LifeWise’s Big Red Bus Is Driving Thorny Questions about Church and State

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Jess Geren’s four children are regular churchgoers — they participate in Christian youth groups and study the Bible at home. When LifeWise Academy, a...

Upstate man arrested during traffic stop in another state

Deputies seize meth, fentanyl, and cash in North Carolina arrest In addition, $19,869.05 in cash was seized. IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START...

South Carolina Public Radio to launch new 24/7 HD broadcast radio and streaming music channel

South Carolina Public Radio today announced plans to launch a new 24/7 high-definition (HD) broadcast radio and streaming music channel, marking an important step in the network’s continued investment in local content, innovative technology and...

Federal shutdown threatens healthcare access for people living with HIV in South Carolina

Funding cuts from federal programs threaten HIV care in Columbia as PALSS fights to keep vital health, housing, and food services running during the shutdown. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thursday marked the 30th day of the federal government shutdown....

Exclusive: Kenny Chesney on the Florida and South Carolina Destinations That He Loves and How Travel Inspires Him

Kenny Chesney may be one of the most recognizable names in country music, but when he talks about being on the road—or more specifically, when he talks about getting off it—his answers are down-to-earth. He has performed for millions, headlined...

South Carolina Rapper Blacc Zacc Reportedly Arrested by Federal Agents in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Case

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Federal law enforcement agents have reportedly arrested South Carolina rapper Blacc Zacc in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire investigation in Columbia, according to multiple circulating social media reports and posts...

21-year-old woman killed in domestic shooting outside Georgia shopping center

Above video: Your Wednesday headlinesGWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (WXIA) -- The victim who was shot and killed Friday just moments after leaving work at a shopping center in Gwinnett County has been identified as a 21-year-old woman.The suspect --...

Big Ten HC Accusing Shane Beamer of Paying HS Recruits Began South Carolina Beef 15 Months Ago

Shane Beamer has been catching flak lately from critics who accuse him of unethical tactics in recruiting. The heat mostly comes from a rival coach who suggests Beamer skirts ethical lines. This accusation was first hinted at publicly by Maryland...

Local history buffs and lovers of Surry County needed

“Just like the Uncle Sam poster that says, ‘I Want You for the U.S. Army,’ the Surry County, VA Historical Society says, ‘We Want You to Volunteer with US!’” explained Fran Barnes, Vice President of the Surry County Historical Society when...

Disabled miners, other injured workers stand to lose disability pay under new eligibility rules

Christopher Tincher, who first applied for Social Security disability benefits in 2017, applied again this year and now receives about $1,500 a month. (Photo by Kevin Wurm for ProPublica) It’s never been easy to qualify for Social Security...

What awaits Cherokee County awaits South Carolina amid looming SNAP crisis

According to Feeding America, for every meal provided by a food bank, nine meals are provided through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. “On Saturday, more people will rely on the food banks, and the gap between nine and one...

A congressional bill would ban offshore oil drilling off Florida for another seven years

A bill has been filed in Congress that would continue a ban on oil and gas drilling off the coasts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. The American Shores Protection Act would continue a measure signed by President Joe Biden in January that...

Ex-South Carolina sheriff to plead guilty to stealing police funds

Stock image of police lights. Douglas Sacha/Getty Images(SPARTANBURG, S.C.) -- A former sheriff of Spartanburg, South Carolina, is expected to plead guilty Thursday morning to stealing money from his own police force and taking illicit drugs....

South Carolina Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Oct. 28, 2025

The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 28, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from Oct. 28 drawing 02-19-33-53-61, Mega Ball: 14 Check Mega Millions...

Weekly Straw Poll: Vance, Trump Hold Top Two Spots, Support for Massie Takes Slight Hit

This week’s Western Journal straw poll saw Vice President J.D. Vance and President Donald Trump holding their edge over the field. Each week, The Western Journal’s straw poll asks readers the same question: If the 2028 Republican primary were held...

American low-cost airline announces four brand new routes with flights to Surf City USA and area dubbed Magic Valley

AN AMERICAN low-cost airline has announced four brand new routes with flights to locations dubbed Surf City USA and Magic Valley. The company, which calls itself the “seriously nice” airline, has explained that travellers can start booking seats...

WATCH LIVE: South Carolina attorney general outlines law-and-order reform plans

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is holding a news conference on law- and-order issues. He’s unveiling his package of proposed reforms. Watch the stream above. Copyright 2025 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.

One issue has dominated the race for Myrtle Beach mayor. What can be done to make the city safer?

Mark McBride, a Myrtle Beach mayoral candidate, participates in the NAACP forum at Horry-Georgetown Technical College on Oct. 14, 2025. Janet Morgan/Staff Mark Struthers McBride, 61, was on city council for one term, 1994-1998, and was the mayor...

Nashville restaurants celebrate Michelin recognition: See who won

The Michelin Guide released its inaugural guide for the American South, including Nashville for the first time. Three Nashville restaurants, Bastion, Locust, and The Catbird Seat, each earned a prestigious One Star distinction. All three starred...

$2,500 reward offered for tips after South Carolina boy dies in drive-by shooting

$2,500 reward offered for tips after South Carolina boy dies in drive-by shooting The sheriff’s office stressed that silence only protects the guilty and prolongs the pain of Jacob’s grieving family. THIS MORNING ON WJCL 22 MORNING NEWS AT 6-- THE...