Ethan Grunkemeyer’s TD pass to Luke Reynolds with 1:44 left lifts Virginia Tech past Clemson 20-16
Virginia Tech defeated Clemson 20-16 in South Carolina after Ethan Grunkemeyer threw a late touchdown pass to Luke Reynolds.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
88Commemoration honors thousands buried at future College of Charleston dorm site
Charleston residents gathered at 106 Coming Street to honor ancestors buried in a historic public cemetery slated for a College of Charleston dormitory.
Stingrays score 4 power play goals in 5-3 win over Orlando
The South Carolina Stingrays beat the Orlando Solar Bears 5-3 on Saturday, scoring four power-play goals to remain unbeaten.
SC Highway Patrol investigating fatal collision involving pedestrian in Orangeburg Co.
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 301 in Orangeburg County where a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian.
Battery beat Indy 1-0 in regular season finale on Swan’s late winner
Colton Swan scored late to give the Charleston Battery a 1-0 win over Indy Eleven at Patriots Point, ending Indy’s season and securing Charleston’s playoff spot.
Brandon Miller scores 34 points as the Hornets beat the winless Heat 115-110
Brandon Miller scored 34 points as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Miami Heat 115-110 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
SC State breaks losing streak with 22-7 win over Norfolk State
South Carolina State beat Norfolk State 22-7 at Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg, ending a two-game losing streak behind two rushing touchdowns by Mason Pickett-Hicks.
15-year-old girl dies after getting hit while riding e-scooter, police say
A 64-year-old Las Vegas man faces vehicular manslaughter charges after striking and killing a 15-year-old girl on an e-scooter in a crosswalk.
Buccaneer Defense Stifles Tigers on Saturday Night for First OVC Win of 2026
Charleston Southern beat Tennessee State 20-7 in Nashville, securing its first conference victory of the 2026 season behind a strong defensive performance.
Leatherwood, Holloway and Flowers lift Tennessee Tech past The Citadel 28-13
Tennessee Tech defeated The Citadel 28-13 in Charleston, with Jax Leatherwood, M.J. Flowers, and Tre’ Holloway leading the Golden Eagles’ offensive effort.
LaNorris Sellers has three TDs and South Carolina rallies to beat No. 11 Tennessee 27-24
LaNorris Sellers threw and ran for three touchdowns as South Carolina rallied to beat No. 11 Tennessee 27-24 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.
South Carolina rallies to beat No. 11 Tennessee, 27-24
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers threw and ran for three touchdowns, and Malik Orsan kicked a 48-yard field goal as time expired to give the Gamecocks a 27-24 win over No. 11 Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday night.
Spurrier holds book signing in Columbia ahead of Gamecocks-Tennessee game
Steve Spurrier, the winningest South Carolina football coach, signed copies of his book "The Spurrier Effect" at Gamecock Traditions in Columbia before the Gamecocks play Tennessee.
Covering the Co$t: The Necessity and Luxury of Buying a Car
An economist says the average new car now costs about $50,000, and rising vehicle prices, insurance, and wages lagging behind are making car affordability a concern ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
UK family crosses the pond to check South Carolina State Fair off bucket list
A British food-reviewer family visited the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia, riding rides, eating fair food and meeting a local reviewer who guided their tour.
White House holds little-known American art collection
American art historian Leslie Greene Bowman discusses her new book, "Art for the White House," which details the executive mansion's collection of American art.
Community tailgate brings football, civic pride to Columbia
Girl Get Up Society and Ju'Stice hosted a free, non-partisan Party at the Polls event Saturday at JT's Kia on Killian Commons Way in Columbia, encouraging voter participation with food, music and games.
WWE legend Ric Flair recovering after being hospitalized for fall, reports say
Retired wrestler Ric Flair, 77, was hospitalized Friday after falling outside a Wagamama restaurant in Tampa, cutting his head and eye, and is now recovering.
Gamecocks trail No. 11 Tennessee, 21-17
South Carolina trails No. 11 Tennessee, 21-17, in the second half of a game Saturday at Columbia, South Carolina.
Mom arrested after 12-year-old daughter found weighing 47 pounds, authorities say
Chiquitta Dawkins, 43, was arrested in Orangeburg County on charges of unlawful conduct toward her 12-year-old daughter, who was found weighing 47 pounds with severe malnutrition in Bowman.
Fraternity suspended until 2030 after hazing investigation
A University of Alabama chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi has been suspended until May 2030 after an investigation found seven members hazed new recruits in September 2025.
National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial opens Saturday
The National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial opened Saturday on the National Mall in Washington, honoring those who served in the first Gulf War.
FIRST ALERT: Nice, fall-like forecast ahead Sunday for the last day of the SC State Fair
WIS reports that pleasant, fall-like weather with highs in the lower to middle 70s is expected Sunday, the final day of the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia.
Crews battle commercial structure fire at Georgetown County lumber facility
Georgetown County Fire and EMS crews extinguished a large fire at the Interfor lumber facility just after midnight, containing the blaze to one building with no injuries reported.
Run for Her Freedom 5K returns to Lowcountry
Nearly 100 people ran a 5K at Wannamaker Park in North Charleston on Sunday to raise money for Doors to Freedom, which houses survivors of sex trafficking.
Man who fatally hit deputy after his son was killed by police is convicted of murder
A jury convicted Rodney Hinton Jr. of murder in the fatal 2025 crash that killed Hamilton County, Ohio, Deputy Larry Henderson near Burnet Woods.
Government contractor arrested for allegedly leaking national defense information
Ian Brinksman, a 42-year-old government contractor, was arrested and charged Friday with leaking classified national defense information to his girlfriend.
Ex-soldier sentenced to 59 years in prison for killing wife, stuffing body in storm drain
Zarrius Hildabrand, a former U.S. Army soldier, was sentenced to 59 years in prison in Anchorage, Alaska, for fatally shooting his wife, Saria, in 2023 and hiding her body in a storm drain.
Dozens of students forced to relocate after they say mold found in university dorm
Dozens of University of Arizona students were told to leave the Coronado Dorm after mold was found near a window, though the university says the problem was localized.
Woman sentenced after faking pregnancies, including with ‘The Bachelor’ contestant
Laura Owens, who faked pregnancies including deceiving "The Bachelor" contestant Clayton Echard, was sentenced to 30 days in jail in Phoenix after pleading guilty.
Pumpkin spill could impact local nonprofit donations, Mount Pleasant church says
A pumpkin spill on the Ravenel Bridge on October 15 left Hibben United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant with less inventory for its pumpkin patch fundraiser, potentially reducing donations to local nonprofits.
Jim Hudson Football Friday: Week 9 Highlights
WIS reported final scores from Week 9 high school football games across the Midlands region, including Brookland-Cayce’s win over Airport.
Sandelin, Kraws lead Stingrays to 5-0 win in Savannah
Ryan Sandelin scored three goals and Ben Kraws recorded a shutout as the South Carolina Stingrays defeated the Savannah Ghost Pirates 5-0 on Friday.
Faulkner’s Buzzer Beater Lifts Tigers to 82-80 Win Over Bulldogs
Dylan Faulkner hit a last-second layup to lead Clemson past Georgia 82-80 in an exhibition basketball game at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Gamecocks Feast in Friday Exhibition Game
South Carolina women’s basketball beat Benedict 113-34 in an exhibition game Friday night at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia.
Hornets blown out by Hawks 128-81 in first game home without LaMelo Ball, booed by sellout crowd
Atlanta beat Charlotte 128-81, the franchise’s largest margin, in the Hornets’ first home game since trading LaMelo Ball.
FIRST ALERT: Stronger winds to bring significant tidal flooding risk this weekend
Strong winds and high tides are expected to cause tidal flooding and hazardous conditions across Charleston-area coastlines this weekend.