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Forecasters eye system expected to become tropical storm

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a system expected to become the second named storm of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season by Tuesday afternoon.
The forecast calls for the system to pass near or over portions of the southern Windward...

Charleston Co.

Tyrone William Robinson III, 38, was arrested on charges of first-degree criminal sexual...
Deputies arrest Johns Island man after standoff

Charleston Co.

Charleston County Council has put in place a $3 million emergency home repair program and have...
Charleston Co. sets aside funds for affordable housing, emergency repairs

National

Police block the scene where a semitrailer with multiple dead bodies were discovered, Monday,...
46 migrants found dead in abandoned trailer in San Antonio

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National

3 killed, dozens hurt in Amtrak train crash in Missouri

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Gray News staff
The train was traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago when it crashed in Mendon, Missouri.

State

Cunningham calls for SC legislature to wait until after election to take up abortion law changes

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Mary Green
With Roe v. Wade now overturned, opening the door for state legislatures to impose tighter restrictions or total bans on abortions in their states, the South Carolina General Assembly will likely return to Columbia in the coming months to change the law.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. interim school superintendent promoted, will serve until replacement named

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The Charleston County School District voted Monday afternoon to promote the man who has served as the district’s interim superintendent to superintendent.

Dorchester Co.

Crews recover body from Edisto River over the weekend

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
Officials have not yet released the identity of a man who drowned Saturday in the Edisto River.

State

SC’s fetal heartbeat bill now in effect, judge rules

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Mary Green and Patrick Phillips
A federal judge has lifted a block on South Carolina’s so-called “fetal heartbeat bill” in the wake of last week’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.

Sports

Longtime Lowcountry coach and AD passes away

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Summer Huechtker
Former Charleston area football and baseball coach, and Charleston County School District Athletic Director Dave Spurlock has passed away.
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Deputies searching for missing 59-year-old Orangeburg County man

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing Cordova man who disappeared after being getting a ride from a family member.

Charleston Co.

Lowcountry parents still face battle to find baby formula

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Emilie Zuhowski
The baby formula shortage is still taking its toll on Lowcountry parents, but a doctor says help could soon be on the way.

Charleston Co.

North Charleston Police close case of 2016 killing of tourist

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Lisa Weismann
Years after the shooting death of Ohio resident Barri Shank outside of a North Charleston hotel, police confirmed they have closed the case.

Charleston Co.

Lowcountry LGBTQ+ community worries about rights since Roe v. Wade overturned

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Anna Harris
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday prompted concerns in the LGBTQ+ community that future rulings could outlaw same-sex marriage.

Charleston Co.

Sprinklers quickly contain fire at West Ashley apartment complex

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The Charleston Fire Department says a sprinkler system was able to contain a grease fire at an apartment complex.

Charleston Co.

South Street property owners will face jury trial for Memorial Day shooting

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Melissa Rademaker
The owners will now appear as defendants in court in September.

State

Orangeburg shooting leaves two dead, officials investigating

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WIS News 10 Staff
The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety is investigating a shooting that injured two people Monday morning.

Dorchester Co.

Small earthquake recorded in Dorchester Co. Monday morning

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says a small earthquake was recorded in Dorchester County early Monday morning.

State

SC gas prices continue downward trend

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
Gas prices in South Carolina fell for the second straight week pushing the state average below $4.50 per gallon.

Charleston Co.

Charleston County libraries expanding hours at two branches

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
The Charleston County Public Library is expanding hours for two branches beginning Friday.

State

‘Dear Tooth Fairy’: Pilot goes extra mile for tiny passenger who lost tooth on flight

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Anisa Snipes
The little girl woke up and her tooth was gone!

Dorchester Co.

New library coming to North Charleston

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Molly McBride
Dorchester County is breaking ground on a new library in North Charleston Monday morning.

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State

DHEC encourages HIV testing on ‘National HIV Testing Day’

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
State health officials are encouraging South Carolinians to get tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases in recognition of National HIV Testing Day.

State

Fourth aftershock recorded in Midlands after early morning earthquake

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Nevin Smith
An early morning earthquake was felt at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday.

Charleston Co.

Man arrested in Saturday night North Charleston shooting

Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 7:11 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips and Anna Harris
North Charleston Police say a man has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a motel Saturday night.

State

Services for Spartanburg County deputy killed in line of duty

Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By FOX Carolina News Staff
Here’s how you can help and pay your respects.

Charleston Co.

FIRST ALERT: Crash cleared after all lanes on I-526W were blocked

Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 8:50 PM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is reporting that all lanes are back open on I-526 west following a crash.

Charleston Co.

Fire department holds parade for 3-year-old with kidney cancer

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Anna Harris
A 3-year-old diagnosed with kidney cancer got a special firetruck parade on Sunday.

State

SC lawmakers to consider $53M in vetoed local projects

Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The South Carolina General Assembly is returning to Columbia on Tuesday to consider nearly $53 million in local projects that Gov. Henry McMaster wants out of the $13.8 billion state budget.

Berkeley Co.

Driver killed, passenger injured in Berkeley County crash

Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 7:14 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash that happened Saturday night.

State

Early-morning earthquake recorded in Midlands

Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 9:23 AM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake early Sunday morning in Kershaw County.

Charleston Co.

Animal rescues partner for Lowcountry Foster Fair Sunday

Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 7:12 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary and Emilie Zuhowski
Animals shelters in the Lowcountry teamed up Sunday to host foster fairs around the Tri-County.
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