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Berkeley County firefighter recovering after suffering cardiac arrest

A volunteer fire captain is in stable condition after suffering cardiac arrest while responding to a three-vehicle crash that sent nine people to the hospital Friday.
Sandridge Volunteer Fire Capt. Doug Delk suffered cardiac arrest Friday night while responding...

State

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster criticized  the Inflation...
‘A nightmare for SC’: Graham, McMaster condemn Inflation Reduction Act

Charleston Co.

Charleston County School District Superintendent Don Kennedy wants get 75 percent of students...
Kennedy lays out ‘aggressive’ 5-year goals for school district

Charleston Co.

Charleston Police are reporting an increase in the number of incidents involving adults leaving...
Charleston Police seeing rise in people leaving kids in hot cars

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Dorchester Co.

Dorchester Paws, facing overcapacity, reduces adoption fees

Updated: 12 minutes ago
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By Anna Harris
Dorchester Paws says they are taking in 15 to 35 animals daily when they used to only take in between 10 to 20.

State

Murdaugh attorneys ask for delay in lawsuit until after murder trial

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Nick Reagan
Attorneys representing former Lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh are asking a Hampton County judge to delay a lawsuit filed by the family of a teen killed in a boating crash.

Charleston Co.

Coroner identifies MUSC facilities member electrocuted on the job

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office says a Walterboro man died last month at an MUSC campus building where he was working.

Charleston Co.

FAA OKs Boeing 787 Dreamliner deliveries

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Live 5 Web Staff
Boeing can resume deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner after federal regulators said Monday they are satisfied with changes the manufacturer has made.

Charleston Co.

Bidens to vacation on Kiawah Island, town confirms

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The town of Kiawah Island confirmed President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden are scheduled to visit the area for vacation.

Charleston Co.

Parents share concerns about Carolina Park Elementary re-zone plans

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Melissa Rademaker
As Mount Pleasant continues to grow, the Charleston County School District is figuring out how to assign each neighborhood’s population to a nearby school.
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Charleston Co.

N. Charleston Police search for missing teen

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Live 5 Web Staff
The North Charleston Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old girl.

Dorchester Co.

New volunteer fire station to cut down insurance costs

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Molly McBride
Officials say the new station will increase fire protection in the rural areas of the county and decrease the cost of homeowners insurance for those in the area.

Berkeley Co.

Developers looking to bring mixed use project to Goose Creek

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Lauren Quinlan
Developers are referring to this project as “The Community.” They are looking to bring 300 apartment units, 130 senior living units and 32,000 square feet of retail space

Colleton Co.

Colleton County deputies seek clues in July killing

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
Investigators are asking anyone who may have information in a deadly shooting to come forward.

North Charleston Police continue search for gunman who injured 2

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips and Rey Llerena
North Charleston Police are investigating a shooting late Monday afternoon near a stretch of restaurants and hotels that sent two people to the hospital.

State

SC Department of Consumer Affairs names top complaints from 2021

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Freeman Stoddard
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) released its list of the most common complaints consumers reported in South Carolina during the 2021 calendar year.

Berkeley Co.

Sheriff: ‘No red flags’ in Pineville woman’s disappearance

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Emilie Zuhowski
A 76-year-old Berkeley County woman has been missing for 24 days but deputies say there is no sign of foul play.

Charleston Co.

School board attempts, fails to reinstate fired employee

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Nick Reagan
The Former Charleston County School District’s chief of staff will not be getting reinstated after a school board vote Monday.

Beaufort Co.

Beaufort County residents to decide on 2-year $100M Greenspace tax

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
Beaufort County Council voted Monday night to let voters decide whether to approve a 2-year, one-percent sales tax on the November ballot.

State

Myrtle Beach crews fight massive fire in Plantation Point neighborhood

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
According to Captain John Evans, an unattached garage in the 1900 block of Arundel caught fire.

Charleston Co.

Inflation affecting prices Lowcountry customers are paying

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Melissa Rademaker
A Johns Island business is raising its prices and the owner says it’s because of inflation, a situation happening across the Lowcountry and the nation.

Charleston Co.

Police arrest man accused of hitting woman with board

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
North Charleston Police say a man is facing charges after an argument turned violent.

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Live 5 Investigates

Law enforcement driving training in South Carolina limited by time, resources

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Blair Sabol
Driving comes with the territory in keeping our communities safe for law enforcement, but those tasked with that responsibility can sometimes find themselves involved in a deadly scene on the roads.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. school staff analyzes cost of potential security upgrades

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Nick Reagan
The Charleston County School District is laying out exactly how it plans to keep students safe before they return to the classroom next week.

State

New SC law guarantees many teachers daily break, planning time, but not right away

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Mary Green
For years, many state educators have been lamenting they don’t receive a break during the day to plan lessons, grade assignments, or eat their lunch. A new law addresses those concerns.

Charleston Co.

Police: Man out on bond fired gun at worker at N. Charleston apartment complex

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:59 PM EDT
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By Live 5 Web Staff
Police arrested a man they say was out on bond on a drug charge in connection with firing a shot at a construction worker outside an apartment complex.

Charleston Co.

Mt. Pleasant Police arrest 2 Alabama men accused of soliciting a minor

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Live 5 Web Staff
The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office said two Alabama men were arrested in the Lowcountry after they allegedly solicited a person they believed to be a minor for sex.

Berkeley Co.

Deputies: Investigation leads to arrest, drug seizure

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office says Breanna Joye was charged with two counts of trafficking fentanyl and one count of distribution of fentanyl.

Berkeley Co.

Final hearing for Berkeley County one-cent sales tax set for Monday night

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:31 PM EDT
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By Anna Harris
Berkeley County leaders will hold a final hearing on a proposed one-cent sales tax that will decide what questions will go on the ballot this November.

National

Olivia Newton-John, superstar singer and actress, dies at 73

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By HILLEL ITALIE
Olivia Newton-John had already found success and won a Grammy for her music when “Grease” made her a superstar.

Charleston Co.

New N. Charleston homeless coordinator to pair people with services they need

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Emily Johnson
North Charleston city leaders decided in June to dedicate a position to be a liaison for the city, homeless individuals, and organizations.

Classroom Champions

Classroom Champions: Elementary teacher needs basic supplies for classroom

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Aisha Tyler
It’s a race to the finish line as teachers are busy getting their classrooms ready for the new school year.
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