Why the Army Corps is changing Lake Hartwell's water levels

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is placing a new restriction on how high Lake Hartwell can rise as engineers address a safety concern involving the Clemson Lower Diversion Dam Saddle Dike.

Watch: Homeowners get a shock when man falls through ceiling

Video captured the bizarre moment an insurance adjuster fell through the ceiling of a home during a roof inspection.

Man accused in fatal South Carolina cop shooting faced charges in Georgia

A 33-year-old man accused of killing a South Carolina police officer in a weekend gunfight had a pending criminal case in metro Atlanta involving multiple domestic violence charges, according to DeKalb County court records.

American Airlines bets big on international travel with 7 new routes

New daily flights will connect major U.S. hubs with destinations across Europe and Asia beginning in spring 2027 as the carrier expands its global network.

Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP senate nomination

Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman after a close runoff election to determine the GOP nominee for the seat vacated after the passing of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. 

Ironman triathlete escapes alligator attack in Savannah River

A 31-year-old triathlete escaped an alligator attack Sunday morning by gouging the reptile in the eye after it clamped down on his arm in the Savannah River.

Hayden Panettiere boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s attorney issues statement on her death: Report

Brian Hickerson’s attorney is speaking out following Hayden Panettiere’s death, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, according to TMZ.

Sanitation worker dies after falling from truck on first day on job

A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.

Judge moves Alex Murdaugh murder retrial from small rural county amid ongoing legal twists

The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether.

South Carolina student gunned down at Gaffney bus stop

A 17-year-old South Carolina student was shot and killed Wednesday morning near a school bus stop.

Lindsey Graham's sister Darline advances to GOP runoff for US Senate

Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face off in a Republican runoff election for South Carolina’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, one month after the sudden passing of late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Georgia man drowns saving young girl off South Carolina coast

A Georgia man died Friday evening after rescuing a young girl from a rip current in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, before being pulled underwater by a rip current.

Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Rebecca Hill dismissed by judge who says clerk doesn’t owe him for defense

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Alexander Murdaugh seeking to recover $600,000 in legal expenses from the county clerk accused of interfering with the jury in his murder trial.

Woman charged after police find 90-year-old husband living in alleged neglect

A South Carolina woman is facing criminal charges after police said they found her 90-year-old husband suffering from apparent neglect and living in unsanitary conditions during a welfare check.

Georgia leaders join in mourning death of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Georgia leaders are joining a nationwide chorus of mourning following the sudden death of veteran South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham at age 71.