Sunday, September 20, 2026
904-year-old child killed after gunfire hits several homes, police say
A 4-year-old boy died Sunday after gunfire struck multiple homes in a northwest Charlotte neighborhood around 3 a.m., leaving one adult injured; police are investigating the shooting as a homicide.
Police investigating after woman, 2 grandchildren found dead in submerged vehicle
Maine State Police are investigating the deaths of Sharon Bukulmez, 61, and her grandchildren, ages 5 and 3, found dead in a submerged vehicle in Pond Cove near Roque Bluffs.
Awareness: ‘The September Reset’: How to get your finances on track before the holidays
WIS's "Awareness" program features Palmetto Pointe Wealth Management's Lauren Greene and Ryan Gripper discussing financial planning strategies for families before the holiday season.
James Island remains on top of #Live5FNL Top 10 poll
James Island stayed atop the Live 5 Friday Night Lights Top 10 high school football poll after beating Summerville, while Wando and Woodland dropped out and First Baptist and Colleton Prep entered the rankings.
Man breaks McDonald’s employee’s arm after being asked to leave for making female worker uncomfortable
Javaunn Brown was charged with aggravated assault after breaking coworker Ethan Caldwell's right arm at a Nashville McDonald's when staff asked him to leave for making a cashier uncomfortable.
Awareness: Limitless Community Development tackles health and food insecurity in SC
WIS's "Awareness" program features Limitless Community Development executive director Tanya Rodriguez-Hodges discussing the organization's diabetes prevention programs and mobile food distribution initiative in South Carolina.
Grandmother killed, family members injured after crash while changing tire on freeway
A suspected impaired driver struck two vehicles on U.S. 60 near Higley Road in Mesa, Arizona, killing 82-year-old Ruth Acuña de Valenzuela and injuring four family members changing a flat tire.
Awareness: Through the lens of Richard Samuel Roberts
Grandchildren of Columbia photographer Richard Samuel Roberts discuss his 1920s and 1930s images documenting Black life in Columbia on WIS' Awareness program.
Bridgeman rallies with career-best 61 to win inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville
Jacob Bridgeman won the inaugural Biltmore Championship at The Cliffs at Walnut Grove near Asheville, North Carolina, with a 61 that secured a two-shot victory over Ben James.
Young throws 3 TD passes, including 2 to Waller, as Panthers dominate short-handed Falcons 34-3
Bryce Young threw three touchdown passes and Devin Lloyd added an interception return as the Carolina Panthers beat the short-handed Atlanta Falcons 34-3 on Sunday.
Nonprofit born from childhood loss brings 9/11 Day of Service back to North Charleston
Blankies 4 My Buddies hosted its Wrapped in Hope 9/11 Day of Service at the North Charleston Fire Museum, where volunteers made blankets and hygiene kits for Lowcountry veterans and neighbors in need.
New Found Glory co-founder, guitarist dies following cancer diagnosis
Chad Gilbert, co-founder and lead guitarist of the punk band New Found Glory, died at age 45 after a cancer diagnosis in 2021.
Braves clinch NL East title with 4-2 win over Astros
The Atlanta Braves clinched the NL East title with a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday, earning their seventh division championship in nine years.
FIRST ALERT: Fall-like forecast is on the way this week
WIS reports a cold front will bring cooler temperatures to the Midlands, with scattered showers and storms possible Tuesday through Wednesday before a pleasant cool-down by the end of the week.
Homeowner who shot puppies that attacked farm animals won’t be charged, officials say
A Chilton County, Alabama homeowner will not face charges after shooting seven puppies that killed six chickens and two cats, according to Sheriff John Shearon.
FIRST ALERT: Tropical Storm Fay could reach hurricane status soon
Tropical Storm Fay is strengthening over the eastern Atlantic and could become the Atlantic basin's first hurricane of the 2026 season by tonight before weakening and turning southwest.
Crews extinguish house fire in Goose Creek; cause under investigation
Firefighters from multiple Goose Creek-area departments extinguished a house fire Wednesday night on Raritan Road, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.
Suspect faces attempted murder charge after shooting outside Moncks Corner Waffle House
Moncks Corner police charged Shanique Tywanda Brittain with attempted murder and firearm offenses after she allegedly shot a woman outside a Waffle House early Saturday.
The Reason for the Season: Why fall cools us down
WIS reports that the autumnal equinox occurred Tuesday, September 22nd at 8:05 pm EDT, marking the first day of fall and the start of cooler temperatures and shorter days.
Accident on I-26 East in Calhoun County holds traffic to standstill for several miles
An accident near mile marker 130 on I-26 East in Calhoun County, South Carolina, left a vehicle on fire and caused traffic backups for several miles.
Officer shoots suspect accused of firing into crowd of 400 juveniles at dance studio
A suspect fired an automatic weapon into a crowd of about 400 minors outside a St.
He thought he hooked a bass. Instead, a teen shattered a 9-year state record
A 16-year-old fisherman caught a 3.02-pound jaguar guapote in Florida's Westwood Lakes area, breaking a nine-year Florida state record for the species.
Above and below the Ben Sawyer, here’s how one of SC’s last-remaining swing bridges functions
The Charleston Post & Courier profiles the Ben Sawyer Bridge, a swing bridge linking Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island, documenting how it rotates to allow barge traffic and noting recent mechanical malfunctions.
Charleston County to host public sessions about tax referendum, CSU gets aeronautics investment
Charleston County is hosting public meetings with mayors from North Charleston, Mount Pleasant and Charleston to discuss the Nov. 3 Transportation Sales Tax referendum.
SC pauses apartment tax loophole that's drained millions from local government and school budgets
South Carolina has imposed a one-year moratorium on new apartment property tax exemption applications, halting a 2020 law that officials say has drained millions from local government and school budgets.
Tables turned: Allen University whistleblower finds himself at center of FBI stadium fraud case
Florida developer Lamonica "Monti" Valrie was arrested by the FBI and charged with defrauding Allen University and a business associate of $6.1 million in Columbia, South Carolina.
Charleston Southern has record night in 65-0 win over Point
Charleston Southern defeated Point University 65-0 on Saturday night, with Hakeem Waters rushing for 123 yards and three touchdowns.
Sánchez’s goal lifts Battery in 1-0 win over Monterey Bay to clinch spot in 2026 playoffs
The Charleston Battery beat Monterey Bay FC 1-0 at Patriots Point on Saturday, with Camilo Sánchez scoring the winning goal to clinch the team's spot in the 2026 USL Championship Playoffs.
DJ Maultsby’s TD catch proves to be difference in South Carolina State’s 20-17 win against Furman
South Carolina State defeated Furman 20-17 Saturday in Greenville, with DJ Maultsby catching four passes for 118 yards and a touchdown to lead the unbeaten Bulldogs.
FIRST ALERT: Higher humidity to accompany this weekend’s rain chances
WCSC's weather forecast calls for scattered showers and thunderstorms Sunday across the Charleston area, patchy fog before daybreak, and a colder cold front arriving Tuesday.