Monday, October 19, 2026
177City of Charleston Commission on Women to find solutions for affordable child care
Charleston’s Commission on Women will study affordable child care policies and draft a proposal for city leaders to address local daycare shortages.
N. Charleston Police highlight mental health awareness during Faith in Blue event
North Charleston police promoted mental health awareness and suicide prevention resources during their annual Faith in Blue event.
Hornets secure Brandon Miller with a 5-year, $209 million contract extension, AP source says
Charlotte Hornets agreed to a five-year, $209 million contract extension with forward Brandon Miller, according to a source.
Awareness: From SC State to Hollywood: Sa’Rah Jones shares her journey
Television writer Sa’Rah Jones returned to South Carolina State University in Orangeburg to lead a master class on entertainment careers for students.
9-year-old burned 70% of his body taking part in social media dare, officials say
New Orleans officials warn parents after a 9-year-old boy suffered severe burns from a social media fire challenge.
Man charged with elder abuse, kidnapping after allegedly injuring father before hours-long standoff
Jonathan Patrick Young faces kidnapping, elder abuse, and terroristic threat charges in Cullman, Alabama, after a standoff with police.
Man accused of stealing flamingo found guilty
A Las Vegas jury convicted Mitchell Fairbarn of animal cruelty for stealing and injuring a flamingo from a Strip hotel habitat.
Early voting begins as polls open for 2026 statewide general election
Early voting for the 2026 statewide general election began Monday in Mount Pleasant, drawing long lines at the Seacoast Church polling site.
Dorchester County voters face polling issues on first day of early voting
Voters in Dorchester County, South Carolina, encountered technical delays and ballot errors during the first day of early voting on Monday.
National Guard member shot while trying to break up fight in DC
A Georgia National Guard member was shot in the leg while intervening in a fight near the U.S. Capitol, leading to the arrest of a local man.
LSU student, fiancé killed when they were hit by a car while walking back from friend’s birthday
A 21-year-old LSU student and her fiancé died Sunday night in Baton Rouge after being struck by a car while walking from a friend's birthday celebration.
Man accused of dressing up as security guard to sneak into Tennessee-Alabama game
Blake Bible, 20, of Morristown, Tennessee, was charged with theft of property after allegedly wearing a stolen Axis security uniform to enter Saturday's University of Tennessee football game against Alabama.
Dorchester County weighs rezoning that would allow for potential animal shelter
Dorchester County Council is voting Monday on rezoning 216 Orangeburg Road to public institutional use, as architects evaluate Ladson, Ridgeville and Summerville sites for a county animal shelter targeting 2028.
Several dead geese and ducks recovered from North Charleston’s Quarterman Pond
The City of North Charleston recovered several dead geese and ducks from Quarterman's Pond, with avian influenza suspected as the cause.
North Charleston recovers dead geese, ducks at Quarterman’s Pond; bird flu suspected
North Charleston recovered several dead geese and ducks from Quarterman's Pond and issued a public health notice amid a suspected avian influenza outbreak.
Dorchester County voters encounter delays, incorrect ballots as Early Voting opens
Early voting opened Monday in Dorchester County, where technical problems with license-scanning machines caused wait times and some ballots were marked incorrectly at polling sites including Miles Jamison Baptist Church in Summerville.
Man killed in roller coaster accident at Six Flags Over Georgia laid to rest
Hassan Kariem, a 42-year-old Atlanta Public Schools teacher, was buried Monday in DeKalb County after being thrown to his death from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Oct. 12.
Ben Sawyer Bridge will ‘likely remain closed overnight’, Mount Pleasant Police say
Mount Pleasant Police say the Ben Sawyer Bridge is closed for inspection and potential repairs and will likely stay shut overnight, prompting drivers to seek alternate routes.
INTERVIEW: Playwright Elijah Bradford brings ‘Mr. Thaddeus’ House’ back for breast cancer awareness
Elijah Bradford's play "Guess Who's Coming to Mr. Thaddeus' House" returns Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology in Florence to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month.
2 NC people accused of stealing $18K from a vulnerable adult
Two Tabor City, North Carolina residents face charges including adult exploitation and identity fraud for allegedly taking $18,000 from a vulnerable adult's bank account in Charleston.
Iconic Charleston home hits the market for $35M. Plus, sultry cocktail bar opens in Avondale.
The Sword Gate House at 32 Legare Street is listed for $35 million, the city is preparing to build Johns Island's first recreation center, and The Volstad Room cocktail bar has opened in West Ashley.
Another expedition to solve Amelia Earhart mystery, another failure. This time it was some trees.
A Purdue University-led expedition to Nikumaroro in the South Pacific searched for Amelia Earhart's missing plane but found only a Y-shaped cluster of trees.
‘Office Space’ actor Richard Riehle dies at 78
Actor Richard Riehle, known for his role in "Office Space," died Thursday in Los Angeles at age 78 of natural causes.
‘This can’t keep happening’: Mother calls for more security after son shot twice at same apartment complex
An Atlanta mother is demanding more security at the Capitol Vanira apartment complex after her 13-year-old son was shot twice in a year, most recently four times while sleeping.
Maintenance crews sent to Ben Sawyer Bridge after malfunction Monday afternoon
Sullivan's Island police sent maintenance crews to the Ben Sawyer Bridge Monday afternoon after it malfunctioned, and the bridge was expected to close overnight.
Facebook Marketplace deal turns into robbery. Tips to protect yourself
Three Augusta residents were arrested and charged with robbery in Columbia County, South Carolina, after allegedly snatching a PlayStation 5 from a buyer during a Facebook Marketplace meetup.
FIRST ALERT: Fall-like, beautiful stretch of weather continues this week
WIS reports that the Midlands will experience chilly nights with lows in the lower to middle 40s and sunny, pleasant days with highs in the middle 70s through the end of the week.
Troopers investigating pedestrian struck by patrol vehicle in Dorchester County
A Dorchester County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing Dorchester Road near Appian Way Saturday night, and the South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.
S.C. early voting starts today in federal, state and local races
South Carolina begins in-person early voting today for the Nov. 3 federal, state and local elections.
Democrat running for SC secretary of state wants to change the office’s duties
Jason Belton, the Democrat challenging South Carolina's secretary of state, wants to expand the office's duties to include elections, though that responsibility does not currently belong to the position.
Your 2026 Live 5 Voter Guide: What to know when you go to the polls
WCSC's voter guide lists South Carolina's 2026 statewide and county races, including candidates and ballot measures, with early voting running Oct. 19 to 31 and Election Day Nov. 3.
Mother of 8 hit and killed by train during morning run: ‘She was an angel’
Thelma Candelaria, a 47-year-old mother of eight, was killed Thursday morning in Eloy, Arizona, after a second train struck her while she ran near a railroad crossing wearing noise-canceling headphones.
2 experienced probate court judges want the top job in Charleston County
Two experienced judges, incumbent Republican Irv Condon and Democrat Tamara Curry, are competing for the Charleston County Probate Court judgeship in November's nonpartisan election.
Early voting begins today for Nov. 3 election. Governor, Senate, Congress, local races on ballot.
Early voting for South Carolina's Nov. 3 general election starts today across all 46 counties, with the governor, Senate, Congress and local races on the ballot.
A brief look back at the history of Dill Sanctuary on James Island
The Charleston Museum opened Dill Sanctuary on James Island to the public for its annual Community Day, sharing the site's 8,000-year history of Native American, colonial, plantation and Civil War use.
Charleston County Council certain to get one new member, with three seats in play
Charleston County Council is reporting on the November elections, where most of the nine-member body's seats are contested, including District 9, which will get a new member as Jenny Costa Honeycutt runs for Congress.
Morris Island Lighthouse celebrates 150th birthday
The Morris Island Lighthouse, located offshore near Folly Beach, marked its 150th anniversary of first shining its light in 1875, with Save The Light holding a celebration Oct. 18 at Bowen's Island Restaurant.
Charleston moves forward with Johns Island’s first recreation center
The city of Charleston will clear land near Maybank Highway and Main Road in November to begin building Johns Island's first recreation center, a $65 million project expected to open in December 2028.
New Charleston Neck Area private club mixes work and fun
A new social club called Tidewater opened in October at 2201 Mechanic St. in the Charleston Neck area, offering golf simulators, pickleball courts and meeting spaces with $4,000 initiation fees and $325 monthly dues.
Isle of Palms studies ways to extend life of beach renourishment projects
Isle of Palms engineers are studying options, including a possible groin, to extend the lifespan of the city's $24 million beach renourishment project beyond its usual eight to 10 years.
FIRST ALERT: Fantastic fall weather this week
WIS reports a forecast of sunny, fall-like weather across South Carolina's Midlands this week, with afternoon highs near 70 degrees and chilly mornings in the 40s.
‘We’re going to die’: Couple recount terrifying emergency landing during American flight
A couple from Waterloo, Illinois, described their fear during an American Airlines flight that made an emergency landing at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.