Sunday, October 4, 2026
76Braves’ bullpen plan works as Atlanta evens NLDS with Dodgers
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 in Game 2 of their NLDS series, using the bullpen to even the best-of-five matchup before heading home for Games 3 and 4.
Boston Celtics begin training camp at The Citadel
The Boston Celtics began their preseason training camp at The Citadel in Charleston on Sunday and will remain through Tuesday.
Woman dies after stopping to help driver of flipped car on interstate
A 31-year-old New Orleans woman died Sept. 25 on westbound Interstate 10 near Elysian Fields Avenue when a vehicle struck her after she stopped to free a trapped driver from a flipped car.
‘Critical’ flood warning alert in Charleston extended to 1 a.m. Several downtown streets closed.
The National Weather Service extended a critical flash flood warning for Berkeley and Charleston counties to 1 a.m. on Oct. 4, closing more than a dozen downtown Charleston streets.
Charleston County Public Library to open temporary downtown library during Main Library renovation
Charleston County Public Library opens a temporary downtown branch at 1142 Morrison Drive on Oct. 5 while its Main Library closes for an 18-month renovation.
Panthers superfan shares excitement for Sunday Night Football’s return to Charlotte
Yolanda Trotman, a Carolina Panthers superfan, is excited for Sunday Night Football's return to Charlotte as the Panthers host the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium.
Braves turn to Ray Kerr in Game 2, line up Chris Sale for Game 3
Atlanta Braves reliever Ray Kerr will start Game 2 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, with Chris Sale slated to pitch Game 3 at Truist Park.
1 dead in accidental shooting at Beaufort apartment complex, police say
A person died Sunday afternoon at Garden Oaks Apartments on Salem Road after an accidental shooting, according to the Beaufort Police Department.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for potential of widespread rain tonight
A South Carolina television station warns of possible widespread rain and overnight showers tonight, with patchy fog reducing visibility Monday morning before drier weather arrives.
Sumter man charged in crash that killed woman, 2 children in Canada
Kelly Knopf, a 40-year-old from Sumter, South Carolina, was arrested and charged with dangerous vehicle operation in a Saskatchewan crash that killed a woman and two young girls.
FIRST ALERT: Watching the southwestern Gulf
The National Hurricane Center raised the chance of tropical development in the southwestern Gulf to 40% over the next week, with a low-pressure area expected to form this week.
1 dead, 2 injured after downtown Las Vegas shooting
A shooting Friday night during First Friday in downtown Las Vegas left one person dead and two others with non-life-threatening injuries.
Boston Celtics arrive in Charleston for a 3-day practice. Here’s where they’ll play.
The Boston Celtics arrived in Charleston on October 3 for a three-day preseason training camp at The Citadel's McAlister Field House, concluding October 6.
Week Ahead in Washington: October 4
The Gray DC report outlines the week ahead in Washington, noting Congress remains in recess as Trump campaigns for Republicans while the Supreme Court opens its term with cases on gun rights, immigration and voting rights.
Federal judge tosses lawsuit claiming SC violated rights of disabled voters
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by three disabled South Carolinians and the NAACP, ruling they lacked standing to claim the state's voting-assistance rules violated the federal Voting Rights Act.
Candidates for SC governor set to debate ahead of election
Two South Carolina gubernatorial candidates, Democrats Jermaine Johnson and Republican Alan Wilson, will debate Oct. 6 at a Columbia television studio, airing live on WIS and Gray Media stations.
Columbia to vote on preliminary agreement for pro soccer stadium
Columbia City Council will vote Oct. 6 on a resolution allowing the city manager to sign a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Hometown Soccer Holdings to develop an MLS-affiliated soccer stadium.
Former US attorney to conduct review of botched execution of Christa Pike
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton to independently review the botched lethal injection execution of Christa Pike, the state's only woman on death row.
City purchases home of disgraced judge to help fix flooding issues in West Ashley neighborhood
Charleston purchased James Gosnell's West Ashley home for $610,000 to help reduce flooding in the neighborhood, where the former magistrate judge is awaiting sentencing for child abuse material offenses.
In Faroe Islands, a search for secret clues in vital ocean currents
Tony Bartelme reports from the Faroe Islands about the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, an ocean current system whose slowdown could raise sea level and worsen flooding in Charleston.
Expert: Mothers killing children is rare, but untreated mental illness is not
Justine May of Ladson was jailed on two homicide counts for starving and dehydrating her two young daughters, whose family had repeatedly pleaded for help amid concerns about her mental health.
SC Aquarium releases 3 sea turtles, Summerville plans expansion to its skatepark
Hundreds watched the South Carolina Aquarium release three rehabilitated sea turtles into Folly Beach on Sept. 30, and Summerville plans to expand its skatepark.
‘A hero’: 13-year-old killed shielding younger sister from gunfire at apartment complex
Two 19-year-old cousins were charged in the shooting that killed 13-year-old Sha'michal Russell, who died shielding his younger sister from gunfire at a Shreveport, Louisiana, apartment complex basketball court.
Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s recalled. Here’s what to know
The FDA is recalling Great Value and Trader Joe's frozen organic berries sold in multiple states after potential E. coli contamination linked to 17 infections.
Late safety leads to CSU loss to Gardner-Webb, 12-10
Charleston Southern lost 12-10 to Gardner-Webb at Buccaneer Stadium on Saturday, with a safety in the final minutes deciding the game.
Teen accused of mixing toxic chemicals in cafeteria faces attempted murder, terrorism charges
A 15-year-old Benson Polytechnic High School student in Portland, Oregon, faces attempted murder and terrorism charges after allegedly mixing toxic chemicals in the cafeteria on Sept. 8.
Darian Mensah, Mark Fletcher Jr. lead unbeaten No. 4 Miami past Clemson 41-13
Darian Mensah led No. 4 Miami to a 41-13 victory over Clemson on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium, giving the Hurricanes sole possession of ACC first place.