Government shutdown could impact hurricane forecasting and other SC environmental work

CHARLESTON — Federal offices and agencies across South Carolina remained closed or under significantly restricted operations Oct. 2 as the federal government shutdown marched into day two. The closure comes as South Carolina makes its way through...

Maryland’s trial courts got it right on climate lawsuits

When the Maryland Supreme Court hears arguments next week, our state will be at the epicenter of a national litigation campaign over climate change. This litigation campaign, though, has nothing to do with reducing greenhouse gas emissions or...

Dawn Staley stunned by letter from 'extraordinary' five-star recruit turning down South Carolina

Dawn Staley called McKenna Woliczko an "extraordinary human being" despite her South Carolina snub(Image: 2025 Jacob Kupferman) South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was disappointed to miss out on landing top recruit McKenna Woliczko, but praised...

2 new disturbances in the Atlantic. What to know in South Carolina

Hurricane Imelda is moving away from Bermuda but continues to cause dangerous beach conditions along the U.S. East Coast. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two new tropical disturbances, one of which could move across Florida. While...

Oyster season aims to balance tradition and sustainability in Lowcountry communities

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Oysters are a beloved part of the Lowcountry’s ecosystem and dining culture, whether served at restaurants or at traditional oyster roasts. South Carolina’s shellfish harvesting season opened Wednesday, allowing...

La Niña Could Bring Warmer, Drier Conditions to South Carolina This Fall and Winter

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Meteorologists say South Carolina could be in for a warmer and drier stretch this fall and winter, as the chances grow for a La Niña weather pattern to develop in the Pacific Ocean. High Odds for La Niña This Fall...

Hurricane Imelda continue to impact South Carolina. Track path

Hurricane Imelda is strengthening as it moves away from Florida and is expected to impact Bermuda. The storm is forecast to bring hurricane-force winds and flash flooding to Bermuda on Wednesday. Swells from Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto...

MAGA Meltdown Over ‘Woke’ Pope’s Climate Rebuke to Trump

MAGA conservatives have branded Pope Leo XIV as a “woke pope” after he blessed a block of ice while taking aim at climate skeptics who failed to protect the environment. Days after U.S. President Donald Trump described climate change as “the...

There is a high chance of a La Niña event in the fall, and a medium chance for the winter, so what could this bring for South Carolina?

The El Niño-Southern Oscillation, also known as ENSO, is a phenomenon that occurs in the tropical Pacific Ocean. When average water temperatures are above average, it dictates that an El Niño is present; when temperatures are below average, La...

No. 7 Arkansas soccer faces difficult road match at No. 10 South Carolina: What to know, how to watch

Arkansas soccer coach Colby Hale put his team through a gauntlet of a nonconference schedule to prepare it for games like Thursday. The No. 7 Razorbacks travel to face No. 10 South Carolina at 6 p.m. Central on Thursday at Eugene E. Stone III...

Iowa beats Dawn Staley and South Carolina to land five-star recruit

Dawn Staley's South Carolina side knocked off Iowa in the 2024 NCAA Championship game(Image: Getty Images) Without Caitlin Clark for the 2024-25 women's college basketball season, Iowa missed the NCAA Tournament. Coach Jen Jensen won't want that...

Lawmakers hold heated hearing on total abortion ban in South Carolina

South Carolina lawmakers consider a strict abortion ban, allowing the procedure only in medical emergencies, and removing exceptions for rape and incest. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina lawmakers are considering one of the strictest abortion bans...

Columbia, South Carolina, Is a Rising Southern City Making a Name for Meetings

With the brand-new BullStreet District development manifesting a neighborhood with amenities that rival its downtown convention core, Columbia, South Carolina, is a city on the rise in a region that is one of the fastest growing in the U.S. “The...

USDA Announces $38.3 Million in Grant Agreement to Cover Agricultural Losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $38.3 million in Congressionally mandated recovery assistance to South Carolina agricultural producers through a block grant...

Polar vortex stirs in the Arctic. When could South Carolina see its first frost?

The polar vortex is a large region of low pressure and cold air that has always existed around Earth's poles. While the polar vortex is weakening for the season, it does not directly cause winter weather in the U.S. The average date for the first...

The Surprising History of South Carolina’s Frogmore Stew

“There’s no frogs in this stew,” says Lavern Meggett, laughing. A daughter of the Gullah Geechee matriarch and best-selling author Emily Meggett, Lavern and her siblings now continue their mother’s culinary legacy, often while hosting events on...

Missing in South Carolina: Police searching for 14-year-old girl who disappeared

Missing in South Carolina: Police searching for 14-year-old girl who disappeared Estafany Suriano Sanchez was reported missing by her family on Tuesday. ALL THE ACTION RIGHT HERE ON WJCL 22. THATS A LOOK AT THIS MORNING ON WJCL 22 MORNING NEWS AT...

Mainly sunny, seasonable Wednesday South Carolina weather

Dry air settles into the Carolinas with cooler, breezy conditions. The next best chance of rain will be Sunday. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Much drier air is now settling into the Carolinas. Skies may still hold onto some thin clouds at times, but for the...

Trump’s tariffs spur US aluminum industry to boost recycling

Total aluminum shipments from U.S. and Canadian facilities fell 4.5% year-over-year through June as wider economic uncertainty and rising commodity prices weakened overall demand for the metal, according to the Aluminum Association. At least one...

South Carolina woman, son posed as housekeepers, pet sitters then stole from clients, deputies say

Mom, son posed as housekeepers, pet sitters to steal from clients in Charleston area, deputies say IT’S TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH...