Former police officer pleads guilty to child porn possession, gets 100 days in jail
A former Greenville, North Carolina, police officer pleaded guilty to child pornography charges and received 100 days in jail plus probation.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
180SC Governor-elect Alan Wilson discusses the election
South Carolina Governor-elect Alan Wilson outlined plans to reshape state government and rebalance power among branches during his upcoming four-year term.
Folly Beach updates plan to help protect its shoreline
Folly Beach is updating its shoreline management plan with resident input to address erosion, dune restoration, and storm preparation ahead of a 2027 state submission.
Williams-Brice Stadium gates to open two hours before kickoff Saturday
South Carolina will open Williams-Brice Stadium gates two hours early for Saturday’s game against Texas A&M to reduce entry congestion.
LIVE: Richland Two holds Order of the Flame Award Ceremony
Richland Two hosted its ninth Order of the Flame Gala at the Institute of Innovation Conference Center in Columbia on November 5.
Suspect in Logan Federico murder case to appear for plea hearing
Alexander Dickey, charged with killing Logan Federico in Columbia, will appear Friday for a plea hearing in Richland County.
11-year-old and 15-year-old arrested after delivery driver robbed at gunpoint
Police arrested an 11-year-old and a 15-year-old in Hazelwood, Missouri, for robbing a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint.
Isle of Palms City Council hears residents’ concerns on rentals, zoning at meeting
Isle of Palms residents raised concerns about short-term rentals, zoning, road conditions, and emergency medical services during a town hall meeting with city council members.
‘Light the Night’ event illuminates downtown Columbia to support blood cancer patients, families
Blood Cancer United hosted its annual Light the Night walk in Columbia’s Finlay Park on Thursday to support families affected by blood cancer.
Charleston County library pulls two books, shifts others to new age categories
Charleston County’s public library removed two titles and reclassified others into new age groups following a materials review, Executive Director Angela Craig told county council members.
Officials replace 10 feet of sewer pipe in West Ashley after it breaks again
Charleston Water System crews replaced a 10-foot sewer pipe section in West Ashley following a recent break that sent wastewater toward nearby marshes.
Sumter volunteers pack Thanksgiving meal boxes for veterans in need
Duke Energy employees and Hidden Wounds volunteers in Sumter packed Thanksgiving meal boxes for local veterans facing food insecurity.
Mayor Cogswell brings State of Our City to James Island, spotlighting traffic and flooding
Charleston Mayor William Cogswell presented infrastructure updates on traffic and flooding to James Island residents during the State of Our City series.
Organizers prepare 2nd Unity Walk in Columbia
Serve & Connect hosts its second Unity Walk Sunday afternoon along Decker Boulevard in Columbia, starting at Forest Lake Elementary School.
Judge weighs dropping South Carolina probation agency from Pawleys Island church lawsuit
A Georgetown judge is deciding whether to remove the South Carolina Department of Probation from a lawsuit alleging it failed to enforce conditions keeping convicted sex offender Warren Perry away from children at Pawleys Island Community Church and its school.
First measles death in 30+ years reported in this state
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the state's first measles death in over 30 years, involving an infant, as cases in southwestern Wisconsin near the highest level in more than 35 years.
Mount Pleasant Library food drive helps combat food insecurity ahead of holidays
The Mount Pleasant Library held a food drive to help people facing food insecurity in the Lowcountry ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
9 arrested in deadly block party mass shooting, 2 on the run
Eight people were charged and two remain at large in connection with a Georgia block party shooting that killed two and injured 28.
Man charged in connection with girlfriend’s Kershaw County suicide
Bradley Thompson, 37, was charged with assisting a person in committing suicide after his girlfriend died from a crossbow arrow in Lugoff, Kershaw County, on Oct. 9.
Charleston mayor proposes $1 million for pedestrian safety
Charleston Mayor William Cogswell proposed allocating $1 million from next year's city budget to improve pedestrian safety, targeting road upgrades near schools and high-crash areas before council discusses the budget on November 17th.
Two lanes of Highway 78 shut down near Ladson Road after single-vehicle incident
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office shut down two lanes of Highway 78 toward Summerville near Ladson Road after a single-vehicle incident, with crews awaiting a tow truck.
Woman accused of following Dollar General manager with handgun, threatening to shoot
Nakyah Denae Odom, 22, is charged with first-degree assault and battery after allegedly following a Dollar General manager on Northbrook Boulevard with a .9mm handgun and threatening to shoot her.
Friendly competition, serious training: EMS teams face off in Dorchester County
Dorchester County EMS held its annual conference and competition Thursday, drawing 140 attendees and five teams from across the region to test emergency-response skills and training.
Dorchester County advances TIF plan that could bring millions to Fort Dorchester High School
Dorchester County Council approved the first reading of the Festival Centre Redevelopment Project, a tax increment financing plan that could direct up to $12 million toward improvements around Fort Dorchester High School in Dorchester District Two.
Charleston-area singles invited to apply for 'Love Island USA’ Season 9
Casting agents are accepting applications and nominations from singles nationwide for the cast of "Love Island USA" Season 9, which will film in Fiji and premiere in summer 2027.
Lacore flipped 2 traditionally GOP counties. Plus, NYC marathoner who died has Charleston tie.
Democrat Nancy Lacore won South Carolina's 1st Congressional District by flipping Dorchester and Berkeley counties, while Charleston Southern mourns MBA student Rachel Apa, who died during the NYC Marathon.
Woman arrested after allegedly threatening Dollar General manager with gun
A 22-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday at a North Charleston Dollar General on Northbrook Boulevard after allegedly threatening the manager with her husband's 9mm handgun.
Gamecock Traditions Sandhill location closing, new store announced
Gamecock Traditions, a University of South Carolina apparel store at the Village at Sandhill in Columbia, will close Dec. 31, holding a 35% off sale, with a new location planned for 2027.
Man injured in overnight shooting at Chester Place Townhomes: NCPD
North Charleston police say a man was injured in an overnight shooting at the Chester Place Townhomes on Apartment Boulevard on Nov. 4, and the suspect remains unknown.
Rabid raccoon confirmed near West Ashley; one person exposed, health officials say
South Carolina health officials confirmed a rabid raccoon near Wespanee Drive and Ponce de Leon Avenue in West Ashley, exposing one person who was referred to a healthcare provider.
Former Gamecock QB Connor Shaw talks recovery, heart health advocacy
Former South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw, who survived sudden cardiac arrest in September 2025, is promoting heart health and AED access through his nonprofit HRTHUDL, hosting a charity golf tournament Nov. 6 at Solina Golf Club in West Columbia.
What to do Nov. 6-13
The Charleston City Paper's "What to do Nov. 6-13" highlights the 10th annual Charleston Literary Festival, running Friday through Nov. 15 in the city's historic district.
Charleston County gave an emphatic ‘Yes’ to a sales tax that voters shunned in 2024. What changed?
Charleston County voters approved a half-cent transportation sales tax on Nov. 3 by 64 percent, reversing the 2024 referendum that failed by a similar margin.
Charleston County Council to vote on over $1M request for Johns Island trail
Charleston County Council members will vote Thursday on a more-than-$1-million grant request from the Lowcountry Land Trust to purchase land for the proposed Tupelo Trail connecting Johns Island neighborhoods to county parks.
First (Scots) Presbyterian Church celebrates Scottish roots with annual Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan
First (Scots) Presbyterian Church in Charleston hosts its annual Kirkin' O' the Tartan worship service Nov. 8, honoring Scottish heritage with tartans, bagpipes and a reception.
FIRST ALERT: Cold front brings rain chances today and Friday
WIS reports a cold front bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to South Carolina's Midlands today and Friday, with drier, cooler conditions expected over the weekend.
Future voter arrives early: Woman goes into labor at polling place
A Kansas woman went into labor after voting at the Shawnee County Elections Office, and her daughter, Morgan, was born November 3.
FIRST ALERT: Near-record warmth today; storms return on Friday
Charleston-area temperatures will reach the low 80s today, with scattered showers and storms expected Friday as a cold front arrives.
Single Powerball ticket matches all numbers for $847 million jackpot
A New Jersey ticket matched all numbers in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, winning an estimated $847 million jackpot.
Neighbor, off-duty SCDNR officer credited with getting elderly couple out of Honea Path house fire
Neighbor Donovan Devlin and off-duty SCDNR officer Will Sutton rescued an elderly couple from an October 24 house fire on Hampton Avenue in Honea Path, Anderson County.