Tony Romo arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated
Published: July 24, 2026 19:10
Former Dallas Cowboys star Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee for allegedly driving while intoxicated.
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SCISA begins football practice
https://www.counton2.com/sports/blitz-on-2/scisa-begins-football-practice/
Published: July 24, 2026 19:07
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - SCISA football teams dusted off the helmets for the first official day of practice on Thursday. High expectations again this season for Northwood and Pinewood as both the Chargers and Panthers won a state title last season. Both…
Florida manatees are set to arrive in S.C. waters: SCDNR
https://www.counton2.com/news/florida-manatees-are-set-to-arrive-in-s-c-waters-scdnr/
Published: July 24, 2026 19:04
SOUTH CAROLINA, S.C. (WCBD) - The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) says in summer, tourists are not the state's only visitors—some of our aquatic neighbors from the south have made the trip up to stay for a while. The SCDNR says that…
Officers investigate armed robbery at Circle K on Ashley Phosphate
Published: July 24, 2026 18:44
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Officers are investigating a reported robbery at a Circle K gas station on Ashley Phosphate on Friday afternoon. At roughly 12:14 p.m., an unidentified male suspect reportedly entered the store, brandished a gun, and…
First responder contain 50% of the Horse Island Fire
https://www.counton2.com/news/first-responder-contain-50-of-the-horse-island-fire/
Published: July 24, 2026 18:38
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Despite yesterday’s warmer, drier and windier weather, firefighters have contained 50% of the Horse Island Fire on the Francis Marion National Forest near Shulerville. The U.S. Forest Service says the combination of winds and…
Part of Dorchester Rd. closed after accident involving injuries: NCPD
https://www.counton2.com/news/part-of-dorchester-rd-closed-after-accident-involving-injuries-ncpd/
Published: July 24, 2026 18:30
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) is responding to a collision involving injuries on Dorchester Rd, eastbound, at Appian Way. NCPD says Dorchester Rd. is currently closed due to the accident and detours are in…
Police investigate active robbery near Remount Road: NCPD
https://www.counton2.com/news/crime/police-investigate-active-robbery-near-remount-road-ncpd/
Published: July 24, 2026 18:24
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Officers have closed a portion of Dobson Street in North Charleston on Friday due to an active robbery investigation. The North Charleston Police Department has asked the public to avoid the area between Sumner Avenue and…
Democrats select South Carolina for their first presidential nominating contest in 2028 election
Published: July 24, 2026 17:30
WASHINGTON (AP) — South Carolina was selected Friday to once again lead off the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nominating schedule, most likely cementing a dramatic break from decades of tradition by keeping Iowa off the top of the calendar and…
Destiny's Child to release new music 'in the next 30 days,' Beyoncé’s dad says
Published: July 24, 2026 17:02
The group's last album was 2004's "Destiny Fulfilled."
Home invader turns out to be bear cubs
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/home-invader-turns-out-to-be-bear-cubs/
Published: July 24, 2026 17:00
A trashed house showed all the signs of a home invasion, but it wasn't your usual suspects.
Emotions erupt at Denver airport after ICE detains woman accused of overstaying visa
Published: July 24, 2026 16:37
"At the time, we didn’t know they were targeting her specifically, we thought maybe they were just asking Latina women to talk about their visa status," a witness said.
Pennsylvania governor declares LeBron James Day as Sixers set to sign NBA star
Published: July 24, 2026 16:29
LeBron James is reportedly set to finish his storied career as a Philadelphia 76er, and Pennsylvania's governor celebrated the news with an official proclamation.
Popular drug used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder recalled nationwide: Here's why
Published: July 24, 2026 16:28
A popular prescription medication used nationwide to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder is being recalled, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report.
New renderings reveal $1.3B enhancements for Bank of America Stadium as naming rights extended
Published: July 24, 2026 16:25
They just released brand-new renderings of what the venue will look like after a $1.3 billion enhancement project.
Man who took officer's taser, loaded magazine during North Charleston block party violence now facing federal charge, officials say
Published: July 24, 2026 16:23
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A man arrested in connection with a violent July Fourth block party is facing a federal charge of being a felon in possession of ammunition. Officers with the North Charleston Police Department responded to a large…
11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 6 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas
Published: July 24, 2026 16:19
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A U.S. attorney announced a federal indictment on Friday against 11 people in the smuggling deaths of six migrants found in a rail cargo container in Texas in May. The six people were found dead in a rail yard shipping container in…
Celebrate Shark Week at the South Carolina Aquarium
https://www.counton2.com/news/latest-news/celebrate-shark-week-at-the-south-carolina-aquarium/
Published: July 24, 2026 16:08
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Shark Week comes to the South Carolina Aquarium starting on Saturday. You won't need a bigger boat for these shark-themed activities! Join educators and divers at the South Carolina Aquarium for a slew of interactive programs to…
Watch: Dog scales 7-foot fence at Cleveland kennel
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/watch-dog-scales-7-foot-fence-at-cleveland-kennel/
Published: July 24, 2026 16:02
We all know that cats are natural-born climbers, while most dogs are into digging. But it seems one pooch is flipping the script.
LeBron James signing with Philadelphia 76ers
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/lebron-james-signing-with-philadelphia-76ers/
Published: July 24, 2026 15:50
After weeks of speculation, NBA star LeBron James announced he is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
White House correspondents' dinner, redux: What will Trump have to say?
Published: July 24, 2026 15:43
When guests arrive for the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Friday at Washington's Waldorf Astoria hotel, security will be much tighter, the guest list smaller, the partying pared down. That much, the correspondents’…
Driver charged after deputies injured in DUI rear-end collision
https://www.counton2.com/news/driver-charged-after-deputies-injured-in-dui-rear-end-collision/
Published: July 24, 2026 15:34
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - A Goose Creek man is accused of drunk driving and rear-ending a Berkeley County patrol vehicle, injuring two deputies, officials said. Two deputies with the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office were injured on Thursday after an…
Ben and Casey Affleck's mother dies at 83 from pancreatic cancer
Published: July 24, 2026 15:27
Chris Affleck was given six months to live, according to her obituary.
There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
Published: July 24, 2026 15:24
The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five more months of 2026 still to come. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention logged 2,318 cases of measles as of Thursday, according to an…
WATCH: Massive fish tank explosion floods Illinois pet store
Published: July 24, 2026 14:53
Store owner Derrick Johnson told WGN-TV that there were more than 350 fish in the tank.
Teen pleads guilty in deadly 2024 school shooting at Apalachee High in Georgia
Published: July 24, 2026 14:22
A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in a deadly shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
Teenager pleads guilty to all 55 counts in 2024 fatal shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia
Published: July 24, 2026 14:15
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in a deadly shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia. Colt Gray, 16, entered the plea Friday without having reached a deal with prosecutors. He had previously…
Ford recalls over half a million Broncos. Here's why
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/ford-recalls-over-half-a-million-broncos-heres-why/
Published: July 24, 2026 14:12
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short-circuit and increase the risk of fire.
SWAT training taking place in Mount Pleasant neighborhood Friday
Published: July 24, 2026 14:01
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - Law enforcement will be conducting SWAT training in a Mount Pleasant neighborhood on Friday. The Mount Pleasant Police Department's SWAT team is participating in a training exercise in the Hobcaw Point neighborhood on Coinbow…
Deadline to file claim in $2.5B settlement over Amazon Prime coming soon
Published: July 24, 2026 13:35
You have just days to submit a claim to receive up to $51.
2 teens accused in drowning of another foster child living in councilman's home: officials
Published: July 24, 2026 13:17
Authorities say the South Carolina lawmaker was asleep inside the residence when the killing occurred.
A seaplane carrying 11 crashes into an island north of Seattle and all aboard are rescued
Published: July 24, 2026 13:01
SEATTLE (AP) — A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed near an island tourist destination north of Seattle and caught on fire, prompting a quick, successful rescue by multiple agencies via boat and air to get injured passengers and the pilot to hospitals.…
Ralph H. Johnson VA receives funding for infrastructure upgrades in Charleston
Published: July 24, 2026 12:54
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System has received additional federal funding to support a series of infrastructure and modernization projects at its Charleston-area facilities. The funding was awarded through the Veterans…
Wife of former Pawleys Island pastor faces new charge in investigation
Published: July 24, 2026 12:12
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - A new charge has been filed against the wife of a former Pawleys Island pastor as part of an ongoing investigation centered on a convicted sex offender who was allowed to volunteer at a church-based school. Georgetown…
Western NC man sentenced after $2.5M log cabin building scheme
Published: July 24, 2026 11:26
Investigators said the scheme occurred from 2022 through 2023, and defrauded at least 24 customers out of more than $2.5 million.
Nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs recalled over salmonella concerns: Full list of products impacted
Published: July 24, 2026 11:25
Both white and cage-free brown eggs are impacted.
North Carolina woman to compete in Karaoke World Championships in Las Vegas
Published: July 24, 2026 11:23
Local singer Carol Kelly and several junior vocalists from Team Carolina are preparing to compete in the Karaoke World Championships USA National Finals in Las Vegas.
Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton out for year after tearing ACL on first day of training camp
Published: July 24, 2026 11:21
The second-year player had five sacks for the team last year.
Charleston weather: Thunderstorms and flash flooding possible Friday across the Charleston area
Published: July 24, 2026 11:01
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Storm Team 2 has declared a Weather Alert Day for Friday and Saturday afternoons due to the potential for thunderstorms and flash flooding. A slow-moving cold front is forecast to interact with the sea breeze on Friday afternoon,…
Trump administration drops demand that Penn hand over list of Jewish employees
Published: July 24, 2026 10:37
The Trump administration has backed away from efforts to subpoena a list of Jewish employees at the University of Pennsylvania, one of several schools it has accused of failing to stop antisemitism, according to court documents filed Thursday.
Folly Beach moving forward with short-term rental study as city reviews ordinance changes
Published: July 24, 2026 10:15
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) - The City of Folly Beach is moving ahead with plans for a comprehensive study of its short-term rental program as officials consider potential changes to regulations that have been the subject of community discussion in recent…
Data centers to use 1/5 of US power by 2035: Report
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/data-centers-to-use-1-5-of-us-power-by-2035-report/
Published: July 24, 2026 09:59
Demand from AI data centers is straining electric grids and forcing companies to find new ways to power their facilities.
Almost 2 in 3 dissatisfied or upset with Trump ballroom, Reflecting Pool, arch projects: Poll
Published: July 24, 2026 09:44
A majority of Americans don't approve of President Trump’s renovation efforts in the U.S.’s capital city, according to a new survey.
Tunnel to Towers to celebrate opening of North Charleston Veterans Village
Published: July 24, 2026 09:42
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will celebrate the opening of its new Veterans Village in North Charleston on Friday, expanding housing resources and support services for veterans experiencing homelessness in the Lowcountry.…
FDA panel votes to add peptides to permitted list despite opposition from agency scientists
Published: July 24, 2026 09:28
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) committee on compounded drugs on Thursday broke with agency scientists and voted in favor of adding peptides to the list of substances compounding pharmacies can make, despite concerns being raised over the lack of…
Man charged in deadly Shem Creek boat crash due in court
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/man-charged-in-deadly-shem-creek-boat-crash-due-in-court/
Published: July 24, 2026 09:26
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A man charged in a deadly Shem Creek boat crash is expected to appear in a Charleston courtroom. Edward Tavel, 21, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with an April 25 boat crash that claimed the life of…
With a historic 3 Michelin stars, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco defies stereotypes
Published: July 24, 2026 07:05
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After an eight-year wait, the historic third Michelin star that chef and co-owner Val Cantú and his team at San Francisco's Californios craved is theirs. It's a first for any Mexican restaurant worldwide. So it's understandable he and…
Eight years after deadliest antisemitic attack in US history, Tree of Life rabbi bids farewell
Published: July 24, 2026 04:06
PITTSBURGH (AP) — After surviving the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, after presiding over multiple funerals for his slain congregants, Rabbi Jeffrey Myers struggled to pray. “There was this emptiness to it,” recalls Myers, of Tree of Life…
Mitch McConnell's hometown paper publishes scathing 'pre-obituary'
Published: July 24, 2026 03:28
Joseph Gerth, a columnist for the Louisville Courier Journal, published a piece reflecting on McConnell's career despite him still being alive.
Multiple agencies responding to house fire in North Charleston Thursday night
Published: July 24, 2026 02:59
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Multiple agencies responded to a house fire in North Charleston on Thursday night, according to Christian Rainey, Deputy Chief of the North Charleston Fire Department (NCFD). NCFD, along with NCPD, responded to the fire in…
Tennessee congressional map dividing majority-Black Memphis district allowed by federal judges
Published: July 24, 2026 02:43
The Memphis-based district, which has a majority-Black population and has been represented by Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), was broken up and placed into three separate districts stretching towards the suburbs of Nashville.
USDA: Food supply is safe despite cyclospora, screwworm fights
Published: July 24, 2026 02:06
Over 4,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed nationwide since May 1, making it the largest outbreak on record.
Former CPD officer on U.S. Marshals '15 Most Wanted' list brought back to the U.S.
Published: July 24, 2026 02:00
WASHINGTON, S.C. (WCBD) - A former Charleston Police Department (CPD) officer who fled to China after being placed on the U.S. Marshals (USMS) 15 "Most Wanted" list in June 2005 has been brought back to the United States. Dan Hiers Jr., 53, is wanted on a…
Georgetown City Hall to be named after longtime community leader Clarence C. Smalls
Published: July 24, 2026 00:56
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) — A wave of support filled Georgetown City Council chambers as residents came together to honor a man many say helped shape the heart of their community. Dozens spoke in favor of renaming the city’s new City Hall after Clarence C.…
Breakfast burritos sold in 8 states recalled over undeclared soy, meat
Published: July 24, 2026 00:49
The recall was initiated after two customers complained the products contained sausage despite being labeled vegetarian.
'Spider-Man' superhero jumps to the aid of a man using wheelchair to cross several lanes of traffic
Published: July 24, 2026 00:40
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A man using a wheelchair was struggling to get across six lanes of traffic in an Arkansas city when help came in an unexpected way — from a spidery superhero who jumped into action from a red Jeep waiting at a light. Christopher…
Study finds spike in delivery app drivers, Amazon workers receiving federal benefits
Published: July 24, 2026 00:15
A new study released on Wednesday finds that dependence on food stamps and Medicaid for gig economy workers has spiked since the start of the pandemic.
Robert Pattinson's 'Somebody get these beggars out of here' line from 'The Odyssey' becomes summer meme
Published: July 23, 2026 23:58
You're gonna hear the phrase "Somebody get these beggars out of here" for the rest of the year.
Giant metal roosters spread autism acceptance in Maine after town zoning spat
Published: July 23, 2026 22:03
OGUNQUIT, Maine (AP) — Giant metal roosters are popping up on lawns in and around a community in southern Maine and as far away as New Zealand in support of a 6-year-old autistic girl and her love of the colorful creations. David and Sara LeBlanc had a…
Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York’s Penn Station
Published: July 23, 2026 21:59
NEW YORK (AP) — Will President Donald Trump ’s name grace one of the most famous -- and sometimes maligned -- landmarks in his hometown of New York City? The Republican administration this week urged leading U.S. Senators to rename Penn Station as it…
Dog, 'Roz,' rescued in Georgetown cruelty case now adopted: CAS
https://www.counton2.com/news/dog-roz-rescued-in-georgetown-cruelty-case-now-adopted-cas/
Published: July 23, 2026 21:36
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The Charleston Animal Society (CAS) says "Roz" was handed into the arms of her new Dad, just 10 days after she was rescued from filthy and dangerous living conditions in Georgetown. "Roz" is one of 22 dogs rescued from one…
“250 Years from Mr. Freedman” explores American history through solo-exhibition
Published: July 23, 2026 21:21
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, a new art exhibition in Charleston invites visitors to reflect on the ever-evolving story of the nation. The exhibition “250 Years from Mr. Freedman” by Fletcher Williams…
Pizzeria, wine bar, coffee bar and boutique coming to Hanahan's new town center
Published: July 23, 2026 20:57
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - A pizzeria, a wine bar, a coffee bar and a boutique are coming to Blackwells Corner which is set to become downtown Hanahan's long-awaited town center. The center says the lineup brings together a curated group of local…
Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights
Published: July 23, 2026 20:54
Two descendants of Black people once enslaved by a Native American tribe are asking a federal court in Oklahoma to force tribal leaders to issue them citizenship cards as ordered a year ago by a tribal court. A lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court…
Charleston County announces change in some polling locations for special election
Published: July 23, 2026 20:34
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) -- Charleston County election officials are working hard to prepare for the upcoming Republican primary election after Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness. "As the nation is still grieving…
Firefighters contain 40% of Horse Island wildfire
https://www.counton2.com/news/firefighters-contain-40-of-horse-island-wildfire/
Published: July 23, 2026 20:07
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities say firefighters have contained 40% of the 1,011-acre Horse Island Fire on the Francis Marion National Forest near Shulerville. On July 23, 2026, firefighters will continue mopping up hot spots near containment…
Crews rescue 5 after engine fire aboard fishing boat off Murrells Inlet coast
Published: July 23, 2026 19:46
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) -- Five people were safely rescued late Thursday morning after an engine fire aboard a 42-foot fishing boat in the ocean off Murrells Inlet, officials said. It happened at about 11:15 a.m., about 2.5 miles off the coast,…
NCPD arrests two men after finding machine gun conversion device, cocaine in hotel room
Published: July 23, 2026 19:46
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) arrested two men on Monday after finding multiple firearms, including a machine gun conversion device, and illegal drugs during an investigation at a local motel. On July 20,…
Man allegedly steals AT&T truck, spits in officer's face after chase: NCPD
Published: July 23, 2026 19:38
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - A man who allegedly stole an AT&T work truck and led officers on a long chase on Wednesday has been arrested, officers with the North Charleston Police Department said. Officers with the Summerville Police Department told…
Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee
Published: July 23, 2026 18:56
NEW YORK (AP) — The Senate health committee delayed a planned vote Thursday on whether to advance the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The committee plans to vote next week on whether to forward…
Coca-Cola filed an application to trademark the word ‘spricy’
Published: July 23, 2026 18:49
Coca-Cola just trademarked the word 'spricy' and fans think it signals a new beverage on the horizon. Here's everything we know so far.
Jason Alexander 'truly regrets' comedy sketch with 17-year-old Courtney Stodden
Published: July 23, 2026 18:25
Courtney Stodden made global headlines after marrying 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchinson at 16.
Hardeeville man killed in crash on Highway 41 Wednesday: coroner
Published: July 23, 2026 17:41
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The Berkeley County Coroner's Office released the name of a man who died in a crash on Highway 41 on Wednesday. Floyed Rubino, 71, of Hardeeville, died as a result of injuries he sustained during a collision on Highway 41 and…
A member of Vance's Secret Service detail is being investigated over a suspected news leak
Published: July 23, 2026 17:33
WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of Vice President JD Vance ’s security detail is being investigated over allegations tied to a suspected news leak, the U.S. Secret Service said Thursday. Anthony Guglielmi, a Secret Service spokesperson, said the security-team…
Video shows suspect diving from Missouri bridge to avoid arrest
Published: July 23, 2026 17:11
Authorities said they saw Lundgren exit the vehicle, which was still in drive, and jump headfirst off a bridge in Stone County.
Nun who was detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas says many are in her situation
Published: July 23, 2026 17:10
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A nun who was taken into immigration custody after being arrested while walking to Mass in her habit last month in Texas pleaded Thursday for people to have the chance to be heard before being taken into custody, saying she was…
These are the Republicans who voted for the Iran War Powers resolution
Published: July 23, 2026 17:07
Four Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House voted on Thursday to approve a war powers resolution to place pressure on the Trump administration to wind down its military operations against Iran.
2026 retirees may spend $185,000 on healthcare, report finds
Published: July 23, 2026 17:05
It's an extraordinary number, as many Americans retiring this year aren't prepared for that aspect of retirement.
Tesla robotaxi goes wrong way down one-way street day after Tampa launch
Published: July 23, 2026 16:55
A driver spotted a Tesla robotaxi going the wrong way down a one-way street a day after the company rolled out its driverless taxi service.
Former state Rep. Chris Murphy found dead in Dorchester County
https://www.counton2.com/news/former-south-carolina-lawmaker-chris-murphy-dead-at-58/
Published: July 23, 2026 16:32
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The Dorchester County Coroner's Office announced the death of former State Representative Chris Murphy on Thursday. Christopher J. Murphy, 58, was found dead at his residence at approximately 7:12 p.m. on July 22. The cause…
Homicide levels trending lowest in more than a century: Research
Published: July 23, 2026 16:25
(The Hill) - The U.S. is on track to reach a new historic low in the annual homicide rate in 2026, according to a new report released on Thursday. The rate of reported homicides in the first half of 2026 was 18 percent lower than it was during the same…
Burger King offering free Whoppers to unsatisfied customers
Published: July 23, 2026 16:21
Burger King said it is also adding a new manager role to greet customers and ensure proper meal preparation.
Trump will welcome the World Series champion Dodgers to the White House
Published: July 23, 2026 16:02
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is welcoming Shohei Ohtani and the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Thursday with a Rose Garden event celebrating their second title in as many years. The Dodgers edged the…
Leopard escapes Upstate zoo exhibit, prompting closure
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/leopard-escapes-upstate-zoo-exhibit-prompting-closure/
Published: July 23, 2026 15:39
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) -- City officials announced that Cleveland Park and the Greenville Zoo were closed while personnel and first responders contained an endangered species that left its exhibit. Officials said Irina, the Greenville Zoo's four-year-old…
5.0 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of Texas Panhandle
Published: July 23, 2026 15:29
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit southeast of Spearman early Thursday morning, according to U.S. Geological Survey.
Mark Sanford announces campaign to fill late Lindsey Graham's Senate seat
Published: July 23, 2026 15:23
SOUTH CAROLINA (WCBD) - Mark Sanford, former Governor and U.S. Representative for South Carolina, announced that he is running in the Senate special election on Thursday. The former Governor ran for South Carolina's First Congressional District earlier…
Another cyclospora outbreak not linked to lettuce under investigation: FDA
Published: July 23, 2026 15:15
At least 72 cases have been linked to this outbreak.
Watch: Brothers discover man rode for miles in truck bed in Oklahoma
Published: July 23, 2026 15:13
The man apparently napped during a 12-mile ride in a stranger's pickup truck.
Chick-fil-A warns cyberattack may have exposed customer data in multiple states
Published: July 23, 2026 14:47
Some Chick-fil-A loyalty members may have had their personal information exposed following a recent cyberattack, the company said.
'Makes zero sense': Coastal Carolina University professor reacts to Endangered Species Act changes
Published: July 23, 2026 14:44
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A biology professor at Coastal Carolina University is expressing concerns about recent revisions to the 1973 Endangered Species Act, which were finalized last week by the Trump administration. Professor John Hutchens fears the…
Homan on how ICE has improved: 'We're deportation-maxing'
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/homan-on-how-ice-has-improved-were-deportation-maxing/
Published: July 23, 2026 14:15
White House border czar Tom Homan on Wednesday discussed how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has changed since January, when two U.S. citizens were killed in Minneapolis by federal immigration authorities.
Could a flat-rate COLA help fix Social Security?
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/could-a-flat-rate-cola-help-fix-social-security/
Published: July 23, 2026 14:14
A new analysis examines how a flat-rate Social Security COLA could affect retirees and the program's long-term finances.
New poll reveals possible 2028 presidential frontrunners
Published: July 23, 2026 14:00
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- A new poll from Emerson College has revealed possible front runners for the 2028 presential election. The nation wide poll says republican voters are split between Vice President JD Vance (39%) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
Illinois man charged after alleged Rivers Avenue bank robbery: NCPD
Published: July 23, 2026 13:54
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Officers arrested a suspect on Wednesday night after an investigation into a bank robbery on Rivers Avenue that occurred on Tuesday morning. The alleged robbery happened at the South Carolina State Credit Union on Rivers…
Wisconsin governor calls for transparency after Madison officer fatally shoots man with knife
Published: July 23, 2026 13:46
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The police shooting death of a man who injured an officer with a knife while resisting arrest has roiled the city of Madison, Wisconsin, with Gov. Tony Evers calling for “transparency and accountability” in any investigation and…
Fatal police shooting in Wisconsin sparks investigation, protests
Published: July 23, 2026 13:39
A video of the incident reportedly shows one officer kicking the man down, while another approaches and shoots him.
Ohio man rescued stepchild on Isle of Palms before death: coroner
Published: July 23, 2026 13:24
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) - The Charleston County Coroner's Office released on Wednesday the name of the Ohio man who died on Isle of Palms on Tuesday. The man was identified as David Lucas, 44, of Ohio. He was recovered unresponsive from the water after…
AP Exclusive: A boater's photo may be 'the last picture' of group drowned in an Ohio river
Published: July 23, 2026 12:49
The boater saw five adults in the water and two children playing nearby, matching a description of the group.
Reward for Florida murder suspect who may be disguised increased to $16K
Published: July 23, 2026 12:14
The connection between Johnson and her alleged victim, along with a potential motive, remains unclear.
Secret Service has investigated 10,000 threats in 2026
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/secret-service-has-investigated-10000-threats-in-2026/
Published: July 23, 2026 11:55
U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran on Wednesday said the agency has opened more than 10,000 investigations this year into threats against protectees.
North Augusta’s Living History Park could soon restore historic water wheel
Published: July 23, 2026 11:45
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — One of the most recognizable features at North Augusta’s Living History Park could soon get a second life. City leaders have approved a request to redirect grant funding toward restoring the park’s water wheel, which was removed…
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