South-Carolina
Beachgoer bitten in rare shark attack on Hilton Head Island
A beachgoer suffered a “likely shark bite” on Hilton Head Island Monday — marking a rare shark encounter on the South Carolina shore.
The woman was chomped on while swimming in the waters at the Sea Pines Resort, a sprawling hotel along the island’s south shore, News 3 reported.
She was able to escape the water on her own and was bleeding, but had the wound under control.
Fortunately, the “likely shark bite” wasn’t severe enough for her to be rushed to the hospital. Whether she went on her own after the fact is not known.
Lifeguards shut down the beach for 30 minutes until the waters were determined to be safe.
The incident marks the first official shark bite on the island for the year — but Shore Beach Services said “there was another possible shark bite early this year that wasn’t confirmed.”
Shark attacks on Hilton Head are rare, but not uncommon.
Last year, a 60-year-old man was standing in waist-deep water on the very same beach when a shark bit his foot, leaving him with gruesome, but not life-threatening injuries.
In 2021, a lifeguard was checking water conditions when a shark bit him on the chest. He also survived the encounter.
Shark experts told The Post earlier this month that shark encounters are the “new norm” thanks to a population boom in the beast’s favorite meals.
The apex predators do not target humans, however, and most bites are accidental and a result of swimmers getting in the way of a feeding frenzy.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Joint Base Charleston announced Saturday’s airshow over the harbor has been canceled due to poor weather conditions.
Base officials said teams continued monitoring the forecast in hopes of a window to fly; however, continued rain and conditions forced them to cancel the event.
The airshow cannot be rescheduled.
“While the weather ultimately kept us out of the skies today, safely navigating this pivot was a massive team effort. I am incredibly grateful for our committee’s tireless planning and the seamless coordination of our first responders and civic leaders who prepared for every contingency. The unwavering support of the Lowcountry is unmatched. We are grateful for this enduring partnership, and we eagerly look forward to bringing aviation excellence back to our community in the future,” said Colonel Jason Parker, Joint Base Charleston Installation Commander.
The show was scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, with spectators able to view the demonstrations for free from areas in Charleston and Mount Pleasant.
This is the second time the 2026 show has seen a change. It was previously expected to take place as a two-day event at Joint Base Charleston; however, organizers later announced it would scale down and move to a one-day-only show over Charleston Harbor due to “current global events.”
Joint Base Charleston said it is already planning the 2028 Charleston Airshow.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – University of South Carolina saxophone professor Dr. Clifford Leaman was honored this spring, becoming a lifetime honorary member of the North American Saxophone Alliance. Leaman has been teaching classical saxophone at the university level for over 40 years. Only around a dozen saxophonists hold this prestigious honor.
“I am deeply honored and humbled to join the other saxophonists honored by this organization who have given so much of their lives to the growth and acceptance of the saxophone in the musical world,” says Leaman.
“This recognition is not just a reflection of my work, but of the many colleagues and students who have been such a driving force in my career. It would not have been possible to have achieved this honor without the supportive and stimulating musical environment at the USC School of Music.”
Our very own chief meteorologist, Adam Clark, was a student of Dr. Leaman while he was in high school.
Clark said, “Dr. Leaman’s weekly lessons helped me in all aspects of my professional life. From practicing correctly, perseverance, and putting in the hard work, it has shaped me to be who I am today, and he deserves this honor, and I am so very happy for him.”
Leaman has served on the faculties of Furman University, Eastern Michigan University, and the University of Michigan before joining the University of South Carolina, where he has been a faculty member for over 25 years.
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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the Carolina Forest area, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR).
On Friday morning, just before 9:30 a.m., crews responded to the area of Highway 501 and Carolina Forest Boulevard.
One person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, HCFR said.
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Officials ask drivers to avoid the area as Murtle Beach-bound Highway 501 traffic remains blocked.
The crash is under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP).
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