Tuesday, October 13, 2026
201Pres. Trump urges Alaskans to vote for the real Dan Sullivan
President Trump traveled to Alaska to urge voters to support Republican Dan Sullivan over a Democratic candidate with a similar name in the Senate race.
Possible changes to South Carolina dock regulations on the horizon
State coastal managers met Charleston residents Tuesday to discuss proposed dock regulation changes and plan to cancel a public hearing to re-engage communities.
Richland County law enforcement urges drivers to ‘move over’
Richland County police and first responders remind drivers to slow down and change lanes near stopped emergency vehicles to prevent roadside deaths and injuries.
Clarendon County elections board hires new director, withholds name
Clarendon County’s elections board voted to hire a new director, referred to only as Candidate A, at an annual salary of $57,000.
New DSS records detail sex offender complaint, violations at Pawleys Island church academy
Newly released South Carolina DSS documents detail an inspection of Pawleys Island Community Church and Academy after a complaint that a registered sex offender was on campus during operating hours.
Mount Pleasant Council approves Republic Tract settlement
Mount Pleasant council approved a $28.5 million settlement to buy 129 acres of marshland along Highway 41, limiting development and preserving waterfront access.
Mount Pleasant finalizes 2-year data center development pause
Mount Pleasant officials adopted a two-year ban on large data centers to study zoning rules and environmental impacts before permitting future construction.
Woman accused of burying cats alive in yard because she thought they were demons
A 37-year-old Florida woman was arrested for allegedly burying four cats alive in her yard, believing they were demons.
Woman escapes after man slashes her throat, police say
Fairmont police arrested 50-year-old Benjamin Mayfield for attempted murder after he slashed a woman’s throat during an argument at their former shared home.
Isle of Palms takes next step toward potential erosion-control project at Breach Inlet
Isle of Palms officials advanced plans for a Breach Inlet erosion-control structure, requesting detailed engineering proposals for a terminal groin and sand shoal management.
Updated Dominion agreement aims to streamline underground powerline projects
Charleston City Council approved a new Dominion Energy agreement to speed up underground powerline projects and create dedicated funding for utility undergrounding efforts.
DNA analysis identifies remains as Georgia woman missing since 1997
DNA testing confirmed skeletal remains found in Conyers, Georgia, belong to Tammy Fortson, who disappeared in 1997.
Classroom Champions: Charleston teacher seeks resources for multilingual students
A Drayton Hall Elementary teacher in Charleston is raising funds through DonorsChoose to buy hands-on learning materials for multilingual students.
Death & Dinner returns with ‘Murder in Plane Sight’ fundraiser
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford hosts a murder mystery dinner fundraiser at Columbia’s Jim Hamilton–L.B. Owens Airport to support youth forensic science programs.
Sumter County could take step to rescind data center moratorium during council meeting
The Sumter County Council will hold a first reading to rescind its data center moratorium during Tuesday's meeting at the County Administration Building.
Student hit after sedan passes stopped school bus, sheriff’s office says
A Clark County, Washington, school bus passenger was struck by a sedan passing the stopped bus Monday morning; the driver was cited.
Eastern Iowa veterans travel to Washington to see memorials built in their honor
87 Eastern Iowa veterans, including Vietnam pilot Joe Latham Jr., traveled to Washington, D.C., Tuesday to visit memorials honoring their service.
Voter registration deadline arrives as new citizens register
Ninety-eight new citizens from 50 countries were naturalized Tuesday at a Washington courthouse, where many registered to vote before Tuesday's deadline for voters in Kansas, Maine, West Virginia, Oregon and D.C.
CCSO honors fallen deputy Michael Hendricks with memorial run
Supporters of the Charleston County Sheriff's Office gathered at its Law Enforcement Center for a memorial run honoring fallen deputy Michael Hendricks, who died in an on-duty crash in September.
Folly Beach’s rental study aims for answers, but residents say key questions remain
Folly Beach city leaders are choosing a firm to conduct a $50,000 study of short-term rental rules, though some residents say the study should examine eliminating the license cap.
Man accused of shooting at teens in homecoming prank says they drove toward him
Josiah Arrington was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm after firing a shot that struck a vehicle driven by teenagers who entered his property at the Riverboat Trailer Park in Addis, Louisiana, on October 6.
Lowcountry partners connect seniors with resources at energy assistance event
More than 25 community partners gathered at the Michael Brown Community Wellness Center in North Charleston to connect adults 50 and older with energy, legal, health and other resources.
Mother urges families to secure firearms after teen son shot, loses eye
A 14-year-old Charleston boy lost his left eye Friday when a 17-year-old friend fired a gun at the Bridgeview Apartment Complex, prompting his mother to urge gun owners to lock up firearms.
Hunter facing charges after stray bullet hits, kills pet donkey, officials say
A hunter in Anderson County was charged with negligent firearm use and hunting near a home after a stray bullet killed a pet donkey named Angelique.
Trident United Way, Pulitzer-winning author address housing instability in the Tri-County
Trident United Way held its annual "State of Our Families" event in North Charleston Tuesday, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Brian Goldstone discussing housing instability and poverty in the Tri-County region.
High Water Festival announces 2027 lineup. Plus, SpaceX launch seen over Charleston.
The Post and Courier's Tuesday briefing covers the High Water Festival's 2027 lineup, a visible SpaceX launch over the South Carolina coast, Spirit Christmas's first South Carolina store, and Breeze Airways' new Charleston-to-Buffalo flights.
Police ID man killed in Columbia shooting, say it was 'not random'
Columbia police identified 30-year-old Lawrence Long as the man killed Oct. 8 in a shooting at a Brook Pines Drive apartment complex, describing the killing as not random.
Charleston Co., S.C. schools earn higher ratings overall
A Charleston City Paper report shows 90% of South Carolina's 1,295 public schools earned "average" or higher ratings on the 2026 School Report Card, with the state graduation rate reaching its highest level in a decade.
North Charleston seeks public input on study of Rivers-Durant railroad crossing
North Charleston is requesting public input on a study examining possible improvements to the Rivers Avenue railroad crossing near Durant Avenue.
Breast cancer screenings can improve survival rate, SC health officials say
South Carolina health officials report that about 4,000 state women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year and that early detection through clinical breast exams and mammograms can improve survival rates.
Husband charged after pregnant wife’s bloodied, beaten body found in their garage
Joseph Clark, 49, is held on two second-degree murder charges in the fatal beating and stabbing of his pregnant wife, Noelle Clark, 39, in their Vail, Arizona home.
Summerville eyes restricting convenience stores, restaurants in neighborhoods amid resident concerns
Summerville town council voted to advance proposals that would restrict convenience stores and restaurants in neighborhood mixed-use areas, sending the changes to a final vote.
Bill Murray tees up new golf series in Ireland featuring Jason Kelce and Chris O’Dowd
Bill Murray, Tom Coyne and others including Jason Kelce will appear in "A Course Called Ireland," a six-part golf documentary premiering Oct. 25 on Paramount+.
Volunteer group trains to watch Lowcountry bridges for people in crisis
A Charleston volunteer organization called Holy City Bridge Angels, founded by Laura Moss, trains community members to patrol local bridges and intervene with people in crisis.
Summerville updates its comprehensive plan amid suburban growth, concerns about change
Summerville Town Council approved a five-year update to the town's comprehensive plan, which projects nearly 58,000 residents by 2030 and addresses growth, aging demographics and cut-through traffic concerns.
FIRST ALERT: Record warmth possible throughout this week
A weather station in Columbia, South Carolina reports record high temperatures in the 90s are possible this week before a cold front brings cooler air this weekend.
Officers save 2-year-old girl’s birthday after scam leaves her father broke
Two Phoenix police officers bought birthday gifts for a father's 2-year-old daughter after a DoorDash scam left him without money.
Six Flags closes 9 rides after roller coaster rider reportedly falls to his death in Georgia
Six Flags closed nine coasters at six parks after a man fell from a ride at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County.
‘My heart stopped’: Grandmother recalls learning grandson was stabbed
Taylor Gosnell, 35, faces two attempted-murder counts after allegedly stabbing her two young sons in their Spartanburg County home, and Dawson's grandmother is now sharing memories of the boy.
Husband accused of bludgeoning wife to death with flashlight in front of 3 kids
A 44-year-old Burlington, Vermont man faces second-degree murder charges for allegedly beating his wife to death with a flashlight in front of their three children.