Thursday, September 17, 2026
206Colleton County farmers fear impact of data centers, other residents see future investment
Colleton County residents are divided over new rules allowing data center development, with farmers warning of threats to their water and land while others hope the potential tax revenue will improve schools and the county's finances.
SC State welcomes Class of 2030 during annual fall convocation ceremony
South Carolina State University welcomed its Class of 2030 Thursday at the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center with a fall convocation featuring an address by U.S.
‘It’s a systems problem’: Columbia searches for a fix to homelessness through documentary
Columbia residents attended a community screening of the documentary "Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness" followed by a panel discussion featuring Mayor Daniel Rickenmann.
Orangeburg County families to connect with school resources at fall summit
Hundreds of Orangeburg County families met educators and community partners Thursday evening at the Orangeburg County Library and Conference Center during the district's annual Fall Family and Community Engagement Summit.
Mount Pleasant weighs options for Faison Road land
The Town of Mount Pleasant is considering options—including nature trails, a community center, and economic development projects—for $6.5 million of land on Faison Road it purchased five years ago.
Volunteers needed for two Ashley River cleanups this weekend
Dorchester County Parks and Recreation is recruiting volunteers for two Ashley River cleanup events this Saturday, Sept. 19, as part of the state's River Sweep effort.
We The Palmetto: Millennial dads are coming for the governor’s mansion
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jermaine Johnson and running mate Sam Skardon, both young fathers, campaign on a "new South Carolina" platform covering AI regulation, schools, health care and costs.
Cause of death revealed for Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith
Tay Keith, a 29-year-old Grammy-nominated music producer, died from an accidental drug overdose in his Nashville apartment on June 18.
Video appears to show school bus carrying students crashing into multiple parked vehicles
An Ector County ISD school bus carrying 14 students left the road near the La Promesa Apartments in Odessa, Texas, crashing into parked vehicles and injuring its driver.
1,172 crashes in 3 years: SCDOT eyes Ladson Road changes
SCDOT presented conceptual safety improvements Thursday for a 2.6-mile stretch of Ladson Road, where 1,172 crashes were reported from 2021 through 2023.
INTERVIEW: Kappa Foundation of Columbia prepares to host charity golf tournament
The Kappa Foundation of Columbia will host its 13th Annual Collie E.
Mount Pleasant expo brings businesses, resources directly to residents
Hundreds of residents met with local businesses, employers and community organizations Thursday at the Omar Shrine Center for the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce's 16th annual Business and Community Expo.
Popular frozen dessert recalled over possible stones inside. Here’s what to know
So Delicious Dairy Free is recalling Salted Caramel Cluster non-dairy frozen dessert pints sold nationwide, including at Walmart and Target, after customers reported possible stones inside the cashew clusters.
Fort Pemberton Park opens on James Island
The City of Charleston held a ribbon-cutting Thursday for Fort Pemberton Park, an 8.7-acre waterfront park at 221 Yates Ave. on James Island featuring a fishing dock, kayak launch and walking paths.
LIVE: Butterfly release at SC State House for ovarian cancer
Hundreds of butterflies will be released Thursday at the South Carolina State House in Columbia to honor National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, organized by the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central South Carolina.
Kershaw County man charged with exploitation of a minor, related charges
Joseph Salerno IV, 23, of Camden was charged with two felonies after investigators say he possessed child sexual abuse material and sent explicit images to a minor.
South Carolina, Mississippi State put perfect starts at stake in SEC opener
South Carolina and Mississippi State, both 2-0, meet Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia for their SEC openers, kicking off at 4:15 p.m. on SEC Network.
AI reshaping political campaigns as SC weighs whether new rules are needed
A WCSC report examines how artificial intelligence is transforming South Carolina political campaigns and whether the state should adopt new regulations as lawmakers study the technology's impact.
Killed on his 18th birthday: West Ashley family still searching for answers
Thirteen years after Malcolm Jefferson II was fatally shot on his 18th birthday in the Maryville neighborhood, his family continues to seek his killer and works to address gun violence through the Malcolm C.
Lowcountry man faces multiple vehicle fraud charges, SLED says
Jason Thomas Wingate was charged with forgery, breach of trust, and obtaining property under false pretenses after allegedly presenting a fraudulent bill of sale for a 2003 International truck at a St.
Rescheduled trial for inmate charged in deadly SC prison riot begins Monday
Larry White’s trial begins Monday in Bishopville for allegedly killing three people during the April 2018 Lee Correctional Institution riot that left seven inmates dead.
Woman facing dozens of charges after 17 cats found dead, 20 others rescued from extreme heat
A Walker, Louisiana woman faces dozens of animal cruelty charges after 17 cats were found dead and 20 rescued from a business with temperatures near 100 degrees.
SC lawmakers, tech experts discuss AI oversight at Ascend SC forum
South Carolina lawmakers and technology experts gathered at the Ascend SC forum in Charleston to discuss artificial intelligence oversight, data privacy and the impact of emerging technology on the state.
Dolly Parton posthumously accepts lifetime achievement award in video recorded before her death: ‘I will always love you’
Dolly Parton posthumously accepted a lifetime achievement award at the Americana Music Honors & Awards Wednesday night at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium through a video she recorded before her Aug. 25 death.
Man surrenders after allegedly shooting windows at N. Charleston shopping plaza
Joshua James Anderson, 21, surrendered to North Charleston police and faces two counts of malicious injury to property after allegedly firing a BB or pellet gun at business windows at the Festival Centre shopping plaza on Ashley Phosphate Road.
What to do Sept. 17-24
The Salty Snout Showdown, a dog competition featuring adoptable pets and celebrity judges, takes place at The Washout in Folly Beach this weekend.
Blotter: Buffet and bug out
North Charleston police reported that three people dined and dashed from a Rivers Avenue Chinese buffet on Aug. 28 before fleeing without paying.
Sack’s Charleston church history wins peace nonfiction award
Kevin Sack's book about Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, where nine worshippers were killed, won the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for nonfiction.
Berkeley County seeks volunteers for disaster response training program
Berkeley County Emergency Management is recruiting volunteers for its free Community Emergency Response Team training, which runs three evenings a week and two Saturdays over two weeks and begins Tuesday.
This SC cemetery was named one of the nation’s ‘most beautiful’
St. Philip's Church Cemetery in downtown Charleston was ranked the ninth most beautiful cemetery in the country by the National Parks Guide Instagram account.
Lowcountry Rapid Transit bus line will transform nearby communities. Residents help shape the plans.
North Charleston planners are using community input to develop neighborhood framework plans along the Lowcountry Rapid Transit line, focusing on affordable housing, commercial growth and transit improvements.
An Emmy winning actor surprised Charleston fans by body-slamming into the wrestling scene
Actor Paul Walter Hauser competed in a Major League Wrestling match in Charleston, defeating Cody Fluffman by tap-out.
Berkeley County residents raise stormwater concerns as Lake Village nears final approval
Berkeley County residents voiced stormwater and flooding concerns at a Land Use Committee meeting as the Lake Village development in Moncks Corner advanced toward a final public hearing and vote on Sept. 28.
Dorchester County residents can get free pet vaccines and microchips. Here's where.
Dorchester Paws is offering free rabies vaccines and microchips for dogs and cats at the Dorchester Heritage Center in St.
Charleston County ramps up mosquito spraying after West Nile virus cases confirmed in the area
Charleston County's mosquito control program has increased nighttime spraying to combat West Nile virus after local cases were confirmed, prioritizing areas where the virus has been detected.
Where Mount Pleasant business meets community: Chamber expo returns for 16th year
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce is holding its 16th annual Business and Community Expo Thursday at the Omar Shrine Convention Center, featuring 95 vendors, a job fair, and free health screenings.
FIRST ALERT: Rain chances increase into the upcoming weekend
WIS reports that humidity and rain chances return starting Friday in Columbia, South Carolina, with thunderstorms possible over the weekend.
College student saves 3-year-old boy with autism clinging to branch in swift water
Carson-Newman University student Noah Mathews rescued a 3-year-old autistic boy clinging to a branch in a creek near campus in Jefferson City, Tennessee, on Monday.
FIRST ALERT: Beautiful Thursday ahead; rain chances rise by the weekend
WCSC reports pleasant temperatures across the Lowcountry Thursday, with scattered storms possible over the weekend and the National Hurricane Center monitoring a developing system east of Bermuda.
Airline mistake in transferring father’s body cost his final wish, daughter says
A Tennessee daughter says a Delta connection in Atlanta caused her late father's body to miss a Memphis cargo pickup deadline, leaving his remains unviewable before burial.
Man hosting Labor Day barbecue fatally stabbed in fight over how to cook the chicken
A 60-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a Hazel Park, Michigan, Labor Day barbecue after a fight with his girlfriend's brother over how to cook the chicken.