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Blitz on 2: Week 10
https://www.counton2.com/sports/blitz-on-2/blitz-on-2-week-10-2/
Published: October 24, 2026 04:11
Mount Pleasant, S.C. (WCBD): Philip Simmons 51 - Timberland 26 James Island 57 - West Florance 21 Berkeley 42 - Cane Bay 0 Summerville 56 - Stall 0 West Ashley 10 - Ashley 42 Stratford 14 - Fort Dorchester 21 Wando 34 - Carolina Forest 42 (OT) Socastee 41…
British Embassy quashes Winnie-the-Pooh return rumors, keeping the famed bear in New York
Published: October 24, 2026 03:57
It turns out Winnie-the-Pooh and his fluffy friends aren't getting bear-napped from their longtime home at the New York Public Library. The British Embassy in Washington dispelled rumors Thursday about a campaign to return the collection of stuffed animals…
Georgia man charged with throwing Molotov cocktail at Atlanta ICE building
Published: October 24, 2026 03:36
ATLANTA (AP) — A 31-year-old Georgia man was charged Friday after he allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta. Inique Hinton, of Douglasville, Georgia, was charged with attempted arson of…
Elon Musk-backed PAC sends out 'false' text about Abdul El-Sayed in Senate race
Published: October 24, 2026 01:17
A text message from a political action committee funded by Elon Musk is raising concerns by some who work with people living with and at risk for HIV.
About half concerned Republicans could try to overturn midterm results: Survey
Published: October 24, 2026 00:13
Trump has long pushed claims of voter fraud, mainly when he or his party loses.
Dorchester County sheriff trades badge for principal’s office at Ashley Ridge High School
Published: October 23, 2026 23:45
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson traded his badge for a different kind of leadership role Friday morning, stepping into the shoes of a high school principal. Richardson spent the morning at Ashley Ridge High School as…
Woman attacked by men in 'Scream' masks in California; arrest made 9 years later
Published: October 23, 2026 23:26
A man has been arrested nearly nine years after a woman walking to work in Southern California was allegedly attacked by a group of masked men armed with a knife, authorities announced Friday.
Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor's race from toss-up to lean Democrat
Published: October 23, 2026 22:13
“We haven’t talked to a GOP source who thought this was a good idea."
Mark Ruffalo says he’ll ‘Hulk out’ over voting rights
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/mark-ruffalo-says-hell-hulk-out-over-voting-rights/
Published: October 23, 2026 21:52
“Hands off our f-----g vote."
Six local nonprofits receive $370K+ at Empower Charleston showcase
Published: October 23, 2026 21:41
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Six Lowcountry nonprofits received more than $370,000 through live donations and matching gifts at Empower Charleston's sold-out 2026 Showcase of Nonprofits. Held at the Cedar Room, the event brought together nonprofit…
Nationwide recall on these compound GLP-1 drugs
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/nationwide-recall-on-these-compound-glp-1-drugs/
Published: October 23, 2026 21:40
The compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved nor name-brand.
Bravo Fan Fest Charleston brings reality TV stars and fans all over to the Lowcountry
Published: October 23, 2026 21:30
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Charleston is turning into a Bravo fan’s paradise this weekend as the city hosts the first-ever Bravo Fan Fest, drawing a crowd of reality television enthusiasts and nearly 45 stars from the network’s biggest shows to the…
'I'm [expletive] getting you': NJ mayor restrained after charging at resident
Published: October 23, 2026 21:25
"I hate to put it this way, but it's a long time coming."
Mississippi DEI ban can go into full effect after Fifth Circuit reversal
Published: October 23, 2026 21:13
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Portions of a Mississippi ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can go into effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court's ruling that blocked sections of the law from being…
West Ashley haunted house brings Halloween thrills to the community
https://www.counton2.com/news/west-ashley-haunted-house-brings-halloween-thrills-to-the-community/
Published: October 23, 2026 20:51
WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCBD)— From killer clowns to scenes inspired by popular horror movies, one West Ashley neighborhood is giving visitors a fright just in time for Halloween. West Ashley Screams is back for another year, transforming a home on Hunters Rest…
Jury convicts man of rape, murder 14 years after UNC student’s death
Published: October 23, 2026 20:39
A man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago was convicted Friday of first-degree murder, rape and other charges after prosecutors told jurors that forensic evidence was “screaming his name.” Faith Hedgepeth was a 19-year-old…
AP Interview: Coast Guard swimmer says he fought waves, darkness to rescue 16 people from ocean
Published: October 23, 2026 20:29
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Strapped into a harness, Josh Law was lowered from a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter into the rough Pacific Ocean in the pitch black night, far off the Mexican coast. The force of the helicopter blades pummeled the water, whipping up spray…
Summerville man charged in deadly N. Charleston crash Friday: Police
Published: October 23, 2026 20:23
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - A Summerville man was arrested Friday morning in connection with a head-on collision on Carner Avenue near Rivers Avenue that left one person dead, according to the North Charleston Police Department. Officers responded to…
City of Folly Beach hosting 'Folly Family Movie Night'
https://www.counton2.com/news/city-of-folly-beach-hosting-folly-family-movie-night/
Published: October 23, 2026 20:19
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) - The City of Folly Beach is hosting Folly Family Fun Movie Night at Folly River Park on Thursday, October 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The movie night includes a showing of E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial, for a fun fall evening with…
Oregon man who killed school shooter says he regrets there were children he didn't save
Published: October 23, 2026 19:58
The Oregon man who fatally shot a teenage gunman to end a deadly rampage at an elementary school last week says he was the children's “last line of defense” and that he regrets not arriving soon enough to save them all. Kaylub Giamanco, whose two daughters…
National Drug Take Back Day: Statewide drug disposal events on Saturday to prevent misuse
Published: October 23, 2026 19:42
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, by disposing of unused or expired medications at several local…
Caviar & Bananas opens third location in the Charleston area, plans to open a fourth
Published: October 23, 2026 19:24
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Caviar & Bananas has opened its third location in the Charleston area, which is also the first off the Charleston Peninsula. The gourmet market and cafe announced on social media that the new location opened on Thursday,…
With hurricane off Mexico sharing name with Vice President JD Vance, the social media memes fly
Published: October 23, 2026 19:12
As Vice President JD Vance travels the U.S. supporting Republican candidates in next month's election, another Vance is on a whirlwind tour off Mexico's Pacific Coast. The storm named Vance that strengthened into a hurricane on Friday is not actually named…
Free outdoor Wi-Fi now available at Isle of Palms Recreation Center
https://www.counton2.com/news/free-outdoor-wifi-now-available-at-isle-of-palms-recreation-center/
Published: October 23, 2026 19:07
ILSE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) - The City of Isle of Palms (IOP) announced that free, fast, outdoor public Wi-Fi is now available at the Isle of Palms Recreation Center. "Whether you’re working from home, registering for a Rec program, or simply staying…
Thousands of high chairs recalled over risk of injury or death
Published: October 23, 2026 18:45
Furniture and home decor retailer Costway is recalling its Convertible High Chairs over concerns that the units pose entrapment or fall risks, which could result in "serious injury or death," the CPSC says.
ILA Local 1422 to hold Breast Cancer Walk in North Charleston
https://www.counton2.com/news/ila-local-1422-to-hold-breast-cancer-walk-in-north-charleston/
Published: October 23, 2026 18:36
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - ILA Local 1422, a prominent local chapter of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) based in Charleston, is hosting a breast cancer awareness walk on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The chapter says the first annual…
What's going on with Dan Sullivan and Dan Sullivan? The Alaska Senate litigation, explained
Published: October 23, 2026 18:23
President Donald Trump’s administration has taken its first step to block the results of a midterm election, and it’s all about the fact that there are two Dan Sullivans on the Alaska Senate ballot. One of them is a Republican and ally of the president.…
Halloween costume swaps: Reducing the night's spooky environmental impact
Published: October 23, 2026 18:02
Every Halloween, costumes get their big moment. But every year, millions end up in a landfill after a single use, and many are made from synthetic plastics that don't easily break down, contributing to environmental pollution.
Severe flooding in the Four Corners region triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders
Published: October 23, 2026 17:37
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to water rescues — some from rooftops — and impassable roads, with some residents being told to evacuate low-lying areas of Colorado and New Mexico and others advised to…
Trump on Lewandowski probe reports: 'I want my people to be honest'
Published: October 23, 2026 17:33
President Trump said Thursday that he has “no idea” why the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating Corey Lewandowski for misconduct, but that anyone working for him has to be honest.
Summerville woman arrested for DUI in school bus chase with child on board: NCPD
Published: October 23, 2026 17:32
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - A Summerville woman was arrested Thursday after leading police on a pursuit while driving a school bus under the influence with her child on board, according to the North Charleston Police Department. At approximately 3:30…
Justice Department sues to block Alaska Senate results if incumbent Republican loses
Published: October 23, 2026 16:29
The lawsuit alleges that a candidate with a very similar name to Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan could 'taint' the election results.
Summerville police request SLED investigation into allegations involving retired officer, former SRO supervisor
Published: October 23, 2026 16:23
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) - The Summerville Police Department has asked state police to investigate allegations involving retired police Lt. Sidney “Montez” Aiken, who previously supervised the department's School Resource Officer unit. According to a…
Boo Bash brings festive fun to Nexton Square Saturday
https://www.counton2.com/fall-fun-guide/boo-bash-brings-festive-fun-to-nexton-square-saturday/
Published: October 23, 2026 16:21
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) - Summerville's Boo Bash is set to light up Nexton Square on Saturday, Oct. 24, inviting the community to an evening brimming with festive, family-friendly fun. The event will feature live music performed by a DJ and a variety of…
Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy in Mississippi has resigned, Senatobia mayor says
Published: October 23, 2026 16:07
The police officer who shot and killed a 1-year-old boy in Mississippi when he fired into a moving vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call has resigned, the Senatobia mayor told The Associated Press Friday. Sgt. Hunter Foster had been cleared of…
New Florida counties report dengue cases as statewide total passes 400
Published: October 23, 2026 15:49
Pinellas County is continuing to see a spike in dengue fever cases as the state's dengue fever outbreak shows no sign of slowing.
Man arrested after alleged pursuit in St. George: officers
https://www.counton2.com/news/crime/man-arrested-after-alleged-pursuit-in-st-george-officers/
Published: October 23, 2026 15:47
SAINT GEORGE, S.C. (WCBD) - Officers with the St. George Police Department arrested a man after he allegedly led officers in a pursuit on Tuesday, SGPD said. Officers responded to a reported theft, but when they arrived at the unnamed location, the suspect…
Attorneys warned of 'blown' veins prior to Christa Pike's botched execution, court filings say
Published: October 23, 2026 15:31
The filings may shed more light on Tennessee's botched execution attempt.
A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients' tumors returning
Published: October 23, 2026 15:09
A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is significantly reducing the chances that melanoma patients’ tumors come back.
Crumbl shutters dozens of locations nationwide: Reports
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/crumbl-shutters-dozens-of-locations-nationwide-reports/
Published: October 23, 2026 14:57
Crumbl, the bakery chain known for its rotating weekly menu and oversized cookies, has recently shuttered dozens of locations nationwide, according to multiple reports.
Memorial service set for longtime Dorchester County deputy, Capt. Dale Nevins, on Saturday
Published: October 23, 2026 14:49
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The memorial service for Captain Dale Nevins, a longtime member of the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office with a 55-year law enforcement career, will take place at Summerville Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 24. Captain…
Teen dies after accident on amusement ride in Mexico
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/teen-dies-after-accident-on-amusement-ride-in-mexico/
Published: October 23, 2026 14:33
The fatal accident comes a little over a week after a man was killed in a roller coaster accident at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Need a smile? Livestream features 6 newborn puppies all day long
Published: October 23, 2026 13:35
For science, of course.
The Latest: Trump backs Vivek Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother
Published: October 23, 2026 13:34
The backlash over an Ohio campaign advertisement attacking Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for governor, spread beyond the state’s borders Thursday, when President Donald Trump posted on social media that Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad was “hitting pay dirt” and…
These are the 'scariest states,' analysis finds
https://www.counton2.com/news/national-news/these-are-the-scariest-states-analysis-finds/
Published: October 23, 2026 13:24
Just how spooky (or not spooky) is your state?
Pentagon bans troops from using nonpublic info to bet in prediction markets
Published: October 23, 2026 13:02
The one-page document comes months after a soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro was charged with using classified info to bet on Polymarket.
Colonial Dorchester offers a window into South Carolina's colonial past
Published: October 23, 2026 12:55
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Just a half-mile from busy Dorchester Road sits one of the Lowcountry's most significant historic sites, a place where centuries of South Carolina history remain preserved beneath the ground and along the banks of the…
'Despicable': SC woman arrested after 12-year-old found weighing 47 pounds
Published: October 23, 2026 12:54
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — A South Carolina woman has been arrested after a 12-year-old girl was found in "severe malnutrition," according to deputies. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office charged 43-year-old Chiquitta Dawkins with unlawful conduct toward…
Lost caiman found, wrangled from creek by Oklahoma deputies
Published: October 23, 2026 12:47
His brush with freedom finally came to a screeching halt Tuesday night.
Trump on controversial Acton ad: ‘Why would you shield somebody from that?’
Published: October 23, 2026 12:37
Trump voiced support for the ad earlier on Thursday, encouraging Ramaswamy to “keep it up” in a Truth Social post.vd
Rollover crash closes Carner Avenue
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/rollover-crash-closes-carner-avenue/
Published: October 23, 2026 11:48
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Emergency crews in North Charleston are responding to a rollover crash early Friday morning. The North Charleston Police Department said officers were responding to a rollover crash on Carner Avenue. Officials said around…
Fall foliage at its peak as visitors flock to the Blue Ridge Parkway
Published: October 23, 2026 11:36
Local tourism leaders say the influx of visitors is important for nearby businesses that depend on fall travel.
College of Charleston students gain election experience through Democracy in Action course
Published: October 23, 2026 10:45
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – About 40 College of Charleston students are getting a firsthand look at how elections work through a political science course that connects classroom lessons with real-world civic engagement. Students enrolled in the course,…
Aliens have landed on King Street. This Charleston Halloween pop-up runs through Oct. 31
Published: October 23, 2026 10:13
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Are aliens real? Charleston's Halloween partygoers may not leave with a definitive answer, but they can spend the final days before Halloween surrounded by flying saucers, extraterrestrial décor, and otherworldly cocktails at an…
Defense attorneys in Charlie Kirk's killing say they need several years to prepare for trial
Published: October 23, 2026 09:58
Defense attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk are suggesting a 2029 trial date because they say it could take them that long to prepare their case. Attorneys for Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, said Thursday that the…
College of Charleston event to honor ancestors buried at Coming Street site
Published: October 23, 2026 09:53
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Community members are invited to gather Saturday at 106 Coming St. for a commemorative event honoring the people buried at the site of a historic Charleston community center and burial ground. The event, titled “A Celebration of…
Blanche says DOJ could block election certification in 'doomsday scenario'
Published: October 23, 2026 09:48
Attorney General Todd Blanche left the door open on whether the Justice Department (DOJ) would intervene in states' midterm election verification processes, telling reporters Thursday there are hypothetical "scenarios" in which it could block the…
Spartanburg native, Black Barbie designer to receive honorary roadway
Published: October 23, 2026 09:31
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) -- The Spartanburg City Council will honor innovative fashion designer Kitty Black Perkins by designating Beacon Street as an honorary roadway. A “Kitty Black Perkins Boulevard” sign will be unveiled alongside the existing Beacon…
SC election officials address reports of touchscreen voting issues
Published: October 23, 2026 09:30
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Election Commission is reassuring voters after reports surfaced on social media and elsewhere alleging touchscreens at some polling locations selected the wrong candidate during voting. In a statement issued…
SC absentee ballot application deadline is Friday
Published: October 23, 2026 09:14
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolinians planning to vote absentee by mail in the Nov. 3 general election must return their absentee ballot application by 5 p.m. Friday. According to the South Carolina Election Commission, absentee voting allows eligible…
Thousands of cans of Walmart-brand fruit cocktail recalled
Published: October 23, 2026 08:54
More than 40,000 cans of fruit cocktail are impacted.
Lawsuit details alleged abuse, isolation at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
Published: October 23, 2026 08:53
Girls and young women arrived at Jeffrey Epstein’s secluded New Mexico ranch expecting help with college, careers, or their finances. Instead, a new state lawsuit alleges, they encountered sexual abuse and a network of associates who helped transport,…
DOJ asks appeals court to intervene for California mail-in ballot lawsuit
Published: October 23, 2026 03:39
"California’s elections are NOT Donald Trump’s to control."
Trump blasts 76ers star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
Published: October 23, 2026 02:24
"... He’s no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE."
Part of US-17 closed Thursday night due to accident involving pedestrian: CPD
Published: October 23, 2026 01:52
WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCBD) - The Charleston Police Department (CPD) said the southbound lanes of Savannah Hwy (US-17) are closed at Ashley Town Center Dr. due to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision on Thursday night. CPD says the northbound lanes of US-17…
Here are the states where you can register to vote on Election Day
Published: October 23, 2026 01:40
A total of 21 states and Washington, D.C., allow voters to register on Election Day for the midterms.
Georgetown residents weigh in on future of old port property
Published: October 23, 2026 01:25
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) — Jobs, housing, green space and preserving local history were among the priorities Georgetown residents shared as county leaders gathered community input on the future of the old Georgetown port. Dozens of residents attended a…
Charleston Animal Society's Berkeley Campus temporarily suspending dog adoptions
Published: October 23, 2026 01:18
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The Charleston Animal Society’s (CAS) Berkeley Campus said it is temporarily suspending dog adoptions due to an upper respiratory outbreak. CAS says the veterinary team has contained the outbreak and is currently treating…
Charleston art exhibition supports domestic violence survivors amid funding cuts
Published: October 23, 2026 01:01
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – An art exhibition in downtown Charleston is bringing the community together to raise awareness and support for domestic violence survivors as a local nonprofit faces significant federal funding cuts. The one-night exhibition, Walk…
New documents detail Justine May’s demeanor before toddlers found dead in home: CCSO
Published: October 23, 2026 01:01
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - New documents have been released regarding Justine May's demeanor at the exact time deputies found her two toddlers dead in their Ladson home. The Charleston County Coroner previously confirmed that both girls died of starvation…
Supreme Court rules NH can block voters from using student IDs
Published: October 23, 2026 00:44
The RNC supports the measure.
Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen announces he is cancer-free at Illinois charity event
Published: October 23, 2026 00:07
The announcement comes about a month after fans expressed concern about Nielsen's health when he briefly left the stage during a Cheap Trick performance in Aurora before returning to finish the show seated.
City of Charleston reviews policies after demolition of historic Emma Abbott Memorial Church
Published: October 22, 2026 22:55
DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The recent demolition of the historic Emma Abbott Memorial Church has ignited community outrage and prompted city leaders and preservation advocates to review how Charleston can better safeguard its remaining at-risk…
META smart glasses given to visually impaired Lowcountry veterans
https://www.counton2.com/news/meta-smart-glasses-given-to-visually-impaired-lowcountry-veterans/
Published: October 22, 2026 22:43
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Army veteran Curtis Anderson has struggled with his vision for the past three years. "It took away my, capabilities to drive, and going places like I want to. In the restaurant, I might have to read the menu because of the…
Prominent Texas lawyer who donated over $600K to pro-Paxton PAC endorses Talarico
Published: October 22, 2026 22:41
Thomas J. Henry, a fixture of Texas TV ads and billboards, posted a video to the social platform X Thursday announcing he would support Talarico’s candidacy.
Execution staff warned IV site might have 'blown' during Christa Pike's execution attempt
Published: October 22, 2026 22:03
Tennessee execution team members failed multiple times to establish working IV lines in Christa Pike’s arms before her attempted execution and warned that some of her veins may have ruptured, or “blown,” before she was injected with pentobarbital, her…
Sister of American held in Russia says he didn't know he was being released until he saw US flag
Published: October 22, 2026 22:00
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The younger sister of Stephen Hubbard, the U.S. citizen freed Wednesday after spending more than four years in a Russian prison, said her brother didn't realize he was being released until he was put aboard a plane and saw the American…
Man charged in connection with hit-and-run that left one injured in N. Charleston: NCPD
Published: October 22, 2026 21:46
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) has charged a 50-year-old Hemingway man in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left one person injured. Raymond Lavern Wilkins was arrested Wednesday, October 21, 2026,…
Dolly Parton's sister claims Tennessee voting machine changed her vote to Republican
Published: October 22, 2026 21:36
"Don't let them rig this election."
North Charleston man allegedly assaults motel security guard, threatens officer's life: NCPD
Published: October 22, 2026 21:23
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Officers with the North Charleston Police Department arrested a 49-year-old man on Tuesday after he allegedly assaulted and threatened two people at the North Charleston Lodge, officers said. Officers responded to a reported…
Delaware senator calls on NFL to explain handling of Jalen Hurts health issue
Published: October 22, 2026 21:16
"Conflicting reports suggest Mr. Hurts was hospitalized and advised to stay awake until kickoff as a safety precaution. He played, but a follow-up ultrasound days later found the clot had moved."
Cooper River Bridge Run's annual Kids Run & Family Festival to return November 8
Published: October 22, 2026 20:54
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The Cooper River Bridge Run’s annual Kids Run & Family Festival is returning on Sunday, November 8, at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. The free event aims to bring together young runners and their families for an exciting day…
Aiken County Deputy shot, manhunt underway for 2 suspects
https://www.counton2.com/news/crime/aiken-county-deputy-shot-manhunt-underway-for-2-suspects/
Published: October 22, 2026 20:51
A manhunt is underway In Aiken County after an officer involved shooting.
Several SC restaurants recognized at 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South Ceremony in Nashville
Published: October 22, 2026 20:33
SOUTH CAROLINA (WCBD) - Several South Carolina restaurants were recognized at the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South ceremony on October 21 in Nashville, Tennessee. During the ceremony, restaurants across the state received recognition for their culinary…
Trespassing, fist fight broke out during Trump rally in Pendleton: deputies
Published: October 22, 2026 20:16
PENLDETON, S.C. (WSPA) - A fight broke out on the floor and a woman was arrested for trespassing during the Trump rally in Clemson Wednesday night. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office said Christina Michelle Stokes was charged with trespass after notice.…
Lawyer questions al-Qaida suspect's competence before USS Cole bombing trial
Published: October 22, 2026 20:07
WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer for the suspected organizer of a deadly al-Qaida attack on a U.S. warship in the year 2000 wants a military court to determine his competence before trial, arguing that he has a traumatic brain injury “arising from torture in CIA…
Nancy Mace says Vivek Ramaswamy has run the most offensive ad of the cycle
Published: October 22, 2026 19:58
Ramaswamy has been criticized by Democrats and some Republicans for an ad attacking his opponent.
Aircraft intercepted near Clemson during Trump's visit
Published: October 22, 2026 19:48
CLEMSON, S.C. (WSPA) -- An airspace violation triggered a NORAD response Wednesday during President Donald Trump's visit to the Upstate. According to the Continental U.S. NORAD Region Public Affairs, a North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 fighter…
United Airlines to add nonstop flights between Charleston, San Francisco
Published: October 22, 2026 19:43
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Charleston International Airport announced that United Airlines will launch new nonstop service between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on March 28, 2027. The airport says…
Charleston Symphony Orchestra receives $1M endowment gift honoring former board president
Published: October 22, 2026 19:31
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced on Thursday it has received a $1 million endowment gift from business leader and philanthropist Ernst Volgenau. The gift comes in honor of former CSO Board President Ted Legasey,…
Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in 'Top Gun' and 'Alien,' dies
Published: October 22, 2026 19:31
Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in “Top Gun,” a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's “Picket Fences” or the doomed captain of “Alien,” has died. He was 93.
California latest target in Department of Justice efforts to end public benefits fraud
Published: October 22, 2026 19:15
LOS ANGELES (AP) — More than a dozen people in Southern California were charged with allegedly siphoning nearly $2 billion in fraudulent healthcare costs, the Department of Justice and state prosecutors announced Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s…
Americans spent $110B on the lottery in 2024, analysis finds
Published: October 22, 2026 19:08
The average American spent $323 on lottery tickets in 2024.
The family of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy says video shows his killing by police was not justified
Published: October 22, 2026 18:44
The family of a 1-year-old boy who was fatally shot when a police officer fired into a moving vehicle in Mississippi said Thursday they do not believe the shooting was justified after reviewing videos from officers' body-worn cameras at the scene. Kohen…
Jury weighs fate of US woman who says father forced her into Syria's war zone when she was a teen
Published: October 22, 2026 18:29
The fate of a New York woman who says she was tricked as a teenager by her father into traveling to Syria and marrying a member of the Islamic State group rests in the hands of the Brooklyn jury after her lawyer implored it on Thursday to find that she…
NCPD accepting donations for Thanksgiving Food Drive
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/ncpd-accepting-donations-for-thanksgiving-food-drive/
Published: October 22, 2026 18:18
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The North Charleston Police Department on Thursday announced its annual Thanksgiving Food Donation Drive. The department will accept donations of select canned, dry, and other non-perishable goods at the following locations:…
Washington resident charged with conspiracy in Canada school shooting pleads not guilty
Published: October 22, 2026 18:12
SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state resident charged with conspiracy in one of the worst school shootings in Canada’s history pleaded not guilty in federal court Thursday. Melody Bryant, also known as James Cody Bryant, of Bellingham, Washington, was…
Former MLB player Todd Benzinger dies at 63
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Published: October 22, 2026 18:02
Todd Benzinger, a member of the Cincinnati Reds' 1990 World Series championship team, has died. He was 63.
Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench says she can't do movies, plays due to vision loss
Published: October 22, 2026 17:38
“I can’t be on stage. I can’t do a play anymore. I can’t do a film anymore. I can’t read anymore,” Dench said.
'Behemoth' El Niño could be 'off the charts,' forecasters warn
Published: October 22, 2026 17:18
Its strength may be "off the monitoring charts that we have used for the past four decades."
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