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August 27, 2023

College student tries to enter wrong home on street with deadly result: police

A 20-year-old University of South Carolina student was fatally shot when the student attempted to enter the wrong home on the street where he lived, according to police.

August 27, 2023

Alex Murdaugh once bonded with a ‘hardened’ criminal who ‘became a mentor,’ book claims

Lawyer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife Maggie Murdaugh and their son Paul Murdaugh at their sprawling estate.

August 25, 2023

South Carolina State football coach Oliver Pough has announced his retirement

After an illustrious 22-year tenure at South Carolina State, football coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough has announced his retirement, with a remarkable record of 146 victories.

August 25, 2023

Missing South Carolina woman last seen with Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann: report

A missing South Carolina woman's daughter reportedly believes her mom was last seen with Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann before she vanished in 2017.

August 24, 2023

Coast Guard rescues stranded jet skiers from island off South Carolina

A Coast Guard helicopter crew Tuesday rescued two jet skiers who became stranded on an island off the South Carolina coast, according to officials.

August 24, 2023

50-year-old South Carolina mother sentenced to life in prison for killing newborn daughter in 1992

A mother from South Carolina was sentenced to life in prison for killing her newborn daughter in 1992. She was charged with her baby's death two years ago.

August 24, 2023

Tim Scott uses closing arguments to send shot at transgender athletes in women's sports

Sen. Tim Scott used his closing arguments during the Republican presidential debate on Wednesday night to take a shot at trans women participating in women's sports.

August 23, 2023

South Carolina Supreme Court upholds ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban

South Carolina's highest court upheld an abortion law Wednesday that bans the procedure after about six weeks of pregnancy.

August 22, 2023

Gunfire strikes residences nearly 100 times this year in South Carolina county

Incidents of gunfire targeting homes have occurred with alarming frequency this year in the county encompassing South Carolina's capital, Columbia.

August 22, 2023

911 AI operator weeds out non-emergency calls to free up first responders

The Charleston County Consolidated Emergency Communications Center in South Carolina is leveraging Amazon Connect and artificial intelligence to streamline non-emergency calls.