Democrat Scott Colom wins Senate seat in Mississippi
Scott Colom defeated Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, becoming the state’s first Black U.S. senator since 1881 and its first Democratic Senate representative in decades.
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Scott Colom defeated Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, becoming the state’s first Black U.S. senator since 1881 and its first Democratic Senate representative in decades.
A Charleston nonprofit plans to fly Lowcountry veterans to Washington, D.C., for free visits to national memorials, seeking volunteers and funding for the initiative.
Richland School District Two distributed free sneakers to veterans Wednesday at Columbia’s Global and Military Welcome Center through a partnership with local organizations.
Zachary Deacon, ex-fiancé of homicide suspect Justine May, filed a legal petition demanding the Charleston County Sheriff release investigation records.
Tavari Johnson led the College of Charleston to a 91-81 victory over Temple in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Marcus Johnson scored 20 points as South Carolina beat Saint Peter’s 77-41 in Columbia, improving the Gamecocks to 3-0.
Notre Dame beat South Carolina State 99-59 in South Bend, with Ethan Roberts scoring 36 points and hitting 10 three-pointers.
Healthgrades named Trident Hospital and Summerville Hospital among the top 50 U.S. facilities for surgical care.
Prairie Village police investigate the theft of $20,000 in lawn care equipment from a local teen’s business, prompting community fundraising efforts.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale placed third in National League Cy Young voting, behind Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski and Philadelphia’s Cristopher Sánchez.
Georgetown held its annual Veterans Day parade, honoring service members with state Rep. Carl Anderson and his wife serving as grand marshals.
Kenner police arrested ten people in an online child exploitation sting, including a suspect who brought his two-year-old to a meeting with an undercover officer.
A husband and wife died in a murder-suicide in Bardstown, Kentucky, weeks after the wife, a teacher and coach, filed for divorce.
South Carolina lieutenant governor-elect Mike Reichenbach plans to prioritize making adoption more affordable and accessible for families, drawing on his personal foster care background.
Democratic lawmakers and newly elected veterans in Washington are calling for an end to the Iran war and the removal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Lowcountry high school football teams begin their second playoff round Friday with matchups across multiple classifications in the Charleston area.
Independent Mississippi Senate candidate Ty Pinkins stated he stayed in the race to split the Republican vote, helping Democrat Scott Colom win the seat.
Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia announced in Columbia that he is cancer-free following surgery to remove tumors from multiple organs.
Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater hosts its annual Snowball Festival from December 3 to 6, featuring a craft fair, Santa photos, hot cocoa, a tree lighting, and carnival rides.
VFW Post 3137 on Isle of Palms marks its 50th anniversary Saturday, supporting veterans through advocacy, scholarships, and fundraising.
Thousands gathered in downtown Columbia for South Carolina’s largest Veterans Day parade, honoring military service members and veterans.
A former Marine Corps officer received keys to an affordable home in North Charleston through a Habitat for Humanity program dedicated to veterans.
Nantucket’s Meat & Fish Market on Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant is accepting orders for Thanksgiving turkeys, sides, and pies.
Trident United Way packed 700 care kits for homeless veterans in the Charleston area and promotes its Mission United program for long-term financial stability.
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley announced she will not seek the presidency in 2028, while remaining open to a potential 2032 campaign.
Michael Comer faces attempted murder charges in Lexington County after authorities say he buried his 11-month-old son alive in Batesburg-Leesville.
Goose Creek honored dozens of veterans and families at John McCants Veterans Park on Wednesday, featuring speeches by Mayor Greg Habib and retired Major General Richard Kemble.
Cayce Elementary students in Cayce, South Carolina, held a Veterans Day parade and invited veterans to share service stories in classrooms.
Irmo officials and community members gathered at Irmo Veterans Park Wednesday morning for a free Veterans Day ceremony featuring speeches from local leaders.
A person died Tuesday night when a sedan left Dulamo Road in Beaufort County and hit a tree, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Downtown Columbia hosted its 48th annual Veterans Day parade, with participants marching from Richland Street to Gervais Street to honor service members.
Hundreds gathered at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center for the 24th annual Tribute to Veterans, honoring service members with speeches and ceremonies.
The South Carolina Forestry Commission urges residents to remain cautious with outdoor burning as rising winds and lower humidity increase wildfire risk starting Thursday.
A public hearing in North Charleston lets Dominion Energy customers testify on NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition, with regulators expected to decide in January.
The Patriot Housing Project in Charleston is converting refrigerated shipping containers into small homes to provide affordable housing for local veterans.
Isle of Palms officials granted zoning concessions to help Acme Lowcountry Kitchen owner Bobby Simons expand his seafood restaurant without closing it.
Retired Army Colonel Willette Alston of Awendaw teaches JROTC at Burke High School and shares her recovery from addiction in a new memoir.
WIS meteorologists issued First Alert Weather Days for Saturday and Sunday mornings, warning of the season’s first frost and freeze across South Carolina.
Charleston-area forecasters report a mild Veterans Day followed by the season’s coldest temperatures, with lows in the 30s arriving this weekend.
A 21-year-old man in Waco, Texas, stabbed his mother at a Target store and is charged with aggravated assault after claiming the Illuminati ordered the attack.