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Air travel was in disarray Nov. 13 after federal officials ordered flights grounded nationwide, including at Charleston International and all airports across South Carolina, in what the Trump administration said was a communications issue and not "another 9/11." The order, which federal officials said was lifted after 8:30 p.m., delayed some 10,000 flights and canceled thousands of others. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a national ground stop "due to extraordinary circumstances and reasons for safety" just before 4 p.m. after the agency reported serious air traffic control c...
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Alex Murdaugh’s defense team returned to court for a major pretrial hearing in Lexington County, where a judge was expected to consider a request to dismiss the murder indictments tied to the killings of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. The hearing was...
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is expanding beyond downtown Charleston to a new festival and venue in Summerville this month. Dorchester County Parks is teaming up with SEWE for an event featuring wildlife demonstrations, sporting traditions and family activities. The field day is scheduled for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 at...
Winter in South Carolina may be mild, but a chilly morning still calls for a hot plate and a booth. Across the state, a handful of hometown diners keep the griddles busy all season long without emptying anyone’s wallet. Most of these spots sit in the $10 to $20...
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - After Dorchester County voters approved a penny sales tax for schools, the county’s two school districts are sharing their priorities for the money. The tax takes effect April 1, 2027, and will remain in place for 15 years. Dorchester School District Two will receive...
South Carolina State University is undergoing a massive transformation, with approximately $330 million in construction and facility improvements The post South Carolina State unveils $330 million transformation of HBCU campus appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – Republicans will no longer hold a supermajority in the South Carolina House when the next legislative session begins. Democrats flipped 10 seats in the recent midterms, ending the GOP supermajority.Republicans held an 88-36 advantage following the 2022 election. A supermajority in the South Carolina House requires a two-thirds majority, or at […]
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A traffic shift will be implemented Wednesday for a newly constructed bridge on I-95 over I-26. It’s part of the I-26/I-95 Interchange Project in Orangeburg and Dorchester counties. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said the change will happen around 7 p.m. Wednesday, shifting traffic from the current interstate lanes […]
AIKEN — An internet provider new to South Carolina recently began making its services available in Aiken, Edgefield and Barnwell counties. Cogeco Communications Inc. is the parent of welo, which is offering the following high-speed home connectivity plans to celebrate its official launch in the Palmetto State:. • 300...
South Carolina senators are considering changes to the state’s tax system as residents push for lower property taxes .
A hot topic this year is the 250th anniversary of one of the most significant events in world history – the signing of the Declaration of Independence. By announcing their break with Mother England, the American colonists created a country that gained the admiration of the rest of the world.
Georgia and South Carolina have halted work on the long-planned Jasper Ocean Terminal, setting aside a binational port project once envisioned as one of North America’s largest container facilities. The Georgia Ports Authority and South Carolina Ports agreed in a May 19 letter to “stand down” all work on...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Lowcountry veteran was recognized for his military service and his continued commitment to helping veterans across South Carolina. Cody Hendrick has been named the state’s 2026 Veteran of the Year by the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs. “With immense pride and appreciation, the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs […]
Corner Pantry is adding a fifth Camden-area location. Charleston projects include two office upfits and a Citadel renovation. First Baptist Spartanburg is undertaking a $32 million expansion. The Spartanburg project includes 60,000 square feet of new construction. Under Construction is a roundup of some of the recent and ongoing commercial...
Clarendon County is one of seven South Carolina counties officially classified as experiencing severe drought, with neighboring communities facing similar conditions and little rainfall expected to bring relief in the coming days. The South Carolina Drought Response Committee's latest assessment, issued Oct. 13, placed Clarendon, Sumter, Orangeburg, Calhoun and Williamsburg...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday that Joseph Spate has been appointed the state’s next solicitor general as Wilson prepares to be sworn in as governor. The solicitor general serves as the state’s chief appellate advocate, overseeing major legal appeals and representing South Carolina, its agencies and public officials […]
CDC Says South Carolina Ranks Second in the Nation for Flu
Flu activity across South Carolina has climbed to widespread levels early in the season, with increases in confirmed cases, doctor visits, and hospitalizations during the first week of November. According to the latest Flu Watch surveillance report released by the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), every major flu...
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office is hosting a service paying tribute to individuals whose remains have gone unclaimed on Nov. 20. BCCO said the internment of 20 unclaimed cremains service will take place at 10 a.m. at the Berkeley Memorial Gardens at 635 Highway 6 in Moncks Corner. The service […]
