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Regional
A Denmark man who allegedly shot and injured one person following a shooting in a campus...

Denmark man charged with attempted murder in S.C. State shooting 82j39

Updated: Dec. 13, 2023 at 12:17 PM EST
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By Marcus Flowers
South Carolina Campus police have charged Azaurien Ghykes Haigler, 18, after Haigler allegedly shot a male victim in the upper torso.

Sports
The University of South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler has decided he is ready for the...

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler declares for 2024 NFL draft 2k95z

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 3:33 PM EST
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By Marcus Flowers
The University of South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler has decided he is ready for the next level.

Regional
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles says staffing shortages have forced the...

SCDMV to offer services at Kiosks inside grocery stores 1b1x42

Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 5:41 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will soon start offering self-service electronic kiosks inside grocery stores.

Education
Man arrested, accused of multiple sexual assaults while on S.C. State campus.

Bowman man accused of 2 sexual assaults at S.C. State University 5e1gf

Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents and South Carolina State University police announced a man has been arrested after he was accused of multiple sexual assaults while on the S.C. State campus.

Regional
FILE - An off-duty police officer disarmed a man inside a South Carolina Walmart following a...

Off-duty police officer disarms man inside Walmart after road rage incident 354m2b

Updated: Oct. 16, 2023 at 8:54 AM EDT
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By Nick Neville, Marcus Flowers and Amanda Alvarado
No shots were fired, and neither of the suspects nor the officers involved suffered serious injuries.

Regional
Orangeburg mann arrested, accused of kidnapping, choking woman

Orangeburg man arrested, accused of kidnapping and strangling woman y3y6k

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Sheriffs have announced the arrest of a man who has been accused of strangling and kidnapping a woman.

Regional
Crews battle fire in Orangeburg County

Crews battle house fire in Orangeburg County 1l6y3c

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 2:55 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
he Orangeburg Department of Public Safety (ODPS) reported crews battled a house fire where the structure of the building collapsed.

Regional
Dedicated educator and Orangburtg County school board member Peggy James-Tyler ed away.

Former Orangburg County School District board member dies r4612

Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 11:46 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Dedicated educator and Orangburtg County school board member Peggy James-Tyler ed away.

Regional
Bond has been denied for Richland County gas station owner Rick Chow, accused of killing...

Bond denied for Richland County gas station owner Rick Chow 4e2u5q

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 11:02 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers, Mayra Parrilla Guerrero and Andrew Fancher
Court officials said bond has been denied for Rick Chow, a Richland County gas station owner accused of killing teenager Cyrus Carmack-Belton.

Regional
Orangeburg police searching for missing man

Orangeburg officers searching for man last seen at Planet Fitness n5ir

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 6:03 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety has started a search for a man who was last seen at a fitness center.

Sports
Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson looks to the basket during the second half of the team's...

Former Gamecocks player A’ja Wilson ties WNBA record in Las Vegas Aces win over Atlanta Dream 5hi6g

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 12:49 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
In the Las Vegas Aces 112-110 victory of the Atlanta Dream on Aug. 22, former Gamecocks player A’ja Wilson tied a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) scoring record.

Regional
The new South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) boating regulations are set to...

SCDNR new boating regulations begin August 2023 4m326

Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 5:14 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
The new South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) boating regulations are set to begin in August 2023.

Regional
One person died and one firefighter got treated for heat exhaustion after Orangeburg house fire.

One person dead, and one firefighter treated for heat exhaustion after Orangeburg house fire 447235

Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 6:49 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
One person died and one firefighter got treated for heat exhaustion after Orangeburg house fire.

Regional
Pete Buttigieg

Buttigieg comes to Orangeburg to tout infrastructure projects 1k6i4u

Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Nearly $23 million from a federal grant program is headed to the Orangeburg Railroad Corner redevelopment project.

Regional
Multiple agencies searching for Jeriod Price.

FBI Columbia Field Office offering $30,000 for information leading to arrest of Jeriod Price 4f1i4u

Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 12:22 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Multiple agencies searching for Jeriod Price, FBI raises reward to up to $30,000.

Regional
Mother calls for additional arrest in connection with the death of Cyrus Carmack-Belton.

Cyrus Carmack-Belton’s mother demands additional arrest in connection with son’s murder case l4w46

Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 6:02 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Mother calls for additional arrest in connection with the death of Cyrus Carmack-Belton.

Regional
South Carolina Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to six-week abortion ban.

S.C. Supreme Court to take up challenge to six-week abortion ban 4f703j

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 2:16 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
South Carolina Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to six-week abortion ban.

Regional
New preservation funds will help preserve the history of African Americans in South Carolina.

South Carolina receiving $8 Million in national park service Civil Rights grants 4k4s5h

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 7:09 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
South Carolina will be receiving preservation funds that will help preserve the history of African Americans in South Carolina.

Regional
Rich Chow, a convenience store owner in Columbia, South Carolina, is charged with murder in...

Store owner charged with murder for shooting teen he suspected of stealing water, police say 394g6w

Updated: May 29, 2023 at 9:31 PM EDT
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By Nick Neville, Marcus Flowers, Tiffany Sarvis and Gray News staff
Rick Chow, who owns the Shell gas station on Parklane Road in Columbia, chased the 14-year-old from his store Sunday night and shot him just down the road.

Local
Desiree Nicole Shaw has been found safe.

Missing Georgia woman found safe in Bamberg County 3r4756

Updated: May 15, 2023 at 1:27 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
The Bamberg Sheriff’s Office and Detective Watson with the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department announced missing 26-year-old Desiree Nicole Shaw was found safe.

Regional
Winston Hunter was gunned down inside his home along McClain Street in Woodford on May 13, 2022.

Orangeburg County mom honors son with ‘Stop the gun violence’ parade 4a1p5t

Updated: May 15, 2023 at 1:22 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Courtney Hunter is on a mission to reduce gun violence and she has started by hosting a “stop the gun violence,” parade in honor of her son, Winston Hunter.

Regional
Parental leave bill becomes law in South Carolina.

Governor Henry McMaster signs parental leave bill into law 4j5p3g

Updated: May 13, 2023 at 11:36 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Parental leave bill becomes law in South Carolina.

Regional

DHEC launches new WIC pre-application online tool 5x1r73

Updated: May 8, 2023 at 10:30 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
DHEC Launches New WIC Pre-Application Tool Online.

National
Miquise Fulwiley, left, and Ty’Quan Kelly, right, were arrested after a shooting at Meadowlake...

Teens arrested after 11 injured in South Carolina park shooting 3z6053

Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 6:56 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers, Tiffany Sarvis and Gray News staff
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported the two teens arrested after a park shooting were released from custody at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.

Regional
Multiple people injured, including teenagers after shooting at Richland County park.

Nearly a dozen people, including teenagers, injured after shooting at Richland County park k3n3n

Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 10:27 AM EDT
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By Tiffany Sarvis, Marcus Flowers and Ashley Jones
Multiple people were shot overnight in Richland County Friday night.

Politics
Clyburn named co-chair of Biden/Harris 2024 reelection bid.

Biden names Clyburn a campaign co-chair for 2024 reelection bid 4s3j6h

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 2:48 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Jim Clyburn named a campign co-chair of 2024 Biden/Harris reelection bid.

Regional
Gov. Henry McMaster requests review of early-release orders.

Governor McMaster asks SCDC to review early-release orders following convicted killer secret freeing 83d30

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 9:31 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Gov. Henry McMaster requests review of early-release orders following a convicted killer's early release order.

Regional
Leaders from across the state to address their new bills on judicial reform.

S.C. leaders discuss bills that reform judicial selection process 4x365m

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 10:52 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Leaders from across the state to address their new bills on judicial reform.

Regional
Crews put out a house fire in Orangeburg

Crews respond to vacant house fire in Orangeburg 144x2c

Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 2:35 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Crews put out a house fire in Orangeburg Monday morning.

National
A South Carolina woman was hospitalized after investigators say two dogs attacked her while...

Dog owner charged after attack that left woman hospitalized, deputies say 5a2x1t

Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 6:16 AM EDT
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By Mayra Parrilla Guerrero, Ty Wilson, Marcus Flowers and Gray News staff
Investigators say the owner of one of the two dogs involved in the Easter Sunday attack is facing multiple charges.

Crime
No arrests have been made at this time.

Deputies looking for leads in unsolved Orangeburg County fatal shooting 4u453n

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Deputies searching for leads that died after shooting in Orangeburg County.

News
57-year-old found safe by police.

Man missing in Orangeburg found safe by police 6eo4x

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 12:27 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
57-year-old found safe by police.

Regional
Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Evans was identified as a victim of a shooting that left five dead,...

Decorated soldier, 4 others killed in South Carolina shooting ok27

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers, Mayra Parrilla Guerrero, Chris Joseph, Nick Neville and Gray News staff
Investigators say Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Evans died after a man shot him after discovering Evans speaking with his ex-wife in the backyard of a Sumter area home.

National
The Sumter Police Department is reporting three kids and two adults have died after a shooting...

5 die, including 3 children, in South Carolina shooting 6da2r

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:28 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers and Gray News staff
Chief Russell F. Roark III said the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at a residence and appeared to be a domestic-related shooting.

Regional
Male victim identified in shooting that left five dead, including three children.

Male victim identified in Sumter shooting that left five dead 5pk

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:17 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers, Mayra Parrilla Guerrero, Chris Joseph and Nick Neville
Five people dead, including three children after shooting in Sumter.

Regional
A confirmed case of Legionnaires' disease was identified in Fairfield County.

DHEC confirms case of Legionnaires’ Disease in Ridgeway 1j5a8

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:28 PM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
A confirmed case of Legionnaires' disease was identified in Fairfield County.

News
SCDMV Driver Suspension Eligibility week March 6-10.

SCDMV 2023 Driver Suspension eligibility week 553n64

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 3:03 PM EST
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By Marcus Flowers
Eligible drivers may have their suspensions shortened or lifted.

Regional
A 7-year-old student brought a knife to school and threatened his fellow classmates and teacher.

Sumter child inspired by slasher film brings knife to school, says they wanted to stab classmates in heart 33516v

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 12:23 PM EST
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By Marcus Flowers and Nevin Smith
Investigators said the child was inspired by watching a classic horror film.

News
Lottery officials in South Carolina say a man had a feeling before buying a winning...

Man wins $300K from scratch-off during stop for gas 1p2868

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 11:33 AM EST
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By Marcus Flowers
Man wins $300,000 from scratch-off lottery ticket bought at a Orangeburg area gas station.

News
Alan Wilson releases statement on S.C. Supreme Court's ruling in denial of his petition

Attorney General releases statement on S.C. Supreme Court’s decision on rehearing Fetal Heartbeat law 582h6l

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 11:13 AM EST
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By Marcus Flowers
Attorney General Alan Wilson's statement on the SC Supreme Court's denial of his petition to rehear its ruling on the Fetal Heartbeat law.

News
South Carolina ranked as 9th least healthiest in the United States.

South Carolina 9th least healthy state according to report vr4a

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:01 AM EST
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By Marcus Flowers
South Carolina ranked 9th on the list of least healthiest states.

Education
S.C. State President Alexander Conyers addresses the S.C. House and Means committee about...

S.C. State seeking $209 million from legislature for university improvements, and other needs 1d264p

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 9:17 PM EST
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By Marcus Flowers
South Carolina State University is seeking $209 from the S.C. House of Representatives for their 2023-2024 budget.

National
An infant has reportedly been surrendered safely to a hospital in South Carolina under...

Newborn surrendered to hospital under Daniel’s Law 6o293b

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:37 PM EST
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By Marcus Flowers and Jordan Gartner
Officials in South Carolina say an infant has been surrendered peacefully this week at a hospital in the Columbia area.

National
The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has welcomed a new baby koala.

Zoo welcomes new baby koala: ‘It’s a girl’ 1n2zp

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 5:37 PM EST
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By Marcus Flowers and Jordan Gartner
A zoo in South Carolina has welcomed a baby koala just in time for the new year.

News
All SC DMV branches are working as normal after a day with network outages.

All South Carolina DMV branches fully operational after statewide network outages 4re3a

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 8:46 AM EST
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By Marcus Flowers
All DMV branches are working as normal today after having network outages yesterday.

Crime
Multiple arrests lead to gun and drug seizures in Orangeburg County

Multiple arrests lead to gun and drug seizures in Orangeburg County 54c69

Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 2:55 PM EST
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By Marcus Flowers
Multiple arrests made from different incidents in Orangeburg County.

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