Friday, September 25, 2026Charleston Daily Brief
The Lowcountry news you would otherwise miss
WCSC reports that a nor'easter will bring cooler, drier conditions and minor-to-moderate coastal flooding to the Charleston area this weekend, with temperatures warming into the 80s early next week.
Charleston County School Board member Darlene Dunmeyer-Roberson will attend a removal hearing next week after being accused of disclosing confidential information and fraudulently billing the district.
Prisma Health held its first annual infant and maternal mortality symposium at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia to address disparities and improve outcomes for mothers and babies across South Carolina.
The Woman's Club of Cayce hosted the "Arms Around the Community" event to raise domestic violence awareness and connect attendees with local resources ahead of October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Maj. Gen. Daryl Hood relinquished command of Fort Jackson and retired from the Army after more than 41 years of service during a Friday ceremony.
WCIV reports Week 6 high school football results across the Charleston area, including James Island's 56-7 win over Stratford and Burke's 76-0 victory at Hardeeville.
Faith Strong, Inc. is holding its fifth annual Pink in the City event in Sumter, South Carolina, to raise awareness for breast cancer and honor founder Tamekia Hunter's legacy.
Richland County election officials are recruiting hundreds more poll workers to reach a goal of 1,400 before the Nov. 3 election, partnering with staffing agency AppleOne to help fill the remaining positions.
Connecticut State Police say Elvin Hernandez, 60, a Department of Transportation worker, died Friday after a driver hit him on I-95 near Exit 20 in Fairfield; Edward Myers was arrested on manslaughter charges.
Several Republicans on Capitol Hill, including Reps. Maria Salazar and Ashley Hinson and Sen. Roger Marshall, have distanced themselves from Trump over immigration enforcement and high prices as midterm elections approach.
Nearly 100 people are gathering at the College of Charleston this weekend for the South Carolina African-American Tourism Conference, which explores how Black communities can leverage culture and history to create tourism opportunities.
A jury in Tipp City, Ohio, heard testimony from Alleigha Botner, the woman former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn allegedly told he wanted to kill his wife, whom he is accused of murdering.
First Student Inc. bus drivers drove through floodwater on Hagood Avenue in Charleston on Friday, prompting community concern and a company advisory about flooded routes.
A USC student was struck by a car Thursday night around 10 p.m. in a Five Points crosswalk on Harden Street, reigniting safety concerns in Columbia.
Travis Henson, 29, was arrested Friday at a Food Lion on Decker Boulevard and charged with voyeurism after allegedly placing a substance on a woman's clothing.
David Aquino-Santiago, a 22-year-old Moncks Corner convicted felon, was arrested Thursday night in North Charleston after a traffic stop led police to find three firearms and ammunition.
The Lee County Public Library in Bishopville hosted a Dolly Day event Friday and announced a partnership with Lee County First Steps to launch Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in the area.
WCSC's Live 5 Deep Dive features meteorologist Lexie Horvath discussing seasonal changes and past hurricanes, including Hugo and Helene, as the station marks a quiet hurricane season.
The University of Arizona placed Sigma Tau Gamma on activities suspension after new members were accused of being forced to drink large amounts of alcohol, swallow live goldfish, and endure threats and degradation.
Charleston fire crews responded to a fire on the Drayton Hall railroad bridge over the Ashley River on Sept. 25, with at least 15 firefighters from three departments working the scene.
A neonatal intensive care nurse in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was arrested and fired after a 4-month-old infant was found with multiple fractures and bruises.
Newberry High School became the first school in Newberry County to earn national Special Olympics Unified Champion School recognition for its inclusive programs.
Charleston, St.Andrews, and North Charleston fire departments responded Friday afternoon to a fire on the Drayton Hall Drawbridge over the Ashley River in West Ashley, with no injuries reported.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Luna the most popular cat name nationally, with Milo and Bella rounding out the top three in its list of 100 names.
A coalition of energy companies, including ITC Holdings, is urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to suspend Order 1000, which requires competitive bidding for transmission lines, arguing the process is too slow.
South Carolina State University's Board of Trustees approved the elimination of nine academic programs at its Thursday meeting in Orangeburg, citing low enrollment and failure to meet state standards.
Charleston Hope expanded its THRIVE school-based mental health program to Memminger Elementary, adding play therapy for children ages 3 to 5 at three Charleston-area elementary schools.
North Charleston finished the framework for its Unified Development Ordinance, which will update zoning and development rules, and will hold two community events in October to gather input before drafting the ordinance.
Randy Brown, a Black firefighter at St. Johns Fire District, filed a federal lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and retaliation after reporting a noose found on a training mannequin.
The Charleston Water System is proposing a $36 million project to replace about 941 lead pipes in North Charleston and the Charleston Peninsula, with a public meeting scheduled for Oct. 21.
The Folly Beach Exchange Club, city officials and the Historical Society installed a historical marker Sept. 25 at 712 W. Ashley Ave. honoring where "Porgy and Bess" was created.
Donovan Ryan Holman, 35, was sentenced to life without parole plus 80 years for the 2024 murder of Jay Motley and attempted murder of another man in Lexington County.
A jury in Goshen, Indiana, convicted Nicholas Stanley of killing sex offender Allen Cogswell at a motel, with sentencing set for Oct. 22.
Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant has begun its 30th annual Pumpkin Patch, featuring pumpkins, mini golf, an expanded tractor tour, and extended hours through Nov. 1.
Mississippi District Attorney Jonathan Grimes criticized attorney Ben Crump during a press conference about Nolan Wells' death, disputing claims that the state mishandled the teenager's cell phone evidence.
The Statehouse Report profiles the competitive South Carolina First Congressional District race between Jenny Honeycutt and Nancy Lacore, plus coverage of infrastructure grading, a national listening tour, and hemp drink legislation.
Jason Virgil, a North Carolina brewer, tells the Charleston City Paper that a proposed South Carolina ban on hemp beverages would eliminate jobs, tax revenue and shelf space for retailers, restaurants and distributors statewide.
The Congaree Riverkeeper issued a water activity advisory for the Lower Saluda River in Columbia after five samples exceeded state bacteria standards for recreation.
The Charleston Regional Business Journal's construction roundup covers projects including Aiken's $65 million water treatment plant, Charleston's College of Charleston and Citadel renovations, Johnson Hagood Stadium expansion, and Lyman's Ostrem Tool facility addition.
Charleston County recorded over 1,000 eviction filings in both July and August, among the highest in five years, with legal aid organizations reporting a rise in eviction cases this year.
Charleston County's board of voter registration and elections announced the student winners of its fourth annual "I Voted" sticker design contest, whose designs will be distributed to early voters in October.
Charleston City Council postponed approving a $255,956 contract to build four pickleball courts at Parkshore Park in West Ashley after neighbors raised noise concerns.
Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic has named Greg Lancaster as its new executive director, giving him oversight of more than 4,100 personnel at the Charleston-headquartered command.
Two parks totaling 10.6 acres are proposed at the $2 billion Magnolia Landing development along the Ashley River, with a formal garden and dog park planned for the north and south ends.
Charleston County Council member Jenny Honeycutt and retired Admiral Nancy Lacore are the Republican and Democratic candidates seeking the open South Carolina 1st Congressional District seat.
Horry County drivers account for a quarter of South Carolina's 2,050-plus school bus stop citations since 2020, the highest of any county, though police attribute the volume to enforcement priorities rather than worse driver behavior.
The Folly Beach Exchange Club, city Tourism Committee and Historical Society will install a historical marker today at the West Ashley Avenue home where DuBose Heyward and George Gershwin worked on "Porgy and Bess.
The Urban Institute reports that South Carolina women surveyed about reproductive health care access say crisis pregnancy centers have multiplied since Dobbs and create barriers to care, with four of the state's 34 centers in the Charleston tri-county area.
Folly Beach contracted a California company for $76,500 to install AI surf cameras along the shoreline and is now asking beachfront property owners to host them on their homes.
Dr. Jacobo Mintzer, a Charleston-area psychiatrist and strudel enthusiast, is hosting South Carolina's first strudel competition at an Oktoberfest fundraiser at New Realm Brewing on Daniel Island on Sept. 30.
Lalah Hathaway performs at the Charleston Music Hall on Oct. 2, promoting her new album "Made in Chicago," which releases Oct. 1.
The Goose Creek chapter of the NAACP will host a candidate forum at the Goose Creek Recreation Center on Monday at 5:30 p.m., featuring a meet and greet and a session where four Berkeley County candidates discuss their platforms.
Dee Brock, the Tyler woman who founded and directed the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders from 1960 to 1975, has died at age 96.
WIS reports that Columbia, South Carolina will experience sunny, mild conditions this weekend with highs in the 80s before warming toward 90 degrees later next week.
WCSC's weather forecast reports unseasonably cool temperatures through Friday with warming into the 80s by next week, plus coastal flooding and rip current risks across the Charleston area this weekend.
A U.S. Marshals arrest attempt near a Portland, Oregon hotel ended with a murder suspect and a Portland police K-9 named Kylo both killed Thursday.
Madison, Wisconsin police arrested two Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity leaders Wednesday after officers found about 30 pledges covered in food in a hot basement during an alleged hazing event.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines ordered five Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners built in North Charleston, adding to a 2019 deal for 10 Dreamliners and four 737 Max jets.
Liberty defeated Coastal Carolina 34-17 Thursday night in Conway, South Carolina, outscoring the Chanticleers 24-0 in the second half behind Deshawn Purdie's 216 passing yards and two touchdowns.