South Carolina election officials to determine whether 2nd Congressional District race requires recount
South Carolina election officials will decide Tuesday if the narrow lead in the 2nd Congressional District race triggers a mandatory recount.
Monday, November 9, 2026
178Treadwell’s 22 help South Carolina State take down Chicago State 82-67
Noah Treadwell scored 22 points as South Carolina State defeated Chicago State 82-67 in a Monday basketball game.
Orangeburg police identify suspect in deadly shooting
Orangeburg police identified 44-year-old Sam T. Mosley as a suspect in the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Mikedrell Jamal Jackson.
More CCSD students reach English proficiency, but growth targets plateau
Charleston County School District officials reported more multilingual students achieving English proficiency, though growth targets have plateaued over the past two years.
Perry has 18, Coastal Carolina knocks off South Carolina Upstate 65-56
Trey Perry scored 18 points as Coastal Carolina beat South Carolina Upstate 65-56 in Conway.
Philip Simmons’ James Shultz named Live 5 Five Star Player of the Week
Philip Simmons freshman running back James Shultz earned Live 5 Five Star Player of the Week honors after his 211-yard, five-touchdown performance in the 2A playoff opener.
CCSD discusses milestones in multilingual progress
Charleston County School District leaders highlighted new milestones in supporting multilingual students and families across local schools.
GOP lawmaker introduces articles of impeachment against Hegseth
Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie filed impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington, citing his conduct during the Iran conflict.
Grayson Allen scores 27, Naz Reid adds 25 as Hornets beat Cavaliers 124-112 to snap 6-game skid
Grayson Allen and Naz Reid led the Charlotte Hornets past the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112, ending a six-game losing streak.
Lelevcius, Thompson score 21 apiece to send Clemson past North Dakota
Clemson defeated North Dakota 92-77 in their first matchup, led by 21-point performances from Liutauras Lelevicius and Chase Thompson.
W.A. Perry Middle School, Columbia police bring families together to discuss safety
W.A. Perry Middle School and Columbia police hosted a meeting in Columbia, South Carolina, where residents discussed safety concerns and crime prevention with law enforcement.
Revolutionary South Carolina exhibit connects fairgoers with state’s history
A Revolutionary South Carolina exhibit at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia lets visitors explore the state’s role in the American Revolution.
South Carolina man accused of leaving sleeping daughter outside Target to wait for Pokémon cards
Charleston police arrested a 35-year-old man for leaving his sleeping six-year-old daughter outside a West Ashley Target to hold his place in line for new Pokémon cards.
Ring camera video shows women making racist gestures outside Ole Miss student’s apartment
Doorbell footage captured three white women mimicking monkey noises outside an off-campus apartment housing three Black University of Mississippi students in Oxford.
Another country star says he was denied CMA Awards red carpet access
Country singer Rodney Atkins and his wife Rose Falcon will skip the 2026 CMA Awards after being denied red carpet access, mirroring a recent complaint by Sammy Kershaw.
Bentley Hudgins joins Georgia’s historic new class of lawmakers
Bentley Hudgins, a former advocate for transgender rights, will become Georgia’s first openly transgender and nonbinary state lawmaker.
Sweet Pea Lane property owner raises safety concerns about Swansea road
A Lexington County homeowner says Sweet Pea Lane in Swansea is unsafe, citing narrow lanes, rain hazards, and ignored maintenance requests.
Viral video shows deputies restraining teen at Coastal Carolina Fair; incident report disputes his account
Berkeley County deputies and an 18-year-old man give conflicting accounts of a physical altercation at the Coastal Carolina Fair in Ladson.
Smith brothers share the sidelines at Benedict
Da’Von Smith coaches his younger brother David, a Benedict College running back and SIAC track champion, on the football team in Columbia, South Carolina.
Charleston completes $198 million drainage project along Crosstown
Charleston finished a $198 million stormwater project along the Crosstown to reduce flooding in the medical district and downtown areas.
Mount Pleasant leaders to vote on tighter enforcement of charter boat licenses
Mount Pleasant town council members will vote Tuesday on a proposal requiring charter boat operators to carry business licenses and liability insurance.
Cut utility lines from Main Rd./US 17 project leaves her without internet for two months
A Johns Island resident lost internet and phone service for two months after utility lines were severed during Main Road and US 17 construction work.
Dreher High School student charged after stabbing another student, police say
A 16-year-old Dreher High School student in Columbia faces assault and weapon charges after allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old classmate during an argument Monday.
Charleston County weighs greenbelt funds for Johns Island conservation hub
Charleston County is considering spending over $500,000 in greenbelt funds to help the Conservancy of the Sea Islands buy about 3 acres on Johns Island for a conservation and volunteer field station.
SCOTUS and the high stakes North Dakota case
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a North Dakota eminent domain case deciding whether state law or federal law governs which party pays landowners' legal fees when the government takes private property.
‘A Christmas miracle’: Stolen nativity scene found miles away
Palmer police recovered a stolen nativity scene worth $25,000 to $30,000 from St. Michael's Parish in Palmer, Alaska, near Chickaloon along the Glenn Highway.
‘We want to be recognized’: Snowden community at last step to receive historic district designation
The Snowden community in Mount Pleasant is awaiting a third county council reading to gain historic district designation, which would protect cultural landmarks and support a subdivision moratorium.
Mount Pleasant man arrested for sexual exploitation of minor, AG's office says
Jason Hunter Clouse, 48, of Mount Pleasant was charged with third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Palmetto Sports Daily: CFP will expand to 24 teams
Palmetto Sports Daily discusses the College Football Plan's expansion to 24 teams in 2027, the Gamecocks' rise in the AP poll and Clemson's six-win season.
Eastside neighbors share safety concerns after man falls into the road downtown
Eastside residents and business owners near the CARTA bus stop at Meeting and Woolfe streets in downtown Charleston are urging the city and CARTA to address public intoxication and disorder after a man fell into a busy street.
Dispute over bird nest leads to arrest. Plus, Philosophia opens 2nd Charleston-area restaurant.
The Post and Courier's Nov. 9 briefing covers a resident's arrest over a removed barn swallow nest, Philosophia's second restaurant in Point Hope, a Don Holt Bridge wrong-way crash investigation, Sonoco's new CEO, and a historic building converted into townhomes.
Prosecutors deny falsifying evidence in Alex Murdaugh case: ‘Simply Incorrect’
State prosecutors in Colleton County deny Alex Murdaugh's claims that evidence was fabricated and false testimony was presented, calling the allegations incorrect as he awaits a November 13 retrial hearing in Lexington County.
School organization honors South Carolina students throughout the state
Communities In Schools of South Carolina held three simultaneous Illuminate events in Columbia, Charleston and Greenville to honor students and parents who used its services.
Family rallies behind Stingrays’ Nate Bishop in search for life-saving kidney
Nate Bishop, a group sales manager for the South Carolina Stingrays, is on the organ transplant list and the team is rallying support to find a living kidney donor.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS issued for possible frost this weekend
WIS-TV has issued First Alert Weather Days for Saturday and Sunday mornings in the Columbia area due to the potential for the season's first frost.
College Football Playoff doubles up, expands to 24 teams beginning next season
College football leaders announced Monday that the playoff expands to 24 teams starting next season, backed by an ESPN contract adding $1.7 billion and 11 new games.
Former Chapin employees file lawsuit, claim harassment and discrimination by mayor
Five former Chapin town employees filed a Nov. 6 lawsuit in Lexington County against Mayor Bill Mitchell, alleging discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment.
Couple finds at least 25 snakes in newly purchased home
A Kentucky couple who bought their first home in Salvista has found at least 25 snakes, prompting contractor work to remove dens and eggs beneath the foundation.
Lieutenant Governor-elect Reichenbach speaks about new role and voter turnout
Lieutenant Governor-elect Mike Reichenbach discussed his new role and voter turnout after he and Governor-elect Alan Wilson won South Carolina's executive races.
October wrong-way crash on the Don Holt Bridge wasn’t the first. Is it a road or driver issue?
The Post and Courier reports that a fatal Oct. 25 wrong-way crash on the Don Holt Bridge over I-526 was not the first such collision there, with at least five similar incidents since 2021.
Lowcountry Food Bank announces new CEO as current leader prepares for retirement
The Lowcountry Food Bank named Tina Postel as its next CEO, who starts Jan. 25, 2027, succeeding Nick Osborne, who is retiring after leading the organization across 10 coastal counties.
Swallow nestlings allegedly vanish at Charleston apartment complex. Resident seeks answers, gets arrested.
A Sweetwater Apartments resident in Berkeley County says a barn swallow nest with nestlings was removed before pressure washing; the complex denies harming the birds and a DNR investigation found insufficient evidence.
National Veterans Small Business Week begins with focus on Charleston shops
The U.S. Small Business Administration's National Veterans Small Business Week, running through Nov. 13, honors veteran-owned businesses, with Charleston's Metro Chamber of Commerce highlighting local veteran entrepreneurs and launching a free entrepreneurship program.
FIRST ALERT: Major cooldown arrives at the end of this week
WIS reports a strong cold front arrives Thursday, bringing the season's coldest air by the weekend with lows in the 30s and highs in the upper-50s to low-60s.
16-year-old ‘thankful’ to be alive after car part thrown into Halloween bonfire causes explosion
A 24-year-old Phoenix man faces assault and endangerment charges after allegedly throwing a car shock absorber into a Halloween bonfire, causing an explosion that seriously injured 16-year-old Jaidynn Penberthy.