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Sheriff: Missing Lexington County baby found alive after being buried in dog crate

Authorities in Lexington County found an 11-month-old safe nearly a full day after he was reported missing.

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In 2003, Steven Bixby killed two law enforcement officers in Abbeville County.
State opposes death row inmate’s request to delay execution

National

FILE -- The Trump administration has proposed a rule that could cut food stamp benefits for...
Trump moves to cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people
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Berkeley Co.

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Person hospitalized after crash near YMCA in Berkeley County

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The Murdaugh Cases

Alex Murdaugh listens in on discourse over motions during a pre-trial hearing for Alex...

Murdaugh defense responds to state’s opposition to motion to dismiss indictments

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Live 5 Web Staff
Alex Murdaugh’s defense team has responded to the state’s opposition to his request to dismiss the murder indictments against him.

State

Demarieia Quartez Collins, 26, was charged with armed robbery, officials said.

Gunman wishes woman ‘a blessed day’ after church parking lot robbery, police say

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Anisa Snipes and Gray News staff
A woman told police a man wished her a “blessed day” after robbing her at gunpoint in a church parking lot.

Berkeley Co.

A viral video showing multiple deputies restraining an 18-year-old during a fight at the...

Viral video shows deputies restraining teen at Coastal Carolina Fair; incident report disputes his account

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Elijah Brown
A viral video showing multiple deputies restraining an 18-year-old during a fight at the Coastal Carolina Fair is raising questions about the use of force.

Georgetown Co.

More than 20 calls to 911. Nearly seven years of complaints. And inside one Georgetown County...

‘House of horrors’: Missed calls, years of inaction and 125 dead dogs

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Gracie Kirschner and Jeff McGee
A closer look into the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office response and South Carolina’s animal protection gaps.

Berkeley Co.

Goose Creek residents will pay less in city taxes under a budget the City Council is set to...

Goose Creek residents to pay less in city taxes under prospective new budget

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Maitane Orue
Goose Creek residents will pay less in city taxes under a budget the City Council is set to vote on.

Charleston Co.

The Charleston City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on a $495,000 contract for the...

Charleston City Council to vote on $495,000 bluestone sidewalk contract

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Simone Roberts
The Charleston City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on a $495,000 contract for the first phase of repairs to bluestone sidewalks on Broad Street.
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Charleston County

The Charleston City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on a $495,000 contract for the...
VIDEO: Charleston City Council to vote on $495,000 bluestone sidewalk contract

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Charleston Co.

The Snowden community is at its last step to receive Charleston County historic district...

‘We want to be recognized’: Snowden community at last step to receive historic district designation

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Maya Brown
The Snowden community is at its last step to receive Charleston County historic district designation after years of community efforts. 

Orangeburg County

The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety has identified a suspect in a Saturday shooting...

Orangeburg police identify suspect in deadly shooting

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Live 5 Web Staff
The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety has identified a suspect in a Saturday shooting that left a 38-year-old man dead.

Charleston Co.

More Charleston County School District students are reaching English proficiency, but district...

More CCSD students reach English proficiency, but growth targets plateau

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Kavya Ramesh
More Charleston County School District students are reaching English proficiency, but district leaders say there is still work to do.

Charleston Co.

Charleston city leaders celebrated the completion of the city’s largest stormwater project, an...

Charleston completes $198 million drainage project along Crosstown

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Victoria Blair
Charleston city leaders celebrated the completion of the city’s largest stormwater project, an approximately $198 million effort more than two decades in the making.

Charleston Co.

Charleston County weighs greenbelt funds for Johns Island conservation hub

Charleston County weighs greenbelt funds for Johns Island conservation hub

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Hannah Borchert
Charleston County is considering spending more than half a million dollars in greenbelt funds for a conservation and volunteer hub on Johns Island.

The Murdaugh Cases

Alex Murdaugh returns to SC court Friday as lawyers dispute DNA and ballistics evidence ahead...

Prosecutors deny falsifying evidence in Alex Murdaugh case: ‘Simply incorrect’

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM EST
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By Emily Johnson
Over a week ago, Murdaugh’s legal team filed a motion to dismiss the criminal charges against him related to the deaths of his wife and son.

Charleston Co.

A private plane ran over an alligator during takeoff Friday night at Johns Island Airport,...

Private plane runs over alligator during takeoff near Charleston

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Live 5 Web Staff
A private plane ran over an alligator during takeoff Friday night at Johns Island Airport.

National

President Donald Trump acknowledges the Iran war impacted the midterm elections but says he's...

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Facing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’s eager to litigate the policy choices that he and President Donald Trump have made in Iran and Venezuela.

Beaufort Co.

Officials said Giovannie Grant of Burton was last seen Friday evening in the area of Greenlawn...

Beaufort County deputies search for missing 18-year-old

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 12:51 PM EST
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By Live 5 Web Staff
Deputies in Beaufort County are searching for an 18-year-old who has not been seen by his family since last week.

Beaufort Co.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a Friday afternoon crash that left one dead...

Beaufort County Coroner’s Office identifies elderly man killed in head-on crash

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM EST
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By Colt Yeargin
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a Friday afternoon crash that left one dead and another hospitalized.

Berkeley Co.

Two men were killed and a third person was injured in an early-morning crash Sunday in...

Berkeley coroner announces dual-fatality crash, identifies victims

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM EST
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By Marissa Thompson and Live 5 Web Staff
Two men were killed and a third person was injured in an early-morning crash Sunday in Berkeley County.

Charleston Co.

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s 13th annual National Veterans Small Business Week...

National Veterans Small Business Week begins with focus on Charleston shops

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 6:45 AM EST
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By Simone Roberts
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s 13th annual National Veterans Small Business Week begins Monday in celebration of Veterans Day.

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Charleston Co.

Dozens of volunteers took part in a training with Holy City Missions before the nonprofit...

Holy City Missions trains dozens of volunteers for warming shelter season

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 11:14 PM EST
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By Maitane Orue
Dozens of volunteers took part in a training with Holy City Missions before the nonprofit opens its warming shelter to people with nowhere warm to go.

Georgetown Co.

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Georgetown police officer arrested after allegedly driving under the influence

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A Georgetown police officer is facing charges after allegedly driving under the influence.

Sports

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) throws a pass during the first half of an...

Sellers leads No. 23 South Carolina to 4th straight victory with 17-9 win over Texas A&M

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
LaNorris Sellers threw for 251 yards and a touchdown and ran for a clinching score as No. 23 South Carolina won its fourth straight game by outlasting Texas A&M 17-9 on Saturday.

Crime

A Johns Island man has been arrested after police say he left his 6-year-old daughter sleeping...

Police: Man left daughter sleeping outside Target to hold spot for Pokémon cards

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM EST
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By Live 5 Web Staff
A Johns Island man has been arrested after police say he left his 6-year-old daughter sleeping in line outside a Target store to hold his place for a Pokémon card release.

Beaufort Co.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office says a missing woman has been found safe on Sunday, Nov 8.

Missing woman found safe, according to Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM EST
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By Colt Yeargin
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office says a missing woman has been found safe on Sunday, Nov 8.

Charleston Co.

The Ben Sawyer Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic from 9 p.m. Sunday until 4 a.m....

Ben Sawyer Bridge to close overnight Sunday for final repairs

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM EST
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By Colt Yeargin
The Ben Sawyer Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic from 9 p.m. Sunday until 4 a.m. Monday, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

Charleston Co.

Hosted by the Palmetto Hope Network and Real Men Against Violence, the annual conference...

‘I can and I will’: Ninth annual Boyz to Men conference teaches boys how to be men

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 11:16 PM EST
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By Maya Brown
Hosted by the Palmetto Hope Network and Real Men Against Violence, the annual conference taught boys ages eight to 18 all the essential skills and lessons to become men.

Sports

Jahiem Lawson returned Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli’s fumble 22 yards for a score, Ashton...

Jahiem Lawson returns 22 yards for a score, Clemson holds on to defeat Syracuse 18-13

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 4:14 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Jahiem Lawson returned Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli’s fumble 22 yards for a score, Ashton Hampton intercepted Angeli in the end zone and Clemson held on to defeat the Orange 18-13 Saturday.

Charleston Co.

The event featured wellness workshops led by local professionals, DIY tables, vendors, food...

Nonprofit hosts TeacherFest 2026 for Lowcountry teachers

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 6:26 AM EST
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By Hannah Borchert
Charleston-based nonprofit Teacher Care Club hosted “TeacherFest 2026” on Saturday, a free community event that provided mental health and wellness resources to local educators.

Berkeley Co.

The event included a resource fair where families could learn about the diagnosis process and...

Autism Awareness 5K run/walk draws hundreds in Summerville

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM EST
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By Hannah Borchert
Bridging the Gap Society for Autism held its first Autism Awareness 5K run/walk Saturday at Cane Bay High School.
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