South Carolina News

Smoke in the Skies? Prescribed Burns Are to Blame.

They may make an otherwise sunny day hazy, but prescribed burns play a vital role in keeping our forests healthy and resilient.

Former Cheraw Police Officer Charged With Sexual Extortion, Misconduct

A former police officer in Cheraw County was charged with first-degree sexual extortion and misconduct in the office.

Suspect Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting

One person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Charleston County on Wednesday.

AT&T Says Its Cellphone Network Restored After A Widespread Outage Hit Users Across The US

AT&T said Thursday its wireless network was back after an outage knocked out cellphone service for its users across the U.S. for hours.

Catawba Riverkeepers Fight For Clean Drinking Water

As forests and fields are converted into roads and roofs, toxic runoff becomes a more serious issue by the day.

Columbia Man Charged For Making Bomb Threats

A 33-year-old man in South Carolina is facing charges for allegedly making bomb threats in October of last year.

Deputies: Fentanyl Distributor Arrested In Chester County

Deputies with the Chester County Sheriff's Office have arrested a supposed fentanyl distributor in the Great Falls Area.

DHEC Helps Raise Awareness About Teen Dating Violence

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is joining the cause in raising awareness about the difference between healthy relationships and teen dating abuse.

In-Custody Death In York County Detention Center Being Investigated

The death of a 40-year-old inmate at the York County Detention Center is being investigated by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

Nikki Haley Is Sharpening Contrasts With Donald Trump In The South Carolina Primary's Closing Days

Nikki Haley is using the closing days of the South Carolina GOP primary matchup with Donald Trump to hone her argument that she is the lone remaining candidate who can unite Americans.

Police: Two People Killed In Wreck After Driver In Stolen Vehicle Took Off From Traffic Stop

Police say two people were killed in an accident after the driver took off from officers during a traffic stop in Rock Hill.

Former President Donald Trump To Hold Rally In Rock Hill

Former President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at a Get Out the Vote Rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina on Friday.

Information Needed In Murder Of Javier Devoe

Investigators in South Carolina are asking for help solving the murder of a 20 year old man nearly a year ago.

Driver Killed In Rock Hill Crash

A driver died in a single-vehicle crash in Rock Hill on Saturday night after striking a culvert and a tree.

AAA: Gas Prices Expected To Rise

Drivers may have noticed a rise in gas prices in recent weeks. Gas prices are up in the Charlotte area with regular averaging $3.14 per gallon, which is up 18 cents from last week.

Suspect Arrested For Attempted Murder In Gaston County

A suspect that has been wanted for several months for attempted first-degree murder was arrested Wednesday, the Gaston County Police Department announced.

Roy Cooper, Pete Buttigieg Tout $27 Million Improvements to Charlotte-Douglas

The project to upgrade the seventh-busiest air traffic hub in the world is part of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by Congress in 2021.