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Sex workers at Nevada brothel fight for the first-ever unionization
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-sex-workers-at-nevada-brothel-fight-for-the-first-ever-unionization/
Published: February 13, 2026 05:48
PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) — Nevada is the only state where people can legally purchase sex, and now sex workers at one of the state's oldest brothels are fighting to become the nation's first to be unionized. “We want the same things that any other worker wants.…
Prosecutors move to dismiss charges against men accused of hitting ICE officer with broom and shovel
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-prosecutors-move-to-dismiss-charges-against-men-accused-of-hitting-ice-officer-with-broom-and-shovel/
Published: February 13, 2026 05:35
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis have moved to drop felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men, including one shot in the leg by a immigration officer, after new evidence emerged undercutting the government's version of events.…
Shooting at South Carolina State University residence complex kills 2 and wounds 1
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-shooting-at-south-carolina-state-university-residence-complex-kills-2-and-wounds-1/
Published: February 13, 2026 05:28
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Two people are dead and one person wounded after a shooting at a South Carolina State University residential complex, the university said Thursday. University officials have not confirmed the victims’ identities or the condition of…
Journalist Don Lemon set to be arraigned in Minnesota church protest case
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-journalist-don-lemon-set-to-be-arraigned-in-minnesota-church-protest-case/
Published: February 13, 2026 05:10
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon is set to be arraigned in federal court in Minnesota on Friday along with four other defendants who were indicted for their alleged roles in disrupting a service at church where…
Experts say screening tips in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is 'tremendous' and critical work
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-experts-say-screening-tips-in-nancy-guthries-disappearance-is-tremendous-and-critical-work/
Published: February 13, 2026 05:08
An Arizona sheriff's department got more than 4,000 calls within 24 hours after the release of videos of a masked person on Nancy Guthrie's porch. Many tips will be worthless. Others could have merit. Experts say one thing's certain: They can't be ignored.…
Affordable housing residents near Portland ICE building to ask judge to limit feds' use of tear gas
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-affordable-housing-residents-near-portland-ice-building-to-ask-judge-to-limit-feds-use-of-tear-gas/
Published: February 13, 2026 05:05
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Multiple residents of an affordable housing complex in Portland, Oregon, have bought gas masks to wear in their own homes, to protect themselves from tear gas fired by federal agents outside the immigration building across the street.…
CofC Guard Connor Hickman ruled ineligible
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/cofc-guard-connor-hickman-ruled-ineligible/
Published: February 13, 2026 04:44
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - On Monday night the CofC Men lost on the court, on Wednesday afternoon they lost in court. After a court hearing on Wednesday, the College of Charleston announced Thursday afternoon, graduate senior guard Connor Hickman's…
Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/goldman-sachs-top-lawyer-kathy-ruemmler-to-resign-after-emails-show-close-ties-to-jeffrey-epstein/
Published: February 13, 2026 02:15
Related video above: "Epstein victims on Capitol Hill" NEW YORK (AP) — Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at storied investment bank Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel to President Barack Obama, announced her resignation Thursday, after emails…
Trump approval on immigration slips among independents: Poll
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/trump-approval-on-immigration-slips-among-independents-poll/
Published: February 13, 2026 01:55
60% of Americans say Trump has "gone too far" with sending federal officers to U.S. cities to carry out his deportation agenda.
Judge dismisses California deportation case for Mexican father of 3 US Marines
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-judge-dismisses-california-deportation-case-for-mexican-father-of-3-u-s-marines/
Published: February 13, 2026 01:38
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An immigration judge has dismissed the deportation case against a landscaper who was arrested in Southern California last year, and the father of three U.S. Marines is now on a path toward legal permanent residency in the U.S. The June…
Federal and state shrimping advocates to release new findings on shrimp mislabeling at local restaurants
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/federal-and-state-shrimping-advocates-to-release-new-findings-on-shrimp-mislabeling-at-local-restaurants/
Published: February 13, 2026 00:15
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - Federal and state shrimping advocates renewed their push for legislation to protect the local commercial fishing industry. It comes as new genetic test results are expected to be released. In partnership with the Southern…
Days away from Valentines Day but local shops prepare months in advance
https://www.counton2.com/news/days-away-from-valentines-day-but-local-shops-prepare-months-in-advance/
Published: February 12, 2026 23:10
DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Valentine's Day may look effortless when the flowers arrive, and the table is set, but behind the scenes, it's one of the busiest days of the year for local florists and restaurants. With Valentine's Day falling on a…
Recent earthquakes prompt preparedness conversation in the Lowcountry
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/recent-earthquakes-prompt-preparedness-conversation-in-the-lowcountry/
Published: February 12, 2026 22:47
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) -- A series of minor earthquakes across the Lowcountry is a reminder for residents about how they can stay safe and protect their homes in the event of an emergency. In Dorchester County's Kings Grant neighborhood, at least 5…
One of California's most elusive animals captured near Yosemite
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/one-of-californias-most-elusive-animals-captured-near-yosemite/
Published: February 12, 2026 21:19
Fewer than 50 are believed to remain in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-homeland-security-shutdown-seems-certain-as-funding-talks-between-white-house-and-democrats-stall/
Published: February 12, 2026 20:47
WASHINGTON (AP) — A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appeared certain Thursday as lawmakers in the House and Senate were set to leave Washington for a 10-day break and negotiations with the White House over Democrats' demands for new…
HGTV’s 'Rehab Addict' Nicole Curtis filmed saying racial slur, gets fired
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/hgtvs-rehab-addict-nicole-curtis-filmed-saying-racial-slur-gets-fired/
Published: February 12, 2026 20:27
Immediately realizing using the racist slur Nicole Curtis pleaded to the crew to delete the video.
Speaker Johnson says he disapproves of Justice Department logging lawmaker searches of Epstein files
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-key-democrat-accuses-the-justice-department-of-spying-on-lawmakers-reviewing-epstein-files/
Published: February 12, 2026 20:25
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that he did not think it was appropriate for the Justice Department to be tracking the search histories of lawmakers who are reviewing files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The…
Search for Nancy Guthrie now seeks nearby security videos from the month before she vanished
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-investigators-ask-for-surveillance-video-from-specific-dates-in-nancy-guthrie-disappearance/
Published: February 12, 2026 20:03
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Investigators in Arizona want residents near Nancy Guthrie 's home to share surveillance camera footage of suspicious cars or people they may have noticed in the month before she disappeared. The alert went across a 2-mile (3.2…
Goose Creek police chief resigns after 7 years in the position
https://www.counton2.com/news/goose-creek-police-chief-resigns-after-7-years-of-service/
Published: February 12, 2026 19:57
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) - Goose Creek announced Thursday the resignation of its police chief. Chief LJ Roscoe has resigned from the position after 7 years of leading the Goose Creek Police Department. The search for Chief Roscoe’s replacement will begin…
Nearly 650,000 pounds of tater tots recalled due to plastic contamination: FDA
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/nearly-650000-pounds-of-tater-tots-recalled-due-to-plastic-contamination-fda/
Published: February 12, 2026 19:09
Federal health officials are expanding a recall for tater tot products distributed in more than two dozen U.S. states because they may be contaminated with pieces of hard plastic.
Los Angeles neighborhood installing sirens to warn of ICE activity
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/los-angeles-neighborhood-installing-sirens-to-warn-of-ice-activity/
Published: February 12, 2026 18:58
Because the effort isn't city-sanctioned, organizers say they're working directly with willing homeowners and local businesses, placing the sirens on private property rather than going through city permitting channels.
Texas smokehouses squeezed as beef supply tightens nationwide
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/texas-smokehouses-squeezed-as-beef-supply-tightens-nationwide/
Published: February 12, 2026 18:45
At the heart of the issue is a dwindling cattle supply.
Lawyers say access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' is still hard to get as a judge weighs the case
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-lawyers-say-access-to-alligator-alcatraz-is-still-hard-to-get-as-a-judge-weighs-the-case/
Published: February 12, 2026 18:42
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for detainees at a state-run immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” said Thursday that they are still facing hurdles in getting access to their clients, despite state claims…
Deputies searching for man who "ran from stolen vehicle" near Sniders Highway
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/colleton-county-news/deputies-searching-for-man-who-ran-from-stolen-vehicle-near-sniders-highway/
Published: February 12, 2026 18:34
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities in Colleton County are searching for a suspect who ran from a stolen vehicle. The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office said there was a heavy law enforcement presence near Sniders Highway from I-95 to Carolette Court.…
Berkeley County woman accused of stealing scratch-off tickets, passing them in lieu of rent money
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/berkeley-county-news/berkeley-county-woman-accused-of-stealing-scratch-off-tickets-passing-them-in-lieu-of-rent-money/
Published: February 12, 2026 18:09
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A woman is facing charges after she was accused of stealing scratch-off tickets from her employer and then passing them off to another person in place of owed rent money, according to state police. Tillie Renee Ogden, 48, of…
Meet Henry Von Genk III, SEWE’s 2026 featured artist
https://www.counton2.com/sewe/meet-henry-von-genk-iii-sewes-2026-featured-artist/
Published: February 12, 2026 17:12
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The 2026 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition will showcase the work of Henry Von Genk III, while also highlighting art from some of the nation's most talented wildlife artists. This year's featured artist: Henry Von Genk III Born and…
Do political endorsements matter to voters?
https://www.counton2.com/news/latest-news/do-political-endorsements-matter-to-voters/
Published: February 12, 2026 16:59
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) - Gov. Henry McMaster announced his endorsement of his Lt. Gov. Pam Evette to be his successor as Governor Thursday morning, but how much does this formality affect decisions at the ballot box? Evette took office as lieutenant…
Coroner IDs man accused of shooting at Charleston County deputies during Johns Island chase
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/coroner-ids-man-accused-of-shooting-at-charleston-county-deputies-during-johns-island-chase/
Published: February 12, 2026 16:28
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the man accused of shooting at a deputy during a Wednesday morning chase. Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal said Floriberto Perez Nieto, 34, of Johns Island, died on Feb. 11 from…
Man arrested after car chase in a Summerville neighborhood: DCSO
https://www.counton2.com/news/man-arrested-after-car-chase-in-a-summerville-neighborhood-dcso/
Published: February 12, 2026 16:18
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) - Authorities arrested a man after he allegedly fled from the sheriff's office at a high rate of speed and struck a neighborhood sign during the pursuit in Summerville on Wednesday night. The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office…
Second suspect in December moped theft arrested in N. Charleston
https://www.counton2.com/news/latest-news/second-suspect-in-december-moped-theft-arrested-in-n-charleston/
Published: February 12, 2026 15:20
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - A second suspect was arrested Wednesday in connection with the assault and robbery of a moped rider in December. On December 23, 2025, in the afternoon, an officer with the North Charleston Police Department found the victim…
Crash with entrapment shuts down Georgetown County road, officials say
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/georgetown-county-news/crash-with-entrapment-shuts-down-georgetown-county-road-officials-say/
Published: February 12, 2026 13:52
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Emergency crews in Georgetown County are responding Thursday morning to a crash with entrapment. Georgetown County Fire and EMS said responders were on the scene of a “serious motor vehicle accident” on County Line Road…
Alcohol training law aims to ease insurance costs for South Carolina bars
https://www.counton2.com/news/south-carolina-news/alcohol-training-law-aims-to-ease-insurance-costs-for-south-carolina-bars/
Published: February 12, 2026 12:23
Bars and restaurants across South Carolina are facing a key deadline that could impact business.
Road closures in place for this week's Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, police say
https://www.counton2.com/sewe/road-closures-in-place-for-this-weeks-southeastern-wildlife-exposition-police-say/
Published: February 12, 2026 12:21
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – One of the Lowcountry’s most celebrated festivals returns to downtown Charleston this week – and it comes with increased traffic and some temporary road closures. The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, which brings together…
'Sextortion' on the rise in Hardeeville, officials say
https://www.counton2.com/news/south-carolina-news/sextortion-on-the-rise-in-hardeeville-officials-say/
Published: February 12, 2026 11:48
Officials said many of these incidents involve juveniles and are being initiated through social media apps, like TikTok.
Graham: I 'feel bad' for ICE, Border Patrol agents, calls on jail time for uncooperative officials
https://www.counton2.com/politics/graham-i-feel-bad-for-ice-border-patrol-agents-calls-on-jail-time-for-uncooperative-officials/
Published: February 12, 2026 11:42
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) -- Governors and mayors who don't cooperate with federal immigration enforcement officials should be jailed, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said Wednesday. "You can't have a country where you just pick the laws you like and ignore the ones…
Groups to host Thursday job fair in Georgetown
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/georgetown-county-news/groups-to-host-thursday-job-fair-in-georgetown/
Published: February 12, 2026 11:30
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Job seekers and those considering a career change will have an opportunity to connect with local employers during a job fair in Georgetown on Thursday afternoon. Recent data from the South Carolina Department of Employment…
Shrimpers, advocates to share new data on shrimp mislabeling at local restaurants
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/shrimpers-advocates-to-share-new-data-on-shrimp-mislabeling-at-local-restaurants/
Published: February 12, 2026 11:10
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The Southern Shrimp Alliance and several partner organizations will release new findings on Thursday on how often restaurants inaccurately market the shrimp they serve. The groups plan to outline the percentage of restaurants…
Oklahoma set to execute man convicted of double killing in 2006 drive-by shooting
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-oklahoma-set-to-execute-man-convicted-of-double-killing-in-2006-drive-by-shooting/
Published: February 12, 2026 10:43
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — A man who apologized for killing two men in a drive-by shooting after a nightclub altercation was set to be put to death Thursday in the first execution of the year in Oklahoma and the second in the United States. Kendrick Simpson,…
SCEMD reports 2 more earthquakes rattle Ladson area
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/scemd-reports-2-more-earthquakes-rattle-ladson-area/
Published: February 12, 2026 10:36
LADSON, S.C. (WCBD) – Another earthquake rattled the Ladson area late Wednesday and early Thursday, marking the fourth and fifth reported since the beginning of February, according to state emergency management officials. The United States Geological…
Free food distribution for Dorchester County families
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/dorchester-county-news/free-food-distribution-for-dorchester-county-families/
Published: February 12, 2026 10:13
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester County families facing food insecurity will have an opportunity to pick up grocery items during a community food distribution event on Thursday. Dorchester School District 4 says the distribution will run from 11…
Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-grieving-families-press-congress-on-aviation-safety-reforms-after-midair-collision-near-dc/
Published: February 12, 2026 05:01
Key senators and the families of the 67 dead in an airliner collision with an Army helicopter near the nation's capital are convinced that advanced aircraft locator systems recommended by experts for nearly two decades would have prevented last year's…
Avery Research Center launches heritage interpretation field school for young adults
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/avery-research-center-launches-heritage-interpretation-field-school-for-young-adults/
Published: February 12, 2026 04:24
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture is creating a new initiative to expand access to heritage interpretation for African Americans in the Lowcountry. Avery started as a school for African American…
Arizona sheriff finds himself under a microscope with the Nancy Guthrie case in its 2nd week
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/arizona-sheriff-finds-himself-under-a-microscope-with-the-nancy-guthrie-case-in-its-2nd-week/
Published: February 12, 2026 02:30
Chris Nanos has had a long career in law enforcement, but he admits he isn't used to the amount of scrutiny that has come with leading the investigation into the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother.
Lawyers of Chicago woman shot by federal agents say documents show how DHS lies about investigations
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-lawyers-of-chicago-woman-shot-by-federal-agents-say-documents-show-how-dhs-lies-about-investigations/
Published: February 12, 2026 01:39
CHICAGO (AP) — Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino praised a federal agent who shot a Chicago woman during an immigration crackdown last year, according to evidence released Wednesday by attorneys who accused the Trump administration of mishandling the…
Estée Lauder sues Walmart over alleged 'despicable' sale of counterfeit fragrances
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/estee-lauder-sues-walmart-over-alleged-despicable-sale-of-counterfeit-fragrances/
Published: February 12, 2026 01:11
Cosmetic company Estée Lauder has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Bentonville-based Walmart, accusing the retailer of selling counterfeits of its fragrances along with other brands.
James Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-james-van-der-beek-the-dawsons-creek-star-who-later-mocked-his-own-hunky-persona-has-died-at-48/
Published: February 12, 2026 00:53
NEW YORK (AP) — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was…
Gun accessory company to pay $1.75 million to Buffalo supermarket shooting victims
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-gun-accessory-company-to-pay-1-75-million-to-buffalo-supermarket-shooting-victims/
Published: February 12, 2026 00:43
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The maker of a gun accessory tied to a racist shooting that killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo will pay $1.75 million to survivors and victims' families and stop selling the device in New York, state Attorney General…
McMaster backs Evette to replace him as South Carolina governor. Is Trump's endorsement next?
https://www.counton2.com/news/south-carolina-news/mcmaster-backs-evette-to-replace-him-as-south-carolina-governor-is-trumps-endorsement-next/
Published: February 12, 2026 00:39
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is endorsing Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette ’s bid to succeed him in office, an attempt to clear the field in the crowded Republican primary that could pave the way for a coveted endorsement from President…
Just 8 percent in US see immigration as biggest problem: Gallup
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/just-8-percent-in-us-see-immigration-as-biggest-problem-gallup/
Published: February 12, 2026 00:34
A new poll from Gallup released Wednesday shows that few Americans see immigration as the country's biggest problem compared with other nations where more respondents say it's an issue.
Here's what happened each day of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/heres-what-happened-each-day-of-the-nancy-guthrie-disappearance/
Published: February 11, 2026 23:38
It's been more than a week since investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home outside Tucson.
Red, white, & blue lines
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/red-white-blue-lines/
Published: February 11, 2026 23:29
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Stingrays rookie defensemen John Fusco dons the Rays red, white, and blue on a weekly basis. Four decades ago both his dad Mark and uncle Scott wore the red, white, and blue for Team USA in the 1984 Winter Games in Sarajevo.…
Georgetown food pantry urges community to step up as shelves run low
https://www.counton2.com/news/georgetown-food-pantry-urges-community-to-step-up-as-shelves-run-low/
Published: February 11, 2026 23:24
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD)— More families in Georgetown are struggling with empty pantries as food insecurity rises across the region. Local nonprofits are urging neighbors to step up and help stock shelves for those who need it most. Volunteers at Helping…
Breaking down arguments from Alex Murdaugh's appeal, legal expert reacts
https://www.counton2.com/the-murdaugh-investigation/breaking-down-arguments-from-alex-murdaughs-appeal-legal-expert-reacts/
Published: February 11, 2026 22:50
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) - The attorneys for former lawyer and convicted murderer, Alex Murdaugh, appeared in the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday. Murdaugh's defense team and the State made their points based on previously filed legal arguments. One…
Justices hear arguments in Alex Murdaugh's bid for a new trial
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/justices-hear-arguments-in-alex-murdaughs-bid-for-a-new-trial/
Published: February 11, 2026 22:20
COUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) -- Attorneys for convicted murderer and former Hampton County lawyer Alex Murdaugh appeared before the South Carolina Supreme Court on Tuesday, asking justices to overturn his murder convictions and grant him a new trial. Murdaugh's…
Officials warn of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day
https://www.counton2.com/news/officials-warn-of-romance-scams-ahead-of-valentines-day/
Published: February 11, 2026 22:11
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — As Valentine’s Day approaches and more people turn to dating apps and social media in search of connection, officials say romance scams are on the rise and artificial intelligence is making them more convincing than ever.…
City of Charleston launches Project 3500 dashboard
https://www.counton2.com/news/latest-news/city-of-charleston-launches-project-3500-dashboard/
Published: February 11, 2026 19:05
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The City of Charleston has announced today an interactive dashboard to let users track the progress of Mayor Cogswell's Project 3500 affordable housing initiative. What is Project 3500? Led by Mayor William Cogswell, Project 3500…
Woman faces cocaine charges after fleeing N. Charleston stop
https://www.counton2.com/news/latest-news/woman-faces-cocaine-charges-after-fleeing-n-charleston-stop/
Published: February 11, 2026 16:43
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - A North Charleston woman was arrested for alleged possession of cocaine after fleeing from a traffic stop on Dorchester Road Tuesday night. Tuesday evening, an officer with the North Charleston Police Department attempted to…
Injured patient prompts investigation; BCSO arrests suspect
https://www.counton2.com/news/latest-news/injured-patient-prompts-investigation-bcso-arrests-suspect/
Published: February 11, 2026 15:41
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Deputies arrested a Summerville man for an alleged assault on Tuesday after an investigation. Deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office received a call from a medical facility on Feb. 2 with concern about an injured…
Lowcountry Land Trust receives $1 million from Boeing for Angel Oak Preserve
https://www.counton2.com/news/lowcountry-land-trust-receives-1-million-from-boeing-for-angel-oak-preserve/
Published: February 11, 2026 15:34
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) - Lowcountry Land Trust has received a $1 million donation from The Boeing Co. to support the creation of the Angel Oak Preserve, a 44-acre immersive park and living museum centered around one of the region’s most iconic natural…
FAA lifts temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas, saying all flights to resume
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-faa-closes-airspace-around-el-paso-texas-for-10-days-grounding-all-flights/
Published: February 11, 2026 14:11
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.…
FBI arrests 1 amid West Ashley investigation
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/fbi-arrests-1-amid-west-ashley-investigation/
Published: February 11, 2026 13:24
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – One person is in custody following an incident that happened Wednesday morning in a West Ashley neighborhood. Details about the call are limited; however, officials with the FBI Columbia Field Office told News 2 that they had…
FAA grounds all flights to and from El Paso airport for 10 days
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Published: February 11, 2026 13:04
All flights to and from El Paso International Airport have been grounded for 10 days, according to a travel advisory posted on the airport's Facebook page.
Minnesota Democrats lead Michelle Tafoya, Mike Lindell in upcoming elections
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/minnesota-democrats-lead-michelle-tafoya-mike-lindell-in-upcoming-elections/
Published: February 11, 2026 12:39
Democrats in Minnesota hold strong leads in hypothetical Senate and governor's races this year, according to a new Emerson College Polling survey.
Trump's tariffs cost US households $1K last year: Analysis
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/trumps-tariffs-cost-us-households-1k-last-year-analysis/
Published: February 11, 2026 12:36
Trump's tariffs amounted to an average tax increase of $1,000 per U.S. household in 2025, according to a new analysis.
UNC Asheville track and field coach, multi-state champion at Watauga HS dies of cancer
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/unc-asheville-track-and-field-coach-multi-state-champion-at-watauga-hs-dies-of-cancer/
Published: February 11, 2026 12:19
"He was a man of deep character who led with humility, integrity and a genuine love for his student-athletes."
Don Lemon hires federal prosecutor who resigned over Minnesota probes
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/don-lemon-hires-federal-prosecutor-who-resigned-over-minnesota-probes/
Published: February 11, 2026 11:53
Don Lemon has brought on an attorney who recently resigned from the office prosecuting the former CNN anchor, according to a new court filing.
CCSO investigating 'overnight incident' on Johns Island
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/ccso-investigating-overnight-incident-on-johns-island/
Published: February 11, 2026 11:38
DEVELOPING UPDATE: Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie said during a Wednesday morning press conference that deputies responded to a shots-fired call on Johns Island but did not locate a suspect. The sheriff’s office received another call around 3 a.m.…
Latin artist claims Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl show mirrors their 2024 salsa rendition
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/latin-artist-claims-lady-gagas-super-bowl-show-mirrors-their-2024-salsa-rendition/
Published: February 11, 2026 11:29
Salsa singer Marlon Caro highlighted the similarities between his salsa rendition of "Die With a Smile" and Lady Gaga's Super Bowl LX 2026 performance, sparking a conversation about artistic credit in the industry.
FDA refuses Moderna application for a new mRNA flu vaccine
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/fda-refuses-moderna-application-for-a-new-mrna-flu-vaccine/
Published: February 11, 2026 11:22
It’s rare that FDA refuses to file an application, particularly for a new vaccine, which requires companies and FDA staff to engage in months or years of discussions.
Shootings at school, home in British Columbia, Canada, leave 10 dead including suspect
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/shootings-at-school-home-in-british-columbia-canada-leave-10-dead-including-suspect/
Published: February 11, 2026 11:10
A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed.
Investigators searching a location in Arizona in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-investigators-searching-a-location-in-arizona-in-disappearance-of-nancy-guthrie/
Published: February 11, 2026 11:04
RIO RICO, Ariz. (AP) — A person was detained for questioning Tuesday in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, hours after the FBI released surveillance videos of a masked person wearing a handgun holster outside Guthrie’s front door the night she vanished from…
Joe Biden to be honored at South Carolina reception
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Published: February 11, 2026 10:41
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Former President Joe Biden will return to South Carolina for the first time since leaving office, attending a special reception hosted by the South Carolina Democratic Party. The event will commemorate Biden’s pivotal 2020 South…
Man wanted in North Carolina for sex-related crimes was arrested during Moncks Corner traffic stop
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/berkeley-county-news/man-wanted-in-north-carolina-for-sex-related-crimes-was-arrested-during-moncks-corner-traffic-stop/
Published: February 11, 2026 10:21
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – A man wanted in connection with sex-related crimes out of North Carolina was arrested Monday following a traffic stop in Moncks Corner, police say. Officers with the Moncks Corner Police Department stopped a vehicle after the…
North Charleston police make second arrest in Aug. 2025 armed robbery on Alton Street
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/north-charleston-police-make-second-arrest-in-aug-2025-armed-robbery-on-alton-street/
Published: February 11, 2026 10:13
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities announced Tuesday a second arrest in connection with an August 2025 armed robbery on Alton Street that left a man hospitalized. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to an area hospital…
Letters from a WWII soldier to his sweetheart offer an intimate picture of love during wartime
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-letters-from-a-wwii-soldier-to-his-sweetheart-offer-an-intimate-picture-of-love-during-wartime/
Published: February 11, 2026 05:06
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Highlights from a trove of more than 200 love letters that tell the story of a couple's courtship and marriage during World War II are now on display digitally through the Nashville Public Library, offering an intimate picture of…
San Francisco parents scramble as teachers strike leaves 50,000 students out of school
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-san-francisco-parents-scramble-as-teachers-strike-leaves-50000-students-out-of-school/
Published: February 11, 2026 04:54
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Connor Haught has been juggling virtual work meetings and arts and crafts projects for his two daughters as his family tries to navigate a teachers strike in San Francisco with no end date in sight. Haught’s job in the construction…
Mount Pleasant town council updates community on academy exam cheating investigation
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/mount-pleasant-town-council-updates-community-on-academy-exam-cheating-investigation/
Published: February 11, 2026 03:31
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - Mount Pleasant Town Council is moving forward with its investigation into several officers accused of cheating on their academy exam. At a Tuesday town council meeting, Mayor Will Haynie says they are in agreement with the…
Person detained for questioning in Nancy Guthrie search
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Published: February 11, 2026 02:57
Sources tell NewsNation the person was detained south of Tucson.
Video in investigation into Nancy Guthrie's abduction raises questions about surveillance technology
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-video-in-investigation-into-nancy-guthries-abduction-raises-questions-about-surveillance-technology/
Published: February 11, 2026 01:59
Tuesday’s release of video surveillance footage showing an armed, masked person at Nancy Guthrie’s doorstep on the night she was abducted has raised a host of questions about why it took so long to publicly release, how it was retrieved and what it means…
Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, who appears in Epstein files
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-chappell-roan-leaves-talent-agency-led-by-casey-wasserman-who-appears-in-epstein-files/
Published: February 11, 2026 01:35
Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan has left the talent agency led by entertainment industry executive and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics chair Casey Wasserman, who appears in recently released government files on Jeffrey Epstein. Wasserman has not been accused…
Deputies investigate shooting on Loggers Run in Dorchester County
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/dorchester-county-news/deputies-investigate-shooting-on-loggers-run-in-dorchester-county/
Published: February 11, 2026 01:17
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting reported Tuesday evening off Loggers Run. Deputies responded to the area around 6:17 p.m. after receiving a report of gunfire. When they arrived, they found…
Sheriff's Office responds after Domino's delivery driver walks to Nancy Guthrie's front door
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/sheriffs-office-responds-after-dominos-delivery-driver-walks-to-nancy-guthries-front-door/
Published: February 11, 2026 00:57
During a live taping of NewsNation, The Hill’s broadcast partner, the man was seen carrying several pizza boxes up the front steps of the residence belonging to the missing mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie’s home.
Local ice dance pair shares memories of 1976 Winter Olympics, excitement for 2026 Milano-Cortina
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/local-ice-dance-pair-shares-memories-of-1976-winter-olympics-excitement-for-2026-milano-cortina/
Published: February 11, 2026 00:56
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) - A local ice dancing couple shared their memories of the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Games, as the 2026 Winter Olympics are well underway. At Andrew Stroukoff and Susie Kelley's home in Summerville, an Olympic flag flies high outside.…
South Carolina Supreme Court to hear Alex Murdaugh murder appeal
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/south-carolina-supreme-court-to-hear-alex-murdaugh-murder-appeal/
Published: February 10, 2026 23:37
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) --Nearly three years after his conviction for the murders of his wife and son, attorneys for disgraced former Hampton County lawyer Alex Murdaugh are set to appear before the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday, asking the…
A young cancer patient and his family worry nearly a month into New York City nurses’ strike
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-a-young-cancer-patient-and-his-family-worry-nearly-a-month-into-new-york-city-nurses-strike/
Published: February 10, 2026 23:02
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (AP) — When thousands of New York City nurses walked off the job last month in the city’s largest strike of its kind in decades, 9-year-old Logan Coyle was a patient in the cancer unit at NewYork-Presbyterian’s children’s hospital in…
Former 'RHONY' star Jill Zarin fired from new E! reunion show after Bad Bunny rant
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/former-rhony-star-jill-zarin-fired-from-new-e-reunion-show-after-bad-bunny-rant/
Published: February 10, 2026 22:50
"I think it was an ICE thing."
US immigration court blocks deportation of Tufts graduate student from Turkey, her attorneys say
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-us-immigration-court-blocks-deportation-of-tufts-graduate-student-from-turkey-her-attorneys-say/
Published: February 10, 2026 22:39
An immigration court blocked the deportation of a Turkish Tufts University graduate student who was detained by immigration officials near her Massachusetts home, her attorneys said in court documents filed Monday. Rümeysa Öztürk's attorneys said the…
U.S. citizens and legal residents sue over aggressive immigration raid at Idaho horse racing track
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-u-s-citizens-and-legal-residents-sue-over-aggressive-immigration-raid-at-idaho-horse-racing-track/
Published: February 10, 2026 22:39
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Three Idaho families who are U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are suing after they and hundreds of others were detained for hours during an aggressive immigration raid at a rural horse racing track last year. The families…
SEWE 2026 officially kicks off Friday in Downtown Charleston
https://www.counton2.com/news/sewe-2026-officially-kicks-off-friday-in-downtown-charleston/
Published: February 10, 2026 22:24
DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Every February, thousands of people flock to Downtown Charleston for the South Eastern Wildlife Exposition. As it kicks off on Friday, preparations are underway across the peninsula. The 3-day Expo is spread out across…
Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-gov-tim-walz-says-federal-immigration-crackdown-in-minnesota-could-end-within-days/
Published: February 10, 2026 21:46
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end in “days, not weeks and months,” based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials. The Democratic governor said…
Traffic citation turns to meth bust in Moncks Corner; BCSO reports
https://www.counton2.com/news/latest-news/traffic-citation-turns-to-meth-bust-in-moncks-corner-bcso-reports/
Published: February 10, 2026 21:18
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - A traffic stop for a bad tag light led to the arrest of a Bonneau man for alleged methamphetamine charges Saturday in Moncks Corner. A Berkeley County Sheriff's Office deputy pulled over a black Ford Raptor for having an off…
Surveillance photos of 'armed individual' at Nancy Guthrie's house released
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/surveillance-photo-related-to-nancy-guthrie-case-could-be-released-soon-reports/
Published: February 10, 2026 17:58
The photos were "previously inaccessible," FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday.
Romeo and Juliet (& Juliet) come to Charleston
https://www.counton2.com/news/latest-news/romeo-and-juliet-juliet-come-to-charleston/
Published: February 10, 2026 17:37
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Experience two takes on one of William Shakespeare's most iconic tragedies starting next week in Charleston. The College of Charleston's Department of Theatre and Dance continues its 2025-2026 season with Shakespeare's…
Freezin' for a Reason: Isle of Palms Polar Plunge benefits Special Olympics SC
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/freezin-for-a-reason-isle-of-palms-polar-plunge-benefits-special-olympics-sc/
Published: February 10, 2026 17:31
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – People will once again brave the chilly Atlantic for a good cause when the 2026 Isle of Palms Polar Plunge returns to The Windjammer on Feb. 28, raising money for Special Olympics South Carolina. Sgt. Matt Storen of the Isle of…
Pleas by Savannah Guthrie's family to find their missing mom turn from hopeful to desperate
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-savannah-guthrie-pleads-for-the-publics-help-in-the-search-for-her-missing-mother/
Published: February 10, 2026 17:19
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The heartbreaking messages made by “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie and her family have shifted from hopeful to desperate as they plead with the apparent kidnappers to hand over their missing mother. More than a week into the search…
Jeffrey Epstein made regular payments to Ohio State head of gynecology, records show
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/jeffrey-epstein-made-regular-payments-to-ohio-state-head-of-gynecology-records-show/
Published: February 10, 2026 17:16
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein paid Ohio State University's head of gynecology quarterly payments of thousands of dollars, Department of Justice files show.
Small plane makes an emergency landing on a busy Georgia road and strikes 3 vehicles
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-a-busy-georgia-road-and-strikes-3-vehicles/
Published: February 10, 2026 17:01
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A single-engine plane made an emergency landing on a busy road in Georgia, striking three vehicles and leaving two people with minor injuries, authorities said, after one of the two pilots on board told air traffic controllers to…
'What's happening in Minnesota is wrong': Attorney turned US curler comments on ICE
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/whats-happening-in-minnesota-is-wrong-attorney-turned-us-curler-comments-on-ice/
Published: February 10, 2026 16:54
(NEXSTAR) -- Several American Olympians have been pressed for comment on the political situation back home during their press briefings in Italy. On Tuesday, one member of the United States Men's Curling Team made some of the most direct comments to date…
GOP senator on Epstein files: 'Now I see what the big deal is'
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/gop-senator-on-epstein-files-now-i-see-what-the-big-deal-is/
Published: February 10, 2026 16:48
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) on Monday said she now understands “what the big deal is” after reviewing unredacted files tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
McDonald's free caviar kits sell out within minutes: 'What a disappointment'
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/mcdonalds-free-caviar-kits-sell-out-within-minutes-what-a-disappointment/
Published: February 10, 2026 16:40
Fans weren't too happy with McDonald's on Tuesday after the launch of its free McNugget Caviar kits.
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