05/17/2026

South Carolina to execute Greenville man Sept. 20, first in 13 years

South Carolina will execute Freddie Eugene Owens on Sept. 20, its first execution in 13 years. Owens was sentenced to death in 1999 for a 1997 convenience store robbery killing in Greenville.

May 17

Woman arrested after standoff at Piedmont home

A Piedmont woman was arrested Friday night after barricading herself in a home following a domestic violence call.

May 17

Shooting injures one in Spartanburg County; deputies seek suspect

May 17

South Carolina officer killed in line-of-duty incident

May 17

Celebrini Named Canada's World Championship Captain; Sharks to Pick 20th in 2026 Draft

Macklin Celebrini will captain Team Canada at the World Championships, with Sidney Crosby serving as an alternate captain. The San Jose Sharks will have the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. This pick was obtained from Edmonton via the Jake Walman trade.

May 17

Mitoma Omitted from Japan's World Cup Roster Due to Injury

May 17

Manchester City Defeats Crystal Palace 3-0 in Premier League Match

May 17

Golden Knights Defeat Ducks 5-1, Advance to Western Conference Final

May 17

34 West Theater closes Meeting Street venue after a decade

34 West Theater Company closed its Meeting Street venue at year's end after 11 years, citing rising costs. The closure removes a popular tourist attraction and highlights growing pressure on downtown Charleston's independent arts venues.

May 17

Wild mustangs help veterans heal at Timmonsville sanctuary

May 17

You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee

Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.

May 17

A Poem for Late Winter: When You Need Light Most

May 17

On Starting Small: Margaret Atwood and the Single Seed

May 17

A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt

May 17

The Department You've Never Heard Of Just Got a $2 Billion Budget Cut

May 17

On Building Something That Lasts

Albert Camus wrote about gardening while the plague raged. His words cut through every shallow productivity hack you've ever bookmarked.

May 17

Warriors Defeat Kings 117-116 in Play-In Thriller

The Golden State Warriors edged out the Sacramento Kings 117-116 in a Western Conference Play-In Tournament game. Stephen Curry scored 33 points, and Jonathan Kuminga added 16 points for the Warriors. With the Clippers' elimination, the Oklahoma City Thunder received the final playoff spot.

May 17

Steelers Focus on Quarterback Allar's Development

May 17

Preseason Top 20 MLB Players Underperforming in 2026

May 17

Eagles Soar Past Commanders, 34-24

May 17

Liverpool Defeats Opponent, Bolsters Champions League Qualification Chances

May 17