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2 women hospitalized after stabbing incident at Charleston apartment complex

The Charleston Police Department is investigating an altercation that left two women hurt Sunday night.
Police responded to the North Romney Street area around 8:20 p.m.

Regional

FILE - This photo combo shows, from left, Travis McMichael, William "Roddie" Bryan, and Gregory...
Sentencing scheduled Monday in Ahmaud Arbery case

Charleston Co.

Out of caution, the fort was closed Saturday and reopened Sunday.
Investigators remove ‘historic ordnance’ at Fort Sumter

Charleston Co.

First Day Fest is an annual event where volunteers hand out free back-to-school supplies, food...
First Day Fest saves families money on school supplies

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Charleston Co.

Driver charged in Ladson vehicle vs. pedestrian crash

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary and Dylan Leatherwood
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office says a man was arrested after hitting a pedestrian with a vehicle Sunday morning.

National

Senate Democrats pass budget package, a victory for Biden

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The package touches on deep-rooted party dreams of slowing global warming, moderating pharmaceutical costs and taxing immense corporations.

Regional

Abandoned puppies found on side of the road covered in maggots

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Freeman Stoddard
The Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue in Rutherford County, NC, announced that five puppies are recovering after they were found abandoned on the side of the road last week.

Charleston Co.

Police locate man reported missing in West Ashley

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Charleston Police Department says a man who was reported missing in the West Ashley area has been found.

State

Wrong-way collision in Orangeburg leaves 1 dead

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Bryce Jacquot
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wrong-way collision that left one person dead in Orangeburg early Sunday morning.

Charleston Co.

Mount Pleasant PD warns of ‘T-shirt’ scam

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Bryce Jacquot
The Mount Pleasant Police Department is warning the public of a scam that’s been circulating on their Facebook page involving T-shirts.
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VIDEO: First Day Fest saves families money on school supplies

Charleston County

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Charleston Co.

New Savannah Hwy. project could bring traffic relief

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Anna Harris
Charleston County Public Works is considering making changes to multiple intersections along Savannah Highway.

Charleston Co.

Mount Pleasant library reopens after renovations

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Nick Reagan
After a year-long closure for renovations, the Charleston County Public Library’s Mount Pleasant branch opened Saturday morning.

State

Deputies searching for Orangeburg man missing for 6 months

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public to be on the lookout for a man who has been missing for six months.

State

Some South Carolina Republicans pause at abortion ban brink

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 2:58 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Some South Carolina lawmakers who oppose abortion are being cautious when it comes to tightening the state’s already restrictive laws even further.

National

Biden tests negative for COVID, isolating until 2nd negative

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 1:33 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Biden will continue his isolation out of “an abundance of caution” until he receives a second negative test result.

State

‘This is an honor:’ Community celebrates 100th birthday of North Myrtle Beach WWII veteran

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 11:31 AM EDT
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By Natasha Laguerre and Allyson Bento
Angelo Marzili was also presented with a key to the city during the festivities.

State

THE LIST: What is and isn’t tax-free during SC’s 72-hour Tax-Free Weekend event

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:30 AM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
Between now and Sunday night, South Carolina is giving parents assistance with back-to-school shopping through an annual sales tax holiday weekend.

Regional

NC Sheriff’s Office puts AR-15s in schools in case of emergencies

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 11:56 AM EDT
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By Freeman Stoddard
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced that they plan to equip school resources officers with AR-15 rifles and additional training to help improve security for Madison County Schools.

Berkeley Co.

9 hospitalized following crash in Berkeley Co. involving charter bus

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood and Rey Llerena
A fire chief says that 9 people were taken to the hospital Friday night after a crash that involved a charter bus.

Charleston Co.

Police: Man was driving 95 mph in crash that killed grandmother, grandson

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The North Charleston Police Department is providing an update on their investigation into a crash that killed a grandmother and grandson.

Charleston Co.

Man charged in deadly July Charleston Co. shooting

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:18 AM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office says a man is facing charges in connection to a July 10 shooting that left another man dead.

State

Judge denies gag order for Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Amanda Shaw
Both Murdaugh’s defense attorneys and the prosecution requested for evidence and filings to be sealed in the case during a bond hearing on July 20.

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Charleston Co.

Libel lawsuit over 2017 viral carriage horse video ends in activists’ favor

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:24 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
A viral video of a carriage horse laying on a street in Charleston sparked a years-long lawsuit, and now a judge has granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants in the libel case.

State

MUSC researchers explain COVID omicron variant characteristics

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:49 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
As of this July 30, more than 600 South Carolinians are in the hospital with COVID-19. That is the highest number of the summer, according to the state health department.

Health

Doctor: Monkeypox cases are not just from LGBTQ+ men

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:46 PM EDT
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By Anna Harris
Members of the LGBTQ+ community are raising concerns about being heavily targeted in the media and in society for the spread of monkeypox.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Animal Society issues statement after 4 bulldogs found dead at ‘unlivable’ home

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
Officials say four bulldogs have died, and six others have been taken to the Charleston Animal Society after being recovered from a West Ashley home in poor condition.

State

SC law firm suing beverage company over possible bacterial contamination

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:43 AM EDT
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By Amanda Shaw
Anastopoulo Law Firm, headquartered in South Carolina, filed a class action lawsuit against Lyons Magnus after the food and beverage company recalled dozens of products that might be contaminated.

Charleston Co.

Charleston man charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:26 PM EDT
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By Bryce Jacquot
Officers from the Charleston Police Department arrested and charged a Charleston man for allegedly assaulting and kidnapping his girlfriend Wednesday.

Charleston Co.

FIRST ALERT: Part of Highway 17N in Mt. Pleasant back open

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:20 AM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Mount Pleasant Police Department says two lanes northbound on Highway 17 and Oakland Market are back open after a crash.

Charleston Co.

Charleston’s Annual First day Fest to kick off school year

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:23 AM EDT
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By Molly McBride
The city of Charleston is kicking off back-to-school season with its annual first day fest this Sunday.

Charleston Co.

Mount Pleasant Library opens after a year of renovations

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:22 AM EDT
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By Lauren Quinlan
After a year-long closure for renovations, the Charleston County Public Library Mount Pleasant branch opens Saturday.

Charleston Co.

2 cats dead following West Ashley structure fire

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 11:16 PM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Charleston Fire Department is investigating a structure fire that left two cats dead Thursday morning.
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