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Nikki Haley campaign pushed to brink after Super Tuesday trouncing

As of midnight, Haley had logged her only victory of the day in Vermont.
Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks at a campaign event...

Charleston Co.

The public was given the chance to learn more about the future of the redevelopment of Union...
Union Pier Team hosts second workshop for community feedback

Beaufort Co.

The 6-year-old who was critically injured in a shooting over the weekend has died.
Beaufort child dead after ‘accidental’ shooting

National

In this combination of photos, President Joe Biden speaks on Aug. 10, 2023, in Salt Lake City,...
Biden and Trump dominate Super Tuesday races, moving closer to a November rematch

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Charleston Co.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol found former deputy Jason Barry at fault for the crash that...

Charleston Co. Sheriff’s Office reaches agreement in deadly 2020 wreck

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Blair Sabol
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and the family of a man who was killed in a crash have reached a deal in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Charleston Co.

The North Charleston Police Department says a 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to a...

17-year-old charged in N. Charleston murder

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Marissa Lute
The North Charleston Police Department says a 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left another person dead.

Charleston Co.

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office says they have been contacted by authorities in Florida...

Florida authorities asking for help in solving cold case with Charleston ties

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Marissa Lute
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office says they have been contacted by authorities in Florida who are trying to solve a nearly 30-year-old cold case.

State

Legislative negotiators reached a compromise Tuesday on the "permitless carry" or...

SC lawmakers reach compromise in ‘permitless carry’ bill

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Mary Green and Live 5 Web Staff
Republican lawmakers say they’re optimistic that a bill to allow adults in South Carolina to carry handguns with no permit or training will soon be law.

Berkeley Co.

The Berkeley County School Board approved next year's allocations in Monday night's meeting,...

Berkeley Co. Schools to add more teaching openings in 2024-25 allocations

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Anna Harris
The Berkeley County School District wants to add nearly 30 special needs educators in classrooms next year, but one teacher says adding more open spots does not mean they can fill the classrooms.

National

Voters arrive and depart in the lunchtime hour at Tuscaloosa county Ward 23 Church of the...

What to know about Super Tuesday and why it matters

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and COLLEEN LONG
Super Tuesday is traditionally the biggest day nationwide for primary elections and caucuses before the actual Election Day in November.
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Charleston County

The public was given the chance to learn more about the future of the redevelopment of Union...
VIDEO: Union Pier Team hosts second workshop for community feedback

State

Within a matter of days, South Carolina could become the 29th state in the country to allow...
VIDEO: SC lawmakers reach compromise in ‘permitless carry’ bill

Charleston County

The public was given the chance to learn more about the future of the redevelopment of Union...
VIDEO: Union Pier Team hosts second workshop for community feedback

Berkeley County

As of Tuesday, Berkeley County School District has 177 teacher openings with three for...
VIDEO: Berkeley Co. Schools to add more teaching openings in 2024-25 allocations

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Charleston Co.

Right now, the CJCC is taking applications for three people to join their team as community...

Charleston Co. community justice group looking for volunteer members

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Melissa Rademaker
The Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is taking applications for three people to join their team as community representatives.

Charleston Co.

A new King Street safety initiative is designed to elevate safety, security and overall...

Charleston launching new King Street downtown safety initiative

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Emily Johnson
The City of Charleston and Mayor William Cogswell announced the launch of a King Street safety initiative with the goal of elevating safety, security and overall livability of the downtown area.

Berkeley Co.

Debbie and William “Bill” Bradshaw were enraged by the treatment of their late son’s grave,...

Family upset over son’s ‘improper’ burial, upkeep at Moncks Corner cemetery

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Caitlin Ashbaugh
Family members of loved ones laid to rest at a Moncks Corner cemetery say its conditions and upkeep are cause for concern.

State

Cloe Williams, 23, of Neeses, was reported missing on Feb. 22, Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said.

Investigators renew call for help in finding missing Orangeburg County woman

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help Tuesday to find a woman missing for two months.

Charleston Co.

Police say Meeting Street and Helm Avenue to Macon Avenue is closed while crews are on scene...

Several N. Charleston roads closed after car crashes into power pole

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Marissa Lute
The North Charleston Police Department says roads are closed after a car crashed into a power pole Tuesday afternoon.

Berkeley Co.

One person is dead and another is in the hospital following an early-morning collision on...

Coroner identifies woman killed in weekend I-26 crash in Berkeley County

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Marissa Thompson
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office released the name of the Summerville woman who died early Saturday morning in a crash on Interstate 26.

Berkeley Co.

Octavia Lashay Rivers, 40, was charged with one count of fraudulent acquisition or use of food...

Berkeley Co. woman charged with food stamp fraud

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
The South Carolina Department of Social Services says a Berkeley County woman is facing charges after fraudulently getting more than $13,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

Regional

A North Atlantic right whale calf seen injured off the coast of Edisto Island in January has...

Right whale calf seen injured off SC coast in January found dead on Ga. coast

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
A North Atlantic right whale calf seen injured off the coast of Edisto Island in January has been found dead on the Georgia coastline.

Charleston Co.

Bertha Sheppard Pitts, born on March 3, 1924, just celebrated her 100th birthday with family.

Charleston woman celebrates 100th birthday

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Ann McGill
March brought a special birthday for a Charleston woman who just joined the “100 and Wonderful” club.

National

An apparent global outage that affected Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads, has ended,...

Facebook, Instagram logins restored following reported outage

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Dorothy Sedovic
An apparent global outage affected tech company Meta’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.

Charleston Co.

Every Monday through Friday the Charleston Meals on Wheels team packs and delivers 600 hot...

March for Meals campaign spreads awareness about seniors facing hunger

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Autumn Klein
March is the National March for Meals campaign where Meals on Wheels is seeking the public’s support for seniors who are experiencing hunger.

Dorchester Co.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people were killed in a head-on collision in...

2 killed in Dorchester Co. head-on collision

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people were killed in a head-on collision in Dorchester County Tuesday morning.

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Charleston Co.

The $15 million facility will house 11 patient rooms, including a trauma room; diagnostic...

Trident Health to build free-standing ER on Johns Island ahead of new hospital

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
Trident Health on Tuesday announced the construction of a new free-standing emergency department on Johns Island.

Berkeley Co.

Berkeley County officials are establishing a new council to help keep green spaces in the...

Berkeley Co. Council approves Greenbelt Advisory Commission

Updated: Mar. 4, 2024 at 11:17 PM EST
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By Destiny Kennedy
The Berkeley County Council recently voted to establish the creation of a Berkeley County Conservation and Greenbelt Advisory Commission.

Berkeley Co.

A judge handed down a sentence to a Berkeley County man after he pleaded guilty to depositing...

Ladson man sentenced on bank fraud charges

Updated: Mar. 4, 2024 at 11:32 PM EST
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By Marissa Lute
A judge handed down a sentence to a Berkeley County man after he pleaded guilty to depositing a fraudulent check.

State

According to the FBI, reports of cybercriminals targeting South Carolinians are going up, with...

Federal investigators warn about rise in cybercrime in SC

Updated: Mar. 4, 2024 at 10:17 PM EST
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By Mary Green
Preventing South Carolinians from becoming victims of cybercrimes and getting their stolen money back is a focus of federal prosecutors and the Secret Service.

Charleston Co.

Erik Kirby was charged with two counts of hit and run involving death or injury, according to...

Man sentenced in Charleston hit and run that seriously injured 2 women

Updated: Mar. 4, 2024 at 7:02 PM EST
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By Carlie Baker and Live 5 Web Staff
A judge sentenced a man Monday in a 2022 hit-and-run incident in downtown Charleston that sent two female pedestrians to the hospital.

Charleston Co.

The heavy equipment damaged belongs to contractors working on a Charleston Water System (CWS)...

60 gallons of fuel spilled into Johns Island stormwater ditch during vandalism

Updated: Mar. 4, 2024 at 11:19 PM EST
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By Marissa Lute
Authorities are investigating after approximately 60 gallons of diesel was spilled into a stormwater ditch on Johns Island.

Charleston Co.

The Charleston County School District is looking for two qualified community members to serve...

Charleston Co. Schools seeks qualified community members to serve on committee

Updated: Mar. 4, 2024 at 9:52 PM EST
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By Emily Johnson
The Charleston County School District is looking for two community members to serve on the district’s Audit and Finance Committee.

Charleston Co.

One Lowcountry parent says their daughter has received several threatening videos from other...

Parent claims daughter received threatening, racist videos from other students

Updated: Mar. 4, 2024 at 9:46 PM EST
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By Anna Harris
One Lowcountry parent says their 6th-grade daughter has received several threatening videos from other students.

Berkeley Co.

Auquan Grier faces multiple charges in connection to a shooting at a Goose Creek fast food...

Bond hearing scheduled for man accused in fatal 2022 Goose Creek shooting

Updated: Mar. 4, 2024 at 11:46 PM EST
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By Melissa Rademaker
A man arrested and jailed in 2022 in connection with the shooting death of a teenager in a parking lot will go before a judge Monday and ask for bond.

Charleston Co.

As City of Charleston officials work to bring more accessibility options to the area, they say...

Charleston officials working on accessibility options within city boundaries

Updated: Mar. 4, 2024 at 5:52 PM EST
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By Caitlin Ashbaugh
Charleston officials are looking to bring better accessibility into the city while maintaining the character of historic properties.
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