South Carolina News

Mary C. Curtis: Biden Transition Begins

The White House has given its blessing for President-Elect Joe Biden to receive the president's daily briefing. WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more.

Family Pushing For Officers Arrest One Year After Shooting Death Of Chester Man

It's been one year since two police officers shot a Chester man to death in a Walmart parking lot.

AAA: Gasoline Prices In Carolinas Trend Cheaper Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday

Pump prices in the Carolinas are continuing to trend cheaper as averages are expected to continue to push less expensive heading into December.

Dabo Swinney Not Happy After FSU Postpones Game Against Clemson

The Rising crew discuss Dabo Swinney's comments following the game between FSU & Clemson being postponed.

SLED Investigates Officer Involved Shooting In Chester County

Investigators say shots were fired during a conflict between deputies with the Chester County Sheriff's office and one man, no one was injured or shot.

Fort Mill Police Charge 2 And Search For 1 After Finding Weapons and Drugs Following A Car Chase

Officers with the Fort Mill Police Department say they arrested two suspects and continue to search for another suspect after a police chase ended with an overturned vehicle and officers found drugs and weapons inside the suspects' car.

Strangers Turned Friends: A Local Woman Donates Her Kidney To A Neighbor She Never Met

Think about the millions of people on social media. Most of them are strangers. What are the odds one of those strangers could save your life? And end up living close by?

York County Detectives Arrest 3 For Catalytic Converter Thefts

York County detectives say they have arrested three individuals for stealing catalytic converters after opening an investigation on July 1st, 2020.

7-Year-Old Entrepreneur In York County Is Donating Her November Profits To Help Provide Thanksgiving Meals To Needy Families

Jessica Cartwright, one of the owners of Sweet Tea Refill, says her 7-year-old niece Sadie is already on her way to becoming a super cool boss babe, since she she started her own small business and is donating all of her sales this month to feed families at Thanksgiving.

SLED: Investigation Into Drowning Death In June Complete

Officials with the S.C. Law Enforcement Division and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources say they have determined the drowning death of Elijah Weatherspoon was an accident.

SCDOT Cleans Up Statewide In Fall 2020 Litter Pickup

Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation say employees picked up 13,130 bags of roadside trash weighing 209,725 pounds at the 2020 fall litter pickup.

RadioShack Is Making A Return From the Grave

RadioShack is making a comeback thanks to a company that buys and revives old brands.

South Carolina Troopers Investigate A Fatal Collision In York County

Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say the driver of a 2015 Chevrolet SUV died after getting hit by another car on Dave's Road near McConnells Highway on November 19th.

South Carolina Reports First Flu-Related Death Of The Season

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says they've seen their first flu-related death of the season.

Panthers Say McCaffrey Not Expected To Play Against Lions

Panthers coach Matt Rhule said running back Christian McCaffrey is expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions, a big blow for a Carolina team that is looking to snap a five-game losing streak.

Lancaster Man Arrested For Shooting On Cherry Road In Rock Hill

The Rock Hill Police Department says they arrested a Lancaster man who shot at two people at a business on Cherry Road. Officers responded to Top Gear Motors on Cherry Road just before 10pm on November 12th in reference to a shooting.

AAA: Fewer Americans Traveling This Thanksgiving Amid Pandemic

AAA forecasts a significant cutback on travel for Thanksgiving this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health concerns and unemployment play a major role in what is expected to be the lowest Thanksgiving travel volume in four years, and the largest yearly decline since the Great Recession.