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Chantal has weakened and is officially a Tropical Depression, with winds reduced to about 40 mph
For the Midlands, the impacts are expected to be mild, with a chance of gusty winds and some light to moderate rain. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Depression Chantal has moved into North Carolina after bringing gusty winds and rain to the coast, but...

South Carolina rookie deputy shot, killed in ambush
Associated Press LAMAR, S.C. — A deputy trying to arrest a suspect in a South Carolina home was ambushed, shot and killed early Tuesday while a second officer was wounded, authorities said. The suspect in the shooting was also shot and killed,...

Tropical Storm Chantal expected to make landfall in South Carolina

Tropical Storm Chantal is 65 miles east of Charleston, South Carolina
NHC 11p At 1100 PM EDT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Chantal was located near latitude 32.7 North, longitude 78.8 West. Chantal is moving toward the north near 8 mph (13 km/h). A motion toward the north-northwest is expected to begin...

Bridge jump turns deadly after chase over stolen tag in South Carolina
A police pursuit in South Carolina ended in tragedy Saturday when a man and woman jumped from a bridge. She was rescued. He died. GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say a man died and a woman was rescued after they jumped from a South Carolina...

WXII's Chris Petersen shares updates from South Carolina as Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall
WXII's Chris Petersen shares updates from South Carolina as Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall THAT’S WHERE WE FIND OUR CHRIS PETERSON, CONTINUING OUR COVERAGE WITH AN UPDATE ON CONDITIONS AS THE STORM MADE LANDFALL THERE. HE’S NEAR SURFSIDE...

Chantal, now a tropical depression, raises concerns of flash flooding in North Carolina and Virginia
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal was downgraded to a depression Sunday but raised concerns of possible flash flooding as it makes its way through central North Carolina toward south-central Virginia. Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach,...

South Carolina helped fuel an American revolution. Is that spirit alive today? We asked.
"Coming from a country like Bolivia, I've heard my parents talk about what it was like when the press was oppressed, when people were taken off the street and silenced," she said. But she acknowledges the fear that has taken hold among immigrants...

SCEMD confirms its tracking Tropical Storm Chantal approaches South Carolina coast
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Tropical Storm Chantal, previously known as Tropical Depression 3, is being actively monitored by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, a press release from the agency confirmed Saturday. Officials with the...

Sat. evening update: Chantal inching close to South Carolina, heavy rains, flash floods possible
As of Saturday evening, Chantal continues to move closer to the South Carolina coast. The tropical storm has tropical storm-force winds that extend outward up to 140 miles, primarily east of the center. The latest satellite imagery indicates that...

Tropical Storm Chantal brings heavy rains as it moves across northeastern South Carolina

South Carolina Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for July 3, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 3, 2025, results for each game: Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from July 3 drawing Midday: 5-1-4, FB: 5 Evening: 3-0-5, FB: 6...

Mother of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley dies
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has announced that her mother has died. Raj Kaur Randhawa passed away on July 4, according to a post on X. Yesterday, we lost the strongest, most courageous, unafraid woman I have...

South Carolina prepares for annual July 4 flyover celebration

Tropical Storm Chantal set to impact South Carolina on Sunday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Tropical Storm Chantal will make landfall between Charleston and Myrtle Beach early Sunday. The storm will then drift north through the Pee Dee region on Sunday, weakening back to a tropical depression as it does so. The...

Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall along the Carolina coastline, now a depression
TROPICS AS WE'RE GETTING STARTED WITH GULF COAST NEWS TODAY. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I'M JOSHUA COLE AND I'M KENNEDY MASON. WE HAVE ALL YOUR TOP STORIES THIS MORNING. BUT FIRST, LET'S CHECK IN WITH RAFAEL TAPPAN AIR FOR YOUR GULF COAST FORECAST. >>...

South Carolina man accused of leading deputies on chase, possessing ‘weapon of mass destruction’
RICHMOND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A South Carolina man on Tuesday was taken into custody after he allegedly led law enforcement on a high-speed chase, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said on Tuesday, July 1,...

'South Carolina Sideline' Podcast: Gamecocks introduce Ta'Niya Latson and Madina Okot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On the newest episode of our 'South Carolina Sideline' Podcast, meet Gamecock women's basketball transfers Ta'Niya Latson and Madina Okot for the first time! The Gamecocks introduced Latson and Okot to the local media this...

Tropical Storm Chantal expected to make landfall overnight near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Watch for heavy rain across the Carolina coastlines this weekend, impacting portions of the Charlotte area Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Chantal formed Saturday at 8 a.m., per the National Hurricane Center. It's currently located about...

Chantal makes landfall along South Carolina coast early Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - While the bulk of the impactful weather from Tropical Storm Chantal will stay east of the Midlands, we will be tracking the chance of tropical downpours and breezy winds heading into Sunday. wis(wis)First Alert Headlines:...