rules requiring approved ballot envelopes and voter data submissions, so states will use existing procedures for the November elections.
Classroom Champions: Lowcountry librarian turns Halloween into book giveaway
North Charleston librarian Melissa Zahler is using a DonorsChoose campaign to provide a book for every student at Chicora School of Communication this Halloween through her "Book-o-ween" event.
Sec. Bessent defends Trump dividends to Congress
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration's economic policies Tuesday before the House financial services committee, addressing lawmakers' questions about funding proposed $5,000 payments.
Newly elected sheriff’s wife arrested just weeks after husband sworn into office, jail records show
Rachel Sawyers was arrested in Carroll County, Tennessee, accused of stealing at least $1,490 from a school PTO debit card, weeks after her husband became sheriff.
Folly Beach council advances rewrite of short-term rental ordinance
Folly Beach City Council approved a second reading of a revised short-term rental ordinance that removes a registration fee and maintains a licensing cap, pending a study expected by December.
Man found dead in restaurant kitchen vent, police say
An unidentified man was found dead inside a kitchen vent at Walter's Soul Food Cafe in Atlanta, with police reporting no signs of foul play.
Charleston mayor announces plans to improve traffic flow in West Ashley, repair potholes across city
Charleston Mayor John Cogswell announced plans to repair potholes on state-owned roads and retime West Ashley traffic signals using AI-funded technology to ease congestion.
Pioneering residents reflect on 30th anniversary of Daniel Island
Early Daniel Island residents share memories of moving to the Charleston-area community 30 years ago, when the area featured dirt roads, wildlife, and undeveloped fields.
Daniel Island businesses credit loyal regulars for staying power
Several Daniel Island businesses—Island Expressions, Paisley, Ristorante LIDI, and Sauer Grapes—attribute their longevity to loyal customers, community support, and personalized service.
Police charge man celebrating birthday with DUI, grand larceny
Charleston police charged a man with DUI, driving under suspension and grand larceny after he crashed a stolen sedan on the Don Holt Bridge while reportedly celebrating his birthday.
Police arrest man in connection with North Charleston homicide
North Charleston police arrested Kevin Bernard Douglas Jr., 18, of Ladson, charged with murder in the Aug. 21 shooting at Dobson Place Apartments that killed Gevione Palmer and injured another man.
Church of Holy Spirit crews build Honduras homes in just one day
Two teams from the Church of the Holy Spirit in Charleston traveled to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, partnering with the LAMB Institute to complete two "House in a Day" construction projects for local families.
9/11 first responder, Bishop England dad honored on 25th anniversary
Dan Olsen, a 9/11 first responder and father of Bishop England lineman Jake Olsen, was named honorary captain before the Bishops' Sept. 11 football game against West Ashley at Jack Cantey Stadium.
Mother indicted after 14-year-old son fatally shoots teen with her gun
A Stark County, Ohio, grand jury indicted Erin Barker, 47, on evidence-tampering charges after her 14-year-old son used her gun to fatally shoot 15-year-old Kennedy Wise in Alliance in June.
Couple accused of leaving child who ate THC gummy for 8 hours to attend LSU game, police say
A Louisiana couple, Mary Cormier and David Butts, are accused of leaving their 4-year-old after the child ate a THC gummy to attend an LSU football game, leaving the kid in the ICU.
Goddard fires 5 TDs to fuel Iron Horse first win
Philip Simmons High School quarterback Hayes Goddard threw five touchdown passes to lead the Iron Horses to a 42-29 win at Cane Bay on Sept. 11, their first of the season.
The trout are hungry. So am I.
A Charleston angler describes fall fishing for trout and redfish by spotting jumping shrimp, then catching shrimp in deep harbor holes for a family Lowcountry boil.
Church steps up to donate new student footwear
The Church of the Holy Spirit in Charleston raised over $5,000 through its ninth annual Back-to-School Shoe Drive to provide new shoes for 40 students, distributing them at an Aug. 9 cookout.
Parents charged in death of 5-year-old found in vehicle hours after family attended baptism
Anca and Mihail Sabo were charged with negligent homicide and child abuse in the death of their 5-year-old son, found unresponsive in a Peoria, Arizona, vehicle.
Dashcam footage captures Gamecocks TE, Cross alum’s Labor Day arrest
Caden Ramsey, a South Carolina football player and Cross High School alum, was arrested in Moncks Corner on suspicion of racing at 113 mph and has been suspended from the team.
Cell tower goes live on southern DI
Verizon activated a 150-foot cell tower at 1683 Oak Leaf St. on southern Daniel Island to improve coverage and capacity near Daniel Island School and nearby parks.
Point Hope, St. Thomas Island developments up for review
The Charleston Technical Review Committee will review four Cainhoy-area projects Thursday, including subdivisions at Thomas Island, the Restore at Point Hope plan, and a Parker's Kitchen gas station.
Columbia nonprofit provides mobile showers to unhoused individuals
A Columbia nonprofit, ShowerUp, is offering mobile showers and laundry services to unhoused people at various churches throughout the area.
Man indicted, accused of defrauding Allen University out of millions meant for football stadium
A Florida man was indicted on money laundering and wire fraud charges for allegedly diverting millions from Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina, that were intended for a football stadium.
Lawsuit: Woman diagnosed with terminal cancer after Roper St. Francis doctor missed scan results
Shannon and Lonnie James are suing Roper St.
Emanuel Nine Memorial set to open Nov. 14
A memorial honoring the nine people killed in the 2015 Emanuel AME Church shooting will open Nov. 14 near the church at 110 Calhoun St. in downtown Charleston.
PHOTOS: 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride gathers hundreds of bikers
About 300 motorcyclists rode along Interstate 526 and Interstate 26 on Sept. 13, beginning at Omar Shrine in Mount Pleasant, to honor 9/11 victims on the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
Build-a-Bike Day teaches Lowcountry students how to boost well-bring through pedal power
Students at Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School in McClellanville built 28 bicycles Sept. 11 through an Outride grant, which will be used in physical education classes.
Locals turn to Charleston-area farms for beef — and transparency — after imported meat is recalled
Charleston-area residents are buying beef from local South Carolina farms after a USDA Class I recall of nearly 30,000 pounds of imported raw beef from Argentina, boosting farm sales.
Signs educating about climate, ecology at Charleston National Park sites back up amid legal fight
A federal judge ordered the National Park Service to reinstall climate and ecology signage removed at Charleston-area Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie and Charles Pinckney sites, and the signs have been restored.
Mourners fill Charleston Gaillard Center to honor Joe Rice, the late attorney and philanthropist
Mourners filled the Charleston Gaillard Center on Sept. 14 to celebrate the life of attorney Joe Rice, who died Sept. 3 at age 72 at his Mount Pleasant law firm, Motley Rice.
Sol Legare residents fight proposed dock over marsh, oyster bed concerns
Residents of the Sol Legare community on James Island are urging the state to deny a permit for a 929-foot private dock on King Flats, citing threats to marsh and oyster beds.
FIRST ALERT: Cooler temps and lower humidity the next few days
WIS reports that a cold front brings cooler, less humid conditions to the Midlands through mid-week before heat and humidity return this weekend.
FIRST ALERT: Windy day ahead; drier air arrives this evening
WCSC's weather forecast reports cooler, drier and windy conditions arriving in Charleston today with moderate rip current risk at beaches and a tropical depression forming far out in the Atlantic.