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Hands Free: New driving laws go into effect in South Carolina in September

Hands Free: New driving laws go into effect in South Carolina in September

Drivers in South Carolina will soon be required to drop the phones, tablets and other electronics and go hands free with a new state law. It's all part of the Hands Free SC campaign. The new statewide law was passed in May of 2025 and goes into...

South Carolina: Rabies cases confirmed in Anderson and Florence counties

South Carolina: Rabies cases confirmed in Anderson and Florence counties

South Carolina: Rabies cases confirmed in Anderson and Florence counties FOR NEWS TO GO. WE’VE GOT A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES. TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH A DEADLY SHOOTING AT A CATHOLIC SCHOOL MASS...

Man shot, killed by deputy after shooting at first responders in South Carolina, deputies say

Man shot, killed by deputy after shooting at first responders in South Carolina, deputies say

Man shot, killed by deputy after shooting at first responders in South Carolina, deputies say FOR NEWS TO GO. WE’VE GOT A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES. TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH A DEADLY SHOOTING AT A...

What CSRA drivers need to know about Labor Day travel

What CSRA drivers need to know about Labor Day travel

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - This Labor Day weekend, Americans are gearing up for one last summer escape. And as people hit the road, law enforcement agencies in Georgia and South Carolina will be looking to keep travelers safe. The South Carolina...

Myrtle Beach vape shops sold ‘dangerous’ items disguised as candy, police say. 1 owner pushes back.

Myrtle Beach vape shops sold ‘dangerous’ items disguised as candy, police say. 1 owner pushes back.

MYRTLE BEACH — City police raided five vape and smoke shops early Aug. 28, but questions remain about what they found and seized. Mark Bechtel, a school resource officer, said in a video posted on the department's Facebook page that the city's...

Weather and travel forecast plus 7 things to do in Atlanta on Labor Day weekend

Weather and travel forecast plus 7 things to do in Atlanta on Labor Day weekend

From cosplay to college football, Labor Day weekend will see thousands of metro Atlanta visitors and residents engaging in fun, sports and entertainment. Here is what you need to know for the upcoming holiday weekend. Weather for Atlanta’s Labor...

South Carolina Aquarium releases 5 rescued sea turtles on beach

South Carolina Aquarium releases 5 rescued sea turtles on beach

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. - South Carolina Aquarium officials released several sea turtles today on Folly Beach. The South Carolina Aquarium rescued five juvenile sea turtles a few months ago, and today they’re going back home. Hundreds of people attended...

SC Department of Public Safety intensifies efforts for safe Labor Day travel

SC Department of Public Safety intensifies efforts for safe Labor Day travel

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Drivers across South Carolina will see more law enforcement on the roads over the next few days as the SC Department of Public Safety steps up enforcement for the Labor Day holiday. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and...

Florida Beaches Lead U.S. Shark Attack Records, New Smyrna Tops List

Florida Beaches Lead U.S. Shark Attack Records, New Smyrna Tops List

FLORIDA - Florida continues to draw visitors for its beaches, but data shows the state also has the highest number of recorded shark attacks in the United States. According to tide forecasting platform Tideschart, which used shark attack records...

Chattanooga Library, DAR Hosts American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit

Chattanooga Library, DAR Hosts American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit

The Chattanooga Regent Council Daughters of the American Revolution is excited to announce the opening of the American Revolution Experience at The Chattanooga Public Library’s Downtown Location on September 15, 2025. The innovative pop-up...

South Carolina Aquarium releases 5 rehabilitated sea turtles back into the ocean

South Carolina Aquarium releases 5 rehabilitated sea turtles back into the ocean

FOLLY BEACH — A couple hundred people crowded on the beach, hoping to catch a glimpse of five sea turtles being released into the ocean. The South Carolina Aquarium on Aug. 27 released five juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtles — named Seashore...

Golfers Continue Competing In South Carolina

Golfers Continue Competing In South Carolina

Bermuda’s golfers have made progress at the 2025 World Amateur Handicap Championships in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Several players positioned themselves for a strong final round after moving up the leaderboards on the third day of competition....

South Carolina Aquarium releases rescued sea turtles on Folly Beach

South Carolina Aquarium releases rescued sea turtles on Folly Beach

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) - South Carolina Aquarium officials released several sea turtles today on Folly Beach. The South Carolina Aquarium rescued five juvenile sea turtles a few months ago, and today they’re going back home. Hundreds of people...

Aquarium releases 5 sea turtles at Folly Beach

Aquarium releases 5 sea turtles at Folly Beach

MORNING HEADLINES | Five rescued Kemp’s ridley sea turtles – Seashore Mallow, Sunflower, Marigold, Hyacinth and Sweet Caroline – dove into the ocean Wednesday during a special event attended by about 200 people. The South Carolina Aquarium...

No. 13 South Carolina carries CFP ambitions into Virginia Tech opener

No. 13 South Carolina carries CFP ambitions into Virginia Tech opener

South Carolina came within one win of its first College Football Playoff appearance last season. The Gamecocks closed the 2024 regular season strongly, but they wound up 15th in the final CFP poll — a few spots removed from what would have been a...

Fairey Chevrolet Drive to Atlanta: Everything you need to know ahead of South Carolina’s season opener against Virginia Tech

Fairey Chevrolet Drive to Atlanta: Everything you need to know ahead of South Carolina’s season opener against Virginia Tech

At long last, college football season is here. Week zero has come and gone, and this weekend presents a loaded schedule on the gridiron. As one of the best games of week one, South Carolina will take on Virginia Tech on Sunday. Gamecock fans will...

14 Earthquakes Strike South Carolina; Officials Warn Stronger Ones Could Be On the Way

14 Earthquakes Strike South Carolina; Officials Warn Stronger Ones Could Be On the Way

All of the earthquakes that struck South Carolina in recent days had epicenters all within this triangle. Image: USGS In the last 7 days, 14 earthquakes have struck the same general area around Coronaca, South Carolina which is south of...

Myrtle Beach girlfriend showed up at hospital after allegedly setting beau up for murder, mom says

Myrtle Beach girlfriend showed up at hospital after allegedly setting beau up for murder, mom says

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Trey Wright was over the moon for his new girlfriend, a cheerleader he'd been dating going into summer break from school,...

South Carolina music festival canceled for second consecutive year

South Carolina music festival canceled for second consecutive year

WINNSBORO, S.C. (WBTV) - A South Carolina music festival, Field & Stream Music Fest, was canceled on Wednesday for a second consecutive year. The event was officially scrapped on Wednesday, Aug. 27. It was planned to take place over three days in...

South Carolina resident finds body of crash victim thrown from car days earlier

South Carolina resident finds body of crash victim thrown from car days earlier

South Carolina resident finds body of crash victim thrown from car days earlier The body of a passenger who was thrown from a car during a crash was found days later by a South Carolina homeowner. THIS WEEK. THE WJCL 22 SPORTS TEAM HAS YOU COVERED...

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