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Georgetown man arrested on multiple drug charges

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said a man faces a dozen charges after deputies executed a pair of search warrants.
Ature Javon Gray, 28, is facing a total of 12 charges, Georgetown County deputies say.

Berkeley Co.

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation is underway after a man was found...
Deputies investigating body found in shed

State

SC State House
Planned Parenthood to hold ‘Day of Action’ at South Carolina State House

Charleston Co.

Multiple North Charleston Police units responded to the North Park Grill on Rivers Avenue...
Police investigating deadly shooting at N. Charleston bar

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Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. School District says Hampstead Mall plans will impact students, eastside community

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Lauren Quinlan
Charleston County School District will meet with community members Thursday to discuss updates to the plans for their section of Hampstead Mall, a park in downtown Charleston.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. Parks holding public meetings on comprehensive plan

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
The 10-year “Parks and Recreation for All” plan lays out the agency’s goals and identifies recreation priorities.

Charleston Co.

FIRST ALERT: 2 eastbound lanes reopened on Rivers Ave

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
Police say two eastbound lanes on Rivers Avenue have reopened after a tractor-trailer overturned early Thursday morning.

Charleston Co.

GRAPHIC: N. Charleston Police release dashcam video in deadly crash involving officer

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
North Charleston Police Chief Reggie Burgess released a video statement Wednesday afternoon on the deadly officer-involved crash that killed a 24-year-old woman.

State

Mega Millions jackpot grows after 23 drawings without a winner

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The jackpot for the next Mega Millions drawing is approaching the half-billion mark.

Charleston Co.

Supporters rally for Charleston principal placed on administrative leave

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Live 5 Web Staff
Former students and friends of an embattled Charleston County School District principal gathered Wednesday afternoon to show their support for her.
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VIDEO: Lawyers for Sen. Graham release statement on Ga. election probe subpoena

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VIDEO: SC State Fair accepting entries for 2022 exhibits

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Berkeley Co.

Multiple fire departments respond to fire at Ridgeville Volvo plant

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
Fire crews responded Wednesday afternoon to a fire reported at a production shop at the Volvo Car plant in Ridgeville.

Charleston Co.

Charleston reveals draft plans to redistrict city council ahead of elections

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Rey Llerena
The City of Charleston has revealed a draft plan to redistrict its city council districts ahead of next year’s elections, and they are asking the public to give feedback before it heads to the council.

Berkeley Co.

2 teens face charges in July 4 assault of SCDNR officer

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
Berkeley County deputies arrested a 17-year-old girl Monday night after the alleged assault of a Department of Natural Resources officer.

National

Lawyers for Sen. Graham release statement on Ga. election probe subpoena

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
The attorneys for U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Wednesday that he was not the subject or target of an investigation from Fulton County, Ga. investigators.

State

How SC sheriffs are responding to reporting requirement in six-week abortion ban

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Mary Green
While most abortions in South Carolina are now prohibited after six weeks, the state’s new law does allow for exceptions for rape and incest at up to 20 weeks.

Charleston Co.

Coroner identifies woman killed in crash involving N. Charleston Police officer

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the North Charleston woman who died Tuesday afternoon in a crash with a North Charleston Police officer.

Charleston Co.

Pedestrian killed in Tuesday night North Charleston crash

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office says a North Charleston man died Tuesday night after he was struck by a vehicle.

Charleston Co.

Mt. Pleasant adjusting short-term rental rules, number cap and taxes

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Melissa Rademaker
The town first implemented a short-term rental policy in 2020.

Charleston Co.

Hit-and-run victim was ‘Outer Banks’ crew member, casting agency says

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
A casting company says the victim of a Tuesday morning hit-and-run crash on James Island was a crew member of the Netflix series “Outer Banks.”

Charleston Co.

Woman shot during home invasion, deputies say

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
Authorities say a woman was injured during a home invasion early Wednesday morning.

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Working Wednesdays: Berkeley County School District hiring teachers and others for back to school

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 12:28 PM EDT
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By Ann McGill
To ensure instructors are in place when students return in August, the Berkeley County School District is hosting a Teacher Job Fair. It takes place July 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Daniel Island School.

Charleston Co.

Marketing agency opens free service applications to Lowcountry nonprofits

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 9:04 AM EDT
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By Molly McBride
One local marketing agency is taking applications for free marketing services for Lowcountry nonprofits.

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Georgetown Co.

Tidelands Health receives grant to continue to serve the uninsured in the community

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 9:03 AM EDT
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By Lauren Quinlan
Tidelands Health recently received a $500,000 grant to continue to provide healthcare to those who need it most and to expand their programs.

State

SC State Fair accepting entries for 2022 exhibits

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 9:01 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The South Carolina State Fair has opened submissions for competitive exhibits.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Fire Department offering free car seat checks

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 8:35 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The Charleston Fire Department is providing free car seat inspections Wednesday morning.

State

Planned Parenthood navigating changes under SC’s fetal heartbeat law

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 7:14 PM EDT
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By Emilie Zuhowski
After South Carolina’s so-called fetal heartbeat law went into effect following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood says it has seen an increase in patients wanting to be seen earlier.

Charleston Co.

Coroner identifies pedestrian killed in Tuesday morning hit-and-run crash

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 6:03 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the 22-year-old man who died early Tuesday morning in a hit-and-run crash.

State

States could receive federal money to build out ‘red flag’ gun programs

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 6:56 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
States could receive money from the federal government to establish and maintain red flag laws through the new bipartisan gun safety law President Joe Biden signed last month.

Georgetown Co.

4 hospitalized after boat crashes near Great Pee Dee River

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 6:16 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
Georgetown County authorities confirmed four people were injured in a ski boat crash Tuesday afternoon.

State

Orangeburg deputies name person of interest in deadly shooting

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 7:22 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
Deputies investigating a deadly shooting last month have named a person of interest they are looking for.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. Schools wrapping up latest phase of capital plan

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By Nick Reagan
The Charleston County School District is wrapping up phase four of its capital programs list with major additions to the James Island Charter High School.

Charleston Co.

Mount Pleasant gives update on noise ordinance pilot program

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
Mount Pleasant has 30 days left in the trial period for a new noise ordinance that sets a new townwide noise limit.
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