Sunday, November 8, 2026
71Holy City Missions trains dozens of volunteers for warming shelter season
Holy City Missions trained volunteers in North Charleston for its winter warming shelter, which serves about 50 guests nightly when temperatures drop below 40 degrees.
Man dies after deer struck by another car flies into his windshield
A 40-year-old Glasgow man died in Boone County, Missouri, after a deer struck by an SUV flew into his Jeep windshield.
Kitts’ double-double leads No. 1 South Carolina to dominant 84-39 win over North Carolina
Chloe Kitts scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as top-ranked South Carolina defeated North Carolina 84-39 in Charlotte.
Man accused of driving 100 mph, hitting 3 police cars during high-speed chase
Devin Valdivia, 25, faces felony charges in Iredell County, North Carolina, for allegedly driving 130 mph, striking three police cars, and injuring an officer during a chase.
‘He was loved by everyone’: Family mourns pilot killed in crash weeks before daughter’s birth
Tim Scheuing, a flight instructor and aviation business owner, died in a small plane crash at Waycross-Ware County Airport, leaving behind his wife and two daughters.
Bo Nix throws for 2 TDs, Broncos win key challenge to beat Panthers 26-21 for fifth straight victory
Bo Nix led the Denver Broncos to a 26-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, securing their fifth consecutive win.
Panthers lose third straight game in 26-21 loss to the Broncos
The Carolina Panthers dropped their third consecutive game, falling 26-21 to the Denver Broncos in Sunday’s matchup.
Kory Mincy sparks South Carolina to 78-68 victory over Southeast Missouri State
Kory Mincy led South Carolina to a 78-68 win over Southeast Missouri State in Columbia, South Carolina, on Sunday.
Teens forced Columbia County fair ride to swing out of control
Two 13-year-olds in Grovetown, Georgia, face charges for allegedly causing a fair ride to malfunction, resulting in injuries to a woman and two children.
Gamecocks lead North Carolina 15-10 heading into the second quarter
The top-ranked South Carolina women's basketball team led North Carolina 34-17 at halftime in a game played in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Cooper River Bridge Run Kids Run gets kids active in North Charleston
Families gathered Sunday at Riverfront Park in North Charleston for the first-ever Cooper River Bridge Run Kids Run and Family Festival, featuring races, games and activities to encourage children to be physically active.
Wreaths Across America seeking donations for Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Wreaths Across America is seeking donations to place wreaths at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, with organizers still thousands of wreaths short of the 7,000 needed before the December 1 deadline.
FIRST ALERT: Tropics quiet down during the final days of hurricane season
WIS reports that the National Hurricane Center's Atlantic disturbance no longer has the potential to become tropical, with no tropical formation expected in the next seven days.
FIRST ALERT: Nice stretch of weather this week ahead of a big cool down next weekend
WIS reports that Columbia will see slightly above-average temperatures this week before a cold front brings the season's coldest weather next weekend.
Berkeley County man killed by his own truck while getting out, authorities say
Gilbert King, 82, died Nov. 5 in St. Stephen when his Ford pickup rolled into reverse and struck him as he exited the vehicle on Seaboard Road near Forty-One Road.
South Carolina moves to No.20 in the AP Top 25 poll
South Carolina rose to No. 20 in the AP Top 25 college football poll after a 17-9 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday.
‘Little Rascals’ star Bug Hall asks for financial help on GoFundMe ahead of sixth child’s birth
Former "Little Rascals" actor Brandon "Bug" Hall launched a GoFundMe for financial assistance ahead of his sixth child's birth, raising over $20,000 on his Arkansas property.
Gamecocks beat Southeast Missouri State 78-68
The University of South Carolina basketball team defeated Southeast Missouri State 78-68 in Columbia, South Carolina.
Oceanside, Academic Magnet girls win state tennis championships
Oceanside Collegiate and Academic Magnet won South Carolina girls tennis state championships Saturday in Columbia, extending their consecutive title streaks to six and three, respectively.
Luigi Mangione’s cousin wins election in Baltimore
Republican Nino Mangione won District 5 on the Baltimore County Council on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Shawn McIntosh; he is a cousin of Luigi Mangione, who pleaded guilty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
60+ Outback Steakhouse locations to close after franchisee files for bankruptcy. Here’s where
Cerca Trova Restaurant Group, which operates Outback Steakhouse locations in five western states, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and agreed to sell 61 restaurants to Bloomin' Brands for more than $26 million.
Battery complete thrilling comeback to advance over Hartford
The Charleston Battery beat Hartford Athletic 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw to advance to the USL Championship Eastern Conference Final at Patriots Point.
Ben Sawyer Bridge to close Sunday evening as repairs near completion: SCDOT
The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced the Ben Sawyer Bridge, which connects Sullivan's Island to Mount Pleasant, will close Sunday at 9 p.m. and reopen Monday at 4 a.m. as repair work nears completion.
Georgetown police officer arrested on DUI charge
Brady Skelly, a 25-year-old Georgetown Police Department patrol officer, was arrested on a first-offense DUI charge and remains held at the Georgetown County Detention Center on $992 bond.
Sippin' Santa: Christmas-themed pop-up bar returns to Prohibition Nov. 27
Prohibition, a Charleston cocktail bar, is returning its Sippin' Santa Christmas pop-up bar starting November 27, offering holiday cocktails and seasonal food.
Amoeba infections leave 5 with permanent vision loss, 1 dead in this state
The Louisiana Department of Health reports ten Acanthamoeba infections since 2024, with five causing permanent vision loss and one death from a brain infection.
Battery complete dramatic 3-goal comeback in stoppage time, advance to conference final
The Charleston Battery beat Hartford Athletic 5-3 on penalties after a 3-3 draw, completing a three-goal comeback to reach the USL Championship Eastern Conference Final.
Georgetown police officer arrested after allegedly driving under the influence
Brady Skelly, a 25-year-old Georgetown police officer, was arrested November 7 by the South Carolina Highway Patrol on DUI charges and placed on administrative leave.
Week Ahead in Washington: Nov. 8
Congress returns for a lame-duck session featuring a potential impeachment vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and urgent government funding negotiations.
Woman allegedly killed by husband texted sister she was ‘not good’ days before her body was found
Weldon Powell was arrested in Quitman, Texas, for allegedly shooting his wife, Brittany Powell, in the head and leaving her body in the bathroom for several days.
Where to attend Veterans Day events in the Lowcountry; Charleston makes changes to homeless services
Charleston hosts a Veterans Day parade and other Lowcountry events, while the city transfers its homeless resource center to Star Gospel Mission and adds safety improvements at a King and Grove streets intersection.
Stray animals overwhelm Lowcountry counties, animal shelters
Hampton County animal control officers and the Varnville shelter are overwhelmed by stray dogs and cats, with the facility staying nearly full and director Mandy Strickland euthanizing animals to make room.
Charleston could raise parking rates, allocate $1M for pedestrian safety, draft budget shows
Charleston officials may raise hourly parking rates for non-residents and allocate $1 million for pedestrian safety to help balance the 2027 budget amid rising costs.
An 11-month-old girl weighed just 4 pounds when she died. Now, her mom is facing charges
Janette Clayton of North Charleston faces homicide charges after her 11-month-old daughter died from starvation and neglect in their apartment.
Beckham, Philip Simmons win volleyball state championships
Beckham and Philip Simmons won volleyball state titles in Columbia on Saturday, while Wando lost its 5A final to Woodmont.