Friday, October 23, 2026
185INTERVIEW: Relearning what it means to be human
Columbia author J. T. Reeves discusses his new book, The True Human, which addresses modern loneliness and the need for human reconnection.
Multiple collisions close westbound, eastbound lanes of I-526 at Don Holt Bridge
Friday night crashes closed two westbound and two eastbound lanes of Interstate 526 near the Don Holt Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina.
South Carolina State Fair heads into final weekend as Gamecocks host Tennessee across the street
The South Carolina State Fair’s final weekend in Columbia coincides with a Gamecocks football game, prompting traffic advisories from state police.
SC State breaks ground on new $30 million university library
South Carolina State University in Columbia began construction on a $30 million library to support its new research designation.
Overnight road work to impact traffic in Dorchester County next week
Dominion Energy crews will restrict lanes on East Butternut Road in Dorchester County overnight next week to relocate utilities for intersection improvements.
New law requires SC restaurants to disclose imported shrimp
Starting October 28, South Carolina restaurants must label imported shrimp on menus, facing fines for non-compliance after the shrimp gate scandal.
As data centers expand, SC lawmakers look at new regulations
South Carolina state senators are drafting regulations for data centers, focusing on water use, power generation, siting rules, and public transparency.
Friday Night Rivals: Week 10 football highlights and scores
News 4 reported final scores from ten high school football games played across the Charleston area during Week 10 of Friday Night Rivals.
South Carolina women’s basketball routs Benedict 113-34 in exhibition
South Carolina women’s basketball defeated Benedict College 113-34 in an exhibition game in Columbia ahead of their Paris matchup.
Lieutenant governor candidate’s parents say he owes them $275K in unpaid farm rent: report
Parents of Iowa lieutenant governor candidate Derek Wulf filed court documents claiming he owes them $275,000 in unpaid farm rent in Black Hawk County.
Airport takes on Brookland-Cayce in Game of the Week as twin brothers share kicking legacy
Airport hosts Brookland-Cayce in a rivalry game, with twin brothers sharing the kicking role after an injury.
Columbia city manager confirms ransomware attack behind service outages
Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson confirmed a ransomware attack disrupted online services, with SLED investigating the breach.
‘Coming home again’: Seawell’s banquet hall moves back to South Carolina State Fairgrounds
Seawell’s catering business has relocated from Rosewood Drive to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, returning to a site where it previously operated.
Manning officer fired, under SLED investigation after son charged in double murder
A Manning police officer was fired and is under SLED investigation after allegedly aiding his son, Antwone Dukes, who is jailed in the Sumter County double murder.
3-year-old dies after accidentally shooting himself with father’s gun outside Burger King
A 3-year-old boy in Bartow, Florida, died Thursday after accidentally shooting himself in the face with his father's gun in their car at a Burger King drive-thru.
SC State breaks ground on $30.3M modern library to boost student learning
South Carolina State University broke ground Friday on a $30.3 million library in Orangeburg that will house the Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College and be completed in 2028.
Dog adoptions temporarily suspended at Charleston Animal Society’s Berkeley Campus
The Charleston Animal Society's Berkeley Campus has paused dog adoptions due to an upper respiratory illness outbreak, while dogs age 1 and older remain free to adopt at its Charleston Campus.
Mr. & Miss SC State University crowned for homecoming
John Seay-Oliver and Jakari Jones were crowned Mr. and Miss South Carolina State University Thursday during the school's homecoming coronation in Oranburg, South Carolina.
Bravo star Shep Rose talks new book and Columbia signing
Shep Rose, a "Southern Charm" cast member, appeared on WIS's Soda City Living to discuss his book "Nothing Moderation" and announced a book signing Sunday at All Good Books in Columbia's Five Points neighborhood.
Daycare operator arrested after viral video seemingly shows kids fighting in her home
Tysharae Jones, a South Bend, Indiana daycare operator, was charged with battery, neglect and contributing to a minor's delinquency after failing to report children fighting in her home.
Former Allen University president files lawsuit alleging wrongful termination, defamation
Ernest McNealey, the former president of Allen University in Columbia, filed a lawsuit accusing the school and several individuals of wrongfully terminating him and defaming him.
WE THE PALMETTO: Democrats predict a blue wave
South Carolina Democratic Chair Christale Spain told the We The Palmetto podcast that Democrats expect to gain congressional seats in November, targeting Lindsey Graham's Senate seat and Nancy Mace's First District House seat.
Man accused of killing girlfriend as she visited him in hospital, police say
James Lawson was charged with second-degree murder in the October shooting death of Jessica Cyrus, who was visiting him at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.
Six local nonprofits receive $370K+ at Empower Charleston showcase
Six nonprofits raised over $370,000 through live donations and matching gifts at Empower Charleston's 2026 Showcase of Nonprofits, held at the Cedar Room in Charleston County.
Airbnb drops mandatory checkout chores starting Nov. 20
Airbnb is eliminating mandatory checkout chores like washing dishes and stripping beds, limiting hosts to reasonable requests, with the policy taking effect November 20.
Justice Department sues Alaska over Senate candidate names
The U.S. Justice Department is suing Alaska to block certification of the state's U.S. Senate election, alleging that two similarly named candidates—Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan and Daniel J. Sullivan—confused voters.
As data centers expand, lawmakers look at new regulations
South Carolina senators Tom Davis and Russell Ott are drafting legislation to regulate data centers, addressing concerns about power grids, water use, and community transparency ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
Kershaw County man rearrested for fentanyl trafficking, other charges
Mandrell Brown, 45, was rearrested in Kershaw County after deputies found fentanyl, methamphetamine and a revolver in his vehicle; a magistrate denied his bond.
Father who killed Oregon school shooter describes deadly attack, taking down armed teen
Kaylub Giamanco, a father whose daughters attended Silver Rail Elementary School, described confronting and killing 16-year-old shooter Griffin John during the Oregon school shooting.
9th arrest made in June shootout involving Richland County deputies
Anthony Brown, 20, was arrested in Columbia and charged with seven counts of attempted murder in connection with a June 4 Richland County shootout that killed 18-year-old Qwa'Maurie Deaver.
Johns Island murder solved 9 years later, family says they’ve been waiting for justice to be served
Charleston police arrested 69-year-old Henry James Brisbane and charged him with murder in the 2017 stabbing death of Harry Bennett at a Johns Island apartment.
New contract in hand, Brandon Miller looks to end Hornets’ 10-year playoff drought
Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller signed a five-year, $209 million contract and hopes to end the team's 10-year playoff drought.
Charleston leaders bank on transportation sales tax passing. Plus, Caviar & Bananas opens new site.
Charleston County voters will decide Nov. 3 on extending a half-cent Transportation Sales Tax that leaders hope will help fund the $1.3 billion Battery Extension flood mitigation project.
ShR #25.43: Breaking S.C. House supermajority, bad ad, more listening
Jack O'Toole's Statehouse Report examines whether South Carolina voters could elect enough Democrats to break the House supermajority and what that might mean.
Where to get spooky musical vibes on Halloween weekend
Charleston venues including the Gaillard Center, Royal American, Tin Roof and Music Farm list Halloween weekend live music, comedy and magic events from Oct. 29 through Oct. 31.
Historic North Charleston neighborhood’s National Register bid advances
North Charleston's Liberty Hill, a Black community founded in 1871, advances toward National Register of Historic Places recognition and will face the state board Nov. 20, alongside planned East Montague Avenue streetscape improvements.
Races for half of Berkeley County Council seats are competitive. Here’s who’s running.
The Post and Courier profiles candidates running for Berkeley County Council seats, including competitive races in Districts 5 and 6 featuring incumbents Amy Stern and Marshall West.
Hanahan debuts Blackwell’s Outpost ahead of 2027 town center
Hanahan has opened Blackwell's Outpost, an outdoor gathering space where visitors can eat, ahead of the Blackwell's Corner town center development planned to open in 2027.
FIRST ALERT: Afternoon highs a tad cooler this weekend
WIS reports that high pressure will keep Columbia, South Carolina sunny this weekend with breezy conditions and afternoon highs in the upper-60s to low-70s, cooler than earlier in the week.
Talking Trash: Bees Ferry landfill to add decades to lifespan with new expansion
Charleston County's Bees Ferry Landfill is removing decades-old ash and building new cells to extend its operating life by about 20 years, with completion expected by the end of 2027.
Bag candy, book culture this Halloween
A Charleston event guide lists Halloween activities including trick-or-treating neighborhoods, plus performances by the Charleston Symphony, Palmetto City Ballet, and South Carolina Ballet, along with theater and outdoor movie showings.
Woman charged after Facebook threat at Trump during planned trip to Alabama-Georgia game
Megan Lorraine Utz of Florence, Alabama, was charged federally in October for a Facebook post threatening President Trump before his planned attendance at the Alabama-Georgia football game.
Let Us Meet Again at new all‑day café
Owen Bernstein, a Charleston restaurant owner, is opening Luma, an all-day café and bakery at 128 Columbus St., in early November.
9 injured after distracted driver crashes into pedal tavern, police say
Nine people were injured in Nashville, Tennessee, when a distracted driver rear-ended a pedal tavern on Demonbreun Street.