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Firefighter injured battling ‘suspicious’ Beaufort Co. fire

The Burton Fire District says a firefighter was injured battling a house fire deemed “suspicious” by investigators.
The Burton Fire District says a firefighter was injured battling a house fire deemed...

Charleston Co.

A proposed 755-acre development in Ravenel is up for discussion at Tuesday’s town council...
Town of Ravenel to discuss neighborhood development plans

Charleston Co.

Dameion Brown, 18, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a deadly weapon during...
Report: Man turns himself in for N. Charleston shooting
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Charleston Co.

Nehemiah Action Event officials called on Charleston County Council to adopt the Housing Our...
Nehemiah Action Event calls on local officials to address healthcare, housing

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Charleston Co.

Town of Awendaw denies 72-unit housing development near waterways

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Anna Harris
A planning commission in Awendaw unanimously denied a 72-unit housing development that could’ve impacted intercoastal waterways Monday evening.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. Sheriff issues statement after inmate’s death ruled homicide

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has ruled the December death of an inmate as a homicide.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. man arrested on kidnapping, assault charges

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Marissa Lute
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office says a man is facing several charges after an incident at a North Charleston home.

Live 5 Investigates

Live 5 Investigates: Former convict speaks in favor of stricter bail laws

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Raphael James
In the South Carolina Statehouse, lawmakers are trying to pass bail reform bills to keep repeat offenders from getting back out onto the streets.

Charleston Co.

North Charleston nightclub facing lawsuit after shooting

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Emilie Zuhowski
One of the people shot at a North Charleston nightclub last year has filed a lawsuit claiming the bar could have done more to protect them, and if the business followed proper safety practices, they allege the harm could have been avoided.

Charleston Co.

Leaders discuss railroad safety in Lowcountry after national disaster

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Emilie Zuhowski
Local lawmakers hosted a railroad transportation safety meeting Monday in North Charleston to bring community and transportation leaders together to discuss safety after the recent train accidents around the country.
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Classroom Champions

Classroom Champions: School nurse wants gel to teach kids about germs

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Aisha Tyler
School nurses take care of sick and injured students but also play a role in teaching, and one Charleston County nurse wants to continue teaching a valuable lesson to her students.

Charleston Co.

Police searching for missing Charleston woman

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Marissa Lute
Charleston Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 31-year-old woman.

Berkeley Co.

17-year-old victim identified in Berkeley Co. shooting

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the Goose Creek teen who was fatally shot at an apartment complex Friday.

State

Online scam losses up 140% in SC, FBI report says

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Cameron Bopp
South Carolinians are reporting losses to online scams that are more than double what was previously reported in 2021, according to the new information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

State

Next steps: Where those no longer eligible for Medicaid in SC can turn

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Emily Johnson
Medicaid coverage will end for millions of Americans in the coming months, potentially leaving those stripped of Medicaid confused on where to turn next.

Charleston Co.

Johns Island drainage project to receive $4.6M from state

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Rey Llerena
The South Carolina Office of Resilience has announced they will be giving several million dollars to the City of Charleston to improve drainage issues affecting around 500 acres of Johns Island.

Charleston Co.

Design Review Board to hear plans for affordable housing in West Ashley

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Melissa Rademaker
The City of Charleston is working to move forward with an affordable housing plan in West Ashley.

Charleston Co.

$3 million Mega Millions ticket sold in North Charleston

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Marissa Lute
Someone in the Lowcountry is $3 million richer after Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing, South Carolina Education Lottery officials say.

Charleston Co.

3 arrested in N. Charleston vehicle break-ins

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
The North Charleston Police Department says three people were arrested after officers responded to a call about several car break-ins.

The Murdaugh Cases

Buster Murdaugh responds to ‘baseless rumors’ around death of Hampton Co. teen

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh’s only surviving son, Buster, is addressing rumors related to a 2015 death of a Hampton County teen.

State

Stephen Smith family attorneys to ask court for body to be exhumed

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
Attorneys representing the family of a Hampton County teen found dead on the side of the road in 2015 are holding a virtual news conference.

Berkeley Co.

Metals company to establish first SC operations, add jobs in Berkeley County

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
A metal processing company is planning to relocate from Kentucky to a facility in Moncks Corner, the South Carolina governor’s office says.

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Greenville Zoo welcomes baby giraffe

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Anisa Snipes
Autumn, the Greenville zoo’s 17-year-old Masai giraffe, gave birth to her calf on Sunday, March 19 at 1:10 p.m. The zoo added that both Autumn and her new baby girl are healthy and currently bonding in the giraffe barn.

State

SC gas prices drop nearly 7 cents over past week

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:44 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
GasBuddy’s survey of more than 3,000 gas stations in the Palmetto State shows the average price per gallon fell 6.6 cents to $3.08 per gallon.

Charleston Co.

Lawmakers, railroads gather in North Charleston to discuss safety

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:20 AM EDT
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By Samantha Popovics
Monday’s Railroad Transportation Safety Meeting stems from community concerns about previous railway derailment incidents across the country and in North Charleston.

State

1 killed in Orangeburg Co. crash

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:08 AM EDT
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By Marissa Lute
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating after a single-vehicle crash in Orangeburg County Sunday night.

Weather

FIRST ALERT: Freeze Watch issued for inland counties

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 9:38 PM EDT
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By Marissa Lute
Below average temperatures have led to freeze watches and warnings being issued for areas off the coast Sunday night.

Colleton Co.

Murdaugh items from Moselle up for auction

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Alvieann Chandler
An auction house in Georgia confirmed that a Facebook post featured household items belonging to a prominent family in Colleton County: the Murdaugh family.

Charleston Co.

First International Consulate Day provides resources to over 1,500 people

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 11:53 PM EDT
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By Emily Johnson
Over 1,500 people came to Exchange Park over the weekend to receive services from six different countries that citizens may not be able to obtain otherwise.

Charleston Co.

Police: 2 youths, man charged after short N. Charleston chase

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 11:55 PM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
North Charleston Police say a car driven by a youth crashed after they got away from the cops overnight.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. deputies warning of bail scam

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:01 AM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office wants you to not be fooled by a recent scam involving bail payments.

Sports

Top-seeded South Carolina moves on after topping USF

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 3:34 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Gamecocks move to Sweet 16 for 9th straight year
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