FIRST ALERT: Drier weekend; cooler temperatures settle in through next week
A weather front brings dry, cooler conditions to the Charleston area, with temperatures dropping into the 40s inland and fog expected early Saturday.
Friday, November 6, 2026
218Argument over Wi-Fi leads to murder of mother and son, police say
Jeremiah McGee was arrested in Lufkin, Texas, for shooting his neighbors, Maria Davalos and Ariel Arellano Jr., following a dispute over Wi-Fi access.
West Columbia’s 10th annual Fall Back Fest returns
West Columbia hosted its tenth Fall Back Fest on State Street, featuring live music, food vendors, art displays, and street murals.
St. Stephen man dies after being hit by his own car; SC Highway Patrol investigating
An 82-year-old St. Stephen man died after being struck by his own vehicle on Seaboard Road, prompting an investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Fairfield County kickball tournament to support food bank ahead of holidays
Teams from Fairfield County agencies will play kickball Saturday at Drawdy Park in Winnsboro to collect food for the local food bank.
Stingrays bounce back with 4-1 win over Orlando
The South Carolina Stingrays defeated the Orlando Solar Bears 4-1 in a hockey game Friday night at the North Charleston Coliseum.
Driver killed in four-vehicle collision in Lexington County
A driver died and another was injured in a four-vehicle crash on North Lake Drive in Lexington County on November 6.
Driver fatally struck by own Ford pickup after stepping out on Seaboard Road: SCHP
A driver died in Berkeley County after being hit by his own Ford pickup truck on Seaboard Road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Johnson has 20 in Charleston’s 112-66 win against Newberry
Tavari Johnson scored 20 points as the Charleston Cougars beat Newberry 112-66 in a Friday basketball game.
Ace Buckner scores 26 to lead Clemson over American 82-73
Ace Buckner scored 26 points as Clemson defeated American 82-73 in a Friday night basketball game in Clemson, South Carolina.
Memory card with uncounted ballots found, launching investigation
Georgia's Secretary of State is investigating after a memory card containing roughly 388 uncounted Seminole County ballots surfaced, shifting the close State House District 154 race in favor of incumbent Gerald Greene.
Georgetown judge dismisses charges against sex offender, 4 Pawleys Island church leaders
A Georgetown County judge dismissed criminal charges against a registered sex offender and four Pawleys Island church leaders due to insufficient evidence.
Rep. James Clyburn blasts Stephen Miller for 'racist policies and rhetoric'
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn condemned Stephen Miller’s appointment as White House chief of staff, citing his history of racist rhetoric and harsh immigration policies.
Alaska Senate race remains undecided days after Election Day
Democrat Mary Peltola leads Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan by fewer than 700 votes in Alaska's Senate race, with the outcome expected to take weeks due to the state's ranked-choice voting system.
INTERVIEW: Former South Carolina governors from opposing parties discuss bipartisanship in the election
Former South Carolina governors David Beasley and Jim Hodges, from opposing parties, discussed their bipartisan endorsement of Democrat Annie Andrews for U.S. Senate in a four-part WIS interview.
USC names Leadership and Service Center in honor of Stephen K. Benjamin
The University of South Carolina in Columbia has renamed its central student-activities building the Stephen K. Benjamin Leadership and Service Center, honoring the two-time USC graduate and attorney.
Mount Pleasant road upgrades could begin by fall 2027 after new half-cent tax passes
Mount Pleasant officials plan to begin road improvements, including work on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, by fall 2027 after voters approved a half-cent transportation sales tax.
‘Remarkable’: Drunk raccoon leads to $250,000 for animal control
A fundraising campaign tied to a raccoon captured while intoxicated has raised about $250,000 for Hanover County (Virginia) Animal Control, funding body cameras and other shelter needs.
Irmo’s first female kicker makes her mark on the football field
Irmo High School's Aislyn Kerwin, the school's first female football kicker, missed her first field goal attempt but made a later kick in the same game.
Nick Kalkas enters race for Berkeley County Council District 2 seat
Nick Kalkas announced his campaign for Berkeley County Council District 2, citing his military service, diplomatic career and small business ownership as he seeks to address growth, traffic and taxes.
Minor injuries reported in Highway 17 collision in Mount Pleasant, police say
Mount Pleasant police responded Friday evening to a U.S. Highway 17 crash at Porchers Bluff that caused minor injuries and briefly closed lanes before the road was cleared around 6:55 p.m.
11 dogs rescued, Richland County man charged with animal fighting
Thomas Hoefer, 57, was charged with animal fighting and cruelty after SLED rescued 11 dogs from a Goodside Road property in Richland County.
Midwife convicted of practicing medicine without license after near-fatal home birth
Cindy Morrow, 64, was convicted of nine counts including practicing medicine without a license in Cherokee County, Georgia, following a 2022 home birth that left a mother in severe blood loss.
Why were charges dismissed in the Pawleys Island church case? An attorney explains
A Georgetown County magistrate judge dismissed all charges against former Pawleys Island Community Church and Christian Academy staff Friday, with an attorney attributing the ruling to insufficient evidence and questions about how probation supervised convicted sex offender Warren Perry.
Bottle sterilizers recalled after reports of plastic housing melting
Baby Brezza recalled about 29,000 SuperFast Sterilizer Dryers nationwide after 32 overheating or melting reports, offering free replacements for burn hazards.
Woman rescued after being chained to bed for years when maintenance worker hears cries for help, police say
Two people were arrested in Fargo, North Dakota, on kidnapping and assault charges after police say they chained a woman to a bed for two years.
Supreme Court to hear North Dakota landowners’ legal fees case
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case over whether a government-contracted pipeline company must cover property owners' legal fees when they win fair compensation for land taken under eminent domain.
S.C. Gov.-elect Alan Wilson announces transition team, lists top priorities
South Carolina Governor-elect Alan Wilson announced his transition team and outlined priorities including lower taxes and modernizing government at a West Columbia auto shop Friday.
Jim Hudson Football Friday: Week 11 Highlights
Jim Hudson's Football Friday lists Week 11 Midlands high school football matchups featuring top-ranked teams, with final scores and highlights to follow.
Charleston proposes 50% increase in residential building permit fees for 2027
Charleston City Council plans to vote Nov. 10 on proposed permit fee increases for 2027, including a roughly 50% rise in residential building permit rates and new charges for floodplain reviews and commercial certificates of occupancy.
Wilson unveils transition team after gubernatorial win, names Daniel Island attorney as co-chair
Governor-elect Alan Wilson announced his transition team Friday, naming a Daniel Island attorney as co-chair, as he prepares to become South Carolina's 118th governor.
Middle school principal arrested for suspected child sex crimes
Todd Haag, 56, principal of Jardine Middle School in Topeka, Kansas, was arrested Thursday on charges including aggravated criminal sodomy and sexual exploitation of a child.
Gov.-Elect Wilson, Lt. Gov.-Elect Reichenbach to hold first transition press conference
Governor-Elect Alan Wilson and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Mike Reichenbach will hold their first transition press conference Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Raccoon in West Ashley tests positive for rabies; 1 exposed
A raccoon found near Wespanee Drive and Ponce de Leon Avenue in West Ashley tested positive for rabies, and one person was exposed, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health.
New Summerville public safety station could lower home insurance costs
A new fire and EMS station in Summerville, operated by Dorchester County, may lower homeowners' insurance premiums by improving the area's ISO protection rating from Class 10 to Class 4.
These 2 SC cities are among the best to spend Thanksgiving, Southern Living says
Charleston and Bluffton are among eight Southern towns Southern Living named as the best places to spend Thanksgiving, citing holiday events and dining.
Plein air artists take over the Charleston peninsula
About 100 painters gathered across Charleston for the inaugural Charleston Plein Air Competition, organized by the Blair Center for the Arts and Mary Martin Fine Art Gallery, with entries on sale at the gallery Nov. 6 through Sunday.
Remley’s Point Boat Landing in Mount Pleasant to close this month for improvements
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission will close the Remley's Point Boat Landing in Mount Pleasant starting in mid-November for construction through summer 2027, directing boaters to the nearby Shem Creek Boat Landing.
Vintage shoppers and collectors to come together for a day of antiquing in Charleston
Bria Scott, founder of the Chattanooga Antique Crawl, is hosting her first Charleston Antique Crawl on Saturday, Dec. 5, with a shuttle route through antique shops in West Ashley, James Island and Mount Pleasant.
St. Paul’s Fire District adds new truck type to bolster rural fire protection
St. Paul's Fire District added two new water tenders, each holding 3,000 gallons, to serve rural Charleston County communities without municipal hydrants.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for rain and thunder this morning
WIS reports a cold front brings morning showers and thunderstorms to South Carolina's Midlands Friday, with drying conditions and cooler temperatures for the weekend.
She Returns From War brings queer country back to Charleston
Queer country band She Returns From War, led by Charleston native Hunter Park, will perform a November 19 show at the Pour House with supporting artists Maddie Medley and Big Guy and The Very Large Men.
Leading arts groups push education as part of mission
Charleston's Gaillard Center and Gibbes Museum of Art emphasize arts education as a core part of their missions, with the Gibbes opening a new Center for Education in April.
The Harlow team opens Char House Social
The Harlow's owners, Josh and Kate Drewry with chef Brett Riley, opened Char House Social, a Texas- and Southwest-inspired steakhouse, on Nov. 6 in the former Smoky Oak Taproom space at 1234 Camp Rd. on James Island.
Listening across America
A Charleston newspaper team drove 8,000 miles across 22 states on a pre-election trip called Listening Across America, finding that Americans complained about high prices and wanted politicians to work together.
South Carolina healthcare growth drives jobs and construction
A Darla Moore School economist reports that South Carolina's healthcare sector grew 1.8% in employment over the past year, with Prisma Health, MUSC and Roper St. Francis expanding facilities statewide.
Death row inmate asks for a stay of execution until after holidays
Steven Bixby, convicted of killing two Abbeville County law enforcement officers, petitioned the South Carolina Supreme Court to delay his execution until after the winter holidays.
FIRST ALERT: Scattered rain, storms return today; trending much cooler this weekend
WCSC reports scattered showers and storms in Charleston today, followed by cooler, drier weather with highs dropping into the 70s this weekend.
Oceanside wins 3A volleyball state title
Oceanside Collegiate defeated Powdersville in straight sets to win the South Carolina 3A volleyball state championship at Dreher High School in Columbia.
Ngongba’s big night, No. 2 Duke’s strong start fuels 113-52 win against Coastal Carolina
Duke defeated Coastal Carolina 113-52 in Durham, North Carolina, as Patrick Ngongba II scored a career-high 28 points.
Ricorian Brown’s late TD helps South Carolina State edge Howard 35-28
South Carolina State defeated Howard 35-28 in Washington on Thursday, with Ricorian Brown scoring the winning touchdown late in the game.
Ruffolo scores 31 as Charleston Southern downs Columbia International
Anthony Ruffolo scored 31 points as Charleston Southern defeated Columbia International 86-49 in North Charleston on Thursday.
Midlands fans line up at Best Buy for new Zelda game release
Fans gathered at a Columbia Best Buy overnight to buy the new Zelda remake and a limited 40th-anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 console.