Thursday, October 15, 2026
194Richland County breaks ground on project to widen Pineview Road
Richland County began construction to widen Pineview Road to three lanes between Shop Road and Garners Ferry Road to reduce traffic congestion.
Midlands filmmakers challenged to write short film in less than 6 minutes
South Carolina filmmakers gathered at Harbison Theater in Columbia to write and produce short films completing a provided script within six minutes.
Traffic snarls on Coleman Boulevard after pumpkin truck spill near Ravenel Bridge
A truck delivering pumpkins to a Mount Pleasant church spilled its load on Coleman Boulevard, blocking traffic and prompting drivers to take pumpkins.
SC State announces Homecoming 2026 campus access and residence hall restrictions
South Carolina State University limits residence hall access to residents and requires game tickets for campus entry during its 2026 Homecoming week in Orangeburg.
Awendaw RV business recovers after fire destroys two vehicles
A fire at a preowned RV dealership on North Highway 17 in Awendaw destroyed two vehicles early Thursday morning.
Over 100 gargoyles adorn the National Cathedral
The Washington National Cathedral features more than 100 gargoyles perched on its towers, overlooking the city and its visitors.
Lakewood High School parents say disabled students were forced to clean cafeteria
Parents in Sumter, South Carolina, say Lakewood High School forced autistic students to clean cafeteria tables, prompting the district to end the work study program.
Road foreman hospitalized after tree limb falls during Hurricane Isaias cleanup
A Georgia road foreman was hospitalized with head, leg, and spinal injuries after a falling tree limb struck him during post-hurricane cleanup work.
Flamingo recovers with custom brace from orthopedist
A nine-year-old Chilean flamingo at Tyler’s Caldwell Zoo wears a lifelong custom orthopedic brace to support a torn ankle ligament.
Trump backs Graham, Wilson and Honeycutt during South Carolina tele-rally
President Trump endorsed Senate, gubernatorial, and congressional candidates Darline Graham, Alan Wilson, and Jenny Honeycutt during a virtual campaign rally for South Carolina voters.
INTERVIEW: Anchor Family & Community Services bring families closer with a free program
Anchor Family & Community Services offers a free 14-week family program for children ages nine to 17 at Catawba Trail Elementary in Columbia, South Carolina.
Ronald McDonald House hosts fall festival in Columbia for international rebrand
The Ronald McDonald House of Columbia launched its international rebrand with a fall festival offering free family activities at its building.
6 dead, including grandmother and family, in Wisconsin plane crash
Six people, including a grandmother and relatives, died Tuesday when a Piper plane crashed in a wooded Sauk County, Wisconsin neighborhood near Mirror Lake State Park.
SCL kicks off opening day at the South Carolina State Fair
Soda City Living aired from the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, covering opening-day rides, food and entertainment with Palmetto Championship Wrestling, bakers Nikki and Savannah Dennis, and mentalist Ron Diamond.
Hunters help save seriously injured woman ‘left out there to die,’ sheriff says
Two hunters in Fargo, North Dakota, discovered a severely injured woman on their trail cameras and helped authorities arrest 60-year-old Tracy Vaughn Peters, who is charged with attempted murder.
20 dogs rescued during dogfighting warrant operation in Georgetown County
Twenty dogs were rescued Wednesday at two Georgetown County properties during a dogfighting investigation, with additional charges expected as the investigation continues.
SLED probes Berkeley deputy-involved shooting that killed one person
SLED is investigating a Wednesday shooting in Goose Creek that killed a man who allegedly pointed a gun at Berkeley County deputies responding to a disturbance at a Freehold Court home.
Coroner identifies woman who died in pool at Kiawah Island Beach Club
Charleston County detectives are investigating the drowning death of 45-year-old Meredith Wrenn, found unresponsive in the pool at the Kiawah Island Beach Club Wednesday morning.
The ‘Dinosaur of Parking’ is going extinct as Charleston phases out parking meters
Charleston is replacing physical parking meters on the peninsula with the ParkMobile digital system, with removals beginning on the eastern side and completion expected by the second quarter of 2027.
At least 2 hurt, suspect dead after police respond to shooter at Oregon elementary school
At least two people were hospitalized, including children, and a suspect was killed Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
FIRST ALERT: Near-record warmth for Friday ahead much cooler weather this weekend
WIS reports that near-record warmth will persist in Columbia, South Carolina Friday before a cold front brings cooler temperatures and gusty winds this weekend.
Woman arrested after man shot in neck in Charleston shooting
Charleston police arrested 35-year-old Susan Lee Wright and charged her with murder in the Wednesday-night shooting death of 46-year-old Chevelle Hamilton on South Street in downtown Charleston.
Pringles is offering a can-shaped urn for one die-hard fan to be buried in. Here’s how to get it
Pringles is giving one fan the chance to be buried in a Pringles can-shaped urn and receive a lifetime supply of chips through a Halloween campaign running through Oct. 22.
Charleston temps climb before weekend cold front. Plus, downtown wine bar is closing soon.
The Post and Courier's Oct. 15 briefing covers a fired Charleston police officer, a prosecutor's "zero evidence" statement on a Nancy Mace allegation, a possible temperature record, and the closing of Uncork Charleston wine bar.
Pumpkin spill causes traffic delays coming off Ravenel Bridge
An 18-wheeler carrying pumpkins destined for Hibben United Methodist Church struck a tree limb Thursday while leaving the Ravenel Bridge, blocking two Coleman Boulevard lanes in Mount Pleasant.
Former SC Sen. Katrina Shealy endorses Vincent Coe in state treasurer’s race
Former state senator Katrina Shealy of Lexington County endorsed Democrat Vincent Coe in the South Carolina state treasurer race, citing concerns about Republican incumbent Curtis Loftis.
Berkeley High School breaks ground on new classroom expansion
Berkeley High School began construction on a 41,000-square-foot, two-story instructional building funded by Berkeley County's education sales tax, with completion expected in December 2027.
S.C. man surveyed Central America for ex-Confederates
Charles Stevens Dwight, an ex-Confederate Army captain and engineer from Berkeley County, surveyed land in Belize before Confederate immigrants arrived to establish agricultural colonies.
What to do Oct. 15-22
The Hampton Park Farmers Market returns for two more Wednesday dates in October, offering fresh produce and other goods to residents of downtown Charleston neighborhoods.
Proposed agreement with Dominion Energy emphasizes undergrounding Charleston’s power lines
Charleston City Council passed a first reading of a proposed franchise agreement with Dominion Energy that would shorten the agreement's term to 20 years and add deadlines to speed up undergrounding power lines.
Bikes. Lamps. Shirts. Toys. Bring broken items to be fixed for free at Charleston library event.
Repair Café Charleston volunteers will repair broken items for free at Bees Ferry West Ashley Library from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 17, with repairs not guaranteed.
College of Charleston symposium to address Fed policy, national debt and AI
The College of Charleston's 11th Strategic Investment Symposium Thursday at the Gaillard Center pairs young professionals with business leaders from JP Morgan and Principal Asset Management to discuss Federal Reserve policy, the national debt and artificial intelligence.
FIRST ALERT: Record warmth possible until Friday before a weekend cooldown
A weather station in Columbia, South Carolina reports record highs possible through Friday before a cold front brings cooler temperatures and possible showers this weekend.
Water cooler stops falling tree just inches away from crushing man and his dog
A water cooler stopped a falling tree just inches from a man and his dog in a Prescott, Arizona campsite, leaving both unharmed but destroying their van.
FIRST ALERT: Record-challenging warmth through Friday; sharply cooler this weekend
Charleston will see record-challenging warmth through Friday, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures and strong winds this weekend.
A 14-year-old was shot in the face, losing his eye. His friend is now facing charges
A 17-year-old faces charges after shooting a 14-year-old boy in the face at a Charleston apartment complex, causing the loss of his left eye.
Man accused of shooting at teens toilet papering neighbor’s house in prank gone wrong
A 71-year-old Louisiana man faces charges for firing shots at high school students toilet-papering a neighbor’s home, striking a car with no injuries reported.