South Carolina News

Area Hotels Are Filling Up Fast With Hurricane Evacuees

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Local hotels are getting a boost as evacuees from the Carolina coast pour into the Charlotte area. The Holiday Inn Express in Pineville is filling up fast with with 90 percent…

Muschamp: Georgia Game Changed To Sunday

South Carolina coach Will Muschamp said his team's home game with Georgia has been moved from Saturday night to Sunday because of Hurricane Matthew.

White House Issues State Of Emergency For South Carolina

The White House issued a statement Thursday evening placing South Carolina under a State of Emergency as Hurricane Matthew approaches.

Gov. Nikki Haley: Now Is The Time For The State To Pray

Governor Nikki Haley held another news conference Thursday evening updating on the progress of Hurricane Matthew and says the outlooks are getting worse as the storm approaches.

Voter Registration Deadline Extended For SC Residents

Officials said in a statement Thursday that due to closures associated with Hurricane Matthew all SC residents will now have more time to submit voter registration applications for the 2016 General Election.

Local Rescue Takes in Forgotten Animals Ahead of Hurricane

As Hurricane Matthew nears the Carolina coast, one local wildlife center is working to rescue some feathered or four-legged friends they say are often forgotten about.

Rock Hill Mom Says Son Abused Dog

A Rock Hill mom called the police on her adult son. She says he was beating their dog repeatedly.

Hurricane Matthew Strengthens To Category 4

Hurricane Matthew has strengthened to a catastrophic Category 4 storm as it barrels toward the heavily populated coast of Florida.

Motorist Shot By Deputies During Altercation Over Hurricane Matthew Evacuation Dies

A motorist shot during an altercation with South Carolina deputies over a Hurricane Matthew evacuation route has died.

York, Chester Co. Hotels Near Capacity as People Evacuate Coast

Almost every hotel room is booked in York and Chester Counties through Tuesday as people evacuate the coast.

South Carolina Evacuations Get Underway

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley ordered an evacuation in Charleston closing schools and businesses for the rest of the week.

6 Year Old Jacob Hall Laid To Rest

Jacob Hall was buried today in his favorite super hero costume. Jacob died three days after a teenage boy opened fire on the playground at Townville Elementary.

SC Gov. Nikki Haley Gives An Update On Hurricane Matthew

Governor Nikki Haley held a news conference Wednesday evening to give an update on Hurricane Matthew and what the state is continuing to do to prepare.

Rock Hill Man Arrested On Charges Of Dog Abuse

Police have arrested a man they say is accused of beating a dog repeatedly in order to teach and discipline it.

Gov. Nikki Haley Urges Residents To Prepare For Hurricane Matthew

Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - Governor Nikki Haley today issued an executive order declaring a State of Emergency and asked residents to prepare for a potential evacuation of the South Carolina coast in advance of any impact from Hurricane Matthew.

South Carolina Prepares for Evacuations Along Coast

South Carolina is preparing to evacuate more than one million people from the coast ahead of Hurricane Matthew.

Haley: South Carolina Costal Residents Must Evacuate Due To Hurricane Matthew

Gov. Nikki Haley just announced that approximately 1.1 million people will be evacuated from the South Carolina coast as Hurricane Matthew approaches.