How to find LGBTQ friendly travel destinations in the South

LGBTQ+ travelers are taking extra precautions, especially in the South, due to a perceived increase in hostility. Resources like IGLTA, Everywhere is Queer, and LGBTQ+ friendly travel advisors can help travelers find inclusive spaces and plan safer trips. …

Man sentenced to life for 2021 murder of South Carolina mother

CHESTERFILED COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) - A Chesterfield County jury on Thursday found a man guilty of murder and grand larceny in the death of a South Carolina mother from 2021. The trial for Emanuel Bedford ended on Thursday, June 19 after four days of court …

South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley Sends a Message to Caitlin Clark Fans

The WNBA was steadily trending up in popularity before Caitlin Clark entered the league, but since she debuted in 2024 with the Indiana Fever, that growth has gone into overdrive. Clark’s rabid fanbase is at the center of the WNBA’s rise, and one of the …

Back to the ’50s will be starting line for a Minnesota to South Carolina vintage car rally

More than 10,000 gleaming street rods, muscle cars and vintage rides will cruise into the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this weekend — and then 130 of them will take off in a hurry for the legendary Hemmings Great Race to South Carolina. The nine-day, 2,300- …

Man sentenced to life for the murder of South Carolina mom

Novant’s ‘outpatient-focused’ hospital approved in South Carolina 

Novant Health has received approval for a new “outpatient-focused” hospital in Greenville, S.C. Here are five things to know: 1. The 20-bed facility will be developed in partnership with local physicians and reflects the Winston-Salem, N.C.-based system’s …

Granddaughter of late Saints owner arrested after clash with officer in South Carolina

Rita Benson-Leblanc was charged Thursday in Charleston, South Carolina, after allegedly shoving a parking officer who was placing a boot on a vehicle. CHARLESTON, S.C. — The granddaughter of the late Saints owner, Tom Benson, was arrested today in South …

South Carolina Group Sues Charleston City School Board for Statue Removals

A Charleston, South Carolina, group aiming to preserve southern United States history is suing the local government and school board to return statues of Vice President John C. Calhoun and Confederate General Robert E. Lee to their original displays after …

Rita LeBlanc, granddaughter of Tom Benson, arrested after altercation with parking officer in South Carolina

Leblanc is now facing multiple charges, including assault and interfering with an officer or city employee. CHARLESTON, S.C. — The granddaughter of the late Saints owner, Tom Benson, was arrested today in South Carolina. Police in Charleston, tell WWL …

Man killed in South Carolina hit-and-run identified as search continues

A man killed in a South Carolina hit-and-run has been identified as Martell Riley. Authorities are still searching for the vehicle involved in the crash. ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — The coroner has identified a man who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in …