Sue Bird, Seattle Storm's 4-time WNBA champion, has statue unveiled outside Climate...

It's easy for Seattle fans to think so. The longtime Storm point guard already had her jersey retired and a street in the city named after her, and on Sunday became the first player in WNBA history to have a statue erected outside of a team’s home...

Family dispute leads to fatal tire iron attack, deputies say

South Carolina man charged with murder after beating family member with tire iron, deputies say FIVE. CAROLYN, NIGEL, ARE UP NEXT. WYFF NEWS FOUR AT SIX STARTS RIGHT NOW. ALL EYES ON LATE WEEK. IT’S A FRONT MOVES OUR WAY. ALSO AARON JUST OFFSHORE....

Sue Bird, Seattle Storm’s 4-time WNBA champion, has statue unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena

SEATTLE (AP) — Shortly before a bronze statue of Sue Bird was unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena, an onlooking fan chimed in during a brief moment of silence. “You’re the GOAT, Sue!” It’s easy for Seattle fans to think so. The longtime Storm...

First responders honored for work in South Carolina crash that involved 6 big rigs

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. — The Colleton County, South Carolina Council issued a resolution this week commending the efforts of first responders in multiple agencies for their actions in responding to a major crash on Interstate 95 that involved 14...

Princeton NuEnergy Launches First US Lithium Battery Recycling Facility

In the heart of Chester, South Carolina, a quiet revolution in battery recycling is unfolding. Princeton NuEnergy has inaugurated what it claims is the first commercial-scale facility in the U.S. dedicated to lithium-ion battery recycling,...

Where ESPN’s SP+ ranks South Carolina

With the college football season beginning in just over two weeks, preseason polls and power rankings are sweeping the nation. In recent days, South Carolina slotted in at No. 13 in both the AP and coaches preseason rankings. This week, ESPN...

South Carolina Court Dismisses City’s Climate Litigation Against Energy Companies

A South Carolina state trial court recently dismissed a climate tort case filed by the City of Charleston seeking to hold major energy companies liable for harms allegedly caused by climate change. This ended a case that had bounced between state...

South Carolina church bus driver faces charges in sexual assault investigation

South Carolina church bus driver faces charges in sexual assault investigation Officers said at least one of the assaults happened on the church bus. IT'S HOT AND STEAMY THIS IMPACT WEATHER DAY-- FEELS LIKE TEMPERATURES ARE IN THE TRIPLE DIGITS--...

Lowcountry News Mon 8.18.2025

TWO HUNDRED OF OUR NEIGHBORS, MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, ARE BEING DEPLOYED TO WASHINGTON D.C. TO SUPPORT THE FEDERAL CRACKDOWN ON CRIME IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL. SOUTH CAROLINA, WEST VIRGINIA AND OHIO PROMISED GUARD MEMBERS TO...

South Carolina seeks public input for 2025 wildlife conservation plan

Covering both plants and animals, South Carolina's State Wildlife Action Plan is up for review -- and your opinion matters COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina is home to a multitude of species of plants and wildlife and one of the main concerns of the...

Push to get more weather stations in South Carolina

How homicide rates in SC compare to D.C. amid National Guard deployment

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster deployed 200 National Guard troops to Washington D.C. following a federal crime crackdown. The deployment, funded by the federal government, aligns with President Trump's initiative to address crime in the...

Weather impact: Seasonably hot and humid weather returns to South Carolina

We are also tracking Erin, but as of Wednesday morning, the storm is not expected to make a direct impact to the Carolinas. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Temperatures will stay close to normal through Friday as a ridge of high pressure builds over the...

This South Carolina Jewelry Designer Is Repurposing Vintage Bakelite Into One-of-a-Kind Baubles

A new class of Bakelite collectors is emerging, and it’s hardly the swap-meet set. The spoils: a bangle or three with inlaid geometrics, perhaps a marbled ring with bursts of bezel-set gemstones. That the jewelry’s hero material—the quotidian...

Upstate man dies a week after being shot, coroner says

South Carolina man dies a week after being shot in Anderson, coroner says HURRICANE AARON. A STATE OF EMERGENCY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR DARE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA DUE TO HURRICANE AARON. A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED FOR HATTERAS...

South Carolina Launches A New Health Tracking Tool

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health has officially unveiled an expanded SC Tracking Dashboard, an online tool that allows residents to track and analyze public health and environmental trends across the state, according...

South Carolina braces for rain from low-pressure system across Southeast

Moisture from a low-pressure system in Louisiana could bring rain to South Carolina, while Tropical Storm Erin strengthens in the Atlantic. COLUMBIA, S.C. — While Tropical Storm Erin remains far out to sea, the Palmetto state will first deal with...

Radioactive wasp nests spark demand for answers at South Carolina’s Savannah River Site

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As word spreads about the discovery of radioactive wasp nests at a South Carolina nuclear weapons complex, some researchers and environmental activists are urging the government to provide more details about the finding. So far,...

America’s Worst Chocolate Is Sold In South Carolina

Many people are starting to question the origins of their chocolate for health and ethical reasons. There’s a growing push to stop supporting chocolate brands tied to unethical practices and slave labor. According to 24/7 Wall Street, here are 8...

South Carolina launches new health tracking tool

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has expanded an online tool for tracking health and environmental data statewide. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health has expanded an online tool to help people track and...