Thursday, October 29, 2026
200Sen. Darline Graham casts her ballot in Lexington County, urges GOP turnout
Republican Senate candidate Darline Graham voted in Lexington County and urged GOP supporters to cast ballots for her to prevent a Democratic win.
Final Victory Animal Rescue requests donations for the holidays
Final Victory Animal Rescue hosts a Stuff the Sleigh donation event for shelter pets on December 5 at Savage Craft in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Dorchester County weighs Miles Jamison Road widening against impact on residents
Dorchester County plans to widen Miles Jamison Road to ease congestion, a move that requires relocating dozens of residents and businesses.
Coastal Carolina Fair opens with America 250 theme, rides, food and family memories
The Coastal Carolina Fair in Ladson opened with an America 250 theme, offering rides, food, and family activities through November 8.
Midlands Technical College begins work on new outdoor welding lab
Midlands Technical College broke ground on a new outdoor welding lab in West Columbia, funded by a $1.1 million Truist Foundation grant.
Midterm candidates say they are winning voters across party lines
Midterm candidates in Alaska, Kansas, and Texas claim bipartisan support, but experts say cross-party voting rarely changes election outcomes.
Meeting Street Scholarship Fund expands to Orangeburg County seniors
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund now covers high school seniors statewide, including Orangeburg County students, after lawmakers approved $19 million in annual funding.
Youth sports coach sentenced for sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl he coached
A Peoria, Illinois, youth sports coach received a 26-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl he coached.
'That was a slap in the face': Omarion Brown’s mother questions plea deals
Monique Sawyer criticized plea deals for two men charged in her son’s 2024 shooting death in Ladson, saying the family was not informed beforehand.
Record number of female candidates in 2026 midterms
A Rutgers researcher reports a record number of women running for the House and governorships in the 2026 midterm elections.
Man convicted of shooting woman in the head after argument
Bernard Garvin Jr. was sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting a woman in the head during an argument at a Hilton Head Gardens apartment complex.
Trial over abortion law begins in SC. Plus, parent company takes Duke’s Mayo as its own name.
Doctors testifying in a federal trial say South Carolina's six-week abortion ban has vague health exceptions, while Duke's Mayonnaise's parent company is rebranding as the Duke's Mayo Company.
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 residents an extra hour of sleep as the U.S. returns to standard time, with clocks set to change again March 14, 2027.
Trump slams Peltola campaign over two Sullivans on Alaska ballot
President Trump and Senator Dan Sullivan accused Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign of trying to confuse Alaska voters by attempting to recruit a candidate sharing Sullivan's name, prompting investigations from Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Rep. James Comer.
Judge weighs whether sex offender stays jailed over Pawleys Island church probation claim
A Georgetown County judge postponed a decision Thursday on whether registered sex offender Warren Perry remains jailed for allegedly violating probation by volunteering at the Pawleys Island Community Church and Christian Academy.
Baby dies after 15-year-old girl gives birth at elementary school, reports say
A 15-year-old girl gave birth Wednesday at Aldridge Elementary School in Chicago, and the baby died; the girl was hospitalized in good condition.
City of Charleston proposes $1M deal for private dock ownership
The City of Charleston's Real Estate Committee approved a $1 million purchase of a portion of the privately owned Longborough dock and land to provide public water access in the upper peninsula.
WATCH: Annie Andrews holds Columbia rally as heated Senate race continues
Annie Andrews, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, held a Thursday rally in Columbia as the state's competitive Senate race nears Election Day.
16-year-old killed in tractor crash with semi-truck, officials say
A 16-year-old boy died Sunday night in Audubon, Iowa, after being thrown from a tractor when a semi-truck struck the trailer he was pulling.
Coast Guard crew rescues 5 people and dog from sinking vessel off Winyah Bay
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter rescued five people and a dog Wednesday from the commercial shrimping vessel Shayna Michele, which grounded and began taking on water near the Winyah Bay jetties off Georgetown County.
6 women charged with insurance fraud in SLED investigation
Six women were charged with insurance fraud in a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigation spanning multiple counties, with Robin Latee Smith booked into the Clarendon County Detention Center.
‘This is absurd’: Pushback against permits to install new septic systems next to Shem Creek
A Mount Pleasant developer received six state permits to install septic systems near Shem Creek, drawing criticism from Mount Pleasant Waterworks and Charleston Waterkeeper over pollution concerns.
Dead whale washed ashore at a Georgetown County beach
A dead whale washed ashore Thursday afternoon at North Litchfield Beach near Shorebird Loop in Georgetown County, where NOAA responded to examine the animal before removal.
African American History Calendar unveiling to be hosted in West Columbia
The South Carolina Department of Education will unveil its 2027 African American History Calendar Thursday evening at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia, featuring Medal of Honor recipient Maj. James Capers Jr. on the cover.
Dead whale washed ashore North Litchfield Beach; crews en route to examine and remove
A dead whale washed ashore on North Litchfield Beach near Shorebird Loop, and NOAA is traveling to examine and remove the animal while officials urge the public to stay away.
Angel Vause challenges 18-year sentence tied to Brittanee Drexel murder investigation
Angel Vause, convicted of lying to the FBI in the Brittanee Drexel murder case, will present her appeal Thursday before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, seeking to reduce her 18-year sentence.
A road to relief? Major West Ashley traffic project hinges on ballot referendum
Charleston City Councilman Stephen Bowden says a proposed $100 million flyover at the Magwood Drive and I-526 intersection in West Ashley depends on voters approving a transportation sales tax referendum Tuesday.
FIRST ALERT: Tracking a cloudy, mostly dry Halloween weekend for the Midlands
WIS reports a cloudy, mostly dry Halloween weekend across the Midlands, with highs in the 70s and only a slight chance of rain.
‘You could count every rib’: Deaths, neglect went unchecked by state agency at Park Circle Home
Three caregivers at Park Circle Home in North Charleston face prison charges after two residents died and two others were found locked in a room, with state inspection records showing years of reported neglect.
Myrtle Beach man gets life for murder of girlfriend found buried under fire pit
A Myrtle Beach man was sentenced to life in prison for killing his girlfriend, whose body was found buried under a fire pit in Horry County.
Legendary college football coach June Jones dies at 73
Former University of Hawaii football coach June Jones died at age 73 in Honolulu, ending a career that included 76 wins and NFL coaching stints.
Rep. Nancy Mace warns tight Senate race could hurt SC GOP down-ballot
Rep. Nancy Mace warns that a close Senate contest between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews may negatively impact other Republican candidates in South Carolina.
SC Dept. of Education to unveil 2027 African American History Calendar tonight
The South Carolina Department of Education will present its 2027 African American History Calendar tonight at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia, featuring Medal of Honor recipient Maj. James Capers Jr. on the cover.
Indictment: 6 accused of filing 9,000 fraudulent tax returns seeking $177 million in refunds
A federal indictment charges six people, including Mobile tax preparer Jennifer Beverly, with filing more than 9,000 fraudulent tax returns to claim $177 million in refunds.
New rides, food, entertainment: Coastal Carolina Fair returns for 69th year
The Coastal Carolina Fair opens Thursday at the Ladson Fairgrounds for its 69th year, featuring more than 80 rides, food and entertainment, running daily through Nov. 8.
State reviewing permit tied to 79 acres of wetlands near Charleston airport
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Resources is reviewing a water quality permit application that could affect 79 acres of wetlands near Charleston International Airport, though no project is currently under construction.
Questions remain after body found buried in Waterloo
The Newberry County Coroner's Office says human remains found in a shallow grave in Waterloo were identified as Geer, a missing man from Newberry County.
Ready your brooms: Folly Beach witches gather for annual Halloween dance performance
Women rehearse and perform the Witches Dance, a Folly Beach Halloween carnival tradition that began in 2019, with the performance set for Oct. 31 at Folly River Park.
Election 2026 Daily: Senate race polling says a tossup. House Speaker Mike Johnson coming in for GOP
New York Times and Citadel polls show South Carolina’s Senate race between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews nearly tied, while House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns in Goose Creek and Rep. Jasmine Crockett rallies in Columbia.
Dominion to answer resident questions about undergrounding before Charleston finalizes new agreement
Dominion Energy South Carolina will answer Charleston residents' questions about undergrounding power lines before the city finalizes a new franchise agreement that directs 5 percent of customer revenue to the city.
Old building in Ashley Hall parking lot may be moved to North Charleston
The Preservation Society of Charleston has proposed relocating a small wooden building from Ashley Hall's downtown parking lot to the Jenkins Orphan Aid Society campus in North Charleston.
Tennessee governor suspects Christa Pike’s sentence will stay the same after failed execution
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he expects Christa Pike's death sentence to remain unchanged after her botched September execution, and a prison commissioner has resigned.
FIRST ALERT: Rain chances this weekend have decreased
WIS reporter reports that rain chances for Sunday in the Midlands have decreased, with highs near 80 degrees today and Friday before cooler, cloudier conditions arrive for Halloween weekend.
FIRST ALERT: Patchy fog possible this morning; unseasonably warm through the weekend
WCSC reports patchy fog, warm temperatures, coastal flooding advisories, and smoke from forest fires affecting the Charleston area.
Border Patrol agent charged with murder in wife’s death
A 30-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent in Laredo, Texas, faces first-degree murder charges for stabbing his wife to death.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: South Carolina construction projects include medical offices, clinic
South Carolina commercial construction projects include a dermatology office in Chapin, a metal building in Spartanburg, and medical clinic upgrades in Summerville and Mount Pleasant.
Lowcountry high school volleyball playoff scores (10/28)
Charleston-area high school girls volleyball teams advanced to Lower State finals after winning third-round playoff matches on October 28.
Tigers Finish Preseason with 84-70 Win Over Blue Hose
Clemson men’s basketball beat Presbyterian 84-70 in Littlejohn Coliseum, finishing preseason undefeated ahead of Monday’s opener against Stetson.