Jim Hudson Football Friday: Week 7 Highlights
WIS reported final scores from Week 7 high school football games in the Midlands, including Lexington’s win over White Knoll.
Friday, October 9, 2026
184South Carolina forum brings residents together on wages, cost of living
The South Carolina Forum gathered 100,000 residents in Columbia to discuss slow wage growth and rising living costs, selecting 100 participants for a civic assembly.
FIRST ALERT: Hurricane Isaias makes landfall as a category 2 storm
Hurricane Isaias struck Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm, bringing rain, wind, and flood risks to South Carolina’s Midlands this weekend.
Friday Night Rivals: Week 8 high school football scores and highlights
News 4 reported final scores for thirteen high school football games played across the Charleston area during Week 8.
Man seen riding out Hurricane Isaias in boat as storm surged in Gulf
A local man stayed on his boat near Dauphin Island, Alabama, as Hurricane Isaias approached with high winds and storm surge.
Several Usher, Chris Brown concert dates abruptly removed from tour schedule
Usher and Chris Brown canceled their October 29 Columbia concert at Williams-Brice Stadium, along with other tour stops, without providing an official reason.
Crash with injuries closes portion of Ladson Road: NCPD
North Charleston police closed eastbound Ladson Road at Palmetto Commerce Parkway after a crash with injuries, later reopening the route.
Elena Moore died of natural causes, coroner says
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher announced that Elena Moore, found dead after going missing this summer, died of natural causes linked to heart conditions.
New highway patrol graduates join force as South Carolina invests in recruitment
Twenty-eight new South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers graduated in Columbia and will serve statewide amid ongoing recruitment efforts.
Charleston urges residents to stay off roads as heavy rain and flooding threaten Saturday
Charleston officials told residents to stay home Saturday as heavy rain and high tide raise flood risks across the city.
AT&T data breach settlement gets final approval. See how much customers could receive
A federal judge approved AT&T’s $177 million settlement for data breaches, allowing affected customers to receive payments soon.
Columbia officials warn public to avoid flood-prone streets, intersections during Isaias
Columbia officials told residents to avoid flood-prone streets and intersections during Hurricane Isaias and to turn around if they encounter flooded roads.
US Senate majority leader campaigns with Darline Graham in SC, saying GOP can’t ‘take any chances’
Senate Majority Leader joined Darline Graham at a South Carolina fundraiser, warning Republicans cannot risk losing the seat.
Dr. Oz defends rural health care spending amid Medicaid cut questions
CMS Administrator Dr. Oz defended rural health spending claims, facing criticism over Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Restoration effort launches to stabilize Cape Romain Main Light Station near Bulls Bay
Supporters and the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge are working to stabilize and restore the 169-year-old Cape Romain Main Light Station near Bulls Bay, beginning with repairs to its exterior stairs.
Charleston County sheriff responds to scrutiny over Ladson investigation
Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie held a news conference Friday to address scrutiny over the Ladson investigation into the deaths of two young girls, whose mother has been charged with homicide.
LavaQuest turns game time into a glowing adventure
WIS's Soda City Living segment profiles LavaQuest, an interactive entertainment attraction in Lexington, South Carolina, featuring physical challenges, puzzle-solving, a gaming lounge and event hosting.
South Carolina red snapper season returns with new requirements
South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources received federal approval for a 14-day red snapper fishing season running Oct. 9 through Oct. 22, with anglers required to obtain a free permit and report their catches.
Usher, Chris Brown concert at Williams-Brice Stadium canceled
A Usher and Chris Brown R&B Tour concert scheduled Friday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia was canceled, with refunds issued through Ticketmaster; no official reason was given.
Two men found guilty in 2023 North Charleston murder; one sentenced to 45 years
Two North Charleston men were found guilty of the 2023 murder of Emmanuel Johnson, with Capers-Mitchell sentenced to 45 years and Grampus awaiting sentencing.
College of Charleston graduate students study Charleston Harbor health
College of Charleston graduate students presented research on Charleston Harbor at the annual marine science colloquium at Fort Johnson, including studies on blue crab reproduction and microplastic contamination.
Steps made in future trial for Lowcountry deadly shooting, involving ex-officer
A Berkeley County judge set a June trial for former Summerville officer Anthony Delustro, who is charged with murder and kidnapping in the 2024 fatal shooting of Michael O'Neal outside a Summerville Chick-fil-A.
Green’s Beverage Warehouse offers drinks for every tailgate crowd
Green's Beverage Warehouse, which has locations in Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach and Atlanta, offers a wide selection of liquor, wine and beer for game-day gatherings.
Charleston County prepares for dangerous weekend weather conditions
The City of Charleston is opening six parking garages for free storm parking as Hurricane Isaias brings heavy rain, flooding and possible tornadoes to the area this weekend.
Richland County prison inmate sets fire to uniform outside cell
A 21-year-old inmate at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Columbia set a uniform on fire outside his cell Thursday night, prompting a Richland County Sheriff's Department response.
A Peek Behind the Curtain at the Columbia Marionette Theatre
WIS's Soda City Living visited the Columbia Marionette Theatre in Columbia, South Carolina, touring its facilities and workshop to preview the marionette production of Winnie the Pooh, running August 17 through November 16.
TROPICS: Isaias strengthens into major hurricane, Lowcountry braces for outer bands
Hurricane Isaias, now a Category 3 storm, is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast Friday, with outer bands bringing rain to the Charleston area over the weekend.
Alvin S. Glenn inmate loses consciousness by possible overdose, deputies say
Richland County deputies responded Friday to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, where a 51-year-old inmate lost consciousness in a possible overdose and was hospitalized after receiving NARCAN.
‘Pretty Little Liars’ actor Keegan Allen says he was beaten, robbed at gunpoint in Los Angeles
Keegan Allen, an actor known for "Pretty Little Liars," says two armed men robbed his watch and struck him in the head outside a West Hollywood grocery store Thursday night.
Beyond the Banks: Exploring the Botanical Garden
WIS's Soda City Living segment follows a Saluda Skyride ride and walk through Riverbanks Botanical Garden, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in Columbia.
Inflatable pumpkin tumbles into traffic, forces driver to swerve
A giant inflatable pumpkin broke loose and tumbled through downtown Dubuque, Iowa, on Tuesday, bumping parked cars and forcing one driver to swerve to avoid it.
Hurricane Isaias will have impacts on Charleston. Plus, police pursuit briefly shut down Crosstown.
Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie said deputies saw no signs of distress before Justine May's daughters were found dead, and Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring heavy rain and elevated tides to the Lowcountry.
ShR #25.41: On gambling, politics and Trump’s blather
Jack O’Toole’s Oct. 9, 2026 Statehouse Report examines gambling-app regulation, Marvin Pendarvis’s conviction, the U.S. Senate race, and Andy Brack’s call to invoke the 25th Amendment.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS this weekend for Isaias impacts
Tropical Storm Isaias brings heavy rain, gusty winds, and potential tornadoes to South Carolina’s Midlands region this weekend.
Charleston mourns longtime community booster and activist Barbara Gathers
Barbara Gathers, a Charleston activist, author, and owner of the city’s first Black-owned bookstore, died October 6, 2026, at age 81.
Globally known ‘Chicken Baptizer’ is stopping in these 2 SC cities. You can order now.
Chef Bernard Hardison will serve fried chicken at Fountain Inn on November 28 and The Refinery in Charleston on December 5.
Mount Pleasant eyeing stronger regulations for charter boats to curb unlicensed operators
Mount Pleasant Town Council plans to require charter boat operators to obtain business licenses and carry liability insurance to curb unlicensed activity on local waters.
Charleston seeks to expand technology that helps staff identify, cite cars that haven’t paid to park
Charleston plans to add a second automated license plate reader vehicle in 2027 to increase parking enforcement efficiency and revenue.
Charleston museum marks 500 years since first documented U.S. slave revolt
The African Resistance Museum in Charleston hosts an event Saturday commemorating the 500th anniversary of the first documented slave revolt in the United States.
Woman suing funeral home says wrong body was placed in mother’s casket
An Horry County woman sued Ocean View Funeral Home after staff allegedly placed the wrong body in her mother’s casket before correcting the error.
AI reflects a world of unknowns in classrooms. We’re helping you navigate it.
Charleston County School District is training teachers on artificial intelligence tools while balancing efficiency gains against concerns over cheating and academic integrity.
Famed New York corned beef, pastrami to be here soon
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim offers pre-orders for Carnegie Deli meats starting October 11 ahead of its November Lowcountry Nosh festival in Charleston.
15 candidates vie for 5 seats on Charleston school board
Fifteen candidates are competing for five Charleston County School District board seats in the November election.
Love and War: Sherman’s March is heading here for 13th Charleston Film Festival
Documentary filmmaker Ross McElwee’s 1986 film Sherman’s March will screen at the Terrace Theater during the 13th Charleston Film Festival on October 18.
Community rallies after donation box for 4-year-old’s medical treatments is stolen
A donation box for Cashton Krause, a 4-year-old with cerebral palsy, was stolen at Townline Market in Wausau, Wisconsin, prompting community members to send donations to the boy's family.
“They met in a video game. They married among the books.”
George and Carmen Morrishaw, who met playing Final Fantasy, married at Charleston’s Bees Ferry Branch Library with an assistant manager officiating.
“It looks like a car. Then it drives into the lake.”
Amphicar owners gathered in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, to showcase their rare land-and-water vehicles built in Germany from 1961 to 1968.
‘Waves are really big’: Beachgoers make last trip to Florida’s Gulf Coast before Hurricane Isaias
Visitors in Pensacola Beach, Florida, made final trips to the shore as Hurricane Isaias approached, while lifeguards warned of dangerous rip currents.
‘They love it’: Sheep hired to eat your poison ivy
A Kentucky company uses sheep to clear weeds and poison ivy from yards in Louisville, Lexington, Southern Indiana, and the Red River Gorge.