Former Orioles minor leaguer and police officer dies after rushing to save swimmers

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Chase Childers, a former Orioles minor league baseball player and ex-police officer, has died after rushing into the ocean to save swimmers in a rip current, according to police in South Carolina and a GoFundMe page for his...

South Carolina lawmakers react as House approves Trump's sweeping economic package

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, speaks in the House chamber as House Democrats stand to applaud him, prior to the final vote for President Donald Trump’s signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts, at the Capitol,...

This major South Carolina highway project needs your input

SCDOT will hold a meeting July 17 at the New Vision Centre in Orangeburg to discuss planned improvements to I-26. ORANGEBURG, S.C. — As South Carolina wraps up one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year, traffic remains heavy on key routes...

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,...

University of South Carolina launching sports business program in Charlotte

South Carolina Sports Betting Sites in 2025 – Top SC Sportsbooks

I love sports betting and exploring new places, so this time, I set out on a solo trip to check out South Carolina sports betting sites. My goal? Relax on the beaches, play a little golf, and figure out the best ways to bet on sports in the...

Tropical Storm Chantal: Drivers pulled from submerged cars as heavy rain batters South Carolina

Drivers in South Carolina were seen being rescued from their submerged cars after Tropical Depression Chantal poured six inches of rain in some parts on Sunday, flooding many highways and requiring at least two water rescues in Moore County. High...

Paul Finebaum drops bold prediction on South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers

The South Carolina Gamecocks are one of the rising programs in college football, and this is mostly down to their quarterback, LaNorris Sellers. Sellers had an impressive freshman season, helping the Gamecocks to a 9-4 record. On a recent edition...

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...

TD3 becomes Tropical Storm Chantal off South Carolina coast

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A tropical depression off the South Carolina coast was upgraded to Tropical Storm Chantal early Saturday morning. The storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, gusty wind, and rough surf to the area through Sunday...

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 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...

'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...

Vote: Who is the Top Returning High School Linebacker in South Carolina in 2025?

Summer workouts and 7-on-7 scrimmages are well under way as teams prepare for the 2025 season. It’s still early but let’s see who you think is the top returning high school linebacker in South Carolina. Here are 15 for your consideration in this...

Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall over South Carolina with 50 mph winds 24 hours

(NEW YORK) — Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall at about 4 a.m. on Sunday near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of 8 a.m. ET, the center of Chantal was about 15 miles to the northwest of Conway,...

Where flooding may be a risk after Tropical Storm Chantal makes South Carolina landfall

Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, early Sunday - the first storm of hurricane season to make landfall in the United States. As winds gusted to near 50 mph, and 2 inches of rain fell in hours on the north side...

South Carolina leaders react to ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passage

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina state and federal leaders are reacting after the House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill was supported by Republicans as a way to cut taxes for the working...

South Carolina prepares for annual July 4 flyover celebration

Analyst claims Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma can 'call the shots' as UConn vs South Carolina matchup dropped from schedule 

Geno Auriemma's UConn got the better of Dawn Staley's South Carolina in the championship game in April. However, the two teams won't face each other in the 2025-26 regular season after having met in the regular season fixtures in each of the past...

South Carolina man accused of trafficking, luring, criminal sex conduct with at least 1 minor

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) - A South Carolina man was charged Thursday for child sex crimes and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to officials. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division on Thursday, July 3, said that they...