Charleston Navratri Festival closes with live music, Garba dance
The 2026 Charleston Navratri Festival concluded Sunday in North Charleston with Garba dancing and live music hosted by the Gujarati Samaj of Charleston.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
822 hospitalized after North Charleston stabbing; suspect dies in officer-involved shooting
North Charleston police fatally shot a stabbing suspect who barricaded himself with a second victim, leaving two hospitalized.
NCPD officer involved in shooting incident that leaves one person dead
A North Charleston police officer shot and killed a suspect who barricaded himself with a hostage on Charter Drive after negotiations failed.
Large fire at seafood processing plant prompts evacuations in Oregon city
A fire at a Newport, Oregon, seafood plant forced evacuations due to ammonia smoke, with one firefighter hospitalized and no civilian injuries reported.
Mother dies trying to save her 2 sons after they were swept away while snorkeling
A British mother died in the Bahamas after a strong current swept her away while she tried to rescue her two sons during a snorkeling trip.
NCPD Officer Involved Shooting
A North Charleston police officer shot and killed a suspect who barricaded himself with a hostage on Charter Drive, prompting a SLED investigation.
FIRST ALERT: Hunter Moon rising tonight
October’s full Hunter Moon rises in the eastern sky Sunday evening, peaking early Monday morning across the United States.
Columbia police host fundraiser for injured officer
Columbia police and city officials held a fundraiser at Finlay Park for Officer David Dymock, who was shot during a domestic violence call in August.
Sumter Police warn of ‘jury duty’ cryptocurrency scam
Sumter police warn residents about phone scams demanding cryptocurrency payments for fake jury duty warrants created with artificial intelligence.
Bucky Irving runs for 2 TDs and Bucs force 4 turnovers in 43-13 rout of Panthers
Bucky Irving scored two touchdowns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forced four turnovers in a 43-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Employee killed in workplace accident while in back of semitruck, troopers say
Jaime Bell, 54, died Wednesday in Madill, Oklahoma, after falling from a moving semitrailer and striking his head while working at J&I Manufacturing.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 10 pm for Charleston; watch issued for late Sunday-Monday
The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory until 10 p.m. for Charleston and neighboring coastal counties, with a Coastal Flood Watch set for late Sunday through Monday morning.
Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate suffers minor injuries in car crash, campaign says
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries in a Friday-night car crash near Anchorage, delaying the start of her campaign tour.
FIRST ALERT: Steady warm up expected by the end of the upcoming week
A WIS weather forecast for Columbia reports rising temperatures near 80 by Friday, with possible rain approaching the start of November.
Charleston police urge caution as early to midweek king tides loom
The Charleston Police Department is urging drivers to avoid barricades and flooded roads during king tides expected Monday through Wednesday, which may cause coastal flooding and road closures across the peninsula.
Man dies after he was hit by 2 cars that fled the scene
A 64-year-old man died Friday after two cars struck him while crossing a West Phoenix street and fled; police are seeking information about the hit-and-run.
Week Ahead in Washington: October 25
President Trump campaigns in Mississippi, Texas and Ohio this week to bolster Republicans in the midterms, while the Fed sets interest rates Wednesday and a court date is set for the accused White House Correspondents Dinner shooter.
Georgetown marks 500 years since first Africans arrived through Middle Passage
An event was held Saturday in Georgetown, South Carolina, to mark 500 years since the first Africans arrived through the Middle Passage, with a commemorative marker located on the Georgetown Harborfront.
Trump to rally for Hyde-Smith in Mississippi as Senate race tightens
President Trump will hold a campaign rally Monday at Crossroads Arena in Corinth, Mississippi, to support Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith as her Senate race grows competitive.
You can buy Tony Stark’s custom-made Acura NSX from ‘The Avengers.’ Here’s what it could cost you
An auction on Cars & Bids is offering the custom Acura NSX roadster featured in "The Avengers," with the highest bid at $98,000 and bidding closing Friday.
Man cooking chicken for roadside barbecue finds dead snake in charcoal bag
Roy Hanks found a dead snake in a charcoal bag while grilling chicken at a roadside barbecue in Nahiku, Hawaii.
Charleston looks for input on 2027 budget, North Charleston unveils new soccer mini pitch
Charleston City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2027 budget on Oct. 27, and North Charleston opened a new soccer mini pitch at its Sports Complex on Oct. 21.
King tides expected to flood Charleston, other parts of Lowcountry starting Sunday
The National Weather Service expects king-tide flooding across Charleston and surrounding Lowcountry counties starting Sunday, with emergency road closures already in place.
Faith leaders honor ancestors at believed burial ground slated for College of Charleston dorm
Faith leaders gathered Oct. 23 at 106 Coming Street in Charleston, a site the College of Charleston plans to develop as a dormitory, to honor people believed buried there, including enslaved Africans.
James Island church looks to its past for fresh look
St. James Episcopal Church on James Island completed a summer interior renovation led by designer Roy Fuller, restoring the building's historic Palladian style with travertine flooring and updated lighting and audiovisual systems.
Carrying his badge: Daughter of fallen sergeant continues his legacy as a deputy
Deputy Cat Jumper of the Greenville County Sheriff's Office joined the department in 2025, honoring her father, Sgt. Conley Jumper, who was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 in October 2020.
Family files lawsuit after 50+ middle schoolers served pretzels coated with oven cleaner at lunch
A family sued an Oregon school district for nearly $1 million after a kitchen worker served oven cleaner on pretzels to over 50 students at a middle school.
Man allegedly attacked fellow Uber passenger for taking up too much space in shared ride
A Florida man was arrested in Ocala for allegedly attacking a fellow Uber passenger over a dispute about shared ride space.