Friday, October 2, 2026
192FIRST ALERT: Rain, isolated flooding risk ahead of a late-weekend front
WCSC's weather team reports a cold front bringing rain, possible localized flooding and cooler temperatures to the Carolinas this weekend, with windy conditions and coastal flooding risk by Tuesday.
Monarch Paper Company celebrates grand opening
Monarch Paper Company opened a storefront Friday at 2900 Devine Street, Suite B, in Columbia, South Carolina, offering wedding invitations and stationery.
‘Pink in the City’ returns to support women impacted by breast cancer
Faith Strong's fifth annual Pink in the City breast cancer benefit returns Saturday to the Sumter County Civic Center, hosted by Jeffrey Lampkin in memory of founder Tamekia Hunter Ross.
Annual Isabel Law Breakfast raises awareness on cancer and mammograms
The City of Columbia hosted the annual Isabel Law Breakfast at Boyd Plaza near the Columbia Museum of Art to honor breast cancer survivors and promote mammograms, with proceeds benefiting Prisma Health Foundation's mammography van fund.
Fallen trooper among 3 officers killed in action from the same training class
Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, one of three officers from the same 2019 training class killed in the line of duty, was shot to death during a traffic stop in Warren County.
‘It was a disaster’: Aftermath of I-95 pileup brings attention to emergency access on Lake Marion bridge
A 69-vehicle pile-up on I-95 near Lake Marion in Clarendon County, worsened by fog and hampered by the bridge's lack of emergency lanes, is drawing attention to a planned $430 million reconstruction.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY issued for Sunday’s heavy rain
WIS in Columbia, South Carolina, declared a First Alert Weather Day for Sunday, warning that steady to heavy rain could cause localized flooding across the region.
Another minor arrested in Five Points shooting, police searching for person of interest
Columbia police arrested another minor and are seeking a person of interest in a Five Points grocery store parking lot shooting that left three people shot.
FBI Columbia’s violent crime operation surpasses previous year success
The FBI's Operation Summer Heat 2.0, a nationwide anti-violent-crime effort, produced 80 arrests and 40 weapons seized across South Carolina from June through September, officials reported.
More than 100 pet rats found living in parked cars, police say
Eugene, Oregon police and animal welfare officers rescued more than 100 rats found living in two towed parked cars last month; the case remains open as a neglect investigation.
Portland Trail Blazers fire new play-by-play broadcaster hours after hiring announced
The Portland Trail Blazers fired newly hired play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell hours after announcing his hiring, citing social media posts containing racist, sexist and harmful comments.
911 call reveals concerns about well-being of 2 children found dead from starvation at home
Justine May faces two homicide charges after her two young daughters, Emory and Harlow Deacon, were found dead of starvation and dehydration at their Ladson home.
Recycling facility helps police catch suspect after 77 fire hydrants damaged
A St. Louis recycling facility identified Harry Farmer, who allegedly sawed off brass valves from 77 fire hydrants, leading to his arrest on eight felonies.
Audit highlights challenges in South Carolina’s disability determination system
The Legislative Audit Council reports that South Carolina's disability determination agency lost over a third of its examiners since 2021, contributing to processing delays, though the Social Security Administration restricted auditors' access to key data.
Wife hid husband’s remains in freezer for up to 7 years to collect benefits, police say
A Juneau, Alaska woman concealed her husband Ross Pasquan's body in a freezer for years while collecting his Social Security, retirement and Permanent Fund dividend benefits.
Group of Seven to release barrels of stockpiled fuel
The Group of Seven announced Friday it will release 100 million barrels of crude and diesel from emergency stockpiles to help lower record fuel prices.
Charleston exhibit features paintings, sculpture centered on maternal experience
Local artist Alexandria Taylor is the featured artist this month at the Drummond Art Gallery on Line Street, displaying paintings and a sculpture exploring motherhood and her own postpartum depression experience.
Richland County deputies, mental health nonprofit partner to divert low-level offenders from jail
Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies are partnering with MIRCI to divert people arrested for low-level misdemeanors like trespassing into mental health and housing services instead of jail.
NCPD arrests man accused of striking worker with chair during dispute
North Charleston police arrested 24-year-old Jalen Riggins, who is accused of hitting a man with a chair during a Friday morning argument at a CVS on Rivers Avenue; he faces assault and marijuana distribution charges.
N. Charleston Hispanic Heritage celebration highlights culture, connection and community
The City of North Charleston's Cultural Arts Department is hosting a free Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the Park Circle Community Building featuring live music, food, and an ofrenda.
CofC students step out of classroom to mentor young sailors with autism
College of Charleston special education students are mentoring young sailors with autism at Spectrum Sailing's three-day camp, Oct. 2-4, at the university's sailing facility.
Famed 90-foot sea arch in Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park collapses into Pacific Ocean
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park reported that the 90-foot Holei Sea Arch, located along Chain of Craters Road on Hawaii Island, collapsed into the Pacific Ocean sometime between Sept. 23 and Sept. 27.
WE THE PALMETTO: A Green Governor?
Green Party candidate Walid Hakim, a former Marine, is running for South Carolina governor and outlines his platform of free or low-cost programs, audits and opposition to ICE.
Catering business shut down after football team suffers food poisoning before game
An unlicensed home-based catering business in Rock Island, Illinois, was ordered to shut down after serving a football team dinner that sickened at least 45 people and forced the postponement of a homecoming game.
Documents: Ladson mother was in a ‘blur’ for 2 weeks before children’s deaths
Justine Marie May, 31, of Ladson, is held without bond on two homicide charges after her two daughters, ages 2 and 15 months, died of starvation and dehydration.
Georgetown Mayor details major projects in State of the City update
Georgetown Mayor Jay Doyle outlined redevelopment and infrastructure priorities Thursday, including the former Steel Mill site, job creation, transportation projects and wastewater replacement.
FIRST ALERT Weather Day for Sunday’s steady/heavy rain
WIS in Columbia, South Carolina declares a First Alert Weather Day for Sunday, warning that steady to heavy rain through Monday may cause localized flooding.
Annie Andrews outraises Darline Graham in US Senate race. Plus, ‘American Pickers’ is coming to SC.
Charleston Post and Courier's Oct. 2 briefing covers a Ladson mother charged in her toddlers' deaths, "American Pickers" visiting South Carolina, an I-95 pileup near Lake Marion, and Annie Andrews outspending Darline Graham in the U.S. Senate race.
MUSC students, professors provide wheelchairs to children in Uganda
MUSC students and professors traveled to Uganda this year and donated about 100 bamboo wheelchairs to children in need through the Uganda Wheelchair Project.
Lexington-Richland 5 to change weapons policy, allow SLED-certified officers to bring firearms to district property
The Lexington-Richland School District Five board passed a first reading to let SLED-certified security officers carry concealed firearms on district property, replacing a 2022 rule requiring Class 1 law-enforcement certification.
‘A psychopath’: Professional boxer arrested after 2-year-old dies, 1-year-old hurt in alleged abuse
Professional boxer Kishawn Porter, 23, was arrested in Mesa, Arizona, and charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 2-year-old boy and the abuse of his own 1-year-old child.
Gov. McMaster proclaims October as South Carolina Manufacturing Month
Governor Henry McMaster declared October South Carolina Manufacturing Month, announcing the proclamation Friday at Mercedes-Benz Vans Charleston alongside a statewide campaign to promote manufacturing careers.
New program boosts postsecondary success for 980 CCSD students
The Charleston County School District and Trident Technical College are partnering to coordinate a Talent Search program grant that supports disadvantaged students preparing for postsecondary education and careers.
ShR #25.40: On data centers, Medicare, presidential candidates
Jack O’Toole’s Statehouse Report examines how data centers factor into campaign discussions, reviews Medicaid cut impacts and profiles Democratic presidential candidates’ talking points.
James Island Town Market returns for First Friday with music, vendors and food trucks
The James Island Town Market returns today from 6 to 9 p.m. at Town Hall as part of the monthly First Friday event, featuring live music, local vendors and food trucks.
‘American Pickers’ is coming to SC. Here’s how to get on the show.
American Pickers" will film in South Carolina in November, and collectors can apply to appear by contacting the show with their name, location, contact details and a description of their private collection.
How can the city of Charleston manage growth on Johns Island? You can find out.
Charleston Mayor William Cogswell will discuss Johns Island growth challenges and planned improvements, including road widenings, a new recreation center and fire station, at an Oct. 6 State of the City event at St. John's High School.
Charleston fire officials host battery safety event ahead of Fire Prevention Week
Charleston fire officials are hosting a battery safety event Friday at the Arthur W. Christopher Community Center ahead of Fire Prevention Week, which focuses on lithium-ion battery charging safety.
Burger building: Charleston restaurants, bars get inventive with the classic hamburger
Moe's Crosstown Tavern won the Charleston City Paper's Burger Throwdown "Most Creative/Innovative" category with its Fig Lebowski burger, beating Sesame Burgers and Beer and John King Grill.
AI data center fights spread from counties to campaign trail
Thirteen South Carolina counties have imposed moratoriums on AI data centers since January, with at least two more under consideration, as opposition spreads onto the political campaign trail.
Cheeky brings seafood to the historic district
Cheeky, a new seafood restaurant from the Neighborhood Dining Group, opened this week at 123 Meeting St. in Charleston's historic district.
Eddie 9V teases gritty new album at Oct. 16 show
Atlanta musician Eddie 9V will perform Oct. 16 at the Music Farm in Charleston, previewing his upcoming fifth album, Down Here, releasing Nov. 6.
Court tosses manslaughter sentence after AI video of road-rage victim used in court
An Arizona appeals court vacated the 10-and-a-half-year sentence for Gabriel Horcasitas, who was convicted of manslaughter in the 2021 road-rage killing of Christopher Pelkey, after a judge relied on an AI video of the victim made by his family.
FIRST ALERT: Dense Fog Advisory until 9:00 a.m.
The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Charleston until 9 a.m., reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less.
Mother charged with capital murder in deaths of 2 sons
Colleen Nichole Lemmon, 42, of Waxahachie, Texas, is charged with two counts of capital murder after allegedly shooting her sons, 21-year-old Christopher Pitre and a 15-year-old, to death Thursday.