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Police: Naked South Carolina man charged with attempted murder after shooting at patrol car

Police: Naked South Carolina man charged with attempted murder after shooting at patrol car

Above video: Your Thursday headlines A South Carolina man has been denied bond after a bizarre standoff with authorities. On Sunday night, an officer with the Spartanburg Police Department was driving East Main Street when the officer was flagged...

The prettiest spots in Greenville, South Carolina

The prettiest spots in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville is one of the South’s most popular travel destinations, thanks to its blend of scenic beauty and vibrant culture. Its walkable downtown is packed with indie boutiques, green spaces and public art that surprises you around every corner....

In Pics: South Carolina star Chloe Kitts turns up in flashy red outfit to support BF Collin Murray-Boyles 

In Pics: South Carolina star Chloe Kitts turns up in flashy red outfit to support BF Collin Murray-Boyles 

Love was in the air during the 2025 NBA draft as Chloe Kitts showed up in New York City to support her boyfriend Collin Murray-Boyles for his big night. Kitts sent her fans into a frenzy with her draft night look, turning up in a flashy red outfit...

A dozen hospitalized after lightning strike at South Carolina lake impacts children

A dozen hospitalized after lightning strike at South Carolina lake impacts children

A dozen people were taken to hospitals Tuesday after a lightning strike at a South Carolina lake, officials said. Emergency crews responded to Dominion Beach Park near the Lake Murray Dam and assessed 20 patients, including 12 children, Lexington...

Warrants: South Carolina mother high on cocaine caused death of 6-month-old baby

Warrants: South Carolina mother high on cocaine caused death of 6-month-old baby

Warrants: South Carolina mother high on cocaine caused death of 6-month-old baby A South Carolina mother is facing charges after her infant died in an unsafe sleeping environment while, authorities say, she was high on drugs. THIS MORNING ON WJCL...

18 people struck by lightning at South Carolina park: NWS

18 people struck by lightning at South Carolina park: NWS

by: Doug Coats Posted: Jun 24, 2025 / 10:01 PM EDT Updated: Jun 24, 2025 / 10:03 PM EDT LEXINGTON, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Eighteen people were struck by lightning at a South Carolina park Tuesday, the national weather service reports. The NWS...

25 parks in the Midlands of South Carolina

25 parks in the Midlands of South Carolina

Whether you’re looking for a place to play with the kiddos or to decompress with some off-screen time, Columbia features 20+ parks and recreational spots for you to enjoy. Ready to plan your trip to the park? Grab your shades and trusty water...

20 people injured in lightning strike while swimming at South Carolina beach

20 people injured in lightning strike while swimming at South Carolina beach

David McNew/Getty Images (LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C.) — Twenty people were injured by a reported lightning strike while swimming at a beach in South Carolina, officials said. The incident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, when multiple...

12 hospitalized after lightning strike at South Carolina lake: What we know

12 hospitalized after lightning strike at South Carolina lake: What we know

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WBTV) - Twelve people were hospitalized after a lightning strike at a lake in South Carolina on Tuesday afternoon, according to officials. The lightning strike happened around 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, along Lake Murray near...

Clarendon County: South Carolina’s Big, Little Secret

Clarendon County: South Carolina’s Big, Little Secret

The Latitude Corp. had several choices when it came to where it should set up its new manufacturing plant with the goal of expanding its footprint to enter untapped markets. The Wisconsin-headquartered company, a vertically integrated, contract...

Shark bites recently reported in South Carolina, Florida

Shark bites recently reported in South Carolina, Florida

Two beachgoers were bitten by sharks on Hilton Head Island, S.C., within a week, according to local officials. The most recent incident occurred Sunday around noon at Coligny Beach Park. The victim was treated for leg lacerations consistent with a...

South Carolina man, woman arrested after 12 dogs found in 'extremely poor and dangerous conditions'

South Carolina man, woman arrested after 12 dogs found in 'extremely poor and dangerous conditions'

South Carolina man, woman arrested after 12 dogs found in 'extremely poor and dangerous conditions' Deputies said the animals had no access to fresh, drinkable water and were being housed in inadequate and unsafe shelters. THE RECOVERY TIMELINE...

Here are the top 5 antique stores to check out in South Carolina

Here are the top 5 antique stores to check out in South Carolina

Whether you're looking for sturdy wood furniture that has stood the test of time, affordable plates and dishes to fill your cabinets, or vintage styles that are making a comeback — antique stores have it all. Vintage shopping is a passion of mine,...

Lightning Strike Injures 20 At South Carolina Beach, Including 12 Children

Twenty people, including twelve children, were injured Tuesday evening when lightning unexpectedly struck a beach near Lake Murray in Lexington County, South Carolina. Officials stated that while the injuries are considered non-life-threatening,...

20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake

20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake

Twenty people were injured by a reported lightning strike at a South Carolina lake on Tuesday, fire officials confirmed. First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike hitting the water,...

20 injured in lightning strike at South Carolina beach

20 injured in lightning strike at South Carolina beach

Twenty people were injured when lightning struck a South Carolina beach Tuesday evening, officials said. Twelve children and six adults were taken to local hospitals, while two people left on their own after the strike at a beach near Lake Murray,...

Travelers Rest to honor Revolutionary War heroine Dicey Langston with future statue

Travelers Rest to honor Revolutionary War heroine Dicey Langston with future statue

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An Upstate city is honoring the memory of Revolutionary War heroine Laodicea “Dicey” Langston with a life-sized statue in the heart of downtown. The copper statue will be placed in a historical corridor just...

Lightning strike at South Carolina lake injures 20 people including 12 children

Lightning strike at South Carolina lake injures 20 people including 12 children

Lightning strike at South Carolina lake injures 20 people including 12 children TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH THE CEASE FIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ISRAEL AND...

Revolutionary War traveling exhibit coming to Carthage

Revolutionary War traveling exhibit coming to Carthage

Carthage, Ill. — The Shadrach Bond Chapter of NSDAR is excited to announce the opening of the American Revolution Experience at the Hancock County Courthouse, ground floor, on July 3 to July 17. The exhibition will be open to the Public on July 4...

Warrant: South Carolina daycare worker slapped child for 'misbehaving'

Warrant: South Carolina daycare worker slapped child for 'misbehaving'

Warrant: South Carolina daycare worker slapped child for 'misbehaving' An employee at a daycare in South Carolina has been charged after allegedly hitting a child. THE RECOVERY TIMELINE REMAINS UNCERTAIN, AND HALIBURTON COULD POTENTIALLY MISS THE...

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