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Goose Creek Police Chief LJ Roscoe has resigned, city officials announced Thursday. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rIazrK
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A 19-year-old was arrested in Horry County following an investigation into alleged online sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Horry County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Mb0IvD
February 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Mount Pleasant Police Department affirmed Thursday that it followed standard procedure when one of its "separated" officers was hired by the neighboring Charleston County Sheriff's Office. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aeDrlx
February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
House Republicans on Wednesday pushed through legislation that, if signed into law, imposes strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements to vote ahead of the midterm elections. Read more: https://bit.ly/4avIL31
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the assault and robbery of a moped driver last year, according to the North Charleston Police Department.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The Charleston County Coroner has identified the man shot and killed in a Deputy involved shooting Wednesday.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:49 PM
White House border czar Tom Homan announced Operation Metro Surge would wind down on Thursday, ending a monthslong saga that brought mass detentions, protests and the deaths of two protesters. Read more: https://bit.ly/3OeiDC7
February 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette is set to make a major campaign announcement on Thursday. Evette will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. at Senate’s End in Columbia.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
As South Carolina lawmakers weigh how to regulate the rapid growth of data centers, concerns are mounting about how much water and electricity the facilities could consume — and who would pay for the added strain on local utilities.
SC lawmakers talk concerns over incoming data centers
As South Carolina lawmakers weigh how to regulate the rapid growth of data centers, concerns are mounting.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
According to a March of Dimes report card, South Carolina is one of the worst states to have a baby. The organization announced this week that the state earned an “F.”
March of Dimes gives South Carolina an F for maternal, infant health in report card
According to a March of Dimes report card, South Carolina is one of the worst states to have a baby. The organization announced this week that the state earned
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February 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Traffic is moving forward this Thursday morning with only a few backups slowing down the morning commute in the typical areas. There are a few crashes out on the roadways so keep an eye out for first responders while traveling. See drive times here:
February 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
A fugitive tied to the kidnapping and murder of a 5-year-old Philadelphia girl was arrested in Honduras after previously appearing on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Most Wanted list.

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February 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Yet another minor earthquake shook the Summerville area early Thursday morning, just seven hours after one rattled the Ladson area of Dorchester county late Wednesday night.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to review Moderna’s application for approval of an mRNA-based flu vaccine.

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February 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The veteran suicide rate reached a six-year high, according to a Department of Veterans Affairs' annual report.

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February 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The House on Wednesday evening passed the SAVE America Act, a sweeping election bill that President Donald Trump has been pushing Congress to act upon.

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February 12, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Homeowners across South Carolina are filing more complaints about their homeowners associations, according to a new report that outlines rising concerns over rules enforcement, maintenance and access to records.

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February 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM
A proposed housing development in north Mount Pleasant brought strong reactions as neighbors gathered to learn more about plans for 110 rental homes near Highway 17.

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February 12, 2026 at 3:30 AM
On Tuesday night, City Council took one more step toward finalizing a partnership to maintain some of the city's most vital infrastructure.

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February 12, 2026 at 3:00 AM
A fourth earthquake in the last 10 days struck the Lowcountry Wednesday night.

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Another earthquake strikes the Ladson area Wednesday night
Another earthquake was reported in the Ladson area Wednesday night just after 9 p.m
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February 12, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Did the prosecutors who got the double-murder conviction against Alex Murdaugh get ambushed today?

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February 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Democrat Matt Fulmer, a Hilton Head Island waiter, says his First Congressional District campaign is rooted in lived experience and aimed squarely at working families who feel left out of today’s economy.

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February 12, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Sen. Ed Sutton is pushing to crack down on the sale of nitrous oxide used recreationally in the form of "whip-its" due to growing concern for the way the product is marketed and its potential to cause severely detrimental harm with repeated use. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rGu2cf
February 12, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Several turtles from the Turtle Survival Center will make the trek from Cross to Marion Square for the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition this weekend.
Cross's Turtle Survival Center offering live demos at SEWE this weekend
Turtles, turtles everywhereand this is just the hatchling room.Several from The Turtle Survival Center will make the trek to Marion Square for SEWE including t
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February 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is expected to endorse Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette in the race to succeed him, according to a report from the Associated Press. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4abVyIV
February 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM