CARTA could permanently remove student fare

The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority says all parents who take their kids on the bus could do so for free, going forward.

‘Two peas in a pod’: Toddler befriends 5-foot Halloween skeleton

The 2-year-old's mother thinks that COVID canceling playdates with other kids strengthened his bond with the skeleton.
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Woman runs under 6-minute mile while 9 months pregnant

Makenna Myler, 28, who’s originally from Australia but now lives in California, has been running five or six times a week during her pregnancy.

TOP STORIES

  CARTA discussing free election day service

Troopers respond to hit and run in North Charleston

Expect lane closures in Berkeley County during bridge replacement

Crash with injuries reported in Colleton Co.

  North Charleston apartment complex fire displaces 55 people

North Charleston firefighters are working to determine the cause of a fire at an apartment complex off Highway 78 that forced more than four dozen people out of their homes.
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  Deadline looms, but COVID relief deal may be far off

Republicans are reconvening the Senate this week to vote on a virus proposal, but it’s a bill that failed once before, and that Trump himself now derides as too puny.

  Dorchester Co. District 4 board votes to extend superintendent’s contract

  Century Aluminum plant in Mt. Holly could shutdown over power costs

  S.C. deputy dies after crash during I-85 traffic stop, sheriff says

  Man surrenders to U.S. Marshals, deputies after standoff

Sumter Police searching for woman reported missing after leaving hospital

  Police investigating reports of dozens of cats missing, possibly stolen

Fact or Fiction: COVID-19 vs Flu

Newly opened in-person absentee voting locations lead to spike in Tri-County voting

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Indiana student survives pumpkin smashing through car

An Indiana student says he’s thankful to be alive after a pumpkin crashed through his windshield while he was driving on the highway.

SPORTS

The Citadel Announces 2020-21 Men’s Basketball SoCon Schedule

Gamecocks To Face Northwestern In Hall Of Fame Classic In Kansas City

Mark Cooper Returns For 2nd Season with Stingrays

Lowcountry High School Football Schedule (10/23)

Lawrence, Rodgers Win ACC Weekly Honors

Lawrence throws 5 TD's in win

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  Police search for ‘armed and dangerous’ man wanted for murder

  Search ends for gunmen after shots blamed for 3-car crash

  Berkeley County offering parking shuttle for in-person absentee voters

  Former S.C. prison warden, associate get thousands in payout after inmate escape

Greenville County deputies search for missing girl

Beatrice was last seen at about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at a home on Candor Place in Simpsonville, deputies said.
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CDC: ‘Strong recommendation’ but no rule for masks on planes

The CDC says masks should be worn by all passengers and workers on planes, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-sharing vehicles. That includes in airports and at subway and bus stations.

  S.C. reports 666 new cases of COVID-19, 25 additional deaths

Coroner releases name of pedestrian who died in hit-and-run

  Charleston Police investigating shooting that sends man to hospital

Police: Coleman Blvd back open after muriatic acid spill