Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87.
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Fairfield Co. drug operation lands several Mitford residents behind bars
Three men from the Mitford community are behind bars after the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office conducted a drug operation Wednesday night
Man accused in deadly shooting of pregnant woman surrenders
After a massive manhunt in Sumter County, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal's Service, a man who authorities say was on the run for the past five days has turned himself in.
Update: Missing former USC quarterback found safe in Florida
UPDATE: Walton County deputies say they found Smelly safe with the help of the United States Coast Guard. Investigators in Florida are searching for a former University of South Carolina quarterback reported missing after a fishing trip. Walton County deputies…
New water reach project breaks ground in Orangeburg County
Clyburn says part of improving rural South Carolina includes improving water quality.
BMX pros bring "No Hate Tour" to Columbia High in effort to prevent bullying
The students at Columbia High School were treated to quite the show Thursday morning by a group of professional BMX cyclists -- all in an effort to prevent bullying.
Burger King offering free whoppers for solar eclipse
Burger King is gearing up for the solar eclipse.
Study: How much money do you need to live comfortably?
We all know the cost of living has spiked in recent years but that’s just half of the story.
South Carolina to hold 2024 congressional elections with map previously ruled unconstitutional
A federal court on Thursday ruled that this year's congressional elections in South Carolina will be held under a map that it had already deemed unconstitutional and discriminatory against Black voters, with time running out ahead of voting deadlines and a lack of a decision on the case by the Supreme Court.
RCSD mounted patrol horse dies
Officials with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. say one of the department's mounted patrol horses has died.
Super-sized March Madness stats in women's Sweet 16
The numbers have been stunning in this memorable season for women’s college basketball.
Black lawmakers in South Carolina say they were left out of writing anti-discrimination bill
The South Carolina House has passed a bill to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities over the objections of Black lawmakers who said they weren't included in crafting the proposal.
Ravenel Bridge's safety assured by engineers after Baltimore bridge collapse
After a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, destroying it, several are worried the same could happen to the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for his independent White House bid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chose Nicole Shanahan on Tuesday to be his vice presidential pick, adding a wealthy but nationally unknown figure to his independent White House bid that's trying to appeal to voters disaffected by a rematch of the 2020 election.
Gamecock Signee Edwards Gatorade National Player of the Year
South Carolina women’s’ basketball signee Joyce Edwards was named the 2023-24 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year, the organization announced today. WNBA All-Star Satou Sabally surprised Edwards with the trophy presentation at Camden High School this morning.
Darlington will honor late NASCAR Cup champion Yarborough during throwback weekend in May
Darlington Raceway will pay tribute to the late NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough by displaying his No. 29 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass during its throwback weekend at the Goodyear 400 in May.
Lawmakers comment on sudden death of Sen. Joe Lieberman
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 82 years old.
SC lawmakers discuss successes and challenges faced during current legislative session
Many bills have already been signed into law, but there are many more topics to be debating in the next few weeks.
$25k donation from Jim Hudson Foundation will pay for 10 AED machines at local parks
According to the American Heart Association, 23,000 young people go into cardiac arrest while exercising every year.
RNC staffers and new hires asked whether they believe the 2020 election was stolen
The Republican National Committee appears to have an unusual litmus test for new staffers.
