Tuesday, September 22, 2026
218‘Spur the Vote’ event prepares USC students for upcoming midterm election
USC hosted a "Spur the Vote" event on campus to help students register before South Carolina's Oct. 4 voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 midterm election.
Berkeley County community honors victims of violence at annual event
About 15 to 20 law enforcement agencies and prevention partners gathered Tuesday night in Berkeley County for the third annual Berkeley Remembers event to honor victims of homicide and suicide.
SCMC presents Blueprint 2036 to Lexington
South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce presented its Blueprint 2036 ten-year economic competitiveness strategy to the Lexington Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.
Police search for suspect after fight, shooting at Summerville Walmart
Summerville police are searching for a suspect after an argument turned physical and one shot was fired inside a Walmart on North Main Street Tuesday night, though no one was shot.
New proposed Colleton County data center campus draws residents’ questions
The Colleton County Economic Alliance held an information session about a proposed $6 billion, 1,000-megawatt data center campus west of I-95 off Mount Carmel Road, with developers citing job creation and no resident rate increases.
Johns Island man accused of possessing child sexual material
Luis Alfonso Lopez, 28, of Johns Island, was arrested and charged with third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators found files containing child sexual abuse material.
Kershaw County Council passes temporary moratorium on data centers
Kershaw County Council unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data centers, cryptocurrency mining and data processing facilities in Camden, giving officials time to study the industry and draft regulations.
Georgetown County Council delays final vote on stormwater ordinance
Georgetown County Council voted Tuesday to postpone the final vote on a proposed stormwater ordinance until council members have time to review the language and address residents' concerns.
Dorchester County opens first building solely for coroner’s office
Dorchester County has opened Summerville's first building dedicated to its coroner's office, featuring an autopsy suite, portable X-ray equipment, and a blood analyzer.
Chicora Elementary second graders receive new bikes and helmets
Second graders at Chicora Elementary in North Charleston received new bicycles and helmets built by volunteers through a partnership between Wish for Wheels and Nakupuna.
Families testify on deaths in ICE encounters at Democratic forum
Families of five people killed by immigration agents testified Tuesday at a Washington forum hosted by Democratic lawmakers seeking accountability for the deaths.
Altercation inside Summerville Walmart leads to gunfire, police searching for suspect
Summerville police are looking for a suspect after a Tuesday-night argument inside a North Main Street Walmart turned physical and resulted in a gunshot; no injuries were reported.
CofC men’s soccer upsets top ranked South Carolina, 2-1
Stian Bendvold scored twice as the College of Charleston men's soccer team defeated No. 1 South Carolina, 2-1, Tuesday in Columbia.
Federal filing details luxury items, shifting language in Allen University stadium case
A court filing in the federal case against Lamonica "Monti" Valrie lists luxury items found in his Florida home and uses different language than the original indictment regarding a $3 million fee tied to Allen University's stadium project.
Woman claims funeral home mishandled father’s body: ‘Something like you see in a horror movie’
A Missouri woman says Serenity Memorial Funeral and Cremation Services in St. Louis disfigured her father’s body during preparation, part of three complaints filed with the state board since 2023.
FIRST ALERT: Tracking a wave near Africa
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave near Africa's coastline, with a 40% chance of development over the next week.
Okonite plant bringing over 100 new jobs to Orangeburg
Okonite, a cable and wire manufacturer, will build a new 552,000-square-foot plant on Roseville Road in Orangeburg County as part of a $400 million expansion creating more than 100 jobs.
Demolition on hold for 1890s East Side chapel after secret permit sparks outcry
Charleston's mayor paused demolition of the former Emma Abbott Memorial Chapel at 52 Cooper Street after a permit issued August 21 drew preservationist criticism.
Hayden Panettiere was released from a drug rehab facility weeks before her death, coroner report says
A coroner's report found that Hayden Panettiere died of an accidental drug overdose, including fentanyl, at her Greenville, South Carolina apartment in August, weeks after leaving rehab.
Ravenel man charged with murder in June Charleston County shooting
Greggory Scott, 25, of Ravenel, was charged with murder and other counts in the June shooting death of Leon Deas on Sanders Road in Charleston County.
Colleton Co. community gets its say on Canadys Station before shovels hit the ground
State environmental officials are holding a public hearing Tuesday in Walterboro about stormwater permits for Canadys Station, a proposed natural gas power plant near the ACE Basin.
‘They jumped on my dad’: 63-year-old brutally beaten following minor crash, family says
A 63-year-old Missouri man was hospitalized after several people assaulted him following a minor rear-end crash Saturday in Jennings, police said.
Man accused of slashing tires on 9 vehicles at N. Charleston apartment complex
North Charleston police arrested 24-year-old Jerome David McBride Jr. on 10 counts of malicious property damage after nine vehicles had their tires slashed and a window and mailbox were damaged Thursday evening at an apartment complex on Crossroads Drive.
FIRST ALERT: Tracking a wave near Africa and Post-Tropical Fay
WIS reports that post-tropical Tropical Depression Fay has weakened to 35 mph winds while drifting southwestward across the Atlantic, and the National Hurricane Center is monitoring a storm wave near Africa's coast for potential development.
Arrest made in June homicide of Charleston man
Greggory Scott, 25, of Ravenel, was arrested and charged with murder in the June Sanders Road shooting that killed Leon Deas, 30, and injured two others.
SCDNR seeks public input on future management of Ashley River
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is running an online survey through Oct. 31, inviting Lowcountry residents to share input on a revised management plan for the Ashley Scenic River.
South Carolina vs. Alabama: Kickoff time, TV info, what to know
WIS reports that South Carolina (2-1) plays No. 8 Alabama Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, kicking off at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
WATCH: Shane Beamer looks ahead to road test at No. 8 Alabama
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer discussed Saturday's 7 p.m. game against No. 8 Alabama at Tuscaloosa, which will air on ESPN, during a Tuesday press conference.
SC Statehouse cut health insurance for part-time magistrates sparking fears of resignations
South Carolina cut health insurance for part-time magistrates and other part-time state workers starting Oct. 1, prompting five Clarendon County magistrates to resign and raising fears of a broader exodus from the state's rural courts.
Seafood bacteria found in South Carolina. Plus, West Ashley might finally even up districts.
South Carolina health officials report one death and two illnesses from vibriosis, a bacteria linked to raw seafood, as oyster season begins.
AP: Report reveals Hayden Panettiere released from drug rehabilitation facility weeks before death
Hayden Panettiere, 36, died of an accidental fentanyl and medication overdose while temporarily staying in a Greenville apartment, according to a coroner's report obtained by the Associated Press.
South Carolina considers new size limits for docks
South Carolina's Department of Environmental Resources is proposing new size limits for docks based on waterway size, with a public hearing scheduled for Oct. 27.
‘She made us writers’: Charleston journalists remember Autumn Phillips and the mark she left behind
The Post and Courier collected tributes from current and former staff members honoring editor Autumn Phillips, who died in December 2024, remembering her mentorship and journalism.
What’s going on in Goose Creek? Here’s your guide to the city’s local scene
Goose Creek, South Carolina, has developed a thriving public arts scene featuring Adopt-a-Goose statues, Graffiti Park, the Creek Collective art center, and Central Creek Park, guided by a city ordinance requiring new businesses to contribute to public art.
94% of West Ashley residents live in just one district. After 70+ years, could it finally be fixed?
The St. Andrews Public Service District plans to redraw its two voting districts in West Ashley to balance populations after 76 years, with County Council approval expected Sept. 22.
As her health faded, Autumn gave us a final story
The Post and Courier's former executive editor Autumn Phillips died Sept. 16 of cancer, three days after publishing her final story about a Charleston Alzheimer's clinical trial.
Summer’s end in SC ushers in shorter days, lower temps, Harvest Moon and fall foliage
The article reports that fall begins today in South Carolina with the autumnal equinox at 8:04 p.m.
North Charleston woman raises $24K to save dozens of cats — and build them tiny homes
Heather Perez of North Charleston raised $24,000 through a GoFundMe to relocate a colony of 50 to 70 cats living in an industrial park parking lot to a new sanctuary.
Folly Beach short-term rental legal drama could be heading to SC Supreme Court
Folly Beach officials are considering transferring a lawsuit challenging the city's 2023 short-term rental cap to the South Carolina Supreme Court after a circuit judge struck down portions of the ordinance.
Fire truck costs, wait times surge for Lowcountry departments
Lowcountry fire departments report that costs for fire trucks have roughly doubled since 2020 and delivery wait times have stretched to three or four years, prompting the IAFF to request a federal investigation.
FIRST ALERT: Temperatures drop later this week
WIS reports that a cold front brings cooler temperatures to the Midlands, with highs in the 70s through midweek and possible storms Wednesday.
FIRST ALERT: Scattered storms likely today; Fall arrives tonight
WCSC's weather forecast reports scattered storms across the Lowcountry today, with fall officially beginning tonight at 8:05 p.m. and cooler, drier air arriving Thursday.
16-year-old dies after collapsing on soccer field: ‘He will be forever missed’
A 16-year-old Rome High School junior died Friday after collapsing while playing soccer in Rome, Georgia, where his cause of death remains unreleased.