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South Carolina nurse arrested after recorded phone calls reveal unlawful relationship, warrant says
South Carolina nurse arrested after recorded phone calls reveal unlawful relationship, warrant says south-carolina-nurse-inmate-misconduct FOR NEWS TO GO. WE’VE GOT A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT...

Duke Energy proposes to raise rates for South Carolina customers
Duke Energy Carolinas proposes to raise rates for South Carolina customers NIGEL AND JANE ARE UP NEXT. WYFF NEWS FOUR AT SIX STARTS RIGHT NOW. LOADS OF STORM FUEL TO SUSTAIN STORMS INTO THE EVENING. NEW TIMING FOR YOUR TOWN HALL. CITY LEADERS SAY...

Lindsey Graham gets GOP primary challenge from André Bauer, South Carolina's former...
“I think Graham's been there too long, and he votes like it,” Bauer told The Associated Press Tuesday night. “I'm guaranteed, I'm conservative, and I don't think he is." Republicans dominate South Carolina’s statewide-elected positions, meaning...
Lindsey Graham gets GOP primary challenge from André Bauer, South Carolina’s former lieutenant gov
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is mounting a GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham, arguing the incumbent isn’t conservative enough to represent the state. Bauer, a wealthy developer, is a longtime backer of...

June 2025 sees 'Famously Hot' high temperatures in South Carolina
June 2025 saw temperatures in the capital city peaking closer to July averages, with 18 out of 30 days recording above-normal highs. COLUMBIA, S.C. — June for many is a month many look forward to starting at the the beginning of the year. Most...

Tracking tropical development and July travel in North Carolina, fireworks weather at the beach
Did you know we have already had two named tropical systems for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season? Tropical Storm Andrea and Tropical Storm Barry formed at the end of June and Chantal may form in the next week.Southeast U.S. CoastLater this week,...

Can AI predict natural disasters?
AI is everywhere these days, but one area where it could significantly affect the quality of human life is natural disaster prediction and recovery. Organizations like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather...

T&H wins APWA Awards
Thomas & Hutton (T&H) has been awarded two Project of the Year Awards by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA), recognizing the firm’s exceptional contributions to transformative stormwater infrastructure and...

Duke Energy to Seek Another Rate Hike in S.C.
By: Jessica Holdman/S.C. Daily Gazette Duke Energy is again seeking to increase electricity rates, this time for all of its 857,000 South Carolina customers across the upper third of the state. Less than a year after the utility last raised rates...

South Carolina set for hot, sunny July 4th despite midweek storms
The 4th of July is going to be hot and humid and with some good timing there is no rainfall expected. There is showers and storms forecasted for other days. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Many are getting ready for Independence Day and want good weather. Well,...

South Carolina River ‘Most Contaminated’ With Toxic PFAS in the U.S.: Report
Webcam view of the Pocotaligo River at I-95 above Manning, South Carolina on June 30, 2025. South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC) Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform...

Weather impact: Scattered showers and storms expected today
Severe weather is not anticipated, but storms may produce heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible in flood-prone areas this afternoon and this evening. COLUMBIA, S.C. — A weak cold front is pushing into the area today, bringing an increase in rain...

Deputy dies after being ambushed inside South Carolina home, authorities say
Deputy dies after being ambushed inside South Carolina home, authorities say FOR NEWS TO GO. WE’VE GOT A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH A FEDERAL INMATE IN CUSTODY ACCUSED OF...
Rip current risks on Carolina beaches this Fourth of July weekend: What to know
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - People visiting beaches along the North and South Carolina coasts were urged to be cautious of possible rip currents on Friday and through the holiday weekend. Much of the coast for both states was at a moderate risk for...

When is free fishing day in North Carolina, South Carolina?
When is free fishing day in North Carolina, South Carolina? THERE WERE NO PHYSICAL INJURIES HERE. THE OFFICIAL START OF SUMMER IS TOMORROW AND TEMPS ARE CLIMBING. MANY OF US ARE LIKELY PLANNING TRIPS TO THE BEACH TOO, IN THE COMING WEEKS. BEFORE...

Gavin Newsom Is Heading to a Key 2028 State
California Governor Gavin Newsom is heading to South Carolina, likely to be a key Democratic primary state, amid speculation he plans to run for president in 2028. Newsweek reached out to Newsom's office for comment via email. Why It Matters...

Passenger threatens himself with knife during Upstate traffic stop standoff, deputies say
Passenger threatens himself with knife during traffic stop standoff in South Carolina, deputies say 645, AND WE BEGIN WITH SEVERAL BREAKING NEWS STORIES. NO WORD ON A SUSPECT. AFTER A MULTI-AGENCY RESPONSE TO AN APARTMENT IN THE NICHOLTOWN...

EXCLUSIVE: Allegiance Flag Supply On Reviving US Manufacturing One Flag At A Time
A company in Charleston, South Carolina, is proudly manufacturing American flags sourced and sewn by skilled seamstresses in the United States, a co-founder told the Daily Caller. Allegiance Flag Supply co-founder Katie Lyon reflected on the...

Rip current warnings issued for North Carolina, South Carolina beaches including Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
THERE WERE NO PHYSICAL INJURIES HERE. THE OFFICIAL START OF SUMMER IS TOMORROW AND TEMPS ARE CLIMBING. MANY OF US ARE LIKELY PLANNING TRIPS TO THE BEACH TOO, IN THE COMING WEEKS. BEFORE YOU GET IN THE WATER, THOUGH, NEED TO BE AWARE OF A HIDDEN...

Sheriff: Woman arrested after telling granddaughter to ‘swim back for help’ during jet ski incident
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC — Anne Lachell Sellers, 53, was arrested and charged with Unlawful Conduct Towards a Minor after her 12-year-old granddaughter was found in marshland following a jet ski incident in Berkeley County, South Carolina. The incident...