Wednesday, September 23, 2026
188Press corps team beats lawmakers in annual charity softball game
Members of Congress lost 22-16 to a Washington media team at Audi Field Wednesday in the annual Congressional Women's Softball Game benefiting the Young Survival Coalition.
Newberry County honors 12 who died in school bus accident 80 years ago
The Newberry County Transportation Team honored the 80th anniversary of a December 1946 accident in which a train struck a school bus at a rail crossing, killing 12 people.
‘Scoop of Heaven’ ice cream shop donates full day’s proceeds to officers’ families
An ice cream shop in Elgin, South Carolina, donated more than $11,000 in proceeds to the families of two Columbia police officers, one of whom died and another was injured responding to a call nearly a month ago.
Lexington Police raise money for South Carolina Special Olympics
Lexington Police officers collected donations at two Chick-fil-A locations for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run, which funds Special Olympics athletes statewide.
Charleston County Sheriff’s Office warns of AI scam callers
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office warns residents about scammers using artificial intelligence, fake photos and spoofed numbers to pose as deputies and steal money and personal information.
Mount Pleasant commission rejects plan for 87 townhomes near Market at Oakland
The Mount Pleasant planning commission voted 6-2 to reject a proposal by Middle Street Partners to build 87 townhomes on a commercial site near Market at Oakland.
‘I’m doing what I love’: Beloved pilot, Michigan teen remembered after fatal Alaska plane crash
Alaska State Troopers identified 42-year-old pilot Cabot Pitts and 18-year-old Michigan teen Connor Helsel as victims of a fatal plane crash Thursday near Snag Creek, about 50 miles southeast of Nabesna.
Georgetown to install marker recognizing Middle Passage history
A steering committee announced Wednesday at Joseph Hayne Rainey Park that Georgetown will install a Middle Passage port marker at Maritime Park, to be unveiled Oct. 24.
2 face drug charges after early-morning Colleton County traffic stop
Two women face drug charges, including fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking, after a Colleton County deputy's early-morning traffic stop Thursday near Barracada Road and Live Oak Street.
69-year-old man hit and killed while getting mail, police say
James Berthelot, 69, died Monday afternoon in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, after a Chevrolet Silverado struck him while he was retrieving mail near Highway 75.
A Complete Guide to Safe Driving as You Age
A sponsored promotional piece for Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers discusses how aging affects driving ability, warning signs that older drivers may need to reevaluate driving, and tips for staying safe on the road.
Why the College of Charleston Freshman class keeps getting bigger
The College of Charleston reports its first-year class grew to 2,752 students this year, up from 2,317 at the same point last year, with officials citing academic programs and the city's location as draws.
Alleged prison rioter Larry White gives ‘explosive’ testimony admitting to stabbing inmates in trial
Larry White testified Wednesday at his trial in Bishopville, admitting he stabbed fellow inmates during the April 2018 riot at Lee Correctional Institution that killed seven prisoners.
Harriet Hancock, pioneer of South Carolina’s LGBTQ+ rights movement, dies at 89
Harriet Hancock, founder of the Harriet Hancock Center and a leader in South Carolina's LGBTQ+ rights movement, died in Columbia at 89.
From soccer mom to data scientist: Meet the AI pioneer helping power CofC soccer
Anissa Williams, a College of Charleston data scientist, built a custom analytics tool that helps the men's soccer program analyze matches and scout opponents.
12-gauge shotgun, alcohol and drugs found in student vehicle at Wando High School
A Wando High School security officer found a 12-gauge shotgun, ammunition, alcohol, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a student's car Wednesday in Mount Pleasant, prompting a search and disciplinary action.
Dorchester County honors Deputy Sgt. Tracy D. Cowee Jr. at Summerville celebration of life
Dorchester County officials and law enforcement officers gathered Wednesday at Seacoast Church in Summerville to celebrate the life of Deputy Sgt.
Man charged for Sumter County murder, more arrests expected
Rahkeem Epps was charged with the 2025 murder of Jamayah Jones, who was killed Sept. 6 in front of Camp Branch Road in Sumter County, with additional arrests expected.
Folly Beach turtle disorientation prompts lighting warnings
Folly Beach officials are investigating bright condominium lights that disoriented sea turtle hatchlings Friday, prompting renewed calls to follow turtle-friendly lighting rules.
CARTA moving forward with new video mirrors designed to give bus drivers a wider view
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority board approved installing exterior camera systems on buses to give drivers a wider view and additional recorded footage.
‘A shining example’: Dorchester County detective remembered for character, service
Family, friends and law enforcement officers gathered Wednesday in Dorchester County for the funeral of Detective Sgt.
Ole Miss students were 18, 20 years old at time of death
Two Ole Miss students, ages 18 and 20, died Monday in separate incidents in Oxford, Mississippi, prompting state assistance in the investigation.
Teen describes chaos at dance studio party as gunman appears to shoot randomly into crowd
A gunman fired into a crowd of teenagers at a St. Ann dance studio on Saturday night before being shot by police; two people were injured.
Gray Media partners with the Charlotte Hornets to expand free broadcasts across the Carolinas
Gray Media and the Charlotte Hornets announced a partnership to broadcast free over-the-air Hornets games across six Carolinas markets and Roanoke, Virginia, starting in October for the 2026–27 NBA season.
Eastside chapel demolished. Plus, Folly Beach to move short-term rental case to SC Supreme Court.
Charleston demolished the Emma Abbott Memorial Chapel on the Eastside, Folly Beach voted to move a short-term rental lawsuit to the state Supreme Court, and documents detail the fatal Mount Pleasant boat crash that killed Citadel cadet Evan Greenleigh.
As AI reshapes the workplace, Google brings training to Berkeley County businesses
Google and Berkeley County Economic Development hosted a free AI workshop Wednesday for Berkeley County small business owners to learn how to use artificial intelligence in their operations.
FIRST ALERT: Tropical Depression Fay is back, watching another wave too
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a developing storm west of Africa with a 50% chance of forming over the next two to seven days, while Tropical Depression Fay remains over the ocean.
Kiawah Island establishes conservation fund, seeks volunteers for advisory committee
The Town of Kiwah Island created a conservation fund to protect environmentally sensitive land and is recruiting seven volunteers to serve on an advisory committee that will review funding applications.
Bear leaves a trail of destruction in Alaska neighborhoods
Alaska Fish and Game biologists euthanized a brown bear in Anchorage's Rabbit Creek area after it damaged garages, vehicles and attempted to enter a home.
‘The work isn’t done’: Dill Cemetery cleanup to highlight efforts to preserve longtime cemetery
The Charleston Museum and the James Island Association to Protect and Preserve Black Cemeteries are holding a cleanup this weekend at Dill Sanctuary on James Island to preserve two African American cemeteries.
Georgetown weighs development rule changes for former steel mill site
Planning staff presented proposed changes to Georgetown development rules for the former Liberty Steel site that would give developers more flexibility by removing housing density limits and allowing taller buildings.
Frozen pasta sold at Walmart recalled over listeria fears
Gias Foods is recalling two lots of Bettergoods frozen lemon Alfredo fettuccine sold at Walmart nationwide after testing suggested possible listeria contamination.
Cohn Construction completes dermatology HQ renovation
Cohn Construction finished renovating a four-story building in Charleston's Middleburg Park Historic District to serve as the new headquarters for Carolinas Dermatology & Plastic Surgery.
Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce launches leadership program
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications until Oct. 9 for Leadership Mount Pleasant, a nine-month program for 25 business owners and residents that begins in January 2027.
‘This is just evil’: Granddaughter of woman found dead in suitcase wants answers
Alexis Trotter, granddaughter of Loretta Moody, a 67-year-old Kansas woman whose body was found in a suitcase at a Wichita fire station, is speaking out as police investigate her death as a homicide.
Rail Safety Week in Columbia kicks off as state reports dozens of crossing collisions
Public safety agencies and rail officials gathered downtown Columbia to launch Rail Safety Week, an Operation Lifesaver campaign aimed at reducing train crossing collisions and trespassing.
Old Charleston Eastside chapel slated for demo after brief reprieve
Charleston officials permitted the deconstruction of the 134-year-old Emma Abbott Memorial Chapel at Cooper and America streets, prompting the city to review its historic-preservation policies.
Charleston County sees first of public info meetings on Transportation Sales Tax
North Charleston is hosting the first of several public information meetings tonight at Park Circle Community Building about the 2026 Transportation Sales Tax referendum on the November ballot.
FIRST ALERT: Fall starts out cloudy and cool
WIS reports that cooler, cloudy conditions will persist across the Midlands through Thursday, with possible rain showers, before sunny fall weather returns for Friday and the weekend.
FIRST ALERT: Morning front brings cooler weather; humidity drops tonight
A cold front brings cooler, blustery conditions to the Lowcountry today with a moderate rip current risk at beaches, while minor tidal flooding is possible Wednesday through Friday and a tropical wave off West Africa is being monitored.
12-year-old hit, killed by car while walking with friends was ‘taken way too soon,’ mom says
A 12-year-old boy died Monday night in South Charleston, West Virginia, after being struck by a car while crossing the street with friends.