Monday, September 21, 2026
1784 Sumter County men arrested in dogfighting ring investigation
SLED arrested four Sumter County men—Andrew Bryant, Tevin Joyner, Orlando Coullette and Robert Hansley—for allegedly running a dogfighting ring at an Eastover home, with 18 people arrested and 19 dogs rescued.
Manhunt ends after police arrest 15-year-old in North Charleston homicide
A 15-year-old has been charged with murder in the August 31 shooting death of 18-year-old Preston Fabers at a North Charleston CARTA bus stop on Carner Avenue.
Rural Cordesville braces for growth under proposed conservation zoning
A Berkeley County developer seeks to rezone a 250-acre Cordesville property for 147 clustered homes under a proposed conservation zoning plan, drawing resident concerns about roads and rural character.
Hall of Famer Alex English brings sports stars to Midlands for annual charity golf event
NBA Hall of Famer Alex English hosted his annual Celebrity Golf Tournament Monday in Blythewood, raising money for Family Promise and the Let's Share Foundation.
Grand jury finds no evidence of crime in Nolan Wells death, court documents state
A Mississippi grand jury found no evidence of crime in the death of Nolan Wells, who drowned off Horn Island on July 4, 2026, so no charges will be filed.
15 year old charged with murder in deadly CARTA bus shooting
A 15-year-old was charged with murder and held by juvenile justice after allegedly fatally shooting a person aboard a CARTA bus at a North Charleston stop on Aug. 31.
Pelion High School students learn financial literacy with rock-and-roll twist
A nonprofit brought musician GOODING to Pelion High School in Lexington County for a morning concert where students learned budgeting, credit, and debt-avoidance skills.
2 arrested after investigators find 5 dead dogs at property, troopers say
Two people in Marlborough, Connecticut, were charged with animal cruelty after police found five dead dogs and living animals in unsanitary conditions at a property.
Driver rescued after Jeep plunges down embankment beneath North Carolina waterfall
A driver was injured Saturday when a Jeep left U.S. Route 64 near Highlands and plunged beneath Bridal Veil Falls in Macon County, North Carolina, before being extricated and taken to a hospital.
New court documents show details of failed Allen University football stadium project
New court documents reveal details of the failed Allen University football stadium deal in Columbia, South Carolina, showing how owner Lamonica Valrie was paid nearly $1.8 million tied to the project.
Demolition of historic East Side church halted as Charleston seeks independent review
Charleston officials halted demolition of the former Mt.
Inmate stands trial in 2018 Lee Correctional riot deaths
An inmate named Larry White began trial Monday in Bishopville, South Carolina, accused of killing three prisoners during the 2018 riot at Lee Correctional Institution that killed seven.
White House launches Trump TV: What it is and how to watch
The White House launched Trump TV, a 24/7 YouTube streaming channel featuring the president's past moments, the same day CNN, MSNBC and Politico sued over their White House media ban.
Red Cross assisting 5 people after Andrews house fire
The American Red Cross is assisting five people displaced by a Monday morning house fire on Jacob Avenue in Andrews, South Carolina.
Police: Man accidentally killed girlfriend while ‘playing’ with revolver, then died by suicide
A 22-year-old Fairbanks man accidentally shot his 21-year-old girlfriend with a revolver Wednesday before killing himself, leaving her family fundraising to return her body to Alabama.
1 dead, 4 injured in 2-boat collision; both operators face DUI charges
A two-boat collision early Sunday on Mississippi's Ross Barnett Reservoir killed one person and injured four, with both boat operators facing felony DUI charges.
North Charleston Exchange Club relaunches with focus on youth, veterans
The Exchange Club of North Charleston relaunched Monday at the Charleston Transit Center, highlighting community service, youth programs, and support for veterans.
Charleston woman gets probation after pleading guilty to hitting student with hammer
Ladaisha Almuid, 26, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and battery in Charleston County and received one year of probation for striking a Burke High School student with a claw hammer in January.
Driver fleeing traffic stop at 109 MPH kills man in crash, authorities say
A 19-year-old Grand Forks driver fleeing a traffic stop crashed into a Honda in Cass County, North Dakota, killing the 49-year-old Accord driver.
Man pleads guilty in death of Lake City police officer, sentenced to 21 years
Jermaine Roberson pleaded guilty to charges connected to the 2021 death of Lake City police Lt.
SC farm sees uptick in buyers after beef tariff waiver
A Ravenel farm reports increased demand for local beef after President Trump's Sept. 1 waiver allowing up to 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free imported beef took effect.
Former Summerville lumber mill could become homes, shops and massive indoor rec center
River Development Equities is seeking to rezone a former Interfor lumber mill site in Summerville into a mixed-use development featuring homes, shops, restaurants, parks and a possible large indoor recreation center.
19-year-old Wendy’s manager who allegedly tied neurodivergent employee to grill arrested on multiple charges
Michiko Burton, a 19-year-old former Wendy's manager in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was arrested and charged with simple assault and false imprisonment for allegedly tying a neurodivergent employee to a grill.
Graham, Andrews trade attacks as SC Senate race enters final six weeks
Republican Senator Darline Graham and Democratic challenger Annie Andrews exchanged personal attacks during campaign stops across South Carolina as their U.S. Senate race approaches its final six weeks.
Charleston moving Lime bike-share agreement back to yearly contract
Charleston City Council plans to convert its Lime bike-share agreement from month-to-month back to a one-year contract, with the matter expected before council Sept. 22.
Charleston set to approve $4.5M drainage work, road closures on James Island
Charleston's City Council will approve a $4.5 million contract Monday for the final phase of the Central Park Drainage Basin project on James Island, with construction expected to begin about a month later.
Charleston County weighs historic district status for Snowden community
Charleston County officials are considering designating the Gullah Geechee community of Snowden in Mount Pleasant as a historic district, with a public hearing set for Tuesday.
Woman arrested in connection with shooting at Moncks Corner Waffle House
Shanique Brittain, 29, was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a fight at a Moncks Corner Waffle House left one woman with a gunshot wound.
Richland County middle school student found with weapon on school grounds
A seventh-grade student at E.L.
Sumter police searching for missing man
Sumter police are searching for 35-year-old Darius Labrew, last seen Friday afternoon leaving a Rast Street apartment, and are asking anyone with information to contact authorities.
Housing tax loophole has cost SC millions. Plus, Charleston restaurant owners feud over money.
South Carolina paused a 2020 tax law enabling apartment complexes to become tax-exempt, a judge appointed a receiver at a Charleston restaurant over alleged misappropriated funds, and a four-year-old Goose Creek fatal hit-and-run remains unsolved.
Voter registration deadlines approach in South Carolina midterm election
South Carolina voters must register by Oct. 4 for in-person or online registration, or have their mail registration postmarked by Oct. 5, ahead of the Nov. midterm election.
Charlotte Hornets returning to Charleston for Training Camp
The Charlotte Hornets will hold their preseason training camp at The Citadel in Charleston from September 29 through October 2, marking their second consecutive year hosting camp in the city.
Summerville warns of scam impersonating town Planning Department
The Town of Summerville is warning residents about someone impersonating Planning Department staff and asking people to verify any suspicious messages before sending money.
Woman arrested after running from crash scene, leaving child behind in car, deputies say
A 31-year-old West Virginia woman faces child neglect charges after a single-vehicle crash in Clarksburg left a child unrestrained in her damaged Chevrolet Malibu.
Charleston Fire Department names new Emergency Manager
The Charleston Fire Department selected Jon Stewart as its new Emergency Manager in the Fire Marshal's Office to lead citywide emergency preparedness efforts.
Charleston-based leader appointed as new executive director of NIWC Atlantic
Greg Lancaster has been named the new executive director of NIWC Atlantic, a Charleston-based naval information warfare center where he previously held leadership roles.
Exploring the Future of Technology (Test 21 Sept)
The post discusses emerging trends in artificial intelligence, robotics, and sustainable energy, and describes cloud computing as internet-based delivery of computing services for on-demand access without maintaining physical infrastructure.
James Island development to remove three grand trees; residents raise concerns
The Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals approved Banner Residential's "Banner on Folly" apartment and townhome project on James Island's Folly Road, allowing removal of three grand trees with mitigation requirements.
Mother was ‘passed out drunk’ when 3-year-old son drowned in pool, witnesses claim
An Indiana mother faces neglect-in-death charges after her 3-year-old son drowned in a backyard pool while witnesses say she was intoxicated.
Blankets for My Buddies hosts 9/11 Day of Service in North Charleston
Blankets for My Buddies volunteers packed care kits and wrote letters to veterans at the Old North Charleston Fire Museum on September 11, raising funds through a 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps grant.
The site of Gen. Francis Marion’s last stand is now a neighborhood in Berkeley County
A Berkeley County neighborhood along Highway 52 near Old Santee Canal State Park now sits on the site where Gen.
Invasive hornet species threatens SC. Clemson warns what to look for and how to report them.
Clemson University is warning South Carolina residents about an invasive yellow-legged hornet killing bees and asking people to report nests via a QR code so staff can arrange safe removal.
SC inmate accused of killing 3 others during violent Lee prison riot to stand trial for murder
Larry White, a South Carolina inmate, will stand trial on Sept. 21 for allegedly killing three people during the April 2018 Lee Correctional Institution riot in Bishopville.
He was struck and killed on a quiet Goose Creek road. 4 years later, his death remains unsolved.
Goose Creek police reopened the 2022 fatal hit-and-run that killed 43-year-old Wyatt Dobbs on Crowfield Boulevard, a case closed in March 2024 after failing to identify a suspect.
FIRST ALERT: Cooler air arrives later this week
WIS reports that fall begins Tuesday in South Carolina, with rain returning Wednesday and cooler temperatures dropping into the 70s later in the week.
Teacher runs into burning house, crosses broken glass barefoot to save older neighbor
Clint Schneider, a Washington, Missouri high school teacher, ran barefoot through broken glass into a burning house on September 11 to rescue an elderly neighbor who has trouble walking.
Hunter shoots and kills woman after mistaking her for a deer, troopers say
A 74-year-old Delaware hunter was arrested on manslaughter charges after fatally shooting a woman he mistook for a deer while hunting near Ellendale.