S.C. still feeling impact from Debby at rivers, dams
Rivers in Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton counties remain bloated and a threat as multiple roadways remain unpassable. State officials warned Friday of rising waters and threats from weakened dams across the state as the torrent of water unleashed by Tropical Storm Debby last week continues to haunt the Palmetto State.
Brack: How hospice care is a blessing
"Part of life is death. It can be painful, agonizing, emotional, numbing and scarring — for patients and surviving family members and friends. Fortunately, there are good people who provide trained care to help make the passing of someone easier for the person who is departing and for those preparing to mourn."
GUN VIOLENCE: State investigating officer-involved shooting in North Charleston
A hit-and-run accident on Friday ended up in an officer-involved shooting after a "belligerent man" waved a gun at a police officer, who shot him. The man was in critical condition.
6-year-old dies in accidental Wednesday shooting
10-year-old shot, killed in Anderson Co. last week
One hurt, one arrested in Citadel Mall shooting Friday afternoon
DEBBY: Flood warnings continue for 3 Lowcountry counties
Berkeley, Dorchester and Colleton counties continue to face major concerns over the threat of flooding after days of rain last week from Tropical Storm Debby. Numerous roads reportedly remain closed due to flooding.
Marion Co. issues voluntary evacuation order as Pee Dee to crest
New storm projected to turn north in mid-Atlantic
You could get disaster aid if you had storm damage
Storm left Lowcounty Lowline under water
Bad flooding remains in Dorchester, Berkeley counties
Debby leads to elevated bacteria levels in water
Edisto, Ashley rivers face severe flooding
Floodwaters tear through Moncks Corner restaurant
Road closures in Berkeley, Dorchester counties
Another tropical storm may form by Monday night
Four school districts announce schedule changes due to flooding
Some houses, cars under water near Givhans Ferry
New grant program helps dam owners pay for expensive repairs
The storm's impact on S.C. as of Friday
Rising flood waters, heat worry officials after big storm
Flash flooding hit Moncks Corner
Some states still feel lingering effects of Tropical Storm Debby
OLYMPICS: A look at who won the games
The United States won the most overall medals and tied with the Chinese for most golds. And it dominated in races, but South Korea dominated in sports like shooting and archery.
Wilson earns MVP basketball honors
Staley enjoys Paris Olympics ... as a fan
Photo essay from closing ceremonies
U.S. appeals decision to strip medal from Chiles
Takeaways from closing ceremony -- plus Tom Cruise
List of medals won in games by Team USA
Closing ceremonies included star-studded handoff
Critics hushed by success of Paris games
Gymnast loses medal because appeal filed 4 seconds late
Can Los Angeles deliver a "car-free" Olympics in 2028?
A giddy Paris says farewell to the games
Critics point to weak state charter law as causing issues
Critics of South Carolina’s charter school law say two bombshell lawsuits in rural Anderson County shine a light on the law’s principal deficiency — a charter school oversight system that lacks meaningful accountability for student outcomes.
Voorhees registers to regulate charter schools as crackdown looms
WEEK IN REVIEW: S.C. rivers, dams under scrutiny after storm
Officials said dangers from Tropical Storm Debby -- flooding rivers and breaking dams -- remained a threat. Also: Attorneys general challenge health insurance; more.
7 agency heads get big raises
S.C. lawmakers look at promise, pitfalls of AI before elections
WORLD: Russia orders more evacuations as Ukraine incursion continues
The surprise cross-border incursion led to more evacuations by Russia.
Ukraine, Russia gearing up for big showdown -- in western Russia
World leaders call for cease-fire in Gaza
Analyst says Ukraine embarrasses Putin with surprise assault
A look at Kid Rock's Rock the Country festival in Anderson
Here's a fresh analytical look at a two-day conservative music festival headlined by the pro-Trump musician that offers a snapshot of a maturing American subculture.
2024: Experts warn of potential wider election disruptions after hacking
Experts warned that wider efforts may be underway by foreign powers to disrupt the U.S. presidential election after the Trump campaign said it believe Iran breached its email system.
Trump to speak Wednesday in Asheville
Why Trump is no longer the "change" candidate
Dems see Walz may help winning back rural districts
5 major questions facing Harris now
New polling shows Harris gaining momentum
How Trump's venting is hurting his campaign
Trump falsely accuses Harris campaign of fabricating crowd photos
Trump falsely claims Harris's rally crowds were fake
Trump says his campaign hacked by Iranians
Family donates $1 million to group to help vulnerable children
The Kauffman family donated $1 million to Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries to support its Dreams of Children campaign.
Funding challenges mount for My Sister's House
the nonprofit is struggling to maintain essential services for women in need.
Gas prices fall 7 cents over last week in S.C.
The state average price per gallon is $3.02, about 44 cents lower than a year ago.
Scout Motors keeps generating new economic activity in S.C.
What's happened since Scout Motors broke ground in S.C. six months ago.
Boeing's manufacturing woes have been around for awhile
This story shows that last week's hearings on Boeing showed how the company has had manufacturing problems for years.
City of Charleston held First Day Festival on Sunday
Kids showed up Sunday for free school goods.
Storm forces changes to school schedules in Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester counties
Why schools are banning cell phones
A look at why South Carolina and other states have New rules that ban student cell phones during class or throughout the whole day.
Perseid Meteor Shower peaks Aug. 11
Mars, Jupiter won't look this close again until 2033
New lawsuit targets wastewater discharge in Darlington County
The suit says a Darlington County plant discharged a toxic chemical at high levels into a creek that empties into the Black River.
How close is world to climate tipping points?
A look at how the Earth's warming could trigger sweeping changes that would be hard to reverse.
MUSC to buy Roper's downtown Charleston campus
Roper is set to move to North Charleston by 2029.
MUSC has new leadership, approves budgets
The Medical University of South Carolina board elected Charles W. Schulze as its new chairman and Dr. Melvin Brown as vice-chairman. It also adopted budgets worth $7.1 billion.
CDC wants you to get your shots
With the winter virus season approaching, doctors say you should get shots for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.
Columbia residents want to save stadium that's become eyesore
In FOCUS: Capital City Stadium.
Columbia to get new $283K park, splash pool
A historic neighborhood is getting more recreational activities.
Columbia to get 46,000 sf pickleball facility
Big grant helps We Are Family expand statewide
A $100,000 grant is helping g the nonprofit take its support programs into the digital sphere to help LGBTQ+ youth across the state.
North Charleston police focus on fighting opioids
The city is making a new effort to combat opioids, in part through its first opioid prevention coordinator.
Channel 2's Franko wraps up 20-year career in TV news
Longtime WCBD anchor Brad Franko retired Friday morning after 20 years on the air in the Lowcountry.
Girlfriend of man convicted of Drexel murder to be in court Monday
The girlfriend of a man convicted of killing 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel aster she went missing in Myrtle Beach more than a decade ago reportedly will find out her fate in court Monday.
Kaufmans are true example of public service
"Those who know Doug and who knew his life partner Sally are aware of how they quietly have been involved in efforts to help others here and abroad, giving of themselves and their resources without the need or desire for recognition."
Scoppe: Kittridge plants flag of accountability as new chief justice
"Chief Justice Kittredge’s first action was to create an independent commission to investigate complaints against the five justices on South Carolina’s high court."
S.C. needs real school cellphone ban
"The new law that took effect July 1 threatens school districts with losing state funding unless they “implement a policy adopted by the State Board of Education that prohibits access to personal electronic communication devices by students during the school day.”"
Owen: Part -time neighbors are an issue
"Charleston is changing. Our neighborhood, Ansonborough, is changing. Neighbors don’t live here anymore. Of the 13 houses on our block, the owners have a total of 25 residences spread across six states and three countries. They are geographically promiscuous. A neighborhood where residents don’t reside full time is less a neighborhood than a temporary place to lay one’s head."
What it would mean for North Charleston to be an All-American City
'If successful, not only would such recognition be a major achievement in North Charleston's decades-long effort to improve its image, but the extensive application process likely would result in an improved city."
Dionne: Harris is transcending Trump
"The vice president and her running mate are achieving a radical shift in messaging."
More extreme weather looms
"As climate change continues to dial up the thermostat, a future of more extreme weather looms. Already in 2020, a study detected multiple instances in which the temperature was “nearing or beyond prolonged human physiological tolerance.”"
Dowd: Trump, by the numbers
"He is clearly befuddled by someone with brown skin who has come not to hurt Americans, but to save them from Donald Trump; someone who is not scary, as he is, but joyful, not threatening but thrilling."
French: I'm voting against Trump to save conservatism
"What allegiance do you owe a party, a movement or a politician when it or they fundamentally change their ideology and ethos?"
Cotton: Harris is changing face of presidential power
"Kamala Harris is a different candidate than we saw four years ago. She is even a different rhetorician than we saw six months ago."
Klein: Biden made Trump bigger but Harris makes him smaller
"Harris holds the camera like no politician since Barack Obama. And while Harris’s campaign is largely composed of Biden’s staffers, the tenor has changed. Gone is the grave, stentorian tone of Biden’s news releases. Harris’s communications are playful, mocking, confident, even mean."