Thursday, October 8, 2026
186Sumter school board candidates meet voters at forum
Candidates for the Sumter School District Board of Trustees met voters and answered teacher questions at a forum held at Crestwood High School.
State opposes Murdaugh requests for DNA evidence
South Carolina prosecutors asked a Sumter judge to block Alex Murdaugh’s defense from testing DNA samples from Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails.
Ossoff, Collins clash over Trump, economy and Iran war in Ga. Senate debate
Senator Jon Ossoff and Representative Mike Collins debated Trump policies, the economy, and the Iran war in Atlanta ahead of Georgia’s 2026 Senate race.
Man shot after allegedly threatening and attacking DoorDash driver
A DoorDash driver shot a man in Martinez, Georgia, after the man allegedly lunged at him, with authorities citing self-defense.
New Columbia ice cream shop sets grand opening date
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will open its first Columbia location on October 22 at 2156 Pickens Street with a free ice cream event.
A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson earned her third consecutive WNBA MVP award, marking her fifth overall honor in league history.
Grant helps Benedict College preserve historic Morgan Hall
Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, received a $750,000 National Park Service grant to renovate its historic 1895 Morgan Hall building.
Lexington-Richland School District Five breaks ground on new office
Lexington-Richland School District Five began construction on a new office in Irmo to consolidate staff and support professional development.
Firefighter killed, 2 others hurt fighting massive fire in North Carolina
A Durham, North Carolina firefighter died and two others were injured when a building roof collapsed during a fire on Marly Drive.
7th annual Rock 4 Recovery concert returns to the Midlands
Craig Morgan headlines the LRADAC Foundation’s seventh Rock 4 Recovery concert on October 15 at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater to support substance misuse recovery services.
Former Gamecock WR Sidney Rice to be recognized as an SEC Legend
Former South Carolina wide receiver Sidney Rice joins the 2026 SEC Football Legends class, honored at the championship game in Atlanta this December.
Military aircraft catches fire during training exercise, officials say
A Marine Corps Osprey caught fire during training in Bladen County, North Carolina, forcing an emergency landing and sending one Marine to a burn center.
CCSD's State of the Schools Address highlights progress
Charleston County School District Superintendent Anita Huggins presented the 2026 State of the Schools Address, detailing gains in student reading and math scores.
SLED IDs man charged in shootout with Lexington County deputies
SLED charged 47-year-old Robert Hardee with attempted murder after he allegedly fired a shotgun at Lexington County deputies who responded to his home.
Hanahan mom pushes for safer crossing on busy Tanner Ford Boulevard
A Hanahan mother gathered signatures to ask city and county leaders for a crosswalk on Tanner Ford Boulevard so her children can bike safely to school.
Woman stabs man after being kidnapped in Columbia, investigators say
A woman stabbed a man in self-defense in Columbia after he and Gelanda Gailliard allegedly kidnapped her, leading to Gailliard’s arrest on assault and kidnapping charges.
TROPICS: Isaias strengthens into a Category 2 hurricane
Hurricane Isaias strengthened to Category 2 in the Gulf and is expected to bring rain to Charleston’s Lowcountry from its outer bands.
Collision shuts down southbound lanes on North Main Street in Summerville
Summerville police closed southbound lanes on North Main Street at West 4th North Street after a crash, urging drivers to find alternate routes.
Charleston activates flood plan ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Charleston Mayor William Cogswell activated the city’s flood mitigation plan as Hurricane Isaias and king tides threaten weekend flooding.
SC State-Charleston Southern move up kickoff due to Isaias
South Carolina State’s road game at Charleston Southern moved to noon Saturday at Buccaneer Field due to Tropical Storm Isaias.
FIRST ALERT: Isaias strengthens to a Category 2 Hurricane over the Gulf
Hurricane Isaias strengthened to Category 2 in the Gulf, with landfall expected in Alabama or the Florida Panhandle Friday evening.
Summerville officials vote on final review of comprehensive plan
Summerville officials are voting on the final five-year update to their comprehensive plan, which outlines future land use, housing, and commercial growth.
Ladson man charged in gas station stabbing, police say
A 53-year-old Ladson man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a man at a Circle K on Ashley Phosphate Road in North Charleston.
DNC sues Trump administration over taxpayer-funded TV ads
The Democratic National Committee filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, D.C., alleging the Trump administration illegally spent taxpayer funds on television ads promoting the president.
Tri-County law enforcement discusses Logan’s Law at Charleston meeting
Tri-County police, federal officials, and Logan Federico’s family met in Charleston to push for a law requiring cross-jurisdiction warrant checks.
Family of Ladson children ‘deeply disheartened’ by sheriff’s comments
The family of two Ladson girls found dead expressed frustration over Sheriff Carl Ritchie’s public statements about the investigation while denying them access to the case file.
Riverfront Revival cancels Saturday show. Plus, Charleston attorney to be on ‘Love is Blind.’
Darius Rucker canceled Saturday’s Riverfront Revival in North Charleston due to weather, while a local attorney appears on Netflix’s “Love is Blind.”
Obatala Sciences to establish first East Coast operation in Charleston County
New Orleans biotech firm Obatala Sciences opened its first East Coast facility in Charleston County, adding 46 jobs and a $656,000 investment.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS for Isaias impacts this weekend
Tropical Storm Isaias will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to South Carolina’s Midlands region this Saturday and Sunday.
TROPICS: First hurricane of the Atlantic season, Isaias, forms
Hurricane Isaias formed in the Gulf and is expected to bring rain to Charleston’s Lowcountry as it moves toward the Gulf Coast.
Charleston PD headquarters to glow purple for domestic violence awareness
Charleston police will light their headquarters purple and host a survivor event at Brittlebank Park this Thursday to raise domestic violence awareness.
It’s World Space Week. Here are 7 astronauts from South Carolina who’ve traveled to space.
World Space Week highlights seven South Carolina-born astronauts, including Charles Duke, Ronald McNair, Randy Bresnik, and Catherine Coleman, who have traveled to space.
Mount Pleasant police chief defends Flock cameras as essential for ‘guardianship’ as concerns mount
Mount Pleasant Police Chief Mark Arnold defended the town’s use of Flock license plate cameras as vital for public safety during a committee meeting addressing resident concerns about surveillance.
3 Charleston-area streets could be named the ‘trick-or-treatiest’ in America
Three Charleston-area streets compete for a national Halloween title, with the winner announced October 21.
How our team exposed the toll, often deadly, of a mental health crisis in jails
Reporters documented how mentally ill defendants in South Carolina jails face prolonged legal limbo, high costs, and over 100 deaths due to inadequate treatment systems.
Charleston County schools to highlight growth at State of the Schools address
Charleston County School District officials will present their annual State of the Schools address Thursday at the Charleston Music Hall, highlighting improvements in literacy, math, and graduation rates.
Big brother’s bone marrow donation offers hope to 9-year-old sister with sickle cell disease
In Alabaster, Alabama, 13-year-old Amari Rose will donate bone marrow to his 9-year-old sister Alexa, who has sickle cell disease, in a January transplant.
FIRST ALERT: Heavy rain, flash flooding risk through the weekend
Hurricane Isaias will bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and coastal flooding risks to Charleston this weekend.