Thursday, October 22, 2026
191Part of Columbia Canal Riverwalk closed for nearly 2 years as city completes $130M repairs
Columbia closed part of the Canal Riverwalk for nearly two years to complete $130 million in embankment repairs along the Congaree River.
United Airlines to launch service between Charleston and San Francisco
United Airlines will start nonstop flights from Charleston to San Francisco on March 28, 2027, using Boeing 737 aircraft four days a week.
Charleston leaders discuss ways to save at-risk historic buildings
Charleston officials and preservation advocates met to propose strategies for protecting vacant historic buildings from demolition.
Man struck and killed while crossing Savannah Highway in West Ashley, police confirm
Charleston police say a man was hit and killed by a southbound car near 2250 Savannah Highway in West Ashley around 8:30 p.m.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream hosts grand opening event for new Columbia location
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream opened its first Columbia shop on Pickens Street, with Mayor Daniel Rickenmann attending the grand opening event.
CofC adds 2 games to basketball schedule
The College of Charleston men’s basketball team added two home games to its 2026-27 schedule at TD Arena.
Clemson baseball releases 2027 schedule
Clemson University has announced its 2027 baseball schedule, featuring numerous matchups against NCAA Tournament teams and a rivalry series with South Carolina.
Lowcountry high school volleyball playoff scores (10/22)
Lowcountry boys volleyball teams advanced to Lower State finals after second-round playoff wins in Summerville, Beckham, and Hanahan.
Michael Gray, star of the ‘Shazam!’ TV series, dead at 75
Michael Gray, the actor who played Billy Batson in the Shazam! television series, died at age 75 in Palm Desert, California.
1 man dead after being struck while crossing Savannah Highway: CPD
Charleston police say a man died after a southbound car hit him while crossing Savannah Highway near Ashley Town Center Drive.
Charleston Animal Society pauses Berkeley dog adoptions amid respiratory outbreak
Charleston Animal Society paused dog adoptions at its Berkeley County shelter while treating a respiratory outbreak among animals.
All lanes of I-26 westbound reopen following crash near Exit 203
All westbound lanes on Interstate 26 near Exit 203 in Charleston County reopened after a crash blocked traffic.
State releases footage of police shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley
Mississippi authorities released body-camera video showing a Senatobia officer shooting a 1-year-old boy in a Walmart parking lot.
Bluffton woman identified as victim in fatal multi-vehicle crash
Aniyah Jenkins, 26, of Bluffton, died Wednesday afternoon after a multi-vehicle crash at Okatie Highway and the New River Bridge in Beaufort County.
Breaking the silence: Local doctor talks change of life during Menopause Awareness Month
Charleston gynecologist Dr. Sarah Orr of the Charleston Women's Wellness Center is discussing menopause symptoms and hormone replacement therapy benefits during Menopause Awareness Month.
MUSC Health Radiologist Discusses Mammography
A MUSC Health radiologist told WIS's Soda City Living that annual screening mammograms beginning at age 40 reduce breast cancer deaths, and she encouraged viewers to schedule theirs.
College of Charleston students train to work polls on Election Day
College of Charleston political science students in the "Democracy in Action" course received training from Charleston County election officials to serve as poll workers at polling places on Election Day.
Georgetown port redevelopment master plan gets first public input meeting
Georgetown County is holding its first community meeting Thursday evening at 1610 Hawkins Street to gather public input on the redevelopment master plan for a 46-acre port property across from Front Street.
Animal advocates raising the alarm on breeder puppies worsening overcrowding at shelters
Animal advocates in South Carolina are urging people to adopt shelter dogs instead of buying breeder puppies, as shelters fill to capacity with homeless animals.
Thousands stolen in 4 hours: Inside Lowcountry police impersonation scams
Charleston-area police warn that scammers impersonating officers have defrauded victims of thousands of dollars, with 157 cases reported to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office since 2022 and 41 to the Charleston Police Department since 2024.
Charleston residents get first look at proposed rewrite of zoning code
Charleston officials presented residents with the first installment of a proposed rewrite of the city's 1966 zoning code, focusing on historic preservation and development on the peninsula.
Beyond the Banks: A Dive Inside the Tank
WIS's Soda City Living profiles Riverbanks Zoo's dive program in Columbia, South Carolina, where divers feed and clean aquarium, penguin, and seal habitats.
Midlands man charged with child exploitation
Robert Wayman, 30, of Calhoun was charged Wednesday with third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor by the Attorney General's Office, with assistance from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office and ICAC Task Force.
Palmetto Sports Daily: Bryce Young gears up for 50th career start
Palmetto Sports Daily previews the Carolina Panthers' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and previews South Carolina State's Homecoming matchup against Norfolk State.
SC restaurants hold on to their Michelin stars. Plus, new Food Lion is coming to North Charleston.
Four South Carolina restaurants kept their Michelin stars at the American South awards ceremony in Nashville, while Food Lion will open at North Charleston's Festival Centre in October 2027.
FIRST ALERT: Subtropical Storm Josephine moving Northeast
Subtropical Storm Josephine, with winds near 65 mph, is tracking northeast away from the U.S. while posing beach erosion, rip currents, and coastal flooding risks for the Mid-Atlantic and New England.
You’ll get an extra hour of sleep (or partying) on Halloween night as daylight saving time ends
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1 at 2 a.m., giving South Carolina residents an extra hour of sleep as the state returns to standard time until spring forward on March 14, 2027.
Several SC restaurants recognized at 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South Ceremony in Nashville
Several South Carolina restaurants received recognition at the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South ceremony held October 21 in Nashville, Tennessee.
North Charleston man arrested in connection with 2024 domestic violence incident
North Charleston police arrested Daquan Cannon on Monday for a 2024 domestic violence case in which he allegedly strangled his pregnant girlfriend and pointed a gun at her head.
United Airlines to add nonstop flights between Charleston, San Francisco
United Airlines will begin nonstop flights between Charleston International Airport and San Francisco International Airport starting March 28, 2027.
Philip Simmons House Museum needs repair, support
Ken Battle, a North Charleston resident, was elected president of the Exchange Club of Charleston and aims to raise money for the Philip Simmons House Museum, recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Blotter: Feelin’ like fall!
A truck delivering pumpkins to a Mount Pleasant church tipped over on Coleman Boulevard, prompting crowds to grab the scattered gourds.
Columbia family honors domestic violence victim through nonprofit work
Amber's Sanctuary of Hope, a nonprofit founded by the family of a Columbia woman killed in a domestic violence incident, is participating in Columbia's Mayor's Walk Against Domestic Violence at Finlay Park this Saturday.
Ben Sawyer Bridge to operate on modified schedule amid ongoing maintenance woes
Sullivan's Island officials announced the Ben Sawyer Bridge will open three times daily at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. while the South Carolina Department of Transportation continues fixing maintenance problems.
Mom of boy, 8, injured in golf cart hit-and-run on a mission to find driver who hit him
Meaghan VanOsdol is searching for the golf cart driver who struck her eight-year-old son Leo on the Cane Bay Trail in Summerville last week and fled the scene.
Berkeley County schools hold hiring fair for bus drivers, teachers
The Berkeley County School District is holding its annual Career Cup hiring fair Thursday evening at its district office in Moncks Corner, seeking bus drivers, teachers and special education staff.
Here’s everyone running for 4 Dorchester County Council seats on Nov. 3
Eight candidates are running for four Dorchester County Council seats in the Nov. 3 election, with uncontrolled growth and traffic cited as the top issue facing voters.
Ben Sawyer Bridge closed to heavy trucks, marine traffic disrupted following malfunction
The S.C. Department of Transportation closed the Ben Sawyer Bridge to heavy trucks after a mechanical malfunction, limiting marine openings between Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island.
Election 2026 Daily: Haley steps into Ohio fray. Ralph Norman has opinion on Senate race
Nikki Haley criticized Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio gubernatorial campaign ad, Ralph Norman reaffirmed support for Darline Graham's Senate campaign, and Alan Wilson launched a statewide bus tour.
SCDOT seeks public input on rural road safety upgrades
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is gathering public input through Nov. 9 on prioritizing which of the state's most dangerous rural roads should receive safety upgrades.
Feedback requested on South Carolina rural road safety program
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on its Rural Road Safety Program, which targets fatal crashes on rural highways, with comments accepted through November 9.
FIRST ALERT: I-26 remains closed after tanker truck crash in Orangeburg County
The South Carolina Department of Transportation reports that all eastbound lanes of Interstate 26 near mile marker 158 in Orangeburg County remained closed Thursday morning after a tanker truck crash Wednesday night.
FIRST ALERT: Fall feel featuring nice weather continues
WIS reports that high pressure will keep Columbia, South Carolina sunny and mild this week, with afternoon highs in the 70s and cooler, breezy conditions expected over the weekend.
Mother accused of drowning newborn whose body was found in motel dumpster days later
A Fort Worth, Texas woman faces capital murder charges for allegedly drowning her newborn in a motel bathtub, and her boyfriend was charged with abuse of a corpse after the body was found in a dumpster.
FIRST ALERT: Beautiful through late week; coastal hazards develop Saturday
Charleston-area forecasters expect dry, sunny weather through Friday, with gusty winds and coastal flooding risks developing Saturday.
‘He didn’t deserve this’: Family heartbroken after 4-year-old boy killed in dog attack
A 4-year-old boy died in Louisa County, Virginia, after deputies shot an American bully that attacked him, prompting family tributes and community support.