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Today's top headlines:  CofC Police officer fired after criminal charges filed, college confirms Kingstree vape shop shooting under investigation; school district boosts security 1 person dies in early morning St. Johns residential fire, officials say Lowcountry Food Bank sees number of families seeking help during holidays triple Community organizations partner for Adams Run giveaway event Goose Creek Police Department holds 7th annual Shop with a Badge holiday event West Ashley apartment fire contained by one sprinkler head More to know:  Crayola magnetic building cubes recalled over safety risk to kids National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday Soon no Pearl Harbor survivors will be alive. People turn to other ways to learn about the bombing Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in an Oval Office ceremony Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force ‘as he sees fit’ Judge rejects Trump administration’s bid to toss lawsuit challenging Guantánamo migrant detentions

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Today's top headlines:  Berkeley County deputies arrest armed suspect after pursuit, K9 track Man sentenced to prison in 2023 Summerville shootout Palmetto Goodwill awards $200K to Tri-County nonprofits Porch pirates on the prowl as holiday deliveries surge, Lowcountry police warn Charleston housing plan brings changes to Eastside community Charleston County School District providing free resources for homeless families McMaster orders halt to race-based spending quotas for state agencies Charleston leaders rethink programs amid federal DEI pressure Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say

Today's top headlines: Youth arrested after North Charleston Police officers locate gun in vehicle Dorchester County man accused of distributing child sexual abuse material Classroom Champions: Charleston County staff seek scrubs to teach medical careers Charleston County School District salary increase boosts local economy Health experts urge awareness as seasonal depression affects South Carolinians Orangeburg County deputies warn public of warrant arrest scam Charleston leaders consider buying port union property for affordable housing Charleston City Council weighs ordinance that would transfer county land to city Lawmakers weigh new ideas to improve SC roads, pay for it Charleston presents priorities for 2026 transportation sales tax Isle of Palms urges caution amid coyote activity spikes, holiday pet attack Hegseth cites ‘fog of war’ in defending follow-up strike on alleged drug boat Trump says he doesn’t want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to their homeland

Today's top headlines: Search warrant leads to arrest in Charleston apartment complex North Charleston Police arrest convicted felon on gun charges Mount Pleasant awards contractor for Mathis Ferry Road pedestrian project Historical park planned to recognize Mount Pleasant’s first Black settlement Dorchester County Sheriff marks 1st year with focus on trust and transparency South Carolinians urged to prepare for winter weather this season SC health officials encourage dialogue about mental health and decision-making ‘It’s more than just a tree’: James Island residents push to save grand oak Charleston Animal Society pushes for adoptions as shelters reach capacity

Today's top headlines: Woman injured in North Charleston shooting on Thanksgiving Day, police say Investigators plead for tips after 3 children, 1 adult killed in shooting at child’s birthday party Lowcountry organization gives back to foster care children during the holidays Feeding Families Holiday Food DriveCharleston’s holiday season begins with the ‘Light the Lake’ celebration Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot Pope Leo XIV doubles down on insistence for 2-state solution to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict High school coach wanted on child porn charges last seen walking to woods with gun, family says US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members

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Happy Thanksgiving! Here are your Live 5 News morning headlines: Deputies seek two men in connection with fatal Orangeburg drive-by shooting North Charleston Police investigating Rivers Avenue shooting, 1 injured Summerville restaurant offers free Thanksgiving meals to community SC leaders express sorrow, outrage at shooting of Guardsmen near White House Convicted felon arrested for possession of gun, drugs in North Charleston Fire crews respond to hotel in Summerville Annual Charleston Turkey Day Run and Gobble Wobble 5K set for Thursday morning South Carolina farmers reflect on federal changes ahead of Thanksgiving Family of autistic student who had gun pulled on him speaks out SNAP is back, but SC food banks still need help This Day in History: Nov. 27, 1924: First Macy’s parade held in New York City City of Charleston brings back free parking for downtown holiday shopping          

Today's top headlines:  Moncks Corner Police respond to shots-fired call in Foxbank community SC Highway Patrol investigating fatal crash in Williamsburg County, 1 dead North Charleston council members address alleged assault at conference Record crowds could hit Charleston airport as Thanksgiving travel surges N. Charleston nightclub alcohol license suspended after 2 shootings, controversy Palmetto Goodwill expands food drive as government shutdown strains food banks Summerville Police Department to open drive-thru service Charleston firefighters union pushes for benefits to include cancer screenings Historic Charleston train depot being converted into loft apartments South Carolina agency awards $1M grant for critical infrastructure projects Lowcountry high schoolers help deliver Thanksgiving food to homebound residents Gas prices expected to be lower on Thanksgiving, GasBuddy says FBI seeks interviews with Democratic lawmakers who urged US troops to defy illegal orders

Morning headlines for Tuesday:  I-526 in West Ashley reopens overnight hours after crash involving pedestrian Charleston County investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian Dogfighting in SC: Investigators give inside look at what happens after rescues Medical expert urges Thanksgiving cooking safety, how to avoid holiday burns Georgetown County Sheriff’s Reentry Program finds home at upcoming jail New pediatric unit opening in West Ashley through hospital collaboration Federal wetlands protections could be reduced under new EPA proposal CARTA seeks public input on transit improvements Hanahan Fire Department offers free smoke detector program ahead of Thanksgiving This Day in History: Nov. 25, 1963: JFK buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Today's top headlines:  Stratford High School student found with 2 loaded guns in backpack, district say Multi-county Jeep chase reaches 106 mph before ending in Horry County arrest, police say SCDOT seeks public input on Beech Hill Road multi-use path design Applications open for Charleston Chamber’s ‘Business Accelerator’ Charleston County funding projects to preserve Lowcountry settlement communities New 6-story student housing development planned for busy downtown Charleston road Charleston doctors present life-saving robots that can revolutionize surgery Ex-SC Rep. RJ May accused of tax evasion during time in office, warrants state Advocates urge SC law enforcement to use tool to prevent domestic violence deaths Trump says Democrats’ video message to military is ‘seditious behavior’ punishable by death

Today's top headlines:  Walterboro shooting sends 3 to hospital, damages home 8 arrested in Charleston County operation targeting online predators Controversial Bees Ferry rezoning push returns as developers seek second chance Willie’s Bar & Grill officially closes its doors, owner announces new learning center Deputies charge 76-year-old in 1987 Beaufort County murder case Days of Caring highlights need for food forests throughout the Lowcountry Coroner identifies Orangeburg County high school student killed in crash Colleton County students to be honored at leadership program induction ceremony Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files What’s next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files

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Today's top headlines:  Charleston County voters have last chance to cast ballot in runoff elections 1 injured in Kingstree Food Lion shooting, police say Man arrested after killing 1, injuring 2 in weekend Dorchester County crash SLED probes attack on Orangeburg County deputy, officer-involved shooting Man sentenced for killing teen in 2022 Goose Creek shooting Man charged in shooting at Orangeburg Food Lion, police confirm Charleston community group selects food insecurity as 2025 focus New USC program helps lung cancer patients manage treatment from home Pres. Trump now supports release of Epstein files

Today's top headlines:  Deputies investigate shooting at Kingstree convenience store Dorchester Co. Sheriff’s Office details chase as video circulates on social media Burton Fire District investigates second blaze at same Grays Hills home Palmetto H.O.P.E. Foundation receives $15,000 grant for medical supply closet SC State University’s first woman president Dr. Barbara Rose Hatton dies at 84 Civil rights leader, SC native Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder Lowcountry Food Bank, Live 5 partner to kick off holiday food drive Charleston Literacy Festival unites global authors, ‘BookTok’ and community South Carolina looks at most restrictive abortion bill in the US FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules

Today’s top headlines: Police investigate attempted armed robbery at Summerville Walmart parking lot Charleston County judge sentences man convicted in connection with 2020 murder With shutdown over, SC plans to issue full November SNAP benefits Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice Crews battle Goose Creek structure fire Charleston Co. officials to hold briefing on transportation sales tax extension ‘The bank wins’: What 50-year mortgages could mean for the Lowcountry housing market Georgetown leaders give community updates in annual forum ‘It’s a sigh of relief’: Philip Simmons House denied demolition

Today's top headlines:  Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption North Charleston organizations gather donations as shutdown effects continue Fire crews respond to house fire in Summerville SC Highway Patrol investigating fatal collision in Colleton County 2 accused of firing gunshots into occupied vehicle, North Charleston Police say Fire crews battle house fire in Beaufort County, 2 adults displaced Charleston prepares first responders for hazardous rail accidents CofC hosts community engagement council meeting on controversial housing project Charleston Library partnership turning main branch into lifeline for families

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The Live 5 News team has your morning headlines and weather. 

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Today's top headlines: Man facing murder charges in connection with Charleston Halloween party shooting Police transition to recovery efforts in search for missing CofC student New affordable housing comes to North Charleston; Here’s how it could be yours FAA’s order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is set to take effect Dorchester County considers multiple lane options to address traffic congestion 3 Lowcountry municipalities head to mayoral runoffs Awendaw community shows continuous opposition against Seewee Landing project 154-year-old N. Charleston community seeks historic district to preserve heritage Orangeburg County deputies search for man wanted on burglary charges Charleston Co. Coroner identifies 2 who were found dead in submerged vehicle Diocese leader retires amid formal complaint against him from Mt. Pleasant church Airlines to preemptively cancel flights beginning Friday as air traffic reduction takes effect What to know about 10% reduction in flights at US airports caused by the government shutdown Lowcountry lawmaker urges state action as federal funding uncertainty continues THE LIST: Food distribution events scheduled around Lowcountry

Today's top headlines:  SC Highway Patrol investigating fatal collision in Eutawville 2 dead after car drives into water, Charleston County officials say ‘We will not stop searching’: CofC holds prayer service for missing student MUSC students present groundbreaking research at annual Charleston event Suspended Charleston attorney and former lawmaker indicted on multiple counts FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown Katie’s Krops, local groups feed hundreds in Summerville drive-thru distribution Charleston launches ‘BAR University’ to simplify building review process

Today's top headlines: ELECTION RESULTS: Voters cast ballots in South Carolina local elections Charleston County Council to decide on conservation grant funding Charleston County deputies, local groups to remove abandoned vessels from river Charleston Metro Chamber launches veteran business forum Charleston County couple charged in connection with death of 76-year-old woman Charleston Police release new details of student who went missing on Halloween New report shines light on challenges women, girls face in SC Charleston-area foundation launches emergency fund for shutdown relief SNAP benefit cuts could threaten foster care reunifications amid government shutdown Democrats dominate on Election Day 2025 as economic woes take a toll on Trump’s GOP Government shutdown becomes the longest on record as fallout spreads nationwide California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026 Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, elected New York City mayor Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026

Morning headlines for Tuesday:  Polls open at 7 a.m. across South Carolina for local elections Orangeburg County deputies search for missing 14-year-old girl 4 killed in Colleton County head-on crash Charleston Co. teacher faces several charges, placed on leave, district confirmed Community urges importance of road improvement projects on James Island Streetscaping project underway in Dorchester County SC high school graduation rate hits 10-year high as School Report Cards unveiled This Day in History: Nov. 4, 2016: The Citadel breaks ground on war memorial MUSC, Trident Technical College launch apprenticeship program Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by SC Shrimpers Association

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