South Carolina Senator Darline Graham held her first major local press conference Sunday, two days before the August 11 special primary to fill the seat vacated by her late brother, Lindsey Graham. Graham has secured endorsements from President Trump and the National Republican Senatorial Committee, as well as support from U.S. Senator Tim Scott.
With ten candidates in the Republican field, analysts suggest a runoff is likely following Tuesday's primary. High-profile contenders including Russell Fry, Ralph Norman, and former Governor Mark Sanford are making final pitches to voters. Sanford recently revisited his "pooping pig" campaign tactic at the Statehouse to highlight government spending.
The Department of Public Health has extended existing vaccine requirements for the new school year. The Hepatitis A requirement now extends through 6th grade, and the chickenpox (varicella) requirement now covers students through 12th grade. No new vaccines have been added to the mandatory list.
The newly constructed traffic circle at the intersection of Fort Johnson Road and Camp Road on James Island opens to vehicle traffic Monday. While the intersection is open to cars, Charleston County Public Works noted that sidewalks remain closed as pedestrian improvements are finalized.
The Town of St. George officially reopens its remodeled Town Hall on Monday following an expansion project. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for noon at the Ridge Street facility, which was upgraded to increase capacity for municipal services.
The Charleston County Consolidated Emergency Communications Center has completed a modernization project. The renovation included a reconfigured floor plan, two additional dispatch consoles, and updated equipment to handle increased emergency call volumes.
Construction on Center Street to replace the city’s stormwater system is wrapping up. Local business owners reported that the summer-long construction project significantly impacted foot traffic and revenue during the peak tourism season.
Following over a decade of discussions regarding a crash-prone intersection on James Island, Charleston County has settled on installing a turn lane. Previous proposals for a full traffic light or a roundabout were discarded during the planning process.
SLED and the Department of Corrections are investigating the death of a 40-year-old inmate who died Saturday night from injuries sustained at Lee Correctional Institution. Authorities have not yet released the cause of the injuries.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reported that 43-year-old Shaquander Mixon was fatally shot when gunfire entered a home on Nash Road. Investigators believe she was not the intended target of the shooting.
Captain Matt Caughman was terminated from the Greenwood Police Department after being charged with driving under the influence by the South Carolina Highway Patrol on Friday night. Caughman was off-duty at the time of the incident.
Israel Quan’Ye Currence, 20, surrendered to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Saturday morning. He was wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in Gaffney.
Florida authorities have arrested Daytron W. Etkins, 41, charging him as an accessory in the double homicide involving a Citadel cadet and South Carolina National Guard member. Etkins is the father of the primary suspect in the case.
The Save A Lot on Durant Avenue has closed to consolidate operations with a location on Dorchester Road. The closure leaves the southern end of North Charleston with further reduced access to fresh produce and meat.
More than 85 high school students from Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties have entered paid apprenticeships with 39 local employers. The program covers 19 career tracks through Trident Technical College.
The state’s annual sales tax holiday ended Sunday. The event provided a 6% tax exemption on school supplies, clothing, and computers, though many school districts in the state had already begun classes prior to the event.
Verizon customers across Greenville County and the surrounding Upstate reported significant service outages over the weekend, leaving many unable to place or receive cellular calls.
Authorities identified 47-year-old Derrick Moore of Georgia as the swimmer who died after assisting a child caught in a rip current near 4th Avenue South. His body was recovered Saturday morning near 12th Avenue South.
As hatchling season begins, the Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol reported the island is approaching 500 nests for the season. Conservationists are monitoring the 10-mile stretch of beach as the final nesting phase concludes.
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism announced the opening of the Henry Passage. The 1.5-mile trail features an 800-foot elevation change and was constructed using locally harvested locust logs and stone.