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August 19, 2022

Myrtle Beach shark attacks: 2 bitten on same day

Two people in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, were bitten by sharks this week in a pair of incidents that happened only blocks apart from each other, police say.

August 18, 2022

Alex Murdaugh federal probe ramps up with new fraud charge for South Carolina bank scion Russell Laffitte

A federal grand jury charged Alex Murdaugh associate Russell Laffitte with a new count of fraud -- the sixth count in the alleged money laundering scheme involving Palmetto State Bank.

August 17, 2022

South Carolina Supreme Court temporarily blocks abortion law as near-total ban moves forward in state House

The South Carolina state Supreme Court temporarily blocked a six-week abortion ban on Wednesday, after the state legislature passed a near-total abortion ban bill the day prior.

August 17, 2022

Alex Murdaugh lawyer cites Trump FBI raid in demand for evidence in murders of wife, son: 'Manufactured drama'

South Carolina prosecutors ripped a press event held by Alex Murdaugh's defense lawyer, Dick Harpootlian, as "manufactured drama" over evidence on murders of Murdaugh's wife and son.

August 16, 2022

South Carolina Gamecocks' football program looks to defy the odds in Shane Beamer's second season

Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer is looking to improve upon last season after exceeding expectations. South Carolina has added quarterback Spencer Rattler to its talented roster.

August 16, 2022

Alligator kills elderly woman in South Carolina: police

An elderly woman was attacked and killed by an alligator in South Carolina, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office says.

August 12, 2022

Hunter Biden spotted enjoying beach vacation with family amid questions over business dealings, taxes

President Joe Biden's son Hunter was spotted enjoying the beach with his wife and young son as the Biden family vacations on South Carolina's affluent Kiawah Island.

August 11, 2022

Woman killed on South Carolina beach by umbrella caught up in gust of wind

A South Carolina beach-goer was killed in a freak accident when a gust of wind blew a beach umbrella into her chest. She died of her injuries at the hospital a short time later.

August 11, 2022

Ralph Northam’s medical school yearbook's racist photo investigation is inconclusive

A Virginia author is investigating a racist photo on Ralph Northam's medical school yearbook. The investigation has ended inconclusively.

August 11, 2022

Biden arrives on secluded South Carolina island for week-long family vacation

President Joe Biden will spend at least a week on vacation with his family on a secluded South Carolina island. The trip is likely to delay major bill signings.