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ALERT: Portions of east coast under tropical storm warning

North Charleston Police look to ID suspects in ATM robbery

The North Charleston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two people who robbed an ATM over the weekend.
The North Charleston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two...

Charleston Co.

A United States Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II takes part in an aerial display during the...
911 call shows bizarre circumstances of F-35 ejection: ‘Not sure where the airplane is’

Dorchester Co.

The suspect drove off the road and directly at the deputy before hitting the power pole and...
Sheriff’s Office releases dashcam video of vehicle narrowly missing deputy

State

Alex Murdaugh in court in Beaufort County.
‘I want to take responsibility’: Murdaugh pleads guilty on federal financial crimes

TOP HEADLINES

Charleston Co.

Data from the last several years show patients are at risk of losing some of their most...

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

Updated: 7 hours ago
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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.

Charleston Co.

The property for the proposed development plan is on Dills Bluff Road and backs up to the...

James Island residents voice opinions against proposed development

Updated: 3 hours ago
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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.

Graphic of the upcoming development of Andell West on Kiawah Island.

Charleston Co. Council approves the rezoning of Andell West

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Skyler Hill
The Charleston County Council came together to discuss several topics, including the Andell West development on Kiawah Island.

State

A Senate panel convened a group of researchers to hear the latest on the state’s efforts to...

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

Updated: 5 hours ago
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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.

State Politics

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

Updated: 7 hours ago
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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.

First Alert Hurricane Center

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Cape Fear, North Carolina, northward to Fenwick...

Portions of east coast under tropical storm warning

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips and Pilar Briggs
A tropical storm watch is now in effect from North Carolina northward into New England as a potential tropical storm system forms off the coast.
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Charleston County

A military pilot whose advanced fighter jet went temporarily missing over the weekend is heard...
VIDEO: 911 call shows bizarre circumstances of F-35 ejection: ‘Not sure where the airplane is’

Charleston County

The North Charleston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two...
VIDEO: North Charleston Police look to ID suspects in ATM robbery

Charleston County

The property for the proposed development plan is on Dills Bluff Road and backs up to the...
VIDEO: Several attend James Island council meeting to voice opinions against proposed development

Charleston County

The Charleston County Council came together to discuss several topics, including the Andell...
VIDEO: Charleston Co. Council approves the rezoning of Andell West

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Beaufort Co.

Andre L. Greene, 39, is wanted for attempted murder, in a Sept. 11 shooting in the Oyotunji...

Search underway for Beaufort Co. attempted murder suspect

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is in an active search for a wanted man.

Charleston Co.

Community members participate in the interactive Peninsula Plan session.

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

Updated: 6 hours ago
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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.

Berkeley Co.

Berkeley County’s Chamber of Commerce began working on broadband expansion back in 2015 and...

New Berkeley Co. broadband initiative brings connection to rural communities

Updated: 7 hours ago
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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.

Georgetown Co.

Georgetown Police say a 17-year-old is in custody after a shooting that left another teen...

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

Updated: 11 hours ago
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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.

Dorchester Co.

The Summerville Police Department is investigating after a gunshot was heard near a Summerville...

Summerville Police investigating after gunshot heard near school bus stop

Updated: 14 hours ago
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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.

In Your Community

The YWCA Greater Charleston is looking to honor the next group of outstanding women for the...

YWCA recognizes 12 outstanding women from South Carolina

Updated: 10 hours ago
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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.

Charleston Co.

The Charleston County School District’s pay schedule is structured in a way that prevents new...

Dozens of teachers in Charleston County still waiting for first paycheck

Updated: 7 hours ago
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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.

The Charleston Police Department says a two-vehicle crash on Folly Road has caused lanes to be...

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

Updated: 13 hours ago
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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.

Charleston Co.

The Charleston County School District says an investigation into an unverified bomb threat is...

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

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
The Charleston County School District says an investigation into an unverified bomb threat is underway.

Charleston Co.

A district court judge has ruled that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, can not be held...

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

Updated: 14 hours ago
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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

Former South Carolina Rep. David Mack III has died at age 69.

Former Lowcountry lawmaker David Mack III dies

Updated: 13 hours ago
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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.

News

The North Charleston Police Department is warning drivers of a crash impacting Highway 78...

Highway 78 in North Charleston reopens after crash

Updated: 18 hours ago
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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.

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State

Gov. Henry McMaster has officially made September Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness...

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

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Live 5 Web Staff
Gov. Henry McMaster has officially made September Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month.

Charleston Co.

The city will host the "Operation Neighborhood" cleanup event, right in the heart of Johns...

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

Updated: 20 hours ago
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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.

Colleton County Fire-Rescue said no one was injured after a U-Haul crashed into the side of a...

U-Haul smashes into mobile home in Colleton County

Updated: 21 hours ago
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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.

Charleston Co.

The possibility of having an early childhood learning center on James Island is one step closer...

Charleston Co. School District continues discussion on early learning center

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:17 PM EDT
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By Skyler Hill
The possibility of having an early childhood learning center on James Island is one step closer to becoming a reality.

Berkeley Co.

Rick Gebhardt will be filling the role of police chief, according to a Facebook post from the...

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.

Beaufort Co.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation says a bridge on Frampton Road damaged early...

Bridge damaged in early-morning train derailment must be replaced, SCDOT says

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:59 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
Emergency crews say a derailed train in Yemassee has closed a portion of U.S. Highway 17 Alternate and are asking drivers to adjust their route Wednesday morning.

State

Former Palmetto State Bank CEO Russell Laffitte walks out of a Beaufort County courtroom...

Judge gives ex-banker Laffitte more time before prison sentence begins

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
A federal judge granted a motion that would postpone the start of a prison sentence for a former Lowcountry bank CEO.

State Politics

Gray Collegiate Academy Principal Brian Newsome speaks during a meeting at the South Carolina...

Lawmakers hear from students, schools on potential changes to SC high school sports

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:16 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
Significant changes to the high school sports landscape in South Carolina could be coming from the State House.

Schools

The Charleston County School District is beating the state’s average scores in each of the four...

Test results show how Tri-County area highschoolers are faring

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:53 PM EDT
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By Molly McBride
The Tri-County area is getting a new look at how Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester County high schoolers are doing in school.

Charleston Co.

South Carolina ranks seventh worst in the U.S. for drunk driving, according to data from the...

The other side of rising liquor liability rates: Impact on victims

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:58 PM EDT
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By Emily Johnson
Some restaurant and bar owners in the Lowcountry say rising liquor liability insurance rates are forcing them to close their doors, but we now hear from the other side of the equation.
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