Braves turn to Chris Sale with chance to seize NLDS lead over Dodgers
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale starts Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday at Truist Park.
Monday, October 5, 2026
189Charleston man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material
Cameron Cox, 27, was arrested in Charleston for possessing child sexual abuse material and faces up to ten years in prison.
Former Charleston Co. sheriff says death of 2 children ‘could have been avoided’
Former Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano stated that the deaths of two young children in a Pinewood Drive home were preventable failures by the child protection system.
Settlement bans data center development across most of Colleton County’s ACE Basin
Colleton County settled a lawsuit with the Southern Environmental Law Center, banning data centers across most of the ACE Basin.
Mount Pleasant council examines Flock camera use as privacy concerns grow
Mount Pleasant police defended their license plate cameras to town council members, who are reviewing privacy safeguards for the surveillance system.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic collision closed North Charleston road
North Charleston police closed Rivers Avenue West at Hawthorne Drive Monday night after a traffic collision, urging drivers to find alternate routes.
Controversial televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 86
Televangelist Jim Bakker, known for PTL Club and Heritage USA, died at 86, as announced by his wife Lori Bakker.
Lexington County neighbors say Liberty Hill, Crout Place roads unsafe after decades-long wait for paving
Lexington County residents say Liberty Hill and Crout Place roads remain unpaved and unsafe after decades, with the county ranking Liberty Hill tenth on its paving priority list.
Folly Beach considers requiring parking lots to post rates before drivers enter
Folly Beach city leaders are considering a rule requiring private parking lots to display rates clearly before drivers enter.
Colleton County settles lawsuit, creating exclusion zone for data centers in ACE Basin
Colleton County settled a lawsuit with the Southern Environmental Law Center, establishing a data center exclusion zone across much of the ACE Basin.
Mount Pleasant residents still raising privacy concerns over Flock cameras
Mount Pleasant police defended their 22 license plate reader cameras at a committee meeting, addressing resident concerns about privacy and data sharing.
SC leads nation in foreclosure activity, but experts say context matters
South Carolina recorded the nation’s highest foreclosure rate in August, with experts noting the rise reflects a return to pre-pandemic levels rather than a systemic crisis.
Carolina Champion: The Links Inc. Charleston chapter celebrates 75 years
The Links Inc. Charleston chapter, a service group for professional women, marks 75 years of community work in the Lowcountry.
Firefighter had to ‘gnaw’ his way free after being handcuffed by girlfriend, 911 call reveals
A Toledo firefighter faces charges for allegedly handcuffing her partner, stealing his car, and breaking into his home, leading to his court appearance Monday.
Pres. Trump promises checks for seniors
President Trump is offering a one-time $90 Medicare payment to more than 20 million seniors this month, a move Senator Ron Wyden called an attempt to win voter support before the midterm elections.
Indoor Air Quality with Carolina Conditions
A Carolina Conditions HVAC representative advises keeping windows closed, removing shoes, and changing filters every 20 to 30 days to reduce indoor allergens and maintain humidity around 50 to 55 percent.
Family prepares to donate son’s organs after devastating high school football injury
Mason Flores, a 15-year-old Sweet Home (Oregon) high school football player, is donating his organs after suffering a fatal brain injury during a Monday game.
Earth, Wind & Fire set to perform in Columbia
Earth, Wind & Fire will perform April 27 at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, with tickets going on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Charleston church shooter’s latest attempt at SCOTUS appeal rebuffed
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Dylann Roof's appeal in his 2015 Charleston church shooting case, allowing the death sentence to stand.
Mount Pleasant works to update animal cruelty law
Mount Pleasant officials are proposing updates to the town's animal cruelty ordinance, including humane care and housing standards, following a case of dog neglect.
SLED continues investigation into fatal SC State homecoming shooting
SLED is investigating the October 4 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Jaliyah Butler during South Carolina State University's homecoming celebration, with several people charged for possessing firearms on campus but the shooter still unidentified.
Man arrested in North Charleston shooting that injured 2
Derrick Joshua Webb, 33, was arrested and charged with attempted murder in a Sunday afternoon North Charleston shooting that injured two people.
City of Charleston rewriting its zoning code for the first time since 1966
Charleston planning officials are updating the city's zoning code for the first time since 1966, adding a flood-prone land overlay and simplifying the rules, with public input sessions beginning Oct. 22.
Sunday rainfall breaks record in Charleston. Plus, sushi chain sues another restaurant over name.
Charleston Water System demolished five homes on James Island's Harbor View Circle, citing asbestos, mold, and future expansion needs near the Plum Island sewage plant.
Charleston County Library opens temporary site during renovations
Charleston County Public Library opens a temporary 6,300-square-foot location at 1142 Morrison Drive on Oct. 5 while its Main Library on Calhoun Street undergoes renovations expected to take 18 months to two years.
Fish kill at Smythe Park Lake addressed by DI POA
The Daniel Island POA says a low-oxygen event from heavy rain killed fish at Smythe Park Lake, with crews cleaning up and residents urged to avoid the shoreline.
Hanahan man accused of driving impaired and crashing into home, police say
North Charleston police arrested Juan Luis Oliva Matos, 51, early Sunday on a DUI charge after his car struck a house at 5000 Ashby Avenue; his breath test read 0.17%.
Road in Charleston Co. closed after semi-truck crash, hazmat spill
A semi-truck carrying pool chemicals overturned near River and Farmland Roads Monday morning, causing a hazmat spill that closed the road into the evening.
Person dies after Taser used by officers in Summerville
A Summerville, South Carolina man died Saturday after officers used a Taser on him during a detention, prompting a SLED investigation.
Charleston man charged in multi-agency CSAM investigation
Cameron Cox, 27, of Charleston, was arrested Sept. 22 and charged with third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators found files containing child sexual abuse material.
FIRST ALERT: Dry for the rest of the week, watching rain this weekend
A WIS weather report forecasts dry, warm conditions across South Carolina through Friday, with a possible 50% chance of rain this weekend as tropical moisture approaches.
State regulators to allow part of NextEra’s political past to be examined in Dominion merger case
The Virginia State Corporation Commission will permit documents from an internal investigation into NextEra Energy's unsuccessful bid to buy a Jacksonville utility to be considered in its review of the company's proposed merger with Dominion Energy.
Multi-county Upstate emergency response training set to begin October 5
The South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team will conduct a five-day multi-county emergency response training exercise in Greenville, Pickens and Oconee counties starting October 5.
FIRST ALERT: Showers end ahead of drier air moving in for the rest of workweek
WIS, a Columbia television station, reports that morning showers will end Monday with drier, less humid conditions continuing through the workweek before rain returns this weekend.
As the island gets a major renourishment, Isle of Palms leaders consider new ways to make sand stick
Isle of Palms city council heard from engineering firm Foth-Olsen about methods to reduce sand erosion and extend the life of the ongoing beach renourishment project.
With a boost, we turned up the stage light on Charleston arts and culture
The Post and Courier reports that its philanthropy-supported Arts & Culture Lab, launched in January, has expanded local arts coverage through dedicated staff, an online events calendar, and new reviews.
A look back at the history of the Mills House Hotel as it marks the anniversary of its grand opening
The Mills House Hotel at Meeting and Queen streets marks the anniversary of its 1853 grand opening, having survived fires, Civil War bombardment, the 1886 earthquake, hurricanes and a 1938 tornado.
Why were those 5 James Island homes on Harborview Road torn down? The water utility did it.
Charleston Water System demolished five rented homes on Harbor View Circle, a marsh island near the Plum Island sewage plant, because maintaining the aging structures cost more than tearing them down.
Berkeley County EMS now stocking free Narcan kits on every ambulance
Berkeley County EMS is equipping every ambulance with free Narcan kits, funded by a state grant, that community members can request to treat opioid overdoses.
FIRST ALERT: Scattered showers possible at times overnight
WIS reports scattered showers possible overnight in the Columbia, South Carolina area, with a decreased flood risk, patchy fog expected Monday morning and drier conditions ahead.
Community holds vigil for 2 sisters found dead in Ladson home
A candlelight vigil Sunday at Hutchinson Square in Summerville honored sisters Emory Deacon, 2, and Harlow Deacon, 15 months, found dead of neglect in a Ladson home, prompting homicide charges against their mother, Justine Marie May.
9th annual Hatch Chile Roast draws crowds despite rain
Crowds attended the ninth annual Hatch Chile Roast at Rancho Lewis despite rain, sampling Hatch-inspired dishes from local chefs and watching a chile-eating contest, with optional donations benefiting the Green Heart Project.
Carolina Panthers defeat Detroit Lions 32-26 on Sunday Night Football
The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 32-26 on Oct. 4 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, hosting their first Sunday Night Football game since 2015.
4 teens charged in murder of 16-year-old shot after high school football game, police say
Four teenagers face criminal homicide charges in the August 21 drive-by killing of 16-year-old Cameron Frierson outside Pearl-Cohn High School in Nashville.
Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan connect for 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Lions 32-26
Bryce Young threw two touchdown passes to Tetairoa McMillan as the Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 32-26 on Sunday night in Charlotte.
Flash flooding closes multiple downtown Charleston roads; officials urge drivers to stay off roads
Flash flooding closed more than a dozen downtown Charleston streets Sunday night, prompting city officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads.