Former Cobb County Police officer loses his life after saving a family off South Carolina coast

Chase Childers was with his three children and wife when a family of five was in distress. That's when Childers jumped into the water at Pawleys Island to save them. PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — A former Cobb County Police officer gave his life in a...

Beshear in South Carolina to share Democratic party success story

Lowcountry executive elected South Carolina Bankers Association chairman

A Lowcountry bank executive has been elected chairman of a statewide organization. Richard Sturm, regional president of the Carolinas for Ameris Bank in Mount Pleasant, has been elected chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association, according...

Rolls-Royce expands US manufacturing with $75 mn investment in South Carolina

Rolls-Royce has announced a $75 million investment to expand its engine manufacturing operations in Aiken, South Carolina, aimed at increasing production of mtu Series 4000 engines. The expansion will introduce new machining capabilities and...

New South Carolina hands-free driving law to take effect this September

South Carolina drivers have less than two months before a new law requires them to go completely hands free behind the wheel. The "Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act" was signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster in May 2025 and defines a mobile...

Father of 3 drowns after rescuing multiple people from rip current at South Carolina island

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – A Georgia father who died on South Carolina’s Pawleys Island over the weekend had helped save multiple swimmers in distress from a rip current before drowning, authorities have confirmed. Anderson “Chase” Childers,...

Kentucky Gov. Andrew Beshear makes trip to South Carolina

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spoke at the South Carolina AFL-CIO’s 67th annual convention in Greenville as part of the AFL-CIO’s “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security” bus tour.During the speech, Beshear touted some of...

Multiple Vacation Spots Labeled “Do Not Travel” For South Carolina Residents

If your summer vacation plans take you outside the United States, it’s important to know which places are currently safe enough to travel to. Right now,19 regions are currently classified as Level 4, the highest-danger-risk category. What is a...

Beshear in South Carolina to share Democratic party success story

Benton, KY (42025) Today Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 92F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies during the evening will give way to cloudy skies overnight. Low 74F. Winds light and...

Ro Khanna, Andy Beshear travel to South Carolina to engage with voters

Democratic politicians Andy Beshear and Ro Khanna are visiting South Carolina to connect with voters. South Carolina is a key early primary state, influential in presidential campaigns. Beshear will address the state AFL-CIO convention and meet...

Earthquake reported in the South Carolina Lowcountry

Earthquake reported in the South Carolina Lowcountry An earthquake was reported Wednesday morning near Charleston. A CONTROVERSIAL PLAN TO SHRINK A MAJOR TYBEE ISLAND ROAD SPARKS OUTAGE. WHY LOCALS SAY TURNING A TRAFFIC LANE INTO A BIKE LANE COULD...

Shane Beamer Optimistic About South Carolina Winning SEC in 2025

Shane Beamer, head coach of South Carolina, stated that winning the SEC in 2025 is "very doable" for the Gamecocks, who are experiencing heightened expectations following a strong finish to the 2024 season. The team features standout players like...

Former Cobb County officer, minor leaguer, drowns trying to save swimmers off South Carolina coast

Rolls-Royce invests $75M in South Carolina engine plant

Dive Brief: Rolls-Royce will invest $75 million to expand its Aiken, South Carolina, engine plant, in an effort to meet surging data center demand driven by the artificial intelligence boom, the U.K.-based company said Tuesday. The project will...

Earthquake shakes South Carolina beaches Wednesday

Earthquake shakes South Carolina beaches U.S. Geological Survey reports earthquake near Summerville, S.C. Wednesday LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR WEATHER. THE REAL WEATHER, NOT THE VIRTUAL KIND AS CONDITIONS GO, IT CERTAINLY JUST KIND OF SWAMPY OUT THERE....

Stephen King didn't agree with 'fundamental change' made in The Institute

The Institute bosses have openly admitted that Stephen King was initially "resistant" to a significant alteration they proposed for the television adaptation of his novel. In this sci-fi horror tale, teenager Luke Ellis (portrayed by Joe Freeman)...

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If NCAA Denies Rahsul Faison, What’s Next for South Carolina Football?

How would you feel if you had all the tools to prove yourself, yet were waiting to be deemed eligible? That’s what has been the case for Rahsul Faison. The Utah State star, who transferred to Shane Beamer’s South Carolina, was the No. 4 running...

4-year-old dog represents determination, closure in Hill Country flood recovery

CENTER POINT, Texas – Kite, a human remains and detection (HRD) dog from South Carolina, is helping locate victims of the deadly Hill Country floods. The 4-year-old dog and her handler, Cheryl Phillips, have been searching the Guadalupe River for...

Kentucky governor visits South Carolina as he weighs Oval Office bid

But Beshear will have a better chance to win a presidential election with his moderate credentials and being from Kentucky, not a coastal state, Mullins said. Hayden Jones, a 22-year-old from Spartanburg, said he was likewise impressed by Beshear...