Major League Soccer could be coming to Columbia
Columbia city council approved a memorandum of understanding with Hometown Soccer Holdings to explore bringing an MLS Next Pro team to the capital.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
203Charleston drafts ordinance to expand traffic review for developers
Charleston is drafting an ordinance requiring developers on Johns Island to demonstrate that new projects will not worsen local traffic conditions.
Mount Pleasant residents challenge Highway 41 project permit
Mount Pleasant residents ask the state administrative court to review a permit for Highway 41 expansion and a new road through Laurel Hill Park.
Yamamoto outduels Sale in rematch as Dodgers push Braves to brink of elimination
Yoshinobu Yamamoto outpitched Chris Sale as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.
Irmo officials, police host annual National Night Out
Irmo police and town officials hosted National Night Out, letting residents meet law enforcement through free food, music, and games.
Lexington Health celebrates survivors at annual Women’s Night Out
Lexington Health hosted its annual Women’s Night Out in Columbia, featuring a fashion show and panel discussion to support breast cancer survivors and raise funds for patient care.
DCFR mourns death of Ret. Battalion Chief Chastity Bigney after cancer battle
Dorchester County Fire Rescue announced the death of retired Battalion Chief Chastity Bigney following a battle with cancer.
Lowcountry High School Football - Week 8
WCSC lists Friday’s Lowcountry high school football matchups, highlighting the SCISA game between Northwood Academy and Pinewood Prep.
Data center moratorium vote postponed after fight, protests
Memphis city council postponed a data center moratorium vote to October 20 after protests and a physical altercation disrupted the meeting.
Man arrested after 130 mph motorcycle chase across 3 counties, deputies say
Victor Tavarez of Fort Stewart faces felony charges after a 130 mph motorcycle chase across three southeast Georgia counties ended with his arrest in Long County.
State of Our City: Traffic, growth concerns dominate Johns Island discussion
Charleston Mayor William Cogswell proposed stricter traffic analysis rules for Johns Island developers to address residents’ concerns about congestion and rapid growth.
Georgetown woman charged after fire set inside Walmart
Georgetown police charged Brandy Marie Moree with arson and shoplifting after she allegedly set rugs on fire inside a Walmart store.
Amid emissions dispute, Spartanburg officials head to Virginia’s ‘Data Center Alley’
Spartanburg County officials traveled to Loudoun County, Virginia, to study data center development while a legal group challenged a local facility’s air permit.
Remains identified decades after discovery as Charleston man missing since 1981
New Jersey police identified 1981 Atlantic City remains as Glen Burbage, a Charleston Coast Guard veteran missing since 1981, using genetic genealogy and family DNA.
Affidavit: SLED charges former legal assistant with impersonating a lawyer
SLED charged Lashonda Ravenell, a former legal assistant in Charleston, with impersonating a lawyer by demanding money using official letterhead.
Billion Dollar Blitz: Business of College Sports bankrolled by taxpayers and students
A national investigation found that most public FBS universities rely on student fees and university funds to cover athletic deficits, totaling over $2.1 billion.
2 young children found starved to death in home were dead for several days, authorities say
Charleston County authorities charged Justine May with child abuse homicide after deputies found her two young daughters starved to death in their Ladson home.
Bishop England senior embodies the spirit of Daniel Island Buddy Walk, celebrating Down syndrome on Oct. 18
Bishop England senior Maybelle Biffle-Piepmeier joins the Lowcountry Buddy Walk at Etiwan Park on October 18 to support the Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry.
‘Not presidential’: Andrews responds to Trump referring to her by anti-trans slur
Senate candidate Annie Andrews called President Trump’s endorsement of her opponent and use of a slur against her unbecoming of the presidency.
Mark your calendar! Bark in the Park 2026 set for Sat., Oct 24
The sixth annual Bark in the Park festival will take place Saturday, October 24, at Daniel Island’s Waterfront Park to support local animal rescues.
Tropical Depression Nine forms in Gulf, could become hurricane by Thursday
Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Gulf on Tuesday, with forecasters predicting it may become a hurricane by Thursday.
DI residents bring art, advocacy together for My Sisters House
Two Daniel Island residents host an art exhibition at the Gibbes Museum on October 22 to raise funds for My Sister’s House, a local domestic violence support organization.
Thousands of fish dead in Daniel Island lake; state blames low oxygen
South Carolina environmental officials attribute the death of over a thousand fish in Daniel Island’s Smythe Lake to low dissolved oxygen levels in the water.
Couple arrested on child abuse charges in surrogacy investigation involving more than 20 children, police say
A California couple faces child abuse charges in a surrogacy case involving 21 children, with prosecutors seeking $100 million bail.
SCDOT offers no new details a week after I-26 backup that crippled commuters
SCDOT declined to name the contractor responsible for a week-old I-26 lane closure in Charleston that caused severe morning traffic delays.
Longtime toy store WonderWorks nearly doubles Mount Pleasant space
WonderWorks toy store in Mount Pleasant expanded to 6,000 square feet at Belle Hall Shopping Center, adding new play areas and hosting a grand opening.
Daniel Island Pumpkin Walk gets bigger, brighter this Halloween
The Daniel Island Pumpkin Walk returns to Smythe Park on October 25 with expanded activities, themed stops, and community games alongside hundreds of carved pumpkins.
Gamer reports cyber intimidation after threat to ruin his life
Charleston police investigated a Daniel Island man who reported an online gamer threatened to ruin his life and accessed his personal address.
Classroom Champions: Charleston teacher seeks donations to stock elementary art center
A Charleston Progressive Academy teacher launched an online campaign to collect donations for art supplies used by elementary students in the school’s art center.
DI residents find inspiration on spiritual pilgrimage through Spain
Two Daniel Island couples completed the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain, walking daily for weeks to strengthen their Catholic faith.
332 apartments proposed for former Pepsi plant site on Meeting Street
Developers propose 332 apartments and retail space on Charleston’s Meeting Street, replacing the vacant former Pepsi plant site.
Christa Pike is awake and speaking days after failed execution, attorneys say
Attorneys report Christa Pike is awake and speaking in Tennessee after surviving a lethal injection execution attempt that failed due to a needle issue.
Anniversary in Spain: Love-struck in San Sebastian
A Charleston resident recounts a two-week anniversary trip to San Sebastian, Spain, describing the Semana Grande festival, its cuisine, and the city's beaches.
Prosecutors outline evidence they say connects 2 men to 2023 N. Charleston murder
Prosecutors presented surveillance video, receipts, fingerprints, and Snapchat clips linking two men to the 2023 North Charleston shooting death of Emmanuel Johnson.
Iron Horses hit their stride, extend winning streak to 3
Philip Simmons High School’s football team beat Woodland High School 33-29 in Dorchester, extending its winning streak to three games.
7-0 Bishops have open date, face tougher schedule ahead
Bishop England’s undefeated football team has an open date before facing state champion Oceanside Collegiate Academy and rival Hanahan High School.
Richland County man arrested after narcotics transaction, deputy pursuit
Richland County deputies arrested Jason Boykin in Dentsville after a drug deal, a vehicle chase, and a foot pursuit ended at a dead end.
Annual LOWVELO fundraiser returns to unite riders for fight against cancer
The LOWVELO bike ride fundraiser returns to Charleston on November 7 to raise money for cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.
State Transport Police launch ‘Operation SafeDRIVE’ enforcement
South Carolina State Transport Police are increasing enforcement on I-20, I-77, and I-85 through Thursday to improve safety around commercial vehicles.
Judge hears motions in lawsuit over Irmo firefighter James Muller’s death; depositions to move forward
A judge heard motions in the wrongful death lawsuit over Irmo firefighter James Muller’s 2023 death, allowing depositions to proceed in Columbia.
Charleston residents get final chance to weigh in on tourism plan
Charleston residents can provide final input on the city’s updated tourism management plan Thursday at the Charleston Civic Design Center.
Friends mourn 16-year-old killed after being hit by deputy’s car: ‘She was a great person’
A St. Francois County, Missouri, deputy struck and killed 16-year-old Persephone Berger, prompting an investigation and community mourning.
National Night Out 2026: Lowcountry police, sheriff's offices host community events Tuesday
Lowcountry police and sheriff’s offices host National Night Out events Tuesday to connect residents with law enforcement and community groups.
What if the big one hit? Our reporting takes you inside a Cat 5 hurricane scenario
Post and Courier reporters Jonah Chester and Lydia Larsen detail how Charleston officials prepare for a hypothetical Category 5 hurricane.
South Carolinians: Do you have a short-term, high-interest personal loan? Share your bills.
The Post and Courier and The New York Times are asking South Carolinians to share experiences with high-interest short-term loans for a joint reporting project.
Charleston man missing for decades identified by New Jersey cold case sleuths
New Jersey investigators identified a Charleston mariner missing since 1981, allowing his family to recover his remains for burial in South Carolina.
FIRST ALERT: Staying dry until rain chances return this weekend
Fog clears by 9 AM in the Midlands, with sunny, warm weather continuing through the week before rain arrives Saturday and Sunday.
Hanahan firefighters receive federal grant for diesel exhaust protection
Hanahan firefighters received a federal grant over $100,000 to install systems that capture diesel exhaust from fire trucks at all three local stations.
FIRST ALERT: Very windy day ahead; 40 mph gusts possible
Charleston faces 40 mph wind gusts, cool temperatures, and minor tidal flooding, while the National Hurricane Center monitors a low-pressure system in the Gulf.