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Day 6: Testimony to continue in Alex Murdaugh murder trial Monday morning

The trial of former Lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of killing his wife and their youngest son in 2021, is set to continue Monday morning.
Murdaugh listens during his double murder trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in...

State

Lexington County Deputies investigating an incident after husband shot wife and step-daughter.
SC man kills wife and step-daughter in murder-suicide, officials say

State

Average gas prices in South Carolina increased by 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week, with...
SC gas prices see another increase, national averages rise as well

Charleston Co.

The Women’s Preventative Care Program at Charleston County Public Libraries offers free health...
Women’s Preventative Care Expanding at Rural Libraries

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Sports

Former Ft. Dorchester teammates Dunlap, Quinn to meet in the Super Bowl

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Kevin Bilodeau
Dunlap's Chiefs will play Quinn's Eagles on Super Bowl Sunday

National

Analysis: Mahomes, Hurts set for historic Super Bowl matchup

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By ROB MAADDI
It’s fitting that a season which began with 11 Black QBs starting in Week 1 will end with a historic matchup.

Charleston Co.

Group holds vigil for Tyre Nichols in Charleston: ‘they made my skin crawl’

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Emily Johnson, Dylan Leatherwood and The Associated Press
Community members gathered in Marion Square Sunday evening to hold a vigil for the lives of two people who died after fatal encounters with law enforcement.

Charleston Co.

Police seek missing N. Charleston toddler; warrant issued for mother

Updated: 50 minutes ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
North Charleston Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing toddler.

Charleston Co.

68,000 pounds of oysters eaten at Lowcountry Oyster Festival

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Emily Johnson
Fans of oysters and tradition celebrated nearly four decades of the Lowcountry Oyster Festival Sunday in Mount Pleasant.

Berkeley Co.

Man sentenced in 2017 Berkeley County murder

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
A judge sentenced a man Friday after a Berkeley County jury convicted him in a 2017 killing.
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Williamsburg Co.

Suspect arrested in Williamsburg Co. shootings that killed 2, hurt 2

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office says the man wanted in connection with a pair of Saturday shootings is in custody.

State

Search continues for missing boater in North Myrtle Beach area

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
The crews are working with the U.S. Coast Guard to find the second person.

Beaufort Co.

Driver trapped, rescued after Beaufort Co. crash

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
A driver is recovering after a Sunday afternoon crash left them injured and, for a time, trapped inside their car.

State

‘South Carolina picks presidents’: Trump kicks off 2024 bid; visits SC State House

Updated: 51 minutes ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood, Meg Kinnard & Jill Colvin, Patrick Phillips and Nick Reagan
Former President Donald Trump kicked off his 2024 campaign Saturday, highlighted by an afternoon stop at the South Carolina State House.

State

South Carolina political parties react to Trump’s visit

Updated: 50 minutes ago
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By Emily Johnson
As former President Donald Trump visited the state Saturday, South Carolina political parties reacted to his arrival and plans for the 2024 election.

Berkeley Co.

Berkeley Co. animal shelter over ‘max capacity’

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Berkeley Animal Center says they need the community’s help as the shelter cannot take in more animals.

National

GRAPHIC: Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:26 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The video released Friday renewed questions about how fatal encounters with law enforcement continue even after repeated calls for change.

State

Lowcountry, state leaders react to protests in wake of Tyre Nichols video

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 3:11 PM EST
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By Live 5 Web Staff
Law enforcement agencies across the Lowcountry and the state have released statements following the release of the videos.

The Murdaugh Cases

Here’s what happened during the first week of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 7:25 AM EST
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By Steven Ardary and Patrick Phillips
The first week of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial wrapped up Friday after a three-day jury selection, fiery opening statements and first responders detailing their response on the night his wife and son were killed.

National

GRAPHIC: Memphis authorities release video showing police officers beating Tyre Nichols

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 4:06 AM EST
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By ADRIAN SAINZ
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy told a news conference that although the officers each played different roles in the killing, “they are all responsible.”

Charleston Co.

Folly Beach builder files lawsuit over pause on short-term rentals

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:44 PM EST
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By Anna Harris
A builder filing a lawsuit against the city of Folly Beach claims the city’s pause of short-term rentals on Folly Beach is unconstitutional.

Georgetown Co.

Grandmother helped grandson cover up Georgetown murder, deputies say

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:33 PM EST
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By Marissa Lute
Georgetown County deputies have arrested a second person in connection to a shooting that left a 19-year-old dead.

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State

SC legislature delays judicial elections, sparking criticisms of selection process

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:36 PM EST
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By Mary Green
For the first time in 35 years, South Carolina is poised to have only men on its state Supreme Court bench.

Berkeley Co.

Berkeley Co. hires architects to help design new courthouse to replace historic building

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:48 PM EST
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By Rey Llerena
Berkeley County has hired architects to help design a new courthouse that they want to last for at least the next few decades.

The Murdaugh Cases

Day 5: 2nd day of testimony begins in Murdaugh murder trial

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:00 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary and Jeffrey Collins
Evidence collection and preservation continued as the main theme during day five of the Alex Murdaugh trial.

Beaufort Co.

Beaufort man facing DUI charges in crash that left cop injured

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:36 PM EST
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By Dylan Leatherwood
A Bluffton police officer is recovering after investigators say he was injured in a head-on collision with a drunk driver.

Charleston Co.

Coroner IDs victim of Hwy. 41 crash

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:03 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips and Dylan Leatherwood
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office released the name of the victim of a deadly Thursday morning crash on Highway 41.

State

S.C. woman celebrates 109th birthday with early party

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:27 AM EST
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By Molly Grantham
Besides her four children, Margaret has 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 18-great-great-grandchildren.

Charleston Co.

Man arrested in shooting of McClellanville teen; victim recovering from surgery

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:31 PM EST
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By Dylan Leatherwood
A man is facing charges in connection to a Tuesday shooting of a 17-year-old McClellanville boy.

State

SC to issue second round of tax rebates for those who filed late

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:44 PM EST
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By Dylan Leatherwood
If you have not yet filed your 2021 income tax return, there is still time to file and receive a rebate.

Georgetown Co.

Deputies investigate dozens of shots fired into multiple Georgetown homes

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:38 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips
Deputies say they are trying to determine who fired shots into homes in Georgetown County Thursday night.

Charleston Co.

Police arrest man accused of trespassing at Mt. Pleasant elementary school

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:21 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips
Mount Pleasant Police arrested a 22-year-old man after responding to an elementary school Thursday afternoon where an intruder was reported.
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