Fireworks and fun: South Carolina celebrates July 4 with diverse events

COLUMBIA, S.C. — YES! Friday is the Fourth of July, Independence Day, fireworks, fireworks, fireworks!!! There's also a little bit more than the big booms going on, so for a change of pace, we've pulled together a list of things to do this weekend …

Deputy killed, suspect dead in reported South Carolina ambush: What we know

LAMAR, S.C. (WBTV) - A deputy was killed and a suspect is dead after a reported ambush in South Carolina Tuesday morning, according to the sheriff. Devin Mason, 27, was identified as the deputy killed. The sheriff said he died from injuries he sustained …

South Carolina deputy killed in ambush; suspect slain, too

LAMAR, S.C. - A deputy trying to arrest a suspect in a South Carolina home was ambushed, shot and killed early Tuesday while a second officer was hurt, authorities said. The suspect in the shooting was also killed, the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office …

University of South Carolina launching sports business program here with Panthers exec

DPH Launches Online South Carolina Health Compass

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jul. 1, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina today announced the launch of South Carolina Health Compass — an online collection of data dashboards …

South Carolina senators back reconciliation bill as it heads back to the U.S. House

The Senate narrowly passed a reconciliation bill focused on border security and tax cuts. The bill redirects funds from environmental and social programs, including Medicaid, which the CBO estimates could lead to millions losing health insurance. The …

Deputy dies after being ambushed inside South Carolina home, authorities say

Deputy dies after being ambushed inside South Carolina home, authorities 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 FEDERAL INMATE IN CUSTODY ACCUSED OF SHOOTING …

Rip current warnings issued for North Carolina, South Carolina beaches including Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach

THERE WERE NO PHYSICAL INJURIES HERE. THE OFFICIAL START OF SUMMER IS TOMORROW AND TEMPS ARE CLIMBING. MANY OF US ARE LIKELY PLANNING TRIPS TO THE BEACH TOO, IN THE COMING WEEKS. BEFORE YOU GET IN THE WATER, THOUGH, NEED TO BE AWARE OF A HIDDEN DANGER. RIP …

When is free fishing day in North Carolina, South Carolina?

When is free fishing day in North Carolina, South Carolina? THERE WERE NO PHYSICAL INJURIES HERE. THE OFFICIAL START OF SUMMER IS TOMORROW AND TEMPS ARE CLIMBING. MANY OF US ARE LIKELY PLANNING TRIPS TO THE BEACH TOO, IN THE COMING WEEKS. BEFORE YOU GET IN …

Barge Design Solutions acquires South Carolina company

Barge Design Solutions has announced the acquisition of South Carolina-based architecture and engineering firm Carlisle Associates. Carrie Stokes Courtesy of Barge Carlisle, which has about 20 employees, will continue its operations in Columbia, S.C., as a …