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Day 11: Second full week of testimony in Murdaugh trial begins Monday

Georgetown authorities searching for armed robbery suspects

Georgetown County deputies are investigating a Sunday night armed robbery at a Dollar General.
The robbery happened at 10:30 p.m. on 9006 Pleasant Hill Dr.

Charleston Co.

At Wayln Park In North Charleston, dozens of community members addressed issues they see with...
Lowcountry activists gather to address police brutality

The Murdaugh Cases

Alex Murdaugh, center, speaks with attorney Dick Harpootlian during Murdaugh's double murder...
Day 11: Second full week of testimony in Murdaugh trial begins Monday

Berkeley Co.

It happened on the eastbound side of I-26 near the 197-mile marker at 4:45 a.m.
2 killed in Berkeley Co. wrong-way crash

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State

Nearly 400-pound white shark pings off Myrtle Beach coast again

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
OCEARCH said the juvenile shark named Jekyll has spent its time in the area over the past month.

State

Day 10: Crew suspends daily searches for boater missing from North Myrtle Beach area

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WMBF News Staff
A Grand Strand rescue crew says it is suspending daily searches for a boater who’s been missing for over a week.

Charleston Co.

Lanes back open on I-526W near Leeds Ave. exit after crash

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is reporting that a crash that impacted traffic on I-526 has cleared.

Charleston Co.

James Island Connector reopens after 3 car crash

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
Charleston Police say the James Island Connector is back open to traffic after a Sunday night crash.

Sports

No. 1 South Carolina tops fifth-ranked UConn 81-77

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Gamecocks move to 23-0

Charleston Co.

Charleston mayor honors retired educator on her 100th birthday

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips and Ann McGill
The Holy City is honoring a retired teacher who celebrates a major milestone Sunday.
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VIDEO: 2 displaced by Charleston Co. house fire
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Berkeley County

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VIDEO: Charleston mayor honors retired Charleston teacher on her 100th birthday

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The Murdaugh Cases

Judge to decide this week on allowing financial crime evidence in Murdaugh trial

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary and Jeffrey Collins
A judge will likely rule this week whether jurors will hear testimony on nearly 100 other charges disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh faces.

Dorchester Co.

Gun violence survivors, victims’ families receive free self-care day

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 11:48 PM EST
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By Emily Johnson
In honor of National Gun Violence Survivors Week, Lowcountry gun violence survivors and organizations gathered Saturday for the survivors to receive free beauty treatments.

State

South Carolina lawmakers consider increasing fine for ‘slowpoke’ drivers

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:19 PM EST
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By Ale Espinosa
Slower drives in South Carolina could soon see an increased fine under state law.

Charleston Co.

2 displaced by Charleston Co. house fire

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
Two people are without their home after being displaced by a Saturday night fire.

Charleston Co.

Charleston flights to resume after U.S. downs Chinese balloon

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 4:38 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips, Dylan Leatherwood and The Associated Press
The United States on Saturday downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America and became the latest flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing.

The Murdaugh Cases

Maid’s son tells judge Alex Murdaugh took $4M for her death

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:30 PM EST
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By Steven Ardary and The Associated Press
Prosecutors at Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial are asking a judge to allow jurors to hear from the son of the family's housekeeper who says Murdaugh promised to take care of them when she died in a fall, but kept a $4 million settlement for himself.

Berkeley Co.

Report: Fight led to deadly Moncks Corner bar shooting

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Dylan Leatherwood
Berkeley County deputies are investigating a late January bar shooting that left one dead and two hurt.

State

Democrats make SC first primary voting state

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 12:47 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Democrats are poised to reorder their presidential primary schedule beginning next year by making South Carolina the leadoff spot instead of Iowa.

Berkeley Co.

Police respond to incident in Hanahan

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 8:04 PM EST
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By Dylan Leatherwood and Rey Llerena
The Hanahan Police Department is investigating an incident Saturday night in the Otranto neighborhood.

National

US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 2:44 AM EST
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By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press
Blinken was due to visit Beijing on Sunday for talks aimed at reducing U.S.-China tensions, the first such high-profile trip after the countries’ leaders met last November.

Charleston Co.

Pence to meet with law enforcement during Charleston visit on Monday

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 8:39 AM EST
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By Patrick Phillips
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will make his ninth visit to the Charleston area since leaving office this Monday.

Regional

‘One day at a time’: Family reflects on 11-year-old’s recovery after dog attack

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:39 PM EST
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By Sydney Hood
Monday will mark one month since an 11-year-old boy lost his ear and most of his scalp in a violent dog attack. We spoke with Justin’s family for the first time since they filed a lawsuit against the dog owner.

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Charleston Co.

Charleston Police search for missing teen

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:11 PM EST
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The Charleston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl.

State

Five charged in connection with the killing of SC inmate

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:09 PM EST
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By Marcus Flowers and Chris Joseph
Five men have been charged in connection with the killing of an Alvin S. Glenn inmate.

African American Voices

The Citadel hosts third annual Black History Month parade

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:39 PM EST
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By Anna Harris
The third annual Black History Month parade at the Citadel is in the books.

Charleston Co.

Jobs report shows business is booming in Lowcountry, across county

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 6:57 AM EST
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By Andrew Rowan
Even though the country saw massive layoffs from technology companies last month, the absence of layoffs from small and medium-sized local businesses mean that business is booming in the Lowcountry.

State

Bipartisan legislation would help more kinship caregivers in SC

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:19 PM EST
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By Mary Green
About one in four children currently in the state of South Carolina’s foster system are living with a relative who is not their parent.

The Murdaugh Cases

BLOG: Day 10: Judge hears more on Murdaugh’s financial situation without jury

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:19 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary and Jeffrey Collins
A judge is expected to hear additional testimony from banking officials Friday morning as he decides whether the jury in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial will hear it.

Charleston Co.

AT&T expands coverage to rural areas across Lowcountry

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:21 PM EST
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By Emily Johnson
The South Carolina Broadband Office announced a project with AT&T to expand the company’s coverage to 9,000 customers located in Greenville and Charleston.

Charleston Co.

Peninsula storm surge project receives federal authorization to move forward

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:35 PM EST
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By Rey Llerena
A planned $1.3 billion project to help control storm surge on the Charleston peninsula has received key approval from the federal government, allowing it to move into its next phase.

Sports

South Carolina announces suspension of three freshman football players

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:26 PM EST
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By Kevin Bilodeau
Rhames charged with carrying weapon on campus

Charleston Co.

Lowcountry experts explain link between heart and mental health

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:22 PM EST
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By Meredith Blair
Heart health and mental health are often viewed separately, but Trident Medical Care wants people to understand how the two are connected.
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