Icy road conditions called unprecedented by head of highway department
The head of the state Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be extra careful if they have to get out on slippery roads that froze overnight causing black ice and dangerous conditions after snow blanketed the state. Across the South, people face road dangers from a massive storm that sent temperatures plummeting.
Kristof: Trump is already making America weaker and more vulnerable
"President Trump said in his Inaugural Address that he had “no higher responsibility than to defend our country.” So what did Trump do on his first day in office? He made America weaker and more vulnerable."
SNOW/ICE: Dangerous conditions on S.C. roads Thursday morning
Residents are being advised to stay in again today due to dangerous conditions on roads expected to refreeze overnight after the first big snowfall in six years. If you do head out on roadways today, use caution as the commute -- especially over bridges -- may be dangerous.
Horry County officials urge motorists to stay off roads
Aiken-area hospitality ministries offer hot meals and warm welcomes during winter storm
Thursday wInter storm closures for Beaufort and Jasper Counties
Myrtle Beach roads especially dangerous as 4 inches of snow turns to ice
Myrtle Beach area road remain icy as temperatures approach record lows
Grand Strand gets highest snowfall since 1989
Extreme cold, icy roads lead to warnings, closures across the Upstate
Snowfall levels in Upstate counties
Calling conditions 'unprecedented,' SCDOT warns drivers of icy roads
Southeast's snow turns into a mess of icy roads
Throughout the South, officials are warning motorists that the snow event is not over, as icy roads remain a danger.
McMaster's office defends decision to keep state offices in Richland and Lexington open
Winter weather still a threat in Midlands
It's not just snow on the beach. Latest S.C. storm was rare in many ways
Snow Day! A Charleston photo essay
Take a look at three dozen photos taken in and around Charleston as it dealt with the first big snow in six years.
Greenwood County sees more snow than ice
Tips for when your water pipes freeze
SCDOT asks drivers to stay home, as snow turns to black ice in Florence
More flights cancelled at Charleston airport
Bridges close as threat of ice hangs over Charleston
Lowcountry schools, governments announce more closures and cancellations
Charleston airport works to clear snow, sleet
Waffle House remains open throughout winter storm
Santee Cooper looking for buyers to restart failed nuclear project
The state-owned utility is soliciting proposals from private companies to take over the partially-built V.C. Summer reactors that were abandoned in 2017 at a cost of $9 billion to ratepayers.
Santee Cooper taking bids to finish nuclear project that soaked ratepayers
S.C. Senate sees a new portrait
Senators unveiled a new portrait of Democratic S.C. Sen. Nikki Setzler yesterday. Setzler served in the Senate for 48 years before retiring in 2024.
Mace says she's considering run for S.C. governor
S.C. 1st District Republican Rep. Nancy Mace told the Associated Press that she's "seriously considering" a run for governor and will make a final decision in the coming weeks.
Mace eyes governor's office
NATIONAL: Congress passes bill to deport illegal immigrants accused of crimes
The House gave final approval to the Laken Riley Act, named for a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student who was killed last year by an illegal migrant from Venezuela who'd been arrested for shoplifting but not detained.
GOP leaders consider debt-and-funding deal with Democrats
Supreme Court weighs police accountability in shootings
Judge revives effort to ban abortion pill
Kentucky KKK fliers tell immigrants to 'leave now'
TRUMP: Inside Trump's decision to pardon an online drug kingpin
Libertarian and crypto allies leveraged their support to win a pardon for Ross Ulbricht, who was serving a life sentence for distributing drugs on his Silk Road website.
Trump immigration actions overwhelm system
Episcopal bishop says she'll keep praying for Trump
Musk bashes Trump's AI data center initiative
Trump moves fast in 3 day MAGA sprint
Justice Department threatens to investigate local officers who don't assist in immigration crackdown
Man pardoned for J6 crimes rearrested on gun charge
Former 'MAGA Granny' declines Trump pardon
Administration freezes all civil rights cases
Trump threatens to cut off aid for California wildfires
Trump to send 10,000 troops to the border
Police who were attacked question Trump pardons
Trump temporarily muzzles federal health officials
Judges push back against Trump pardon of J6 criminals
Far right leaders pardoned by Trump call for retribution against prosecutors
Administration orders federal workers to inform on colleagues who evade anti-DEI orders
Already approved refugees stranded abroad as Trump cancels flights
Trump initiates vast immigration changes, but political and legal obstacles remain
WORLD: Russian spy ship spotted off UK coast
British officials say a Russian spy ship has tested UK defenses twice in the past three months.
Europe grapples with possibility of sending peacekeeping troops to postwar Ukraine
U.N. says gangs could overrun Haiti's capital without more support
Israel launches West Bank crackdown after Gaza ceasefire
Prince Harry settles lawsuit against British tabloids, gets apology
Mass wedding celebrates new same sex marriage law in Thailand
Understanding SCRA's $1.3 billion impact on S.C.
A new study from the University of South Carolina examines the South Carolina Research Authority's work to expand the Palmetto State's economy.
28 displaced by fire at USC Upstate student housing center
The American Red Cross is assisting nearly 30 people who were displaced by a fire at the Auden Upstate apartments, which serves as off-campus housing for USC Upstate.
Greenville School District not at fault in child's death, sheriff says
A Greenville County Sheriff’s Office investigation found that actions by the faculty and staff of the Greenville County School District played no role in the drowning death of 8-year-old Lionel "Leo" Ramirez-Cervantez.
Coral bleaching reaches 'catastophic' levels on Great Barrier Reef
More than 50% of corals under study were killed last year during the most “severe and widespread bleaching” to ever hit the area, scientists say.
More evacuations as new fire rages near L.A.
The Hughes fire north or Los Angeles grew to more than 10,000 acres Wednesday. More than 50,000 have been told to evacuate.
Skeptics concerned about RFK Jr.'s embrace of alternative medicine
The social-media driven wellness industry touts unproven treatments and sows distrust of conventional medicine, doctors say.
RFK Jr. plans to keep financial stake in lawsuit against drug company
FOOD: Charleston's Chubby Fish, Graft Wine Shop earn James Beard nods
The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced its 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists which included two local nods: James London’s Chubby Fish in the category of outstanding restaurant; and Femi Oyediran and Miles White of Graft Wine Shop as outstanding professionals in beverage service.
New Charleston restaurant to open in former Jackrabbit Filly space
Summerville council reviews town budget
Town leaders met at the Lowcountry Conference Center to review several budget items, including a $60M safety campus.
Feeding of the Multitudes founders serve Huger community
Rev. Dr. Levi Wright and his wife, Janet Wright, run powerhouse operation that feeds 2,600 people a month.
Mayor says he won't resign
Great Falls Mayor Josh Brantley now says he plans to serve out the remainder of his term.
Brooks-Creech sworn in as Hampton County's first Black woman to serve as Clerk of Court
Brooks-Creech was sworn in Jan. 7 after winning an uncontested election.
Bluffton MLK Observance Committee hosts parade and march
"Monday, we paused to reflect on the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose leadership and vision transformed our nation and inspired the world," a town of Bluffton Facebook post read. "His commitment to justice, equality, and nonviolence continues to guide us in the ongoing pursuit of civil rights and human dignity for all."
Pickens churches sponsor breakfast honoring MLK
Tega Cay to spend $35,000 to kill 80 more deer, but hundreds will remain
The town has already spent about $300,000 to cull and sterilize deer that have reportedly caused havoc for years.
Florence Red Cross assisting 45 after fire
A Wednesday night fire at a apartment complex left 45 residents displaced, according to the Florence Fire Department
West Columbia family uses clothing business to support adoption, foster care
The Underhill family launched their faith-based clothing brand, Marked Apparel, last year. The business is earmarking some of its profits to help families hoping to adopt or foster a child.
10 candidates file to run for Mount Pleasant town council
Voters will see a crowded race in the special election to replace former Town Councilman Carl Ritchie, who became Charleston County's sheriff last month.
New legislation would allow tax district to fund affordable housing in North Charleston
An amendment to state law would okay the creation of a taxing district to fund affordable housing at the former Navy Base in North Charleston.
Basket maker asked to make gift, then learns it was for Biden
Charleston sweet grass basket maker Corey Alston only learned after the fact that the basket he was making was to be presented to President Joe Biden at the International African American Museum.
Charleston mayor raises offer to county for Morrison Drive property
Mayor William Cogswell is now offering Charleston County $30 million for the site, saying he will use it for affordable housing.
Rock Hill's Catawba Nation works to build out police, court system
The long-term goal is to create a fully independent police and court system, with input from residents through polling and focus groups.
Richland jail is out of control; Charleston's is struggling. State must act.
"Forget everything you ever heard about how awful conditions are at the Richland County jail. A new report from the U.S. Justice Department reveals that things are even worse than you imagined."
Goldberg: Trump shattered consensus about politics on right and left
"As a second Trump administration dawns — or, for his opponents, descends — on America, an interesting and unusual discussion has emerged over the broader meaning of Trump’s victory. One thing that makes it unusual is that there’s more consensus than disagreement about the fundamental point: There’s been a significant 'vibe shift' in American politics."
Paul: It's all good and you're perfect
"Recently I’ve been told that I’m perfect, something I’m perfectly aware I’ve never been nor ever will be."
Linker: Who Is Russell Vought? Probably the Most Important Person in Trump 2.0.
"If Russell Vought is confirmed as Office of Management and Budget director, he will continue to enact and accelerate the radical, sweeping agenda he began to implement in that same position during the final two years of the first Trump administration."
Smith: What L.A. can learn from another great city that burned
"When the monumental fire of October 1871 struck Chicago, the city, which had been a tiny frontier outpost only four decades earlier, was home to about 330,000 people. The fire destroyed the entire downtown business district and North Side."
French: Donald Trump is running riot
"I have never been more concerned about the rule of law in the United States."
McArdle: The missing context from the Elon Musk salute
"We can’t have a functioning democracy if we think our opponents are evil."
Wen: 9 questions senators should ask Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
"The HHS nominee’s confirmation hearing should focus on vaccines and infectious disease control."
Von Drehle: Prince Harry’s coming of age
"His quest against the tabloids was a boyhood fantasy. His decision to settle is a cold calculation."
Long: In the ‘Great Stay’ economy, Americans feel stuck
"Hiring is anemic in most industries and, with mortgage rates high, people aren’t moving."
Trump’s withdrawal from the WHO is a mistake — but also an opportunity
"He could turn his rash action into a negotiation that might strengthen global health."