Hundreds walk and run at Folly Beach to raise money for lung cancer
More than 400 people joined the American Lung Association’s 5K at Folly Beach, raising over $130,000 for lung cancer research and patient support.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
75Repair Cafe holds first Charleston event on mission to given broken household items a second life
Repair Cafe Charleston held its first free repair event Saturday at the Bees Ferry West Ashley Library, fixing household items for residents.
‘Tragedy’: 1 child, 1 adult killed after vehicle drives into soccer game at sports complex, police say
A truck struck a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, killing a child and an adult and injuring eleven others, with the driver now in custody.
Dorchester Road eastbound closed at Leeds Avenue after crash
Eastbound Dorchester Road in North Charleston is closed at Leeds Avenue due to a crash, with police and highway patrol responding.
University official dies in freak accident while on walking tour at historic landmark
A Brazilian university rector died in Scottsdale, Arizona, after being struck by wind-dislodged roofing material during a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West.
‘Free Throws with a Purpose’ fundraiser supports Down syndrome community in Lexington
Sixty participants shot free throws in Lexington on Saturday to raise $25,000 for a Down syndrome families conference hosted by Down Syndrome Families of the Midlands.
‘No Kings’ demonstrators rally outside SC State House ahead of early voting
Demonstrators gathered outside the South Carolina State House in Columbia on Saturday to protest and encourage participation in the upcoming early voting period.
Record-setting 60-year-old flamingo hatches 2 chicks at Louisville Zoo
The Louisville Zoo announced Thursday that a 60-year-old Chilean flamingo hatched two chicks, setting a record for the species' oldest parent.
FIRST ALERT: Coldest temperatures of the season possible overnight
A weather station in Columbia, South Carolina, reports that clear, breezy conditions overnight could bring the season's coldest temperatures, with lows in the lower to middle 40s and wind chills near the upper 30s.
Chris Johnson Jr. runs for 2 TDs and Clemson posts 1st shutout in 5 seasons with 37-0 win
Chris Johnson Jr. ran for two touchdowns as Clemson defeated Charleston Southern 37-0 Saturday, earning the team's first shutout in five seasons.
FIRST ALERT: Watching the potential of subtropical development off the East Coast
The National Hurricane Center gives a low 20% chance that a non-tropical low-pressure area off the East Coast will develop into a subtropical system by midweek.
Texas A&M shuts out The Citadel 41-0 behind Jamarion Morrow’s 3 TDs
Texas A&M defeated The Citadel 41-0 on Saturday in College Station, Texas, with running back Jamarion Morrow scoring three rushing touchdowns.
Clemson shuts out Charleston Southern, 37-0
Clemson defeated Charleston Southern 37-0 Saturday at Memorial Stadium, with Chris Johnson Jr. rushing for two touchdowns and Nolan Hauser making four field goals.
Family accused of taking nearly $375,000 in copper from interstate construction projects
A family in Indiana, led by Jason Fulks, is accused of stealing more than $367,000 in copper from Interstate 69 and Interstate 64 construction lighting projects, with several members facing charges.
Hiker rescued after falling cactus hits her in the head
A Scottsdale, Arizona hiker was airlifted to a trauma center after a falling cactus struck her head on the Bell Pass Trail in the McDowell Mountains.
Carrot Top announces return to Las Vegas show, thanks supporters for their well-wishes
Comedian Carrot Top will resume his comedy residency at the Luxor hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Oct. 19, following a mental health crisis that led to the cancellation of several shows.
Immigration’s economic impact highlighted ahead of midterms
Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat and others argue that President Trump's immigration enforcement is raising costs across industries, while supporters claim reduced foreign labor benefits American workers and the economy.
Popular roller coaster shut down at Six Flags’ Cedar Point after bracket comes loose from ride
The Millennium Force roller coaster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, was shut down Friday after a bracket came loose from a ride car and landed in a guest area without striking anyone.
DoorDash driver dies, teen brother critical after being ambushed while delivering food, father says
A 22-year-old DoorDash driver was killed and his 14-year-old brother critically injured Thursday night when three men opened fire on their car at an apartment complex parking lot in Nashville.
High school football team’s season canceled as police investigate multiple serious reports
The St. Louis Public Schools canceled the Clyde C. Miller/Sumner co-op football team's season as police investigate reports of inappropriate behavioral and physical conduct involving students.
81-year-old man killed during home invasion; suspect shoots himself in bathroom, authorites say
Eric Basco allegedly broke into a New Albany, Mississippi home around 4 a.m. Thursday, shot 81-year-old Bobby McGill to death, then shot himself in a bathroom.
Mom hunts ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ moose 4 days after C-section birth
Shayla Beckler of Beulah, North Dakota, shot a moose on rifle season's opening day, four days after a C-section and the birth of her daughter Stella.
Woman previously convicted of killing husband arrested again on new charge
Wendy Payne, an Indiana woman convicted of killing her husband, faces a new drunk-driving charge after deputies found her intoxicated in Evansville.
Stingrays win season opener in Jacksonville, 5-1
The South Carolina Stingrays defeated the Jacksonville Icemen 5-1 in their 2026-27 season opener at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Florida.
Jaquari Lewis’ 4 TD runs lead Appalachian State to 35-32 victory over Coastal Carolina
Jaquari Lewis scored four touchdowns as Appalachian State defeated Coastal Carolina 35-32 in a Friday night football game in Conway, South Carolina.