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Later this week, the Junior League of Charleston will be raising awareness on child sex trafficking…an issue experts call, “uncomfortable and often overlooked.” Statistics show there are an estimated 150,000 sex trafficking victims in the United States, and of these victims, many are usually between the ages of 12 and 14. Because this topic is rarely discussed, a local women's group named the Junior League of Charleston has decided to step in and get the word out. Sara Corbett is the chair of... More>>
Estero, FL – Goaltender Adam Morrison made 22 saves and stopped eight of nine shootout attempts, including four game-winning situations, to guide the South Carolina Stingrays (1-1-0-0) over the Florida Everblades (1-0-0-1) 2-1 at Germain Arena Saturday evening.The Stingrays and Everblades skated a scoreless 40 minutes of action with defense playing a major role. Morrison (W, 22 saves on 23 shots) turned aside 14 Everblades chances through two periods and former Stingrays netminder Allen York ... More>>
BOSTON (AP) - C.J. Davidson ran for a 32-yard touchdown with 9:35 to play and No. 24 Clemson stopped a Boston College drive in the final minutes to beat the Eagles 17-13 on Saturday. Cole Stoudt completed 29 of 45 passes for 285 yards, and the Tigers (5-2, 4-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) got help from a missed BC extra point. The Eagles (4-3, 1-2) moved to the Clemson 29, converted a fourth-and-1 and then Tyler Murphy found an open receiver streaking for the end zone. But Tyler Rouse couldn't ... More>>
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - DaRon Dickey and Shonquille Byers had interceptions and Presbyterian recorded three sacks and eight tackles for loss to beat Charleston Southern 7-3 on Saturday. Demarcus Rouse accounted for 66 of 70 yards on Presbyterian's opening drive, including a 48-yard touchdown run. It stayed 7-0 until 1:29 left in the half, when Charleston Southern (5-2, 0-1 Big South) took advantage of a short punt to go 36 yards on six plays, settling for David Kennedy's 27-yard field goal. T... More>>
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Police say they have found human remains that could be those of a University of Virginia sophomore who has been missing since Sept. 13. Police Chief Tim Longo and others told a news conference Saturday afternoon further tests would be conducted to confirm that the remains are those of Hannah Graham. Thousands of volunteers had searched for the 18-year-old Graham in the weeks since her disappearance. Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr., 32, has been charged with abduction with ... More>>
SALISBURY, N.C. (AP) - Thomas Eric Duncan was remembered Saturday as a big-hearted and compassionate man whose virtues may have led to his infection with Ebola in his native Liberia and death as the first victim of the disease in the United States. Family and friends gathered Saturday at a Southern Baptist church with a primarily Liberian flock in the North Carolina city of Salisbury, near where Duncan's mother lives. Retired United Methodist bishop Arthur Kulah remembers that during the Libe... More>>
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - David Mohney wanted big changes for his family: to end his turbulent marriage, move his children 1,900 miles from Florida to South Dakota and transition from being a stay-at-home dad to starting work as a chiropractor. Instead, authorities say, 52-year-old Mohney reached for a gun after arguing with his wife and shot all three of their children before killing himself. The couple's youngest, a 9-year-old daughter, survived. But both of her siblings died along with th... More>>
The Red Cross is starting a nationwide fire safety campaign to reduce fire deaths and injuries 25 percent in five years. The effort in South Carolina gets underway on Saturday as Red Cross volunteers join the North Charleston Fire Department in installing smoke detectors in city neighborhoods. Louise Welch Williams, the CEO of the Palmetto South Carolina Region of the Red Cross says installing smoke alarms in homes can cut the risk of dying in a fire by half. In the event of a fire, people us... More>>
Supermarket chain Publix is recalling a snack mix because the label doesn't warn shoppers that it contains peanuts. Peanuts can cause a serious allergic reaction in some individuals and should be listed on the packaging. No illnesses have been reported, the Lakeland, Florida-based company said Friday. Publix Asian Mix was sold at all its stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina. The snack mix was sold in 14-ounce clear plastic containers and has since ... More>>
Senator Lindsey Graham on NBC's Meet the Press.AIKEN, S.C. (AP) - As the days dwindle before the Nov. 4 election, both U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and his Democratic challenger Brad Hutto are trying to make sure their supporters get ready to vote. Graham is crisscrossing South Carolina and visiting local party offices, expressing his gratitude to volunteers by name. Graham says he feels good about his race and wants to help other Republicans win also. Hutto says he still has a chance. The state senator from Orangeburg says if he can get the ... More>>
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - Court records show the York County sheriff is denying claims in lawsuit filed by a former jail officer who says his free speech rights were violated after he voiced concerns about what he describes as the cover-up of an inmate's death. According to reports, Sheriff Bruce Bryant is seeking that the lawsuit filed by former jailer Michael Billioni be thrown out. Billioni was fired in October 2013, days after the death of inmate Joshua Grose, who was pronounced dead about a... More>>
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) - Camden High principal Dan Matthews says he will share video of post-game brawl between Dreher and Camden to law enforcement and the South Carolina High School League. Matthews said in a statement Saturday that the fight broke out among some players as they lined up to shake hands after Camden's 39-30 victory Friday night. Matthews said coaches, officials and law officers intervened to stop the fight as quickly as they could. The principal said any person who took a swing w... More>>
NEW YORK (AP) - The largest U.S. gay-rights organization Saturday endorsed efforts to promote the use of a once-a-day pill to prevent HIV infection and called on insurers to provide more generous coverage of the drug. Some doctors have been reluctant to prescribe the drug, Truvada, on the premise that it might encourage high-risk, unprotected sexual behavior. However, its preventive use has been endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and man... More>>
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - A company that manufactures drivetrains for International fire engines has issued a recall after Montana authorities concluded a faulty drivetrain was responsible for a fatal crash that killed six people outside Helena. The recall notice says the driveshaft may separate and cause the axle to lock if a double Cardan joint seizes up. The recall by Navistar Inc. is for International 4800 trucks built between June 1999 and May 2002 that are equipped with Fabco TC-200 transfe... More>>
Joseph MatuskovicBikers and non-bikers alike came out in numbers to the Wild Buffalo Steakhouse in North Charleston to remember Deputy Joe Matuskovic. The restaurant was the home base for a bike ride to honor the fallen deputy.The event was organized by radio host Bubba the Love Sponge and Sergeant Burnell with Charleston County Sheriff's Department. The event included an hour long bike ride with kickstands up at 11AM with an after party from noon until 2PM.The proceeds from the ride registration go to help D... More>>
The intersection of Chuck Dawley Blvd. and Ben Sawyer closed Saturday morning around 9:45am after a single-vehicle accident. The Mt. Pleasant Police Department says the intersection will remain closed while the accident is investigated.Charleston County Dispatch confirmed to News 2 that Mt.PleasantPolice,Mt. Pleasant Fire, Charleston County EMS Charleston County Rescueare all responding to the incident. This is a developing story, we will update it as soon as more information becomes availab... More>>
For all the High School Football highlights from around the Lowcountry tune in to Blitz On 2 with Brendan Clark Friday night at 11:10 p.m. only on News 2.For all the High School Football highlights from around the Lowcountry tune in to Blitz On 2 with Brendan Clark Friday night at 11:10 p.m. only on News 2. More>>
The "It's your place" campaign is increasing awareness about sexual misconduct and ways bystanders can intervene. According to posters hung around the College of Charleston, one in five women will be sexually assaulted during their time in college, and even scarier, 90% of rapes are committed by someone who knows the victim. So that's why officials at the College of Charleston, students and staff have decided to take action. More>>
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in identifying the subject in the attached surveillance images, in reference to armed robbery that occurred on October 12, 2014 at approximately 8:50 p.m. More>>
Governor Nikki Haley, legislators, public health experts, and first responders will host an Ebola Preparedness Roundtable on Monday, October 20 at 2 p.m. More>>
Madelyn Robinson, Summerville’s Director of Economic Development and Planning accepted the award on behalf of the townThe Town of Summerville's Vision Plan was named the ‘Outstanding Planning Project- Large Jurisdiction' from the South Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association (SCAPA) at a ceremony in Myrtle Beach. The Vision Plan was recognized for its innovative use of technology in planning practice which has improved the efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy of planning efforts. The below criteria was used by the SCAPA for award selection: Innovation: originality of concept or apprecia... More>>
Quite often men and women with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia can wander off or get lost. When that happens, emergency crews can be dispatched to help find them. Members of the Berkeley County Rescue Squad spent their Thursday evening learning about Alzheimer's patients. Mike Yonke and his wife Regina have both been volunteers with the Rescue Squad for years. Mike says he is used to dealing with dementia calls. "Quite a few of them. I do remember out in the Lebanon area, helpi... More>>
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is giving a break to Citadel cadets facing punishment.
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U.S. Senator Tim Scott, a member of both the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committees, released the following statement regarding travel restrictions from Ebola-stricken nations in West Africa. “First and foremost, my heart goes out to those infected with Ebola and their families both in the United States and in West Africa. This is a terrible virus, and one the world must come together to stop. As infections continue to spread here i... More>>
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) was awarded a four-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to implement the Palmetto Coordinated System of Care (PCSC). This statewide collaborative implements innovative best practices in care for children and youth with behavioral health needs in South Carolina. Led by state agencies, family service-organizations and parents of children and youth with behavioral health needs,... More>>
President Barack Obama turned to a trusted adviser to lead the nation's Ebola response on Friday as efforts to clamp down on any possible route of infection from three Texas cases expanded, reaching a cruise ship at... More>>
Highway Patrol arrested a Charleston County Detention Officer early Friday morning. Robert Lee Johnson was arrested early this morning charged with DUI. He has been placed on administrative leave without pay pending the outcome of the investigation and charge. More>>
Vital Aging of Williamsburg county held it's annual meeting in Greeleyville to celebrate senior citizens. More>>
Charleston Animal SocietyIt's being called the largest in South Carolina history and includes... More>>
News 2 presents Berkeley Intermediate School with our Cool School award. More>>
By The Associated PressSouth Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says any final decision on the legality of gay marriage in the state could be months away.Area media outlets report Wilson made the comment during a campaign stop at Sun City near Hilton Head Island on Wednesday when he was confronted by a same-sex couple who were married in Washington, D.C.The state is the defendant in two federal lawsuits filed in South Carolina over gay marriage.Wilson says he has gay friends and has receiv... More>>
DHEC Director Catherine Templeton and doctors met with reporters at the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital in Charleston on Thursday discussing preparations.The state's top health official joined doctors at the Medical University of South Carolina Thursday morning to discuss preparations for dealing with Ebola cases. More>>
A church in North Charleston is hosting a free conference on domestic violence education and prevention. Tthe three-day event entitled "Uniting the Pastors, Equipping the Clergy and Gathering God's People" gets underway Friday at the Life Center Cathedral. The conference is open to any clergy, lay members, victim advocates, law enforcement, victims, politicians, social workers and others interested in addressing the problem. Events include a march and demonstration, as well as a service to ho... More>>
HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) - Bermuda's premier is warning residents they're in for "at least 24 hours of storm force winds" and life-threatening storm surge from a Category 4 Hurricane Gonzalo. The storm with maximum sustained winds of 140 miles-per-hour is bearing down on the tiny British territory and Premier Michael Dunkley is urging residents in low-lying areas to move to higher ground. Gonzalo is expected to pass within 29 miles of Bermuda Friday night, close enough to be considered a direct... More>>
Police in an Oregon suburb say a 6-month-old baby girl left alone in a car for approximately six hours has died at a hospital. Hillsboro Lt. Michael Rouches said the child's father called for help at about 5 p.m. Thursday, saying the baby was in his car in a parking lot and needed medical treatment. The spokesman says CPR was administered at the scene and the baby was taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died. Rouches says the cause of death has not been determined. Neither the father ... More>>
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two people familiar with the discharge of Vice President Joe Biden's youngest son from the Navy say he tested positive for cocaine. In a statement released by his attorney, Hunter Biden doesn't refer to the reason he received an administrative discharge from the Navy earlier this year. He says he respects the Navy's decision and is moving forward with his family's support. Two people familiar with Biden's discharge confirmed the failed drug test to The Associated Press. They... More>>
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Media mogul Ted Turner is selling his 4,700-acre island on the South Carolina coast. Multiple media outlets report that Turner is asking almost $24 million for St. Phillips Island near Hilton Head that includes a main house and a caretaker's house. Turner bought the island as a family retreat in 1979. The island has been listed by Plantation Services, a company that specializes in the sale of large plantations and estates. Real estate agent Chip Hall would not ... More>>
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A Richland County jury has found a 40-year-old Columbia man guilty in the stabbing death of a University of South Carolina professor. Circuit Judge J. C. Nicholson Jr. sentenced Hank Hawkes to life in prison without parole Thursday for killing 36-year-old Jennifer Wilson in 2011. Prosecutor Luck Campbell told the jury that Wilson was stabbed 22 times and beaten. Campbell said Hawes stayed in Wilson's home for hours after her death, planning his defense and a suicide atte... More>>
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) recently received a grant from Benefits Data Trust (BDT), a national not-for-profit organization, to tackle senior hunger.According to USDA, nationally, an estimated 4.8 million seniors (ages 60 and older) experience food insecurity, yet only 40% of all eligible seniors are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps.) The aim of the partnership is to implement a proven, data-driven strategy that ... More>>
Looking for some extra cash this holiday season? Some of the world's biggest retailers like Amazon and Walmart are hiring extra help.Retailers all across the country are getting ready for the annual holiday sales rush and that means bringing on more workers.Amazon announced Thursday it will hire 80,000 workers this holiday season. that's up from 70,000 last year, and just 50,000 the year before.It might be boosting hiring after it experienced some problems last year getting packages to people... More>>
Berkeley County is on track to have a dramatic increase in road deaths this year. The county coroner says funding for law enforcement could help address the problem. Last year, 26 people died on Berkeley County Roads. So far this year, we are at 30. That meansthe county ison track to hit 38 by the end of the year, a 46% increase.Coroner Bill Salisbury said, "I'm very concerned on this increase because we certainly don't want to increase, we want to decrease."Salisbury says one area that might... More>>
Right now the proposed area of development sits as an empty lot at the corner of Calhoun and Concord Streets across from the South Carolina Aquarium - but officials from East West Partners say they will be releasing final project plans soon. More>>
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is working along with the National Highway Administration to clear accidents faster and more safe.Emergency responders from across the Lowcountry gathered for an all day workshop Thursday on roadside safety while assisting with a wreck.The topics ranged from reflective vests to cone placement, but the numbers tossed around seemed to catch the groups attention. Every minute an accident is not cleared, the risk of a secondary collision increases b... More>>
Emergency crews responded to a toddler being injured after a fall on Sullivan's Island.Dispatch confirms Sullivan's Island Police, Fire Department and EMS responded to the scene about 5:15 Thursday evening.The toddler was taken to the hospital. No word yet on the extent of the child's injuries. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. More>>
Amazon Hiring For 80,000 Seasonal JobsAmazon announced it is creating 80,000 seasonal positions at its 15 sortation centers and 50 fulfillment centers in the U.S., including the one in Spartanburg County. More>>
Charleston Police have arrested two suspects for an armed robbery and burglary that occurred October 11, 2014 at a Line Street apartment. More>>
The 21st annual Lowcountry "Race for the Cure" is coming up this weekend.The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is the world's largest and most successful fundraising and education event for breast cancer ever created. Participation helps provide significant funds and bring awareness about breast cancer to the Lowcountry.Whether you run or walk the 5K or the 1 mile fun run, or whether you volunteer or donate, organizers say you help to save lives and provide support to those in need.The "Race f... More>>
Two American journalists running a journalism workshop were briefly detained in Russia on suspected visa violations. More>>
White Horse Rd. AccidentA pedestrian was killed Monday morning on White Horse Road in Greenville County by a driver who didn't stop after the crash. More>>
A still from the video captured by a studentGaffney Police charged some students at Gaffney High School Wednesday with assault and battery after a fight on school grounds Monday. More>>
Twohigh-profile tech companies are telling their female employees: we will pay to freeze your eggs, even for non-medical reasons. The practice allows women to put their fertility on hold so they can have children later in life. Tuesday's announcement could be a game changer."Ithink to have the option to really have a more likely chance of having a family later in life, is huge for women andI think it's nice to have that option," saysDr. Heather Cook, aReproductive Endocrinologist at Coastal F... More>>
Star Wars Reads Day strikes back in the Lowcountry.Bookstores and Libraries across the world once again felt the power of the force Saturday, including here in Charleston."It's a day put on by Disney Lucasfilm to promote literacy, children and adults, and to also celebrate the fun of Star Wars," says Jason Boyd, Commander of the Carolina Garrison, 501stLegion.Children of all ages participated in photo-ops with their favorite Star Wars characters, practiced target shooting, decorated Wookie co... More>>
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The S.C. Emergency Management Division wants residents to prepare for a potential earthquake by taking part in a "Southeast Shakeout" drill. Emergency officials say Thursday's drill begins with a signal broadcast at 10:16 a.m. on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's tone-alert radio and television broadcasts. South Carolina is one of the nation's most seismically active states. Since February 2013, there have been 24 low-magnitude earthquakes recorded in... More>>
911 calls from the Chuck E. Cheese's shooting Saturday night depict an argument gone awry."Two guys are about to fight, I need you in my store right now," said the restaurant manager over the phone to an emergency operator.Eleven calls in total were released Wednesday afternoon with one of them taking place more than a minute before the first shooting.The manager is on tape asking for police to arrive as soon as they can. Moments before the gunshots, someone in the restaurant notices the gun ... More>>
By Robert KittleStudents in South Carolina and across the country are being encouraged to take their Bibles to school on Thursday, October 16, for the first-ever “Bring Your Bible to School Day.” While there have been controversies in South Carolina and other states over religion in schools, this one might not cause any problems.Freedom From Religion Foundation staff attorney Patrick Elliott says, "Students have the right to bring books and materials to school, just as they would any other ma... More>>
The study finds legalizing same-sex marriage will create a multi-million dollar boost to North Carolina's economy and create hundreds of new jobs in the local wedding industry.Extending marriage to same-sex couples in North Carolina would generate around $64.4 million in spending to the state economy, according to a recent study.
Charleston County Councilwoman Colleen Condon said she would file a lawsuit to force South Carolina to allow her to marry her partner. Today she made good on that promise. Her attorney, Beth Littrell, began her statement to the media with, "they should be calling the caterers. Instead, they're calling lawyers."Colleen Condon and her partner Nichols Bleckley called lawyers after the two applied for marriage licenses last week. Charleston County Probate Judge Irvin Condon agreed to issue the li... More>>
There are drastic new changes to South Carolina’s DUI laws. Now, state officials are making sure they're ready to hand down the new punishment to first time offenders.There are drastic new changes to South Carolina's DUI laws. Now, state officials are making sure they're ready to hand down the new punishment to first time offenders. More>>
With the Ebola outbreak, we wanted to know the difference between Ebola, Enterovirus D68 Flu symptoms. More>>
An Upstate conservative Christian talk radio host is being accused of sexually assaulting a child. Joshua Brett Kimbrell, 29, has been charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor. More>>
2 your health, a warning for e-cigarette smokers. Doctors say the vapor could trigger allergic reactions or worsen asthma symptoms. According to the CDC, nearly 250,000 teens who had never smoked before, tried e-cigarettes in 2013, that's a nearly 3 fold increase since 2011. Doctor say that's in part because they've been marketed as a safe alternative to cigarettes. Dr. Andrew Davidson, Charleston Allergy Asthma, “E-cigarettes generally contain nicotine, but they don't have the tar that ... More>>
A Charleston couple who applied for, but did not receive, a marriage license last week sued in Charleston on Wednesday.A second federal lawsuit has been filed in South Carolina over same-sex marriage. More>>
The movie, Ivy League Farmer, is being filmed with Litton Entertainment at The Stables at Boals Farm. The Stables at Boals Farm is an authentic, working horse farm that originally grew sugar cane and refined it into cane syrup. The Boals Family Farm was established in 1965. The authenticity permeates the property; the buildings that enhance Boals Farm include structures that were built with lumber milled from trees on the land and everything is done in an earth-friendly fashion. The beaut... More>>
Have you bought your Halloween pumpkins yet? Maybe you should forgo the traditional orange for a shade of teal. One group is hoping a greenish-blue pumpkin could help protect kids who have food allergies.Think about it, so many kids have allergies to dairy, nuts and soy. Unfortunately, many Halloween treats contain these very ingredients.That's why the Food and Allergy Research and Education Organization wants to take the potentially deadly "tricks" out of trick or treating.Their "Teal Pumpki... More>>
Berkeley Intermediate school's one to one technology initiative helps students take ownership over their learning. We're in Moncks Corner for our Cool School of the week. More>>
The City has installed over 80 public bike parking spaces, including five new bike corrals, on King Street between Calhoun and Market Streets to accommodate public bicycle parking.On December 1, 2014 the City of Charleston will begin enforcement of a new bicycle parking ordinance.
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12-year-old NC boy dies in wreck on Creedmoor RoadAuthorities say the woman who was driving when her SUV flipped Monday afternoon on Creedmoor Road had a blood-alcohol level four times over the legal limit.Laura Lynne Smith, 49, of Raleigh, was traveling south on Creedmoor Road when she lost control of the vehicle and hit four trees. Her 12-year-old son, Antony Smith, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.According to a wreck report released Tuesday, Laura Smith was traveling 74 mph in a 45 mph zone. Her SUV struck a speed limit sign... More>>
NORWALK, Conn. (AP) - Authorities say a man stabbing passengers on a casino-bound tour bus on Interstate 95 in Connecticut has been fatally shot by state police. State Police Lt. Paul Vance says the unidentified man began attacking passengers around 10 p.m. Tuesday. The bus driver flagged down a trooper at a construction site. Vance says the suspect was acting aggressively toward the trooper and was shot when he refused to drop his weapon, a "cutting instrument." He died at a hospital. Two pe... More>>
Texas Health Presbyterian HospitalA second health care worker at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, who provided care for Ebola victim Thomas Eric Duncan, has tested positive for the disease, officials said Wednesday.This is a developing story, check back for updates. More>>
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - U.S. Tim Scott is launching an initiative he hopes will help veterans find work in the civilian world. Starting next week, the South Carolina Republican is putting on a series of workshops to help veterans learn how to properly showcase the skills they learned in the military when applying for civilian jobs. Scott is announcing the effort Wednesday. Before the announcement, he told The Associated Press that many military members have very marketable skills but are nervou... More>>
Leaders of the Southeast's $210 billion tourism industry are meeting in Charleston to discuss a variety of topics. About 200 representatives from the industry are attending the fall forum of the Southeastern Tourism Society. They are discussing everything from historic sites that played a part in the Revolutionary War in the South to ways to attract tourists to the region during the off season. The meeting got underway Tuesday and continues through Thursday. The society includes industry repr... More>>
LAKE CITY, S.C. (AP) - The ArtFields arts festival in the old tobacco town of Lake City has opened the submission period for its third festival with a record amount of prize money. Next season, the event, which organizers call the largest arts competition in the Southeast, is offering $110,000 in prizes. During the festival held each spring, hundreds of works by artists from across the Southeast are on display in stores, restaurants, businesses and galleries. Artists from 12 states in the reg... More>>
NEW YORK (AP) — Free lunches, dry cleaning, massages — frozen eggs? Silicon Valley's biggest companies have long offered cushy perks to attract top talent and keep workers happy logging scores of hours on the job. But beyond day-to-day luxuries, Facebook and Apple will now give up to $20,000 in benefits to help employees pay for infertility treatments, sperm donors and even to freeze their eggs. The move comes amid stiff competition for skilled engineers, and as many of the biggest firms try ... More>>
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church's website describes the Rev. Juan D. McFarland as a man of "passion, prayer and purpose," but goes on to say such descriptions do "not begin to tell his story." Parishioners realized just how true that was in recent weeks, when McFarland dropped the bombshells: He had had affairs with several women in the parish - inside the church - but neglected to tell them he had AIDS. He also said he had used illegal drugs. The church's deacons... More>>
DETROIT (AP) - Chrysler is recalling 184,215 SUVs worldwide because a wiring problem could disable their air bags and seat belt pretensioners. The recall involves the 2014 model year Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Most are in the U.S., but 57,443 SUVs are in Canada, Mexico and elsewhere. Chrysler says a short circuit in the restraint control module could cause the air bag warning lamps to illuminate. If that happens, the air bags and seat belt pretensioners may not work. Pretensioners... More>>
Iesha Rogers and Rhonda Watson went to get the DNA test taken by a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office investigator. Three mothers of Wharton High School students are highly upset after learning their sons were given DNA test without their consent. More>>
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal appeals court has dealt the victims of contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune a setback, ruling that a state law passed this year cannot retroactively reinstate their health claims against the U.S. government.The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision filed Tuesday returns a lawsuit to a lower court.Obama administration attorneys wanted the court to dismiss the lawsuit blaming the water for a variety of illnesses.At issue was North Carolina's "statute of rep... More>>
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - In the first of two scheduled gubernatorial debates, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley touted the tens of thousands of jobs her administration announced, while her challengers blasted her numbers as not real.Democratic Sen. Vincent Sheheen said roughly half of the announced jobs have shown up and many of the planned openings have fallen through. Independent Tom Ervin asked Haley to post the economic incentive packages given to lure companies to the state, saying she's "giv... More>>
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 14, 2014) – The Southeastern Conference has unveiled the 2015 football schedules for all 14 SEC schools, it was announced today.With 13 playing weekends, the 2015 schedule includes one open date for each team and conference contests scheduled each week beginning September 12.Each SEC team will play eight conference football games to include six games against division opponents and two games aga... More>>
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 14, 2014)– Conservation Voters of South Carolina's Executive Director Ann Timberlake released the following statement after the conclusion of the first governor's debate:“We regret that voters were denied the opportunity to hear about offshore drilling, the possibility of more nuclear waste coming to South Carolina and the plan to protect Charleston and the rest of our state from extreme weathe... More>>
A teenage boy who bragged on social media about his threesome with two high school teachers says he's sorry he said anything at all. More>>
The SC School Safety Task Force met Tuesday.A School Safety Task Force will recommend that South Carolina schools practice more safety lockdown drills, have more School Resource Officers and more school psychologists. The Task Force met Tuesday to review a draft list of recommendations. More>>
Ebola is a serious issue being addressed by a number of government agencies. What is being done here in the Charleston area to make sure we are safe? The Coast Guard says that to date, there have been no Ebola cases originating from ships coming to the US. However, ships entering Charleston from other countries are now required to report any illnesses or deaths on board. The Coast Guard plans to contact every vessel coming into Charleston that has been in one of the countries impacted by Ebol... More>>
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Steve Spurrier's done with the outbursts after two straight losses, choosing to concentrate on the work South Carolina's put in to turn around a struggling season.The Gamecocks (3-3) return to the field Saturday from a week off when they face Football Championship Subdivision opponent Furman (2-4).Spurrier had groused about his team's poor showing early on this year in a blowout loss to Texas AM and even a win at Vanderbilt when the Gamecocks allowed two kickoff return t... More>>
The Supreme Court is weighing what to do about a state regulatory board made up mostly of dentists that is trying to prevent lower-cost competitors who aren't dentists from offering teeth-whitening services. The outcome in the antitrust case argued at the high court Tuesday could turn on how the justices' decision affects brain surgeons, lawyers and others whose practices often are regulated by other members of their profession. Several justices worried aloud about dissuading people from serv... More>>
South Carolinians have more than $425 million in unclaimed money, and State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants it returned to its rightful owners.
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (October 14, 2014) - Mike Slive will retire as commissioner of the Southeastern Conference on July 31, 2015, after serving in that position for 13 years, he announced Tuesday. He also stated he is beginning treatment for a recurrence of prostate cancer for which he was treated in the late 1990s.“I have been blessed in more ways than I can count and I will have as much passion for this job on my las... More>>
For the first time since its founding in 1824, the MUSC College of Medicine (COM) is conducting a formal campaign to raise much-needed funds for medical student scholarships. In 1970, the cost of medical school tuition was about $500 a year. In 1990, that number had risen to about $5,000 annually and today, after years of rising costs and steep cuts in state subsidies, tuition alone costs an in-state student more than $36,000 for one year of medical school and more than $62,000 for out-of-st... More>>
Attorneys have until next week to file motions in a lawsuit playing a key role in South Carolina's debate over the issuance of same-sex marriage licenses. More>>
Officials released a picture of the GMC Yukon from surveillance video.Authorities in Orangeburg have released an image in connection with a recent burglary at an Orangeburg car dealership. More>>
Head LiceNurses who treat children all over the Upstate say they're seeing a lot of lice cases right now in children of all ages. More>>
Horry County and state leaders met again on Monday to discuss Memorial Day weekend safety.The theme of the meeting was collaboration. All entities and jurisdictions with an interest in Bike Fest attended the meeting with the goal of working together More>>
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Conservative Catholic bishops concerned about an unprecedented opening to gays and divorcees are seeking to make their voices heard at a Vatican meeting on family life, emphasizing the benefits of faithful Catholics, the fundamentals of church doctrine and the dangers of sin. More>>
A German hospital says an international member of the United Nations' medical team who was infected with Ebola in Liberia has died despite "intensive medical procedures."The St. Georg hospital in Leipzig said Tuesday the 56-year-old man, whose name has not been released, died overnight of the infection. It released no further details.The man tested positive for Ebola Oct. 6 and arrived in Leipzig for treatment on Oct. 9 where he was put into a special isolation unit. More>>
Some of the nation's best noses are sniffing the Grand Strand this week.The final recertification training for the State Farm Arson Dog Program kicks off Tuesday in Myrtle Beach.Organizers say about 25 arson dog teams from across the U.S. and Canada are participating in the three-day training event being hosted by Horry County Fire Rescue.Three of these teams are from Conway, Beaufort and Columbia. Officials say there are 79 active certified arson dog teams trained through the State Farm Arso... More>>
Volunteers from South Carolina Electric and Gas are helping folks around the state stretch their energy dollars.On Tuesday, SCEG employees are volunteering their time to help weatherize a home in Cayce.They'll be working alongside people from the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity and the Aiken/Barnwell County Community Action Agency.Organizers say the caulking, weather-stripping and insulating they'll be doing will help make the home a safer and more energy efficient living space.They... More>>
The American Red Cross assisted a family, 3 adults and 2 children after their mobile home, located on Greenann Ct, was destroyed Monday. The Berkeley Fire Department, Company 25, and Charleston County Fire Department responded to the blaze.The Red Cross provided financial assistance for food and clothing, emergency shelter, referrals to assist with long term recovery, as well as a comfort kits, containing personal hyg... More>>
The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help identifying a suspect in an armed robbery.The robbery happened Monday night at China Wok on Willbrook Boulevard in Pawley's Island. The suspect wentin the restaurantaround 9 pm and got away with an unknown amount of cash. He fled in a 2-door silver hatchback vehicle and went south on Hwy 17.If you have any information you are asked to contact the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office at 546-5101. More>>
The exhibit hall at the North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum in North Charleston is being dedicated to an honorary member of the city's fire department. More>>
ETV staffers practice for Monday night’s U.S. Senate debate.Despite new campaign tactics like Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube videos, old-fashioned face-to-face debates still carry a lot of weight with voters. More>>
West Ashley residents caught a glimpse of what the city could look like in coming years.The City of Charleston held a public meeting unveiling their suggestions and possible solutions to antidote declining business. In a presentation by Mayor Joe Riley and City Planner Tim Keane, the city addressed ways to make West Ashley more appealing.With the recent construction of outlets in North Charleston and the Town Center in Mount Pleasant, retail has dwindled in West Ashley. The city is considerin... More>>
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham wasn't at the U.S. Senate debate, but the incumbent was the main topic of conversation between Democrat Brad Hutto and independent Thomas Ravenel.Both candidates agreed Monday night that Graham is too quick to call for American involvement in international affairs. And both knocked Graham for not showing up for the debate televised statewide by South Carolina Educational Television.Graham says he didn't come because he didn't want to give any ext... More>>
Authorities are investigating the suicide of a eastern North Carolina teen girl after claims of possible bullying. Pitt County Deputies say that 13-year-old Allyssa Colclough took her own life on Thursday, the Greenville Daily Reflector and WITN-TV reported.
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Myrtle Beach city leaders will vote on Tuesday on a special filming permit for more filming in the city for the sequel to the movie Magic Mike.The original 2012 film starred Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey and centered around the world of male stripping. More>>
Charleston County Deputies are the scene of a shooting. Authorities tell us it happened at 1328 Fort Johnson road on James Island. We have a crew on the scene and will keep you updated on air and online. More>>
Baby wipes that were sold at Sam's Clubs across the country, including those here in the Carolinas, have been recalled. Sam's Club tells us Simply Right baby wipes were recalled because of a possible bacterial contamination. More>>
The average price in South Carolina for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is $2.97. That is eight cents lower than a week ago, and the downward trend is expected to continue, according to AAA Carolinas.
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Kids Exchange of Greater Charleston (KX Charleston) is coming back this fall to host the city's only all-season consignment sale October 13-18, 2014 at Armory Park (next to the Danny Jones pool). Unlike your ordinary consignment sale, KX Charleston benefits the entire community by offering 66% to 75% return on consigned items and 50% to 90% off retail for buyers; supports local businesses with signage and the opportunity to promote discounts to shoppers; and building awareness of a variety of... More>>
James Eddie BaileyA man was sentenced to life in prison for an armed robbery in Greenville because of the state's "two strikes" law. James Eddie Bailey, 50, was convicted and sentenced on October 10 for a robbery where he took $22 from the cash register. More>>
MURRELLS INLET, SC (WBTW) - Georgetown County Sheriff's Deputies are searching for a bank robbery suspect Monday morning.The incident happened at the Conway National Bank off US 17 in Murrells Inlet just before 10:30 a.m. Witnessessaid the man demanded money and left with an undetermined amount.Deputies on the scene said the suspect fled on foot towards the US Post Office next door.The suspect is described as a white male, medium build and approximately 5'10” in height.He was wearing a black ... More>>
Ahshaad Mykiel Owens, 19, and Phillip Daniel Jewell II, 20.Charleston Police have determined the October 10, 2014 homicide on Percy is the result of a drug deal gone bad. More>>
Authorities are currently investigating an armed robbery at a local pharmacy.Officials with the Charleston Police Department say the robbery happened around 8:50pm at the Walgreens on 3621 Savannah Hwy.Suspect is a tall black male in his late 50s, black ball cap, black hoodie, pants. No word on what was taken from the store.If you have any information, you are asked to call Crimestoppers at 554-1111 More>>
Berkeley Intermediate School continues to make strong academic gains, while engaging students to create a love for learning. We're in Moncks Corner for our Cool School of the week. More>>
French economist Jean Tirole has won the Nobel prize for economics for research on market power and regulation.The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said Monday Tirole "has clarified how to understand and regulate industries with a few powerful firms." More>>
Penelope Cruz is Esquire's "sexiest woman alive."Cruz is the 11th woman to be given the title by the magazine. Previous honorees include Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Rihanna, Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson.The "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" and "Vanilla Sky" actress tells Esquire that she had "an attraction to drama" in her teens and 20s but "could not be less interested now."Cruz is keeping quiet about her personal life. She declined to comment to the magazine about her actor husband, Ja... More>>
A small Italian restaurant fed up with the online review site Yelp recently launched a novel marketing campaign.Instead of trying to get better reviews, the restaurant owners decided to take a different approach: get terrible ones.The campaign helped Botte Bistro get a rating of one out of five stars, as more than 1,000 reviewers left hundreds of tongue-in-cheek reviews panning the Richmond, California, eatery, said chef Michele Massimo, adding that it boosted business.It was the latest prote... More>>
An interchange on Interstate 95 in Orangeburg County is being closed while improvements are made to the highway.The interchange at the junction of I-95 and U.S. 301 near Santee is being closed Monday. It's expected to be closed for about a year while construction crews build a full cloverleaf interchange between the two highways.Currently there are no ramps from southbound 95 to northbound U.S. 301 or from southbound 301 to northbound I-95.The work, costing $41 million, will require a new hig... More>>
State, county, and municipal leaders are meeting on the Grand Strand to discuss a traffic plan and getting money to pay for security during next year's Atlantic Beach Bikefest.Local media outlets report the session being held on Monday in Myrtle Beach is the first since a joint task force was created to deal with the issue.Local municipalities have suggested various traffic plans - including a one-way 40-mile loop - to control congestion during the biker festival. But there has been no agreem... More>>
Two candidates seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Lindsey Graham are debating but the incumbent won't be participating. More>>
Nine-year-old Ben Pierce is slowly, steadily going blind. So his family has embarked on an amazing "bucket list" adventure, trying to pack his mind full of visual memories to last a lifetime. Thanks to the kindness of an Alaska Airlines pilot, Ben recently checked off one major goal: Watching the Northern Lights. Staring into the Alaskan sky on a fall night, he was in awe."They were amazing, like watercolors painting the sky. It was really pretty," Ben, who lives in Denton, Texas, told TODAY.... More>>
Fire investigators are trying to figure out what sparked a mobile home fire in North Charleston.The North Charleston Fire Department responded the 2100 block of Cosgrove Ave, Sunday afternoon just before 4:30 to reports of a structure fire.Firefighters extinguished the fire in the single wide mobile home.Officials say there was significant damage to the interior of the house and smoke damage throughout.Two people were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.The cause of the... More>>
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - A federal judge has struck down Alaska's first-in-the-nation ban on gay marriages. U.S. District Judge Timothy Burgess on Sunday said the ban violates the U.S. constitutional guarantee of due process and equal protection. The state could appeal to the 9th Circuit Court, where chances of it winning were slim since the federal appeals court already has ruled against Idaho and Nevada, which made similar arguments. Five gay couples had asked the state of Alaska to overtur... More>>
DALLAS (AP) - Federal officials have confirmed that a health care worker who provided hospital care for an Ebola patient in Dallas has tested positive for the virus. Texas officials earlier Sunday said preliminary tests showed the worker had been exposed to Ebola, but they were awaiting confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That confirmation came Sunday afternoon. Officials say the unidentified worker was in full protective gear when she provided care to Thomas Eri... More>>
SEATTLE (AP) - Police in Washington state say an actress known for her roles in "August: Osage County," ''Frozen River" and "Django Unchained" is missing. The Seattle Times reports (http://is.gd/haPZ2S ) that 32-year-old Misty Upham hasn't been heard from or seen for the past week. Officials at the Auburn Police Department say the acclaimed Native American actress was staying at a family member's apartment on the Muckleshoot reservation near Auburn. Her father filed a missing persons report o... More>>
TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) -- Acura says it is recalling 43,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace both front seat belts. The car maker owned by Honda Motor Co says that in temperatures below zero degrees Fahrenheit, the seat belts might not release. Acura says no injuries have been reported related to the seat belts. The recall announced Saturday covers 7,000 2014 RLX and 36,000 2014 and 2015 MDX models. Acura says it will begin mailing notices to vehicle owners in late October, and they should take... More>>
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - The State Law Enforcement Division is now assisting in the investigation into the death of a Clemson University student found dead in Lake Hartwell last month. Area media outlets report SLED has assigned an agent to the probe into the death of 19-year-old Tucker Hipps. SLED spokesman Thom Berry says the agency is assisting but that the Oconee County Sheriff's Department is still the lead agency. He says supporting local agencies is part of SLED's mission. An autopsy shows... More>>
WASHINGTON (AP) - A top federal health official says a health worker diagnosed with Ebola has been unable to identify a breach in procedures that might have led to her infection. Dr. Tom Frieden, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says the Texas hospital worker had extensive contact with Thomas Eric Duncan before Duncan died Wednesday from Ebola. Frieden says the worker has a low level of virus and is being monitored. He says the diagnosis of the worker - who's not identi... More>>
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Scheduling conflicts have been resolved and it appears the major party candidates for South Carolina lieutenant governor will finally share the same stage. Republican Henry McMaster of Columbia and Democratic state Rep. Bakari Sellers of Denmark will debate on South Carolina Educational Television on Oct. 27. The two were to have appeared in a debate this Thursday but the event was rescheduled. The newspaper reports the two candidates have yet to appear together this c... More>>
Christopher StokesCOLUMBIA, SC (WBTW) - A Lee County Sheriff's Deputywas arrested for misconduct in office Friday.According to a press release from SLED, Christopher Stokes, 31,tried to gain access to medications of a Darlington County victim.According tothe warrant, Stokes drove his marked Lee County vehicle to a home on Palmetto Sands Drive in Hartsville in late August while wearing his uniform.Stokes then identified himself as being assigned by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in an attempt to gain... More>>
News 2 presents Morningside Middle School with our Cool School award. More>>
Once you leave Morningside Middle, you will be college and world ready, that's what scholars hear daily at the school's two single gender academies in North Charleston. We're in Charleston county for our Cool School of the week. More>>
ATT wireless customers may want to take a closer look at their old phone bills because they may have money coming back to them. The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday that ATT Mobility LLC, a subsidiary of the telecom giant, has agreed to a hefty $105 million settlement after the government accused the company of unlawfully billing customers for hundreds of millions of dollars in bogus charges - a practice known as cramming. The multi-agency settlement includes $80 million that will be ... More>>
Police say they mistook a black teenager for a burglar and pepper-sprayed him inside the home of his white foster parents. Police in the suburban Raleigh town of Fuquay-Varina say they responded Monday to a call from a neighbor who saw DeShawn Currie
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FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) - Some elementary school students were evacuated from a school bus after a student started a fire Tuesday afternoon.According to a press release from Florence School District One,a school bus transporting students from McLaurin Elementary School had a fire started by a student on board the bus. “The bus driver quickly evacuated all the students safely from the bus and called into 911 as well as the... More>>
A shooting last month on September 26 in Darlington County has claimed the life of 31-year-old Bianca A. Moore. Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee said she died Tuesday, October 7, from injuries stemming from being shot.
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After months of debilitating headaches, 29-year-old Brittany Maynard learned earlier this year she had terminal brain cancer.She had been married for less than a year, but rather than focusing on building a family, her life became devoted to hospital stays, doctor consultations and medical research.After a number of unsuccessful surgeries to stop her tumor from spreading, Brittany was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, the most aggressive form of brain cancer. In April she was given six ... More>>
Two more S.C. natives made it through the blind auditions on NBC's "The Voice." Vanessa de la Vina has a look at how they did. More>>
Harold Threlkeld, Jr. is accused of trying to kill his wife.Anderson Police say Harold Preston Threlkeld, Jr. of Iva tried to kill his wife Friday night. Police say Threlkeld and his wife were in an argument, but he became aggressive towards her. That's when the wife and a female friend left the home and went to Sav-A-Stop on Flat Rock Road in Starr. The incident report states Threlkeld showed up at 7pm in a large motor home borrowed from a friend and began ramming his wife's car. More>>
Coast guard searching for a missing boater on the Wando River.A helicopter has been called to assist the U.S. Coast Guard in a search for at least one missing person, after a boat overturned Monday morning on the Wando River.
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McDowell County deputies say 38 year old David Fulbright offered teens alcohol while inviting them into his home. Photo Courtesy: McDowell County Sheriff's OfficeMcDowell County deputies say 38 year old David Fulbright offered teens alcohol while inviting them into his home.
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Building academics, relationships, and high expectations is the heart that drives Morningside Middle School in North Charleston. We're in Charleston county for our Cool School of the week. More>>
CONWAY, SC-An updated Campus Safety and Security report shows a high number of liquor law violations. The school hopes to better educate students about alcohol use buy requiring them to complete an online course called "AlcoholEdu."According to the report, the university had 88 arrests on campus in 2012. That number increased to 144 in 2013. In addition, the school saw substantial growth in alcohol-related arrests in residential facilities.The university decided to implement a plan to educate... More>>
Marquis McDonaldThe trial for a Conway man accused in the 2013 murder of a Coastal Carolina University student will begin Monday afternoon in Horry County.Marquis Spencer McDonald, 22, ischarged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection to the death of Anthony Liddell. The 19-year-old sophomore from Bennettsville was shot at University Place Apartments in Conway on February 26, 2013. Jury selection will begin early Monday morning, according to Horry County Solicitor Jimmy Ri... More>>
Alison Robinson Naylor (L) Jeremiah Hughes (R)The Sampson County Sheriff`s Office is searching for a missing child: Jeremiah Hughes. Jeremiah Hughes is a 2-year-old white male, approximately 3 feettall, weighing 60 pounds. He has brown hair, and hazel eyes. Last seen wearing a white long sleeve short with brown More>>
Photo from Pawleys Island PoliceAn elderly woman is offering a reward for jewelry that has sentimental value to her after it was stolen just over 2 weeks ago, when 20 cars were broken into in Pawleys Island along Springs Ave, police said.. More>>
Update: Beaufort County Sheriff's Deputies have taken Simmons into custody. Officials tell News 3 the child was not harmed.Beaufort County Sheriff's Deputies are on scene at a Lady's Island home after a man has barricaded himself inside with his 2-year-old child. Officials tell News 3 they originally responded to 26 Gay Drive for a domestic dispute after a female victim said she was assaulted by her boyfriend, 21-year-old Jabari Kadeem Simmons. When she ran out of the house, Simmons took the ... More>>
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