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Mars’ 2027 snack lineup: High-protein Cheez-Its, Cinnamon Roll M&M’s and more

Mars just previewed its 2027 candy and snack lineup, featuring high-protein Cheez-Its, Buffalo Wild Wings Pringles, and Cinnamon Roll M&M's.

National Night Out 2026: Lowcountry police, sheriff's offices host community events Tuesday

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - Residents across the Lowcountry will have multiple opportunities Tuesday to meet local law enforcement officers, first responders, and community organizations during National Night Out events. National Night Out is a nationwide campaign designed to strengthen relationships between law…

Georgetown trailblazer honored for legacy in education

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) — At 93, CharlesAnn Buttone is being recognized for a lifetime of breaking barriers and serving Georgetown County students. A 1949 Howard High School graduate, Buttone grew up in a family of educators. Her mother was a principal at an all-Black school, and her aunt was a teacher. In 1968…

South Carolina Legislative Audit Council finds hiring issues with Disability Determination Services

Jim Bakker, who lost his ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, dies at 86

Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died. He was 86. Bakker died Monday, his second wife, Lori Bakker, said in a statement. His cause of

Part of Rivers Avenue closed due to traffic collision investigation: NCPD

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The North Charleston Police Department says Rivers Avenue West is currently shut down at Hawthorne Drive due to a traffic collision investigation on Monday night, October 5, 2026. Police say drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route and use caution in the area. Count on 2 for…

Boston Celtics practice at The Citadel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The 18 time NBA Champion Boston Celtics wrapped up day two of practice at McAlister Field House earleir today, before they begin the preseason Thursday in Cleveland. Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla told News 2 Sports this morning, the C's haven't been away from Beantown during training camp…

Top 2 Plays from Week 7 of the Blitz on 2

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - The first touchdowns in both contests make the list this week. Play #2 - Baptist HIll's OLB Kevin Simmons is Johnny on the spot as he falls on a loose ball in the endzone for a defensive score. Play #1 - Oceanside's QB Aiden Manavian tosses it back to Jaiden

Charleston man arrested for child sexual abuse material charge: AG Alan Wilson

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of a Charleston man for a child sexual abuse material charge. Authorities say Cameron Cox, 27, of Charleston, S.C., was arrested on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children…

Colleton County reaches settlement, bans data center development in most of county’s ACE Basin areas

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) announced it has reached an agreement with Colleton County to resolve a lawsuit filed in January to prevent an 859-acre data center from being built near homes and protected land. The lawsuit challenged changes to the county zoning code that…

Nicaragua torture victim imprisoned for second time after being deported by US

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Nicaraguan exile who was imprisoned and tortured after protesting against the government was deported by the U.S. back to his country, where he was immediately imprisoned once again by authorities, family members and his lawyer confirmed Monday. Upon climbing off the U.S. deportation flight in…

US citizen who was shot by immigration agent in Chicago files lawsuit alleging he fired from behind

CHICAGO (AP) — An American citizen shot by a Customs and Border Protection agent one year ago during a sweeping immigration crackdown in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday, alleging the agent lied about the shooting and fired into her vehicle from behind. Federal prosecutors initially…

Missing California teen rescued in Mexico after nearly 1 month

Sergio Galvez Perez was arrested during the rescue operation after Mexican authorities found him.

Tennessee Republicans consider more execution options after Christa Pike lethal injection fails

Some of Tennessee’s top Republicans said Monday they want to explore alternative ways of executing condemned prisoners after the failed execution of Christa Pike, which relied on a large dose of pentobarbital. U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the state’s Republican candidate for governor, said Pike’s unsuccessful execution…

Pennsylvania measles cases pass 1K mark amid outbreak

Pennsylvania has now recorded more than 1,000 measles cases as of the state's most recent update, exceeding the other state outbreaks by hundreds.

Inaugural ‘Dear Charleston Forum’ focuses on homelessness in the Lowcountry

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Community leaders, educators and service providers gathered in downtown Charleston Monday to discuss homelessness and housing instability across the Lowcountry and how organizations can work together to help families reach long-term stability. The inaugural Dear Charleston Forum, hosted by…

Town of Moncks Corner issues traffic reminder for Fire Prevention Parade Tuesday

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) - The Town of Moncks Corner has issued a traffic reminder for residents due to the Fire Prevention Parade starting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday night. The town says Main Street, from 107 E. Main Street to 418 E. Main Street, will close at 6:00 p.m. for the parade and will

SLED continues to investigate 2025 fatal shooting at SCSU homecoming

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WCBD) - The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says it is continuing to investigate a shooting that took place on October 4, 2025, during South Carolina State University’s (SCSU) Homecoming, killing Jaliyah Butler, 19. SLED says the investigation was requested by the South Carolina State…

Fire Prevention Week spotlights on safe charging practices

LADSON, S.C. (WCBD) - Fire Prevention Week takes place from October 4th through October 10th, and this year, firefighters directed their efforts toward a growing, often-overlooked hazard found in nearly every home: lithium-ion batteries. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) selected "Charge Into Safety" as…

Lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks

Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup.

Former 'Days of Our Lives' actor dies at 62

Robert Kelker-Kelly, who played Bo Brady on the daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives," has passed away. He was 62 years old.

Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder

A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Monday after a jury convicted him of murdering his wife while he was having an affair.

Nolan Wells' family renews calls for federal investigation: 'More questions than answers'

A grand jury found there was not sufficient evidence to charge anyone with a crime in the death of Nolan Wells.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at maintaining the USS Yorktown on Thursday

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to preserve the USS Yorktown as Patriots Point officials chat about maintaining the ship on Thursday. Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum historian Colby Causey joins Chief Engineer David Coates, Exhibit Manager Brian Parsons, and General…

Gas prices fall by 21 cents in South Carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA (WCBD) - The average gasoline prices in South Carolina have fallen by 21 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.87 per gallon as of October 5, 2026, according to a survey. Current prices in the state are 15 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.12 per gallon

Blanche defends DOJ's plan to send 1,000 monitors to polls on Election Day

“They’re not going to Republican states; they’re not going to Democrat states. They are going to every state to make sure our elections are carried out legally, fairly and appropriately,” Blanche said.

California scientist wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his kids

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Dr. Karl Deisseroth spent hours fielding congratulatory calls after learning early Monday that he had won a Nobel Prize for medicine for helping to open a new field of brain science called optogenetics. But it wasn't long before the California scientist asked for a break from all the attention…

Woman charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of 7-year-old girl in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — A woman has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing to death a 7-year-old girl who was walking along a sidewalk in a Chicago neighborhood, police said. Shavon Gayden, 48, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder in connection with the death, Chicago police said in a statement…

No arrests in Georgia block party shooting as police pursue who killed 2 and injured dozens

VIENNA, Ga. (AP) — Whoever opened fire at a sprawling block party in rural southern Georgia over the weekend, killing two people and leaving nearly three dozen others injured, remained at large Monday as authorities offered no new information about the shootings. No arrests have been announced in Dooly County, where…

Summerville police investigating after individual dies during arrest attempt

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) - The Summerville Police Department is investigating an in-custody death that occurred Saturday morning after an individual died during detainment following resistance to arrest. According to the Summerville Police Department, officers were flagged down by a person who told them they had…

Suspect hospitalized in Florence County deputy-involved shooting

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A suspect has been hospitalized Monday morning after a shooting involving Florence County deputies, the sheriff's office said. The shooting happened on Fulton Avenue in the Effingham area, according to the sheriff's office. No sheriff's deputies were injured in the incident. Sheriff TJ…

Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court grappled Monday with whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies in state court to help cover costs associated with climate change, an issue with potentially billions of dollars at stake. Key justices appeared wary about the potential sweep of litigation, but torn over…

Memorial service set for former CCSD superintendent Don Kennedy

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Memorial service arrangements have been announced for Don Kennedy, the former Charleston County School District superintendent, who died at 75 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The commemoration will take place at Charity Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1544 East Montague…

Mother and son from Bermuda named as passengers on missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston

The two passengers aboard an air ambulance that crashed in the waters off Massachusetts over the weekend while flying from Bermuda to Boston were identified Monday as a mother from Bermuda and her son. Bermuda police said Marilyn Lavonne Bean, 66, and Sergio Wayne Lottimore, 41, both Bermudian nationals, were aboard a…

Chihuahua police rescue 12 migrants, arrest 3 suspected smugglers near Juárez

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — Chihuahua state police rescued 12 migrants and arrested three suspected human smugglers after intercepting two vehicles Sept. 30 near Doctor Porfirio Parra, in the municipality of Juárez, state security officials said on Monday, Oct. 5. Officers encountered the vehicles at about 1 p.m…

Hundreds of thousands of eye drop products, many sold at Walgreens, recalled over 'sterility' concerns

Thousands of eyedrop bottles, sold at popular retailers like Walgreens, are being recalled over concerns the drops may not be sterile, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Pneumonic plague: What is it and how dangerous can it be?

The pneumonic plague is nearly always fatal without treatment.

Hanahan man arrested after DUI crash into N. Charleston home: Police

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - A Hanahan man was arrested Sunday morning after driving under the influence and crashing into a North Charleston home, according to police. Officers responded to the residence off Ashby Avenue around 12:40 a.m. after the vehicle struck the home, NCPD says. When officers were on their…

Supreme Court ends Charleston church shooter’s bid to disqualify trial judge

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the Charleston church massacre shooter’s attempt to disqualify his trial judge from further proceedings over claims that he failed to remain impartial.

Investigation underway after body and vehicle recovered from Georgetown Co. boat landing: Sheriff

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The Wacca Wache boat landing was closed Monday morning as Georgetown County deputies recovered a body and a vehicle from the water. According to the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, a pedestrian noticed the body in the water around 8:15 Monday morning. After emergency responders…

River Road closed both ways after box truck overturns: St. John's Fire

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) - The St. John's Fire District said River Road is closed at Farmland Road after a box truck overturned on Monday morning. River Road is closed in both directions between Moonbeam Drive and Farmland Road, officials said. Crews advise drivers to seek an alternative route if traveling through…

17 chains with National Taco Day freebies and deals: Chuy’s, Del Taco and more

Let’s taco ‘bout all the free tacos available for National Taco Day on Oct. 6.

1 arrested after weekend shooting in North Charleston leaves 2 injured

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A man is facing charges following a weekend shooting in North Charleston that left two people injured. The North Charleston Police Department said it responded to Comstock Avenue in the Union Heights community around 3:15 p.m. Saturday after receiving a report that a person had been…

What you need to know about early voting across the Lowcountry

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - With less than one month until the 2026 Statewide General Election, it won't be too long before the first ballots are filled out. Early voting will begin on Oct. 19 and will run until Oct. 31, excluding Sundays. Voters can vote between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday through Saturday

Who qualifies for the Trump administration's $90 payments for seniors?

These payments, funded by the Medicare Improvement Fund, are arriving as one-time deposits or checks.

Lead found in nearly all cat foods tested in new study

Lead was detected in 99% of products, cadmium in 96% and arsenic in 94%.

Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News

Karoline Leavitt, President Donald Trump's former White House press secretary, is set to join Fox News next month as a contributor.

2 people killed, including a student, after Florida school bus rolls over in crash

A Florida school bus carrying nearly 40 people overturned after being struck by an oncoming car on the way to a high school early Monday, killing a student and the driver of another vehicle that caught fire, authorities said. A heavy presence of emergency responders rushed to the crash site in Winter Haven, south of

Student among 2 dead after Florida multi-vehicle crash involving school bus

Two people are dead and several injured after a major multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Winter Haven, Florida.

California real-estate agent arrested at LAX is a Chinese spy, feds say

Wanying “Heather” Zhang, 34, was taken into custody by FBI agents while attempting to depart for China, according to federal authorities.

Former press secretary Karoline Leavitt lands her next gig: Fox News contributor

NEW YORK (AP) — Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has found her next chapter: She is heading to Fox News. Leavitt will serve as an on-air contributor beginning Nov. 1, the network said Monday. “Karoline’s firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail gives her a…

Former GOP House Speaker Hastert dies at 84

Hastert was sentenced to prison in 2016 in a hush money case that revealed allegations of decades-old sexual abuse.

Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa

TOKYO (AP) — The arrest of a U.S. Marine on suspicion of robbing and killing a local woman on Okinawa has renewed protests against the heavy American military presence on the southern island as Japan’s leaders condemned the crime. The killing could complicate Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to strengthen Japanese…

Nationwide Gatorade recall receives risk warning: FDA

PepsiCo, Inc. has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade nationwide over undeclared food colorings, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level.

Multi-county Upstate emergency response training set to begin October 5

PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - A multi-county emergency response training exercise involving the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team is scheduled for October 5 through October 9. Residents across Greenville, Pickens and Oconee counties may notice an increased presence of emergency personnel and low-flying…

Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for brain activity research

The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on or off the activity of individual nerve cells.

Public meeting set as South Carolina considers changes to coastal dock rules

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services is inviting the public to learn more about proposed changes to regulations governing private recreational docks in the state's coastal counties. An information session is scheduled for Oct. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at North…

Trump’s immigration crackdown divides rural voters as midterms approach, AP-KFF poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a year into President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown, a poll finds that voters in rural parts of the country are divided on whether those immigration policies have benefited or harmed their communities. In The Associated Press-KFF survey of more than 2,000 rural voters in…

Replica Oval Office near the White House gets a new Trump makeover. Gold is everywhere

The People’s House museum exhibit has overhauled its replica Oval Office for visitors to experience President Donald Trump's second-term design choices.

Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina voters have only a few hours left to register to vote for the Nov. 3 general election. Those interested in registering can only do so by mailing their voter registration to their county election office. It must be postmarked by Monday, Oct. 5. In-person registration ended on…

Charleston Fire Department responded to 9 stranded vehicles amid flash flooding, city said

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Heavy rain Sunday night flooded roads across parts of the Charleston area, prompting emergency responses to submerged vehicles and warnings for drivers to stay off the roads. The Charleston Fire Department deployed two high-water vehicles and responded to nine stranded vehicles as flooding…

Community gathers in Summerville vigil for girls found dead in Ladson home

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Community members gathered in downtown Summerville on Sunday evening for a candlelight vigil honoring two girls who were found dead in a Ladson home last week. Attendees brought candles, flowers, and photographs to Hutchinson Square to remember Emory Deacon, 2, and Harlow Deacon, 15 months…

FBI arrests California woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for China

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The FBI arrested a California real estate agent as she prepared to fly to China, accusing her of secretly working for Beijing to surveil the president of Taiwan's family in the U.S., federal officials said. The case comes at a fraught moment for U.S.-China relations, with Taiwan persistently at the…

Search suspended for 6 aboard medical flight that went missing near Nantucket: Coast Guard

“Suspending a search is not an easy decision,” Coast Guard Northeast District Commander Matthew Lake said in a statement.

Kash Patel, country singer girlfriend announce engagement

“Went and got the law involved,” Wilkins wrote on social platform X, adding ring and heart emojis, tagging Patel and sharing a photo of the two featuring her wearing an engagement ring.

Clashes erupt outside Palestine Fest in Illinois

Tensions flared outside Palestine Fest in Bridgeview, Illinois, on Sunday as a counterprotest involving a conservative influencer led to clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

At least 14 injured after tractor pulling hayride rolls: NY sheriff

Most of the roughly 19 people on the trailer were children, according to authorities.

California has a new paid holiday: Native American Day

The day has been a state holiday for nearly three decades.

Charleston Police to host Domestic Violence Awareness Program at Brittlebank Park

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Charleston Police Department is hosting a special program to honor domestic violence survivors on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Brittlebank Park. The program will include remarks from Chief Chito Walker and Mrs. Olivia Lynch, Special…

Police say woman fatally stabbed 7-year-old girl walking in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — A 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed while walking in front of businesses in a Chicago neighborhood, and people nearby detained the woman who attacked her, police said. Chicago police said the girl was walking in the Chatham neighborhood late Saturday morning when a woman carrying an unspecified sharp…

Colleton County Animal Services holds emergency adoption event in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Colleton County Animal Services is asking for the community’s help as the shelter works to address overcrowding and find homes for animals in its care. An emergency adoption and fundraising event was held Sunday at Container Bar in downtown Charleston, bringing several adoptable dogs out of…

Free Summerville Fire Prevention Parade and Display Monday

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) - Summerville's annual Fire Prevention Parade and Display will take place at the Lowe's Parking Lot off Main St. on Monday for an evening of public safety awareness combined with family fun. As part of Fire Prevention Week, the parade and display is a free community event offering fire and…

State Department monitoring reports of suspected plague death in Russia

The State Department says it is encouraging "Russian authorities to share accurate information quickly and openly."

Community to hold candlelight vigil for children killed by neglect in Ladson

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) - A candlelight vigil will be held Sunday evening at Hutchinson Square from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. to honor Emory and Harlow Deacon, the two children who were found dead in a home on Pinewood Drive. "We will gather with candles glowing in the darkness, sharing a moment of peace and reflection

Christa Pike: Why Tennessee had to save her life after failing to execute her

While Pike's case of surviving two doses of the lethal injection drug is unprecedented, the lifesaving measures Tennessee took to save the death row inmate's life aren't.

Fire Prevention Week: American Red Cross of S.C. offers steps to help prevent home fires

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - As part of Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 4-10, the American Red Cross of South Carolina is offering residents helpful steps to prevent home fires. “Across the country, the Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters a year, and most of these are home fires. Here in South Carolina,

US Marine arrested for alleged killing of a woman on Okinawa

Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and killing of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday, the latest criminal case on the southern island where the heavy American troop presence has remained a sensitive issue.

What to know about investigation into Cornell University gang rape allegations

An intense, public outcry over a woman's account of being gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity house prompted New York's governor this week to angrily yank control of the investigation away from the local prosecutor who didn't initially see what happened as a crime.

Chicken chain expands again in October: Here's where

The company is getting even closer to having 1,000 restaurants.

2 dead, dozens injured at Georgia block party shooting

Police did not specify how many of the 35 injured had been shot or provide any details about what injuries they had and how serious those were.

Trump: $90 checks will be sent to 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B

Trump said this money would be sourced from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which he called a “pointless ‘Slush Fund.’”

Driest desert on Earth covered in wildflowers right now

Spring has finally arrived in the Southern Hemisphere and, in Chile, even the desert is blossoming.

Mizzou leapfrogs Florida and sends the Gators tumbling as Alabama climbs in AP college football poll

Florida’s stint in the top 10 of the AP Top 25 rankings proved short-lived. The Gators fell in the rankings after losing in a rout to Missouri. The Tigers climbed 11 spots to No. 14 and jumped over the Gators in the process. Florida dropped eight spots to No. 16. Florida’s fall made room for

On cusp of merger, 'Digger bombs for Warner Bros., 'Verity' takes No. 1 at box office

NEW YORK (AP) — On the cusp of the studio’s merger with Paramount, Warner Bros.’ “Digger” flopped in its opening weekend, handing Tom Cruise one of the worst debuts of his career and serving as a bitter final note for Warner Bros. as a standalone studio. No. 1 in North American theaters instead went to

Search suspended for 6 people on missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston

Authorities on Sunday suspended the search off the Massachusetts coast for six people on an air ambulance that disappeared during a flight from Bermuda to Boston. The U.S. Coast Guard said authorities searched more than 4,400 miles (7,081 kilometers) over a span of 66 hours for the four Canadians and two people from…

Your child may have been automatically enrolled for a Trump account: What to know

More than 60 million children have now been auto-enrolled in Trump accounts, according to the administration.

Florida appears set to tumble while Bama hopes to rise

A week after a huge promotion in the poll, Florida is bound to come down in the newest AP Top 25 after a lopsided loss. The No. 8 Gators fell 45-17 to No. 25 Missouri on a Saturday while other ranked teams generally won in workmanlike fashion. Elsewhere in the rankings, No. 8 Alabama put

2 killed, dozens hurt as gunfire erupts at homecoming block party in south Georgia

VIENNA, Ga. (AP) — Law enforcement officials are still working to determine just what happened when a chaotic homecoming party spanning a four-block radius of a southern Georgia town erupted in gunfire early Sunday, leaving two people dead and nearly three dozen others injured. Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy…

Christa Pike's lawyer says she has not regained consciousness since her failed Tennessee execution

Christa Pike has remained unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital in the four days since her failed execution in Tennessee, and her prognosis might not be known for days more, one of her lawyers said Sunday. Little has been released about Pike's condition since Wednesday night's execution attempt. She has since…

Borg use at US colleges can be 'particularly harmful' to drinkers, study suggests

The idea of a borg gained popularity in the earlier half of the 2020s, and spread largely through social media.

North Myrtle Beach Police seeking information after homemade explosive device found at beach access

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — North Myrtle Beach Police are investigating after a homemade explosive device was discovered at the 12th Avenue North beach access on Monday. A bystander reported the object to law enforcement around 3 p.m. after finding it sitting on a ledge behind an outdoor shower. The Horry County…

More Canadians to observe permanent daylight saving time. Why can’t the US?

For many across Canada, the clocks will not "fall back" an hour in November.

Lewis BBQ's 9th annual Hatch Chile Roast features 30+ local chefs, eating contest, and family fun

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The Lewis Barbecue team is turning up the heat for the ninth annual Hatch Chile Roast at sister restaurant Rancho Lewis on Sunday afternoon, with on-site chile roasting, tastings from 30+ local chefs, family-friendly entertainment, and a chile-eating contest featuring a three-time reigning…

US Marine arrested for alleged murder of a woman on Okinawa, triggers outrage from Japan

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday, the latest criminal case on the southern island where the heavy American troop presence has remained a sensitive issue. The Okinawa prefectural police said they arrested a 20-year-old…

Should you really try to 'die with zero'?

When it comes to money, they say you can’t take it with you. But some people don’t want to leave much of it behind, either.

A replica Oval Office near the White House just got a new Trump makeover. Gold flourishes abound

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s glitzier. And there’s way more gold. The People’s House museum exhibit has overhauled its replica Oval Office for visitors to experience President Donald Trump's second-term design choices. Gleaming vases, golden-hued swirling onlays, two dozen portraits in heavy gilded frames and knickknacks…

A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting

SCOTLANDVILLE, La. (AP) — If you cross the Mississippi River on the Huey P. Long-O.K. Allen Bridge, pass the Exxon Refinery, then head north for a few minutes, you'll find a pocket of Louisiana that's unlike any other place in America's never-ending battle over what it means to have equal representation. Here is…

Dill Sanctuary opens to public for Community Day

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) - One of Charleston's premier wildlife preserves opened to the community on Saturday, inviting people to enjoy and learn about the nature surrounding them. For no charge, people could walk around the Dill Sanctuary on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 580-acre site is filled with…

Don Kennedy, former CCSD superintendent, dies after cancer fight

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Don Kennedy, the former Charleston County School District superintendent, has died at 75 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. “Don was a beloved member of the CCSD family and, above all, a champion for children. He believed deeply in the power of public education to change the…

Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency

Cornell's president called the alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house in 2024 “deeply disturbing” Saturday, said it would weigh on the university for years to come and pledged greater transparency amid mounting outrage over the school’s handling of the case. In an eight-minute video message to the…