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First Alert Hurricane Center

Tropical Storm Philippe formed Saturday afternoon in the Atlantic.

Tropical Storm Philippe forms in Atlantic

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The season’s newest tropical depression rapidly strengthened into the 16th tropical storm, Philippe.

Charleston Co.

Charleston County and the city of Charleston are hosting a “Drive Electric Charleston” event to...

City, Charleston Co. officials to host joint electric vehicle education event

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Meredith Blair
If you’re interested in learning more about electric vehicles, you have an opportunity to get your questions answered on Saturday.

Dorchester Co.

The Annual Sweet Tea Festival brings thousands of community members together every year to help...

Thousands celebrate 10-year-milestone for Summerville Sweet Tea Festival

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Caitlin Ashbaugh
The Annual Sweet Tea Festival brings thousands of community members together every year to help the once-small-town continue to thrive.

Williamsburg Co.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says they are investigating a hunting...

1 person injured in a hunting accident in Williamsburg County

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Pilar Briggs
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says they are investigating a hunting accident that left one person injured Saturday morning.

Charleston Co.

The North Charleston Police Department says Rivers Avenue westbound is shut down after a...

Rivers Avenue westbound closed after vehicle crash

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Pilar Briggs
The North Charleston Police Department says Rivers Avenue westbound is shut down after a vehicle crash on Saturday.

First Alert Hurricane Center

Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall near Emerald Isle, North Carolina, at approximately 6:15...

Tropical Storm Ophelia makes NC landfall, brings cooler weather to Lowcountry

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips and Pilar Briggs
Tropical Storm Ophelia nearly reached hurricane strength as it made landfall along the North Carolina coast early Saturday.

Charleston Co.

Three Mount Pleasant mothers are leading a fight for a state child luring law after an incident...

Mothers petition for child luring law after incident in Mount Pleasant park

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Melissa Rademaker
Three Mount Pleasant mothers are leading a fight for a state child luring law after an incident involving two of their sons at the Pitt Street Bridge shed new light on the issue.

The Murdaugh Cases

Former South Carolina attorney Cory Fleming filed to appeal his criminal conviction and...

Ex-lawyer Cory Fleming files to appeal criminal conviction, sentencing

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Marissa Lute and Patrick Phillips
The former South Carolina attorney who pleaded guilty to state charges ranging from breach of trust with fraudulent intent, money laundering and criminal conspiracy will appeal his prison sentence.

Charleston Co.

A new development is coming to a neighborhood right off of Maybank Highway has some neighbors...

Johns Island residents weigh in on new Maybank Village development

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:25 PM EDT
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By Skyler Hill
A new development is coming to a neighborhood right off of Maybank Highway has some neighbors talking.

State

Alex Murdaugh speaks to Judge Clifton Newman Thursday morning in a Beaufort County courtroom...

State arguing in ‘bad faith’ over fight for new trial, Murdaugh defense team says

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:50 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
Attorneys for convicted killer Alex Murdaugh said state prosecutors are arguing in “bad faith” when it comes to their response to Murdaugh’s request for a new trial amid jury tampering allegations.
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Charleston Co.

$10 million pilot program to help SC post-grad students with disabilities

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:48 PM EDT
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By Caitlin Ashbaugh
The United States Department of Education announced Sept. 15 it will allocate $199 million toward improving career opportunities for students with disabilities nationwide.

State

New data shows drop in SC children’s physical health, fitness following pandemic

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:42 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
Data has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic took a major toll on students’ learning and their mental health.

Berkeley Co.

Charleston apartment complex sees 64 fire safety violations

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:21 PM EDT
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By Emily Johnson
A recent fire inspection by the Cainhoy Rural Fire and Rescue Department found a total of 64 discrepancies throughout the Sweetwater Apartments in Charleston.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. Coroner IDs victim of Atlas St. homicide

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:15 PM EDT
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By Marissa Lute
The North Charleston Police Department and the Charleston County Coroner’s Office are investigating an early morning homicide.

State

Townville school shooter’s life sentences changed

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT
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By Amanda Shaw
Jesse Osborne, who opened fire on the playground of Townville Elementary School in 2016, had his prison sentence amended on Friday.

Berkeley Co.

18-year-old identified in Berkeley Co. crash

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the person who died in a head-on crash in Summerville.

Tri-County

Dorchester firefighters engage in auto extraction training

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT
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By Meredith Blair
Firefighters in Dorchester County are sharpening their skills for what to do when arriving on the scene of a vehicle crash.

Charleston Co.

Man facing attempted murder charges in James Island shooting

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:09 PM EDT
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By Marissa Lute
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left three people hurt on James Island.

Berkeley Co.

Judge sentences man after criminal sexual conduct, sexual exploitation of minors

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:58 PM EDT
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By Pilar Briggs
A judge has sentenced a Berkeley County man for the sexual exploitation of a minor, criminal sexual conduct and dissemination of obscene material.

Charleston Co.

Judge sentences man after pleading guilty to attempted enticement, coercion

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:53 PM EDT
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By Pilar Briggs
A judge has sentenced a Charleston man after he pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of a minor and coercion.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Animal Society calls on fosters for big dogs

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:25 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
That’s what Charleston Animal Society is saying in its plea for emergency fosters.

Berkeley Co.

Grant allows full-time firefighters to serve Cross area

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:20 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
A portion of Berkeley County once served by part-time and volunteer firefighters will soon have full-time firefighters for the first time.

Charleston Co.

Two arrested for killing seagull on the beach

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:13 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
Two men were arrested after they were accused of killing a seagull with a large stick on Folly Beach.

State

Deputies looking for person of interest in deadly Orangeburg Co. stabbing

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:08 PM EDT
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By Pilar Briggs
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office announces that they are looking for a person of interest in connection to a stabbing that left a Holly Hill man dead earlier this month.

State

Changes coming to blue crab fishing in the Lowcountry

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:30 AM EDT
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By Madeline Jaskowiak
Some changes are coming to the crabbing industry as both recreational and industrial crabbers are reporting low numbers of blue crabs in our state’s waters.

Charleston Co.

James Island residents voice opinions against proposed development

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:36 PM EDT
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By Meredith Blair
Neighbor after neighbor stood before James Island Town Council Thursday night expressing why they don’t want the greenspace where they live turned into businesses and additional homes.

Charleston Co.

Andell West rezoning moves forward to full Charleston County Council meeting

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:34 PM EDT
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By Skyler Hill
Charleston County’s Planning and Public Works committee came together to discuss several topics, including the Andell West development on Kiawah Island.

News

North Charleston Police look to ID suspects in ATM robbery

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:27 PM EDT
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By Marissa Lute
The North Charleston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two people who robbed an ATM over the weekend.

Charleston Co.

911 call shows bizarre circumstances of F-35 ejection: ‘Not sure where the airplane is’

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:25 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
A military pilot whose advanced fighter jet went temporarily missing over the weekend is heard repeatedly requesting an ambulance in a perplexing 911 call from the South Carolina home where he had parachuted to safety, according to an audio recording released Thursday to The Associated Press.

Dorchester Co.

Sheriff’s Office releases dashcam video of vehicle narrowly missing deputy

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:11 PM EDT
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By Marissa Lute
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is releasing more information on a pursuit that left the suspect and a deputy hurt earlier this week.

State

SC working to establish first Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in the state

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:05 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
South Carolina is in the process of establishing what researchers and advocates say would be a groundbreaking venture for Alzheimer’s care in the state.

Charleston Co.

City asks for input on peninsula’s future, neighborhoods, businesses and mobility

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 7:50 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
The city of Charleston is launching a “Peninsula Plan” focused on the growth and improvement of the area over the next 10-20 years.

State Politics

Deon Tedder certified winner of the SC Senate 42 primary after recount

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 7:33 PM EDT
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By Rey Llerena
A recount is underway after the Democratic primary race between two state representatives ended with a 1% or less margin of victory.

Berkeley Co.

New Berkeley Co. broadband initiative brings connection to rural communities

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 7:18 PM EDT
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By Emily Johnson
The Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce is working to bring broadband internet centers to communities throughout the county to expand internet access for those in rural communities.

Beaufort Co.

Search underway for Beaufort Co. attempted murder suspect

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is in an active search for a wanted man.

Charleston Co.

Dozens of teachers in Charleston County still waiting for first paycheck

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:53 PM EDT
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By Nick Reagan
In an effort to make sure teachers are not being overpaid, any new employee who started after Aug. 19 will not receive their first paycheck until the last payday of the month, Sept. 29.

Charleston Co.

Adding insult to injury: Items reported missing, stolen at Lowcountry hospitals

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Cameron Bopp
Planning for a funeral is never easy. It can be made more difficult when a family isn’t able to complete their loved one’s dying wish: to be buried with their most valuable possessions.

In Your Community

YWCA recognizes 12 outstanding women from South Carolina

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By Ann McGill
Women from all professions are being honored as part of the YWCA Greater Charleston’s “What Women Bring” awards.

Georgetown Co.

17-year-old facing charges in connection to Georgetown shooting

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 3:21 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips and Pilar Briggs
Georgetown Police say a 17-year-old is in custody after a shooting that left another teen injured Wednesday night.

Charleston Co.

FIRST ALERT: Lanes close after two-vehicle crash on Folly Road

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 1:24 PM EDT
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By Pilar Briggs
The Charleston Police Department says a two-vehicle crash on Folly Road has caused lanes to be closed on Thursday.

State

Former Lowcountry lawmaker David Mack III dies

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:39 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
The man who served Charleston and Dorchester Counties for nearly a quarter-century in the State House has died.

Charleston Co.

Meta, Facebook can not be held liable radicalization of Dylann Roof, judge rules

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:30 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
A district court judge has ruled that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, can not be held liable for radicalizing Dylann Roof culminating in the 2015 shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in downtown Charleston.

State

‘I want to take responsibility’: Murdaugh pleads guilty on federal financial crimes

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:18 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
Disbarred Lowcountry attorney and convicted killer Alex Murduagh entered a guilty plea to 22 federal charges on financial crimes Thursday morning.

Charleston Co.

Investigation underway after 3rd bomb threat in 3 days to N. Charleston school

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:16 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The Charleston County School District says an investigation into an unverified bomb threat is underway.

Dorchester Co.

Summerville Police investigating after gunshot heard near school bus stop

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:59 AM EDT
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By Pilar Briggs
The Summerville Police Department is investigating after a gunshot was heard near a Summerville High School bus stop on Thursday morning.

State

‘Don’t Risk It’ campaign raises awareness for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 8:41 AM EDT
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By Live 5 Web Staff
Gov. Henry McMaster has officially made September Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month.

News

Highway 78 in North Charleston reopens after crash

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 8:19 AM EDT
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By Live 5 Web Staff
The North Charleston Police Department is warning drivers of a crash impacting Highway 78 Thursday morning.

Charleston Co.

Charleston’s Neighborhood Services Division gearing up for ‘Operation Neighborhood’

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:50 AM EDT
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By Destiny Kennedy
This weekend, the city of Charleston’s Neighborhood Services Division is gearing up for a community initiative that will have you rolling up your sleeves.

Colleton Co.

U-Haul smashes into mobile home in Colleton County

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:29 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
Colleton County Fire-Rescue said no one was injured after a U-Haul crashed into the side of a mobile home on I-95 Tuesday afternoon.

Berkeley Co.

City of Hanahan names new police chief

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:28 PM EDT
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By Marissa Lute
The Hanahan Police Department has a new leader.
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