Tuesday, October 20, 2026
216Blythewood residents weigh in on Road, US 21 corridors study
Blythewood residents reviewed proposed improvements for Blythewood Road and US 21 during a second public meeting hosted by the Central Midlands Council of Governments.
Lowcountry high school football - Week 10
Lowcountry high school football teams play their Week 10 games across the Charleston area on Friday.
‘Being a cancer survivor, it concerns me greatly’: Opposition grows for Canadys gas plant
Residents and environmental groups oppose Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper’s plan to build a gas plant in Colleton County, urging officials to deny the construction permit.
City of Charleston mayor addresses traffic, flooding at Daniel Island forum
Charleston Mayor William Cogswell discussed traffic congestion and flooding solutions with Daniel Island residents during a city forum on Tuesday.
Fort Jackson holds groundbreaking ceremony for child development center
Fort Jackson in South Carolina began construction on a $24.5 million child development center for over 300 military family children.
Woman accused of intentionally crashing into oncoming semi, killing 73-year-old passenger
Jaime Rhode of Griggsville, Illinois, faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly steering her car into a semi-truck, killing 73-year-old Cherie Wells.
Columbia officials collaborate for urban land restoration
Columbia, South Carolina, officials and local groups launched a collaborative to convert vacant, flood-prone lots into green spaces that manage stormwater and support wildlife.
Fairfield County requests public input in survey, town meetings during year-long data center moratorium
Fairfield County officials in South Carolina are gathering resident feedback on data centers through a survey and town hall meetings during a year-long moratorium.
Gunman opens fire into family’s car on Florida interstate, injuring 2 children
A gunman shot at a family driving on Interstate 10 near Macclenny, Florida, injuring two children, prompting a search for the suspect.
Lowcountry mayors meet for second annual Mayor’s Forum
Mayors from Charleston, North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant gathered Tuesday for the second annual Mayor’s Forum to discuss priorities supporting local businesses.
Moncks Corner Powerball Double Play ticket wins $50,000
A Moncks Corner gas station sold a Powerball Double Play ticket that won $50,000 in the October 19 drawing.
Columbia officials address security incident to online citizen services
Columbia city officials reported a security breach affecting online services, prompting a state law enforcement investigation while critical utilities remain operational.
Bishops return home after tough loss to Oceanside
Oceanside Collegiate Academy defeated Bishop England 42-7 on Oct. 16 at The Citadel's Johnson-Hagood Stadium, improving the Landsharks to 5-3.
Nick Milano wins a tight tiebreaker to win Week 4
Nick Milano won The Daniel Island News Week 4 Pigskin Pick 'Em tiebreaker, earning a $50 gift card from sponsor Chris Buchholz.
Couple killed, toddler hurt in head-on Alaska highway crash
Sasha and David Hart died Monday when their Subaru crossed the centerline on the Parks Highway near Anchorage and hit an oncoming truck, injuring their toddler.
Clements Ferry Rotary gains independence, encourages new members
The Rotary Club of Clements Ferry, which serves communities along the Clements Ferry corridor, recently became an independent club and is inviting residents and business owners to join.
Del Webb RV/boat storage to go under city review
The Charleston Technical Review Committee will consider a proposed RV and boat storage facility on 2.2 acres at 1080 Poletimber Ct. in the Cainhoy neighborhood.
‘A story to be told’: Overgrown for decades, historic Black cemetery restored in Lexington County
Two Lexington County churches restored a historic Black cemetery dating to 1814, receiving $40,000 in state funding, with a rededication ceremony set for Nov. 1 at Winward Point Road and Arwen Lane.
Mom arrested after allegedly crashing car into telephone pole while drunk with child in back seat
Kayla M. Delay, 36, was arrested in Davenport, Iowa, on charges including operating while intoxicated and child endangerment after her car struck a telephone pole with her child inside.
South Carolina State Fair Day 6
WIS reporters toured the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia, sampling fair food and viewing art and flower exhibits during the event's third day.
FIRST ALERT: Structure fire at Charleston apartment complex closes multiple roads
Charleston firefighters contained a structure fire Tuesday afternoon at an apartment complex on the 1400 block of Ashley River Road, closing both lanes of the street between Playground and Ashley Hall Roads with no injuries reported.
Ashley River Road closed both ways due to structure fire at nearby apartment
Charleston firefighters contained a structure fire at an apartment complex in the 1400 block of Ashley River Road, closing the road both ways between Playground Road and Ashley Hall Road with no reported injuries.
Lowcountry leaders, residents urge voters to support half-cent sales tax extension
Local leaders and North Charleston residents are urging voters to support a half-cent transportation sales tax extension that would fund roads, sidewalks, flooding fixes and other projects across Charleston County.
Clearing the way: Dorchester County hopes to make Ashley River easier to explore
Dorchester County plans to remove 23 obstructions along a five-mile stretch of the Ashley River Blue Trail between Swan Drive and Bacon's Bridge to improve kayaking access.
Coast Guard makes progress on North Charleston base. Plus, Trump visits Clemson Wednesday.
The U.S. Coast Guard is advancing a 64-acre North Charleston base expansion set to become its largest home port, while President Trump plans an Oct. 21 Clemson rally for Senate candidate Darline Graham.
Substitute teacher accused of kicking student with disabilities: ‘The gloves were coming off’
Bryan Schewitz, a 60-year-old substitute teacher at Matanzas High School, was arrested for child abuse after allegedly kicking a disabled student on October 16.
Richland, Fairfield county deputies attacked with bear spray in pursuit
Keith Kasyjanski, 53, was arrested in Fairfield County after a Tuesday traffic pursuit and charged with assaulting deputies and a police dog using bear spray.
Palmetto Sports Daily: Big tests ahead for Gamecocks, Tigers
WIS's Palmetto Sports Daily podcast discusses upcoming conference games for Clemson and South Carolina football and news about the South Carolina women's basketball team.
Crash shuts down all lanes eastbound on Rivers Avenue early Tuesday
A Tuesday morning collision closed all eastbound lanes of Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, diverting traffic to Aviation Avenue.
FIRST ALERT: Portion of major North Charleston roadway closed
The Charleston County Department of Public Safety reports that all eastbound lanes of Rivers Avenue in North Charleston are closed after a morning crash near Aviation Avenue.
North Charleston base is set to be Coast Guard's largest home port. Here's its progress so far.
The Coast Guard is expanding a 64-acre site in North Charleston, south of the former Charleston Naval Base, to become its largest home port, with five capital projects including rebuilt piers, buildings, and housing.
From Hanahan to Cane Bay, here's who's running for the SC Statehouse from Berkeley County
The Post and Courier profiles the candidates running for South Carolina House Districts 15, 92 and 99, which cover parts of Berkeley and Charleston counties.
Clemson gets judge’s OK to demolish historic West Ashley veggie lab
A Charleston judge approved a settlement allowing Clemson University to demolish the historic U.S. Vegetable Breeding Laboratory on Savannah Highway in West Ashley.
Graves likely present at planned dorm site, but excavation is needed to confirm, CofC survey says
A College of Charleston radar survey suggests graves may lie beneath a Coming Street site planned for a dormitory, though excavation is needed to confirm the findings.
For a taste of New York’s famous deli, visit this Charleston festival. Preorders end this week.
The Lowcountry Nosh festival at Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim synagogue on Hasell Street will offer prepackaged Carnegie Deli pastrami and corned beef, with preorders ending Oct. 23.
Public hearing set on air permit for Colleton County gas plant
Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper seek a South Carolina air permit for the proposed Canadys natural-gas power plant in Colleton County, with a public hearing scheduled Tuesday at the Walterboro Wildlife Center.
FIRST ALERT: Fantastic weather continues all week
A Charleston weather forecast predicts sunny, mild conditions all week with afternoon highs in the 70s and cooler, low-70s temperatures over the weekend.
FIRST ALERT: Chilly mornings, sunny afternoons through Friday
WCSC reports cool, dry weather with sunny afternoons and low 70s highs in Charleston through Friday, alongside monitoring of a coastal low in the Atlantic.
Stepmother accused of hitting 7-year-old girl with belt, saying she ‘should feel pain’
A West Virginia woman faces child abuse charges for allegedly striking her 7-year-old stepdaughter with a belt, causing visible injuries.
Parents say their son, other students with disabilities forced to clean high school cafeteria
Parents in Sumter, South Carolina, allege Lakewood High School required students with disabilities to clean the cafeteria, prompting a district review of the program.