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Sellers’ 20-yard TD run with 1:08 to go lifts No. 16 South Carolina to 17-14 win over No. 12 Clemson

Gamecocks win 6th in a row
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) runs with the ball while pursued by Clemson...

Charleston Co.

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Portion of Highway 17 closed following crash, Mount Pleasant Police say

Charleston Co.

People around the Lowcountry celebrated Small Business Saturday by kicking off the holiday...
The impacts of Small Business Saturday on Lowcountry businesses

State

The South Carolina community is mourning the loss of one of its civil rights icons.
James Solomon Jr., one of the first students to desegregate USC, dies at 94

TOP HEADLINES

Charleston Co.

The North Charleston Police Department reported to an officer involved shooting Friday afternoon.

SLED investigates deadly N. Charleston officer-involved shooting

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By P.J. Williams
One man has died following an officer-involved shooting in North Charleston.

State

Over the last few years, nearly a billion dollars in federal pandemic relief money has...

With federal funds gone, DSS seeks money to support childcare in next SC budget

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Mary Green
Over the last few years, nearly a billion dollars in federal pandemic relief money has supported childcare in South Carolina

Charleston Co.

Hundreds of people came to Credit One Stadium’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Credit One Stadium kicks off their third annual Tree lighting ceremony

Updated: Nov. 30, 2024 at 12:25 AM EST
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By Hannah Borchert
Hundreds of people came to Credit One Stadium’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Charleston Co.

The city of Charleston is encouraging folks to shop locally this holiday season.

Holiday parking pass now available for downtown Charleston shoppers

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Meredith Blair
The city of Charleston is encouraging folks to shop locally this holiday season.

State

The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says a missing elderly man has been found.

Georgetown Co. deputies locate missing elderly man

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By P.J. Williams
Orangeburg County deputies are asking the public to help locate a missing man.

Charleston Co.

Children joined the Charleston Animal Society this week to help make sure the shelter pets all...

Children help serve Thanksgiving dinner to Charleston shelter pets

Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 12:23 PM EST
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By Marissa Thompson
Children joined the Charleston Animal Society this week to help make sure the shelter pets all got to celebrate with a special Thanksgiving dinner.
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Charleston County

One man has died following officer involved shooting in North Charleston.
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National

FILE - Packages move down a conveyor system were they are directed to the proper shipping area...

Amazon workers strike worldwide for better wages and working conditions

Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 11:30 AM EST
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By CNN Newsource Staff
Amazon workers on six continents are planning strikes and protests from Friday through Cyber Monday.

State

Officials said Mayor George Garner, who had recently been reelected, died after a crash...

Funeral arrangements set for late McColl mayor

Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 7:26 AM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The funeral arrangements have been set for George Garner, the mayor of McColl who was killed in a crash earlier this week.

National

FILE - Television journalist Dan Rather and wife Jean Rather attend a special screening of...

Jean Rather, wife of longtime CBS anchor Dan Rather, dies at 89

Updated: Nov. 28, 2024 at 8:09 AM EST
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By Debra Worley
Former longtime anchor Dan Rather is mourning the death of his wife, Jean Rather, according to post made on his verified Facebook account.

State

A Brookland Cayce High School football player is especially thankful after battling back from...

Quarterback plays two months after life-saving surgery

Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 7:30 AM EST
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By Deric Rush
A Brookland Cayce High School football player is especially thankful after battling back from a major surgery. Drevon Dopson played 8 games this past season after undergoing emergency surgery for ulcerative colitis (UC) in July.

Charleston Co.

Shoppers started early for Black Friday doorbusters following the end of the Thanksgiving...

Record-breaking Black Friday shopping expected; get the bang for your buck

Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 9:42 AM EST
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By Tiana Maxwell
Shoppers started early for Black Friday doorbusters following the end of the Thanksgiving holiday.

National

The facade of Notre-Dame Cathedral is seen in Paris, Friday Nov., 29 2024 ahead of French...

Notre Dame Cathedral unveils its new interior 5 years after devastating fire

Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 7:42 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
After more than five years of frenetic reconstruction work, Notre Dame Cathedral showed its new self to the world Friday.

Dorchester Co.

Family Restaurant in Summerville has served customers a free Thanksgiving meal for the past 14...

Summerville restaurant serves free Thanksgiving dinners, creating community

Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 4:17 AM EST
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By Jenna Herazo
Around 14% of Americans will spend Thanksgiving alone, according to Statista.

Berkeley Co.

One military mom is going on year three of providing home cooked meals and hugs to the young...

Military mom making a difference for young troops this Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 4:18 AM EST
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By Carlie Baker
One military mom is going on year three of providing home-cooked meals and hugs to the young sailors and airmen who are not able to leave the base for Thanksgiving.

State

People can look up organizations by going to the Secretary of State's public database.

South Carolinians encouraged to ‘give from the heart, but give smart’ this holiday season

Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 4:19 AM EST
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By Mary Green
The season of giving is now upon us, and many South Carolinians will be opening their wallets and checkbooks over the next month to support causes they care about.

Dorchester Co.

The National Fire Protection Association reports Thanksgiving Day has three times more fires...

Dorchester County firefighters stress safety during Thanksgiving cooking

Updated: Nov. 28, 2024 at 7:13 PM EST
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By Tiana Maxwell
The Dorchester County Fire Department wants to keep you safe in the kitchen as you prepare Thanksgiving dinner for your family.

National

While your fur-babies might be begging for food at the Thanksgiving table, it’s important to...

Thanksgiving do’s and don’ts for your dog to eat this holiday season

Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 4:03 PM EST
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By Rachel Vadaj and Akim Powell
While your fur-babies might be begging for food at the Thanksgiving table, it’s important to know that many of the savory items on the list are deemed toxic and unsafe for dogs to eat.

Charleston Co.

Vital Mission Farm is one of many small farms working to keep food on the table. One Wadmalaw...

Lowcountry farmer on a mission to practice sustainable techniques

Updated: Nov. 28, 2024 at 5:25 AM EST
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By Nick Reagan
A Charleston County turkey farmer is working to make farming more environmentally and economically friendly while still making sure stores were stocked in time for your Thanksgiving dinner.

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National

Nearly 11,000 cartons of organic eggs sold at Costco stores in several states are being...

Egg cartons sold at Costco under recall due to potential salmonella risk

Updated: Nov. 28, 2024 at 5:30 AM EST
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By CNN Newsource Staff
People who have the eggs should either throw them out or return them to the store for a refund.

Dorchester Co.

Two United States Air Force veterans are reunited just in time for Thanksgiving.

Two U.S. Air Force veterans reunite in Summerville for first time in 60 years

Updated: Nov. 28, 2024 at 4:08 AM EST
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By Carlie Baker
Two United States Air Force veterans are reunited just in time for Thanksgiving.

State

Middle School Teacher overcomes homelessness and teaches message of perseverance

SC middle school teacher overcomes homelessness, shares message of perseverance

Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 10:17 PM EST
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By Hannah Burbank
After being homeless for six months in 2012, Dashia Wider now teaches social studies at Alcorn Middle School in Richland County School District One.

State

An advertisement for housing for military families at Fort Jackson, which a federal lawsuit...

Family sues Fort Jackson housing, alleges son contracted encephalitis from raw sewage leaks

Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 10:03 PM EST
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By Kevin Connaughton
A military family filed a lawsuit against Fort Jackson’s housing provider this month, claiming the company’s negligence caused their 4-year-old child to become sick.

Charleston Co.

Charleston International Airport is expected to top last year's holiday travel numbers.

Charleston Airport to top last year’s record travel this Thanksgiving weekend

Updated: Nov. 28, 2024 at 4:27 AM EST
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By Hannah Borchert
Airports are packed with travelers as we head into Thanksgiving weekend.

Charleston Co.

Derrick Niles was arrested for indecent exposure incidents in North Charleston.

Man arrested for indecent exposure in North Charleston

Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 11:14 PM EST
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By Colt Yeargin
Mount Pleasant Police have arrested a man for indecent exposure incidents in North Charleston.

State

Officials said Mayor George Garner, who had recently been reelected, died after a crash...

‘Loved his family’: S.C. town left with questions after mayor killed in crash

Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 5:58 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff and Logan Schiciano
The small Pee Dee town of McColl is left in mourning and with questions after the sudden death of its mayor.

Sports

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, right, talks with South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer...

No. 12 Clemson, No. 16 South Carolina playing for biggest stakes in Palmetto Rivalry history

Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 9:59 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
CFB Playoff spot could be on the line

Charleston Co.

Correy Sheldon Chaine McCullough, 30, was charged with shoplifting and obtaining goods by...

Mount Pleasant Police arrest 2 accused of shoplifting from Lowes store

Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 7:12 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips
Mount Pleasant Police confirmed they arrested two men Wednesday afternoon in a shoplifting case.

Charleston Co.

North Charleston Police say two people were wounded in a shooting after 3 p.m. Wednesday at...

Police: 2 wounded in North Charleston shooting

Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 6:39 PM EST
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By Colt Yeargin
North Charleston Police have detained two people as they investigate a double shooting Wednesday afternoon.
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