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South Carolina man’s family seeks answers in his death 3 days after arrest

South Carolina man’s family seeks answers in his death 3 days after arrest

Posted/updated on: July 16, 2025 at 5:50 am Strom Law Firm(IRMO, SC) -- The family of a South Carolina man who died three days after being arrested last month demanded the release of police body camera video and answers regarding his death on...

'Trust Christ' sign lands man in legal fight with South Carolina town

'Trust Christ' sign lands man in legal fight with South Carolina town

CHAPIN, S.C. (WACH) — A South Carolina man who stood silently on a public sidewalk holding a Christian sign is now at the center of a federal lawsuit alleging the town violated his First Amendment rights. On Wednesday, the First Liberty Institute...

Austin Peay students explore African American history in South Carolina

Austin Peay students explore African American history in South Carolina

CLARKSVILLE, TN − A group of Austin Peay State University students, led by Associate Professor Eboné Amos, recently traveled to South Carolina to explore the region’s African American history firsthand, immersing themselves in the cultural and...

Traffic Alert: Heavy backup near Georgia-South Carolina state line

Traffic Alert: Heavy backup near Georgia-South Carolina state line

Officials are advising drivers to use caution due to heavy traffic congestion near the Georgia-South Carolina state line.On Friday afternoon, the City of Hardeeville issued an advisory that U.S. 17 South and both directions of I-95 between mile...

South Carolina football commitment is Rivals rankings outlier

South Carolina football commitment is Rivals rankings outlier

This week, the Rivals Industry Ranking (formerly known as the On3 Industry Ranking) moved several South Carolina football commitments up or down thanks to the changes in the inaugural Rivals300. One player who didn’t see his Rivals ranking change...

3 WNBA 2025 All-Star players who played for Dawn Staley's South Carolina ft. A'ja Wilson

3 WNBA 2025 All-Star players who played for Dawn Staley's South Carolina ft. A'ja Wilson

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game will tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 19. Three familiar faces will be part of the contest, who once played under legendary coach Dawn Staley at South Carolina. A’ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston and Allisha Gray, who all...

Former pro baseball player dies trying to save swimmers off South Carolina coast

Former pro baseball player dies trying to save swimmers off South Carolina coast

Former professional baseball player Chase Childers has died after trying to save a group of swimmers off the coast of Pawley’s Island, South Carolina. Childers, who played in the Baltimore Orioles organization in 2009 and 2010, died while trying...

Munis open week steady ahead of $3.5B Georgia P3 deal

Munis open week steady ahead of $3.5B Georgia P3 deal

<img src="https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/24443507/thumbnail" width="100%" alt="chart visualization" /> Municipals were steady to start the week, as U.S. Treasury yields edged higher out long and equities ended...

Former MLB Player Chase Childers Dies Trying to Save Swimmers Off South Carolina

Former MLB Player Chase Childers Dies Trying to Save Swimmers Off South Carolina

Chase Childers, who briefly played with the Baltimore Orioles in 2009, died this week trying to save swimmers off the coast of South Carolina.Childers, a father of three, died attempting to “save swimmers from a rip current off the coast of South...

South Carolina woman sentenced for threats against Catskill man

South Carolina woman sentenced for threats against Catskill man

John A. Sarcone III, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York | Department of JusticeJohn A. Sarcone III, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York | Department of Justice Kristin Keeble, a 54-year-old resident of Pageland,...

Catching up with Ken Leonard: Sacred Heart-Griffin coach & Illinois' all-time wins leader

Catching up with Ken Leonard: Sacred Heart-Griffin coach & Illinois' all-time wins leader

Over 400 career wins -- the most in Illinois state history. Six state championships. Legendary battles against his son. Former Sacred Heart-Griffin head football coach Ken Leonard is a local legend. And on Sunday, he was honored at the Springfield...

South Carolina governor’s race promises crowded primary

South Carolina governor’s race promises crowded primary

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - More than a year out from the 2026 gubernatorial election, three Republicans have already announced their candidacy and more are likely on the way. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette announced her intention to run for the state’s...

Man charged after several pipe bombs found in South Carolina

Man charged after several pipe bombs found in South Carolina

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) - A man was charged this week after multiple pipe bombs were found in South Carolina. According to sister-station WMBF, discovery of the first bomb was reported to police on Tuesday, July 15 after a woman had collected...

Western NC heat wave lingers through Thursday — pop-up showers, then a cool break

Western NC heat wave lingers through Thursday — pop-up showers, then a cool break

If it feels extra muggy in the mountains this week, you’re not wrong. A lingering heat wave is keeping temperatures several degrees above normal across western North Carolina — and overnight lows aren’t offering much relief either. “It’s really...

Is “Left-Lane Lounging” Illegal in South Carolina? The Law on Passing Lanes

Is “Left-Lane Lounging” Illegal in South Carolina? The Law on Passing Lanes

Drivers in South Carolina often debate the etiquette, and legality, of cruising slowly in the leftmost lane of multi-lane highways. While it’s a common source of frustration for many motorists, the answer is clear: driving slower than the flow of...

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Evette launches 2026 gubernatorial bid, touts Trump ties

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Evette launches 2026 gubernatorial bid, touts Trump ties

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- South Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has kicked off her bid for governor in 2026, highlighting several years of what she considers pushing outgoing Gov. Henry McMaster’s agenda, and an already-formed connection with...

Monthly ICE arrests triple in South Carolina , stats show

Monthly ICE arrests triple in South Carolina , stats show

GREENVILLE, S.C. - New data shows immigration agents are making more arrests in South Carolina following President Donald Trump’s push for mass deportations. The data shows most of these arrests are on people already facing charges or currently...

Former Baltimore Orioles prospect Chase Childers dies saving swimmers in South Carolina

Former Baltimore Orioles prospect Chase Childers dies saving swimmers in South Carolina

A one-time police officer and former Baltimore Orioles minor leaguer died over the weekend helping to rescue swimmers caught in a rip current off the South Carolina coast, officials said Thursday. Anderson "Chase" Childers, 38, "lost his life this...

Lowcountry News Mon 7.28.2025

Lowcountry News Mon 7.28.2025

THE DANGEROUS HEAT WE’RE EXPERIENCING OVER THE LOWCOUNTY, ACTUALLY WORSE THAN IT’S BEEN EARIER IN JULY, HAS THE BEAUFORT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION OPENING TWO COOLING SHELTERS THROUGH AT LEAST MONDAY. IF YOU’RE IN NEED OF HELP BEATING...

Tour an Island Home in South Carolina Where the Palette Is Swampy, Moody, and Green

Tour an Island Home in South Carolina Where the Palette Is Swampy, Moody, and Green

Interior designer Cortney Bishop arrived at an empty lot beside a cherished South Carolina home—a place where vacations felt longer because of large social gatherings that spilled outdoors and out beneath the sun and moon. When it was time for a...

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