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Through sobs, did Alex Murdaugh say he killed his son?

The former lawyer accused of murdering his own wife and son returned to the courtroom as the state continued to present its case against him Monday.
Alex Murdaugh speaks with his attorneys during trial for murder at the Colleton County...

Beaufort Co.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office says a missing 10-year-old boy has been located.
Deputies: Missing Bluffton child located

Charleston Co.

Jamie Price shared his experience Monday after several trips to Ukraine to deliver medical...
Charleston man to deliver supplies to civilians, soldiers in Ukraine

The Murdaugh Cases

Murdaugh listens during his double murder trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in...
BLOG: Day 6: Defense poses new theory, state shows new interview

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Charleston Co.

Mobile hygiene services for those in need in the Lowcountry

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Emily Johnson
A non-profit is bringing a mobile truck with services including laundry, haircuts, a café and warm showers to those experiencing homelessness in Berkeley, Dorchester and Charleston Counties.

Charleston Co.

Woman facing charges after allegedly kidnapping, beating 2 victims in N. Charleston

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Bryce Jacquot
A woman is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping and assault and battery 1st degree, after police say she tied up two victims and beat them in a North Charleston roadway.

Classroom Champions

Classroom Champions: Art teacher needs supplies for Fort Dorchester students

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Aisha Tyler
There are many different forms of art to allow students to express themselves, and a Fort Dorchester art teacher says she takes most of her lesson plan cues from her students.

Charleston Co.

South Carolina Beach Advocates host annual conference on Isle of Palms

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Melissa Rademaker
South Carolina Beach Advocates gathered on Isle of Palms for an annual meeting on Monday.

Charleston Co.

Deputies investigating Friday night shooting in N. Charleston

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Bryce Jacquot
Detectives with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate a North Charleston shooting that happened Friday night.

Charleston Co.

13 outdoor recreation projects in SC to receive over $4M in federal grants

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Bryce Jacquot
13 recreation projects across South Carolina are set to to receive $4.2m from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), three of them being in the Lowcountry.
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The Murdaugh Cases

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The Murdaugh Cases

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State

SC man kills wife and step-daughter in murder-suicide, officials say

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 7:42 PM EST
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By Tiffany Rigby
A woman and her daughter were shot by her husband at their home on Bliss Lane.

State

SC gas prices see another increase, national averages rise as well

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Bryce Jacquot
Average gas prices in South Carolina increased by 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week, with a state average of $3.23 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,028 stations in South Carolina.

Charleston Co.

Women’s Preventative Care Expanding at Rural Libraries

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Molly McBride
Some rural Charleston County Public libraries are expanding the free preventative care they offer to women.

Sports

Former Ft. Dorchester teammates Dunlap, Quinn to meet in the Super Bowl

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Kevin Bilodeau
Dunlap's Chiefs will play Quinn's Eagles on Super Bowl Sunday

National

Analysis: Mahomes, Hurts set for historic Super Bowl matchup

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By ROB MAADDI
It’s fitting that a season which began with 11 Black QBs starting in Week 1 will end with a historic matchup.

Charleston Co.

Group holds vigil for Tyre Nichols in Charleston: ‘they made my skin crawl’

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Emily Johnson, Dylan Leatherwood and The Associated Press
Community members gathered in Marion Square Sunday evening to hold a vigil for the lives of two people who died after fatal encounters with law enforcement.

Charleston Co.

Police seek missing N. Charleston toddler; warrant issued for mother

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
North Charleston Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing toddler.

Charleston Co.

48,000 pounds of oysters eaten at Lowcountry Oyster Festival

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Emily Johnson
Fans of oysters and tradition celebrated nearly four decades of the Lowcountry Oyster Festival Sunday in Mount Pleasant.

Berkeley Co.

Man sentenced in 2017 Berkeley County murder

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
A judge sentenced a man Friday after a Berkeley County jury convicted him in a 2017 killing.

Williamsburg Co.

Suspect arrested in Williamsburg Co. shootings that killed 2, hurt 2

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office says the man wanted in connection with a pair of Saturday shootings is in custody.

State

Search continues for missing boater in North Myrtle Beach area

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 6:30 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
The crews are working with the U.S. Coast Guard to find the second person.

Beaufort Co.

Driver trapped, rescued after Beaufort Co. crash

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
A driver is recovering after a Sunday afternoon crash left them injured and, for a time, trapped inside their car.

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State

‘South Carolina picks presidents’: Trump kicks off 2024 bid; visits SC State House

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood, Meg Kinnard & Jill Colvin, Patrick Phillips and Nick Reagan
Former President Donald Trump kicked off his 2024 campaign Saturday, highlighted by an afternoon stop at the South Carolina State House.

State

South Carolina political parties react to Trump’s visit

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Emily Johnson
As former President Donald Trump visited the state Saturday, South Carolina political parties reacted to his arrival and plans for the 2024 election.

Berkeley Co.

Berkeley Co. animal shelter over ‘max capacity’

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Berkeley Animal Center says they need the community’s help as the shelter cannot take in more animals.

National

GRAPHIC: Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:26 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The video released Friday renewed questions about how fatal encounters with law enforcement continue even after repeated calls for change.

State

Lowcountry, state leaders react to protests in wake of Tyre Nichols video

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 3:11 PM EST
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By Live 5 Web Staff
Law enforcement agencies across the Lowcountry and the state have released statements following the release of the videos.

The Murdaugh Cases

Here’s what happened during the first week of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 7:25 AM EST
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By Steven Ardary and Patrick Phillips
The first week of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial wrapped up Friday after a three-day jury selection, fiery opening statements and first responders detailing their response on the night his wife and son were killed.

National

GRAPHIC: Memphis authorities release video showing police officers beating Tyre Nichols

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 4:06 AM EST
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By ADRIAN SAINZ
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy told a news conference that although the officers each played different roles in the killing, “they are all responsible.”

Charleston Co.

Folly Beach builder files lawsuit over pause on short-term rentals

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:44 PM EST
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By Anna Harris
A builder filing a lawsuit against the city of Folly Beach claims the city’s pause of short-term rentals on Folly Beach is unconstitutional.

Georgetown Co.

Grandmother helped grandson cover up Georgetown murder, deputies say

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:33 PM EST
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By Marissa Lute
Georgetown County deputies have arrested a second person in connection to a shooting that left a 19-year-old dead.

State

SC legislature delays judicial elections, sparking criticisms of selection process

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:36 PM EST
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By Mary Green
For the first time in 35 years, South Carolina is poised to have only men on its state Supreme Court bench.
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