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South Carolina woman accused of hiding income for SNAP benefits
South Carolina woman charged with $56K SNAP fraud WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER. ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH THE LATEST FROM OFFICIALS AND SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL TEXAS. A MASSIVE...

South Carolina women’s basketball: Freshmen facing crucial roles
According to BetMGM and ESPN, South Carolina is the betting favorite to win the 2026 national championship. Despite losing three starters from last year’s Final Four team, the Gamecocks appear to have improved their roster. Dawn Staley has to...

South Carolina records first measles case of 2025
(WPDE) — The measles outbreak has spread to South Carolina. The South Carolina Dept. of Health (DPH) on Wednesday announced an Upstate resident is the state’s first confirmed case of the infection since September 2024. DPH says the individual is...

South Carolina DPH confirms measles in Upstate resident
By S.C. Department of Public Health COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an Upstate resident. This is the first confirmed case of measles reported in South Carolina since September 2024. The...

South Carolina confirms first measles case since 2024 in unvaccinated traveler
SC Dept. of Public Health confirms first case of measles in the state since Sept. 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an Upstate resident, the first case in the state since...

South Carolina finalizes its SEC Media Days representatives
Head coach coach Shane Beamer will be joined by quarterback LaNorris Sellers, defensive back DQ Smith and defensive lineman Nick Barrett in Atlanta. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Carolina contingent headed to SEC Medai Days has been flinalized with a trio...

South Carolina sees first 2025 measles case as nationwide outbreak spreads
"Measles is highly contagious, and a serious disease caused by a virus that affects the respiratory tract. This virus spreads quickly, which is why we must act now to prevent its spread," Dr. Linda Bell, state epidemiologist, said. Measles is...

What to know about South Carolina players in 2025 WNBA All-Star game
COLUMBIA — The 2025 WNBA All-Star game is almost here. Three South Carolina women's basketball and coach Dawn Staley former players in A'ja Wilson, Allisha Gray and Aliyah Boston have been selected to play on July 19 in Indianapolis (8:30 p.m. ET,...

Newsom swings through key state South Carolina
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday launched a two-day tour of South Carolina, calling on voters across rural areas — some tucked in GOP strongholds — to exercise their “moral authority” in standing up to President Donald...

Brandon Brown announces campaign for South Carolina U.S. Senate seat
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Brandon Brown, a 5th generation South Carolinian, announced that he will run for South Carolina Unites State Senate seat against Lindsey Graham in 2026. Brown, a democrat, said he is launching his campaign with a...
Duke Energy’s (DUK) Subsidiary Eyes More Revenues in South Carolina
Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) is one of the 10 best defensive stocks to buy in a volatile market. On July 1, the company’s subsidiary, Duke Energy Carolinas, filed a request for a 7.7% rate increase in South Carolina. If approved, the new...

Newsom’s South Carolina visit should remove any doubts about his political goals
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. If anyone still harbors doubts that Gavin Newsom is contemplating a run for the White House in 2028, this week’s sojourn into South Carolina for some schmoozing with...

Measles reported in South Carolina for first time since 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed its case of measles since September 2024 in an Upstate resident. Public health officials said the person was not vaccinated and did not have immunity from a previous...

First sea turtle hatchlings emerge on Edisto Island, marking start of loggerhead season
EDISTO BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) — The first sea turtle hatchlings of the year have made their debut on Edisto Island over the weekend, marking the beginning of a season where hundreds of thousands of young sea turtles will emerge on South Carolina...
Sports Daily: A helluva hire?
While you were (hopefully) sleeping, the Braves embarrassed themselves in Sacramento. Ronald Acuña Jr. missed the game with back tightness, too. More on all that in a bit. Let’s start with something happier. Quick links: Braves at the trade...

Latest 'Tiger King' twist sees 'Doc' Antle sentenced to 1 year in prison for animal trafficking
“Tiger King” star Bhagavan “Doc” Antle is going to prison — but not for as long as prosecutors wanted — after admitting he broke federal law buying endangered animals to keep at his zoo in South Carolina.Antle, 65, was sentenced to one year and...

SC reports first confirmed measles case for 2025 in Upstate resident
South Carolina has recorded its first measles case this year, public health officials said Wednesday. The case comes from an Upstate resident, who was unvaccinated and did not have immunity from a prior measles infection, the state Department of...

New Orleans is one of the best cities to visit in the US, new Travel + Leisure ranking says
New Orleans has once again landed itself at the top of an acclaimed travel destination list, this time being ranked as Travel + Leisure's second-best travel spot in the U.S. for 2025. Only Santa Fe earned higher praise from the travel magazine's...

Alabama’s top high school football defensive linemen: Meet the best DL in 6A
Leading up to the 2025 season, AL.com is highlighting the top high school football players in Alabama. Our first statewide list focused on the best running backs in 6A. Our second list focuses on the best defensive linemen in 6A. We contacted...
2025 SEC football media days student-athlete attendees
SEC football media days will be held July 14-17 at Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park and the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. 2025 will mark the third time SEC media days will be held at the College Football Hall of Fame...